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Hail history for Crystal Lake, FL
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Crystal Lake on 24 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.25 in (half dollar) on Jul 19, 2007. Hail is most common here in June and July.
Recent hail near Crystal Lake
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Crystal Lake in the last two years.
Hail days near Crystal Lake by year
When hail season peaks near Crystal Lake
Of the 24 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (9) and July (8).
Largest hail storms near Crystal Lake
Jul 19, 2007 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Bartow Muni Airport (10 mi from Crystal Lake)
May 13, 2007 · 1 in (quarter) · Lakeland (3 mi from Crystal Lake)
Jul 18, 2007 · 1 in (quarter) · Auburndale (9 mi from Crystal Lake)
Jun 18, 2009 · 1 in (quarter) · Galloway (9 mi from Crystal Lake)
Jun 23, 2009 · 1 in (quarter) · Inwood (5 mi from Crystal Lake)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Crystal Lake
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 11, 2021 | EF0 | Jan Phyl Vlg 8 mi from Crystal Lake |
| Dec 16, 2020 | EF1 | Galloway 10 mi from Crystal Lake |
| Oct 18, 2019 | EF2 | Lakeland Muni Airport 9 mi from Crystal Lake |
| Sep 10, 2017 | EF2 | Lakeland McCollum Airport 8 mi from Crystal Lake |
| Mar 31, 2011 | EF1 | Lakeland Muni Airport 8 mi from Crystal Lake |
| Mar 31, 2011 | EF0 | Prairie 10 mi from Crystal Lake |
| Mar 11, 2010 | EF0 | Auburndale 8 mi from Crystal Lake |
| Aug 12, 2009 | EF0 | Auburndale 9 mi from Crystal Lake |
| May 12, 2009 | EF0 | Lake Parker 2 mi from Crystal Lake |
| Jun 24, 2006 | F0 | Lakeland 7 mi from Crystal Lake |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Crystal Lake
49 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Crystal Lake since 2006, on 40 days. The strongest measured gust was 72 mph on Mar 31, 2011.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 12, 2026 | 51 mph, measured | Lake Alfred, Winston 2 wind reports |
| Aug 4, 2026 | 46 mph, measured | Lake Alfred 1 wind report |
| Jul 16, 2026 | 40 mph, measured | Lake Alfred 1 wind report |
| Jul 10, 2026 | 46 mph, measured | Willow Oak 1 wind report |
| Jun 5, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Lakeland Muni Airport 1 wind report |
| Jun 21, 2021 | 59 mph, measured | Lakeland Muni Airport 1 wind report |
| Apr 11, 2021 | 58 mph, estimated | Galloway, Lakeland 2 wind reports |
| Jul 22, 2020 | 60 mph, estimated | Highland City 1 wind report |
| May 5, 2019 | 59 mph, estimated | Lakeland Highlands 1 wind report |
| Apr 19, 2019 | 69 mph, estimated | Fountain Hgts, Highland City, Jack Browns Seaport 3 wind reports |
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 Crystal Lake; 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.
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25 hail days
Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then). Distances are measured from the center of Crystal Lake.
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