Hail History

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Hail history for Cypress Gardens, FL

Last hail within 10 milesMay 13, 20241.75 in (golf ball)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)May 13, 2024
Hail days since 200621
Days with hail 1 inch or larger19
Tornadoes within 10 miles9
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles30

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Cypress Gardens on 21 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on May 13, 2024. Hail is most common here in July and June.

Recent hail near Cypress Gardens

No hail was reported within 10 miles of Cypress Gardens in the last two years.

Hail days near Cypress Gardens by year

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When hail season peaks near Cypress Gardens

Of the 21 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (7) and June (5).

JanFebMar3Apr4May5Jun7Jul2AugSepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Cypress Gardens

Jul 10, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Winter Haven (3 mi from Cypress Gardens)

National Weather Service description (English): The broadcast media relayed a report of penny to golf ball size hail.

Jun 18, 2022 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Cypress Gardens (0 mi from Cypress Gardens)

National Weather Service description (English): Amateur radio operator reported golf ball size hail near Cypress Gardens in Polk County.

Apr 26, 2023 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Lake Alfred (7 mi from Cypress Gardens)

National Weather Service description (English): Public report received via social media of 1.75-inch hail between Lake Alfred and Haines City.

May 13, 2024 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Lake Alfred (7 mi from Cypress Gardens)

National Weather Service description (English): Picture posted on social media displayed golf ball size hail near Lake Alfred.

Jul 19, 2007 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Bartow Muni Airport (6 mi from Cypress Gardens)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Cypress Gardens

DateRatingWherePath
Jul 23, 2024EF0West Lake Wales
9 mi from Cypress Gardens		0.1 mi long, 25 yd wide
Apr 11, 2021EF0Jan Phyl Vlg
6 mi from Cypress Gardens		1.4 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jun 24, 2012EF0Wntr Hvn Cyp Gdns Airport
2 mi from Cypress Gardens		0.9 mi long, 25 yd wide
Jun 24, 2012EF2Wntr Hvn Cyp Gdns Airport
3 mi from Cypress Gardens		6.2 mi long, 150 yd wide
Mar 11, 2010EF0Auburndale
8 mi from Cypress Gardens		0.4 mi long, 20 yd wide
Mar 11, 2010EF1Lake Marion Lake
10 mi from Cypress Gardens		1.4 mi long, 70 yd wide
Aug 12, 2009EF0Auburndale
9 mi from Cypress Gardens		0.1 mi long, 30 yd wide
Apr 15, 2007EF0Dundee
3 mi from Cypress Gardens		2.0 mi long, 300 yd wide
Jun 12, 2006F0Bartow
6 mi from Cypress Gardens		0.5 mi long, 40 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Cypress Gardens

30 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Cypress Gardens since 2006, on 25 days. The strongest measured gust was 72 mph on Mar 31, 2011.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 12, 202651 mph, measuredLake Alfred, Wahneta
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 4, 202646 mph, measuredLake Alfred
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 16, 202640 mph, measuredLake Alfred
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
May 22, 202349 mph, estimatedLake Alfred
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 26, 202349 mph, estimatedLake Of The Hills
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 2, 202249 mph, estimatedWntr Hvn Cyp Gdns Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 10, 202158 mph, measuredBartow Muni Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 19, 201958 mph, estimatedJack Browns Seaport, West Winter Haven
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 14, 201658 mph, estimatedHaines City
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 23, 201546 mph, estimatedWinter Haven
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 Cypress Gardens; 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 Cypress Gardens.

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