Hail History

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Hail history for Crystal River, FL

Last hail within 10 milesFeb 4, 20241.25 in (half dollar)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Jun 1, 2011
Hail days since 20069
Days with hail 1 inch or larger7
Tornadoes within 10 miles3
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles24

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Crystal River on 9 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jun 1, 2011. Hail is most common here in June and February.

Recent hail near Crystal River

No hail was reported within 10 miles of Crystal River in the last two years.

Hail days near Crystal River by year

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When hail season peaks near Crystal River

Of the 9 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (3) and February (2).

Jan2FebMarApr2May3Jun1Jul1AugSepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Crystal River

Jun 1, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Beverly Hills (6 mi from Crystal River)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball sized hail was reported near Beverly Hills.

May 11, 2023 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Homosassa Springs (8 mi from Crystal River)

Feb 4, 2024 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Homosassa (9 mi from Crystal River)

Jun 20, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Crystal River (2 mi from Crystal River)

Feb 1, 2007 · 1 in (quarter) · Crystal River (1 mi from Crystal River)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Crystal River

DateRatingWherePath
Jun 16, 2024EF?Crystal River
1 mi from Crystal River		0.0 mi long, 50 yd wide
Oct 12, 2023EF2Inglis
4 mi from Crystal River		5.6 mi long, 300 yd wide
Apr 20, 2020EF0Homosassa Comps Site
10 mi from Crystal River		7.2 mi long, 35 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Crystal River

24 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Crystal River since 2006, on 19 days. The strongest measured gust was 70 mph on Jun 16, 2015.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 20, 202644 mph, measuredCrystal River
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 7, 202641 mph, measuredCrystal River
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 20, 202650 mph, measuredLecanto
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 17, 202647 mph, measuredCrystal River
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 13, 202649 mph, measuredCrystal River
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 16, 202549 mph, estimatedBeverly Hills
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 12, 202275 mph, estimatedRed Level, Inglis
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 22, 202060 mph, estimatedInglis
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 15, 202060 mph, estimatedCitronelle
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 28, 201952 mph, estimatedBeverly Hills
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events

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 River; 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.

Nearby cities

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 River.

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