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Hail history for Highlands County, FL
20 hail reports in Highlands County since 2006 on 13 days. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Apr 4, 2022.
Cities in Highlands County
Recent hail in Highlands County
No hail was reported in Highlands County in the last two years.
Hail days in Highlands County by year
When hail season peaks in Highlands County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Highlands County
37 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Highlands County since 2006, on 29 days. The strongest measured gust was 62 mph on Mar 20, 2018.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 29, 2026 | 49 mph, measured | Sebring Air Terminal 1 wind report |
| Aug 5, 2026 | 45 mph, measured | Lake Placid 1 wind report |
| Jul 12, 2026 | 44 mph, measured | Lorida, Avon Park 3 wind reports |
| Jun 19, 2026 | 55 mph, estimated | Lake Placid 1 wind report |
| Jun 2, 2026 | 55 mph, estimated | Lake Jackson 1 wind report |
| May 29, 2025 | 49 mph, estimated | Avon Park 1 wind report |
| Jun 18, 2022 | 58 mph, estimated | Desoto City 1 wind report |
| May 1, 2022 | 49 mph, estimated | Sebring 1 wind report |
| Mar 12, 2022 | 60 mph, estimated | Lake Jackson 1 wind report |
| Apr 19, 2019 | 58 mph, estimated | Lake Placid 1 wind report |
Severe thunderstorm wind means gusts of 58 mph or more, or wind that caused damage. Measured gusts come from weather stations; estimated ones from spotters and damage surveys.
Filing a roof or car hail claim?
Insurers ask for the date of loss. The dates on this page are when hail was reported near Highlands County; hail can hit one street and miss the next, so a report is not proof of damage at your address. A licensed roofer or your insurance adjuster can inspect the roof. Many policies set a time limit for filing a claim — check yours.
Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then).