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Hail history for Daytona Beach, FL
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Daytona Beach on 18 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Mar 20, 2018. Hail is most common here in June and March.
Daytona Beach ranks #901 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →
Recent hail near Daytona Beach
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 10, 2026 | 1.5 in ping pong ball | Wilber By The Sea 1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Daytona Beach |
| May 8, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Blake 1 hail report · closest 4 mi from Daytona Beach |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Daytona Beach by year
When hail season peaks near Daytona Beach
Of the 18 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (6) and March (4).
Largest hail storms near Daytona Beach
Mar 20, 2018 · 2 in (hen egg) · Holly Hill (3 mi from Daytona Beach)
National Weather Service description (English): A trained spotter reported 2 inch hail in Daytona Beach.Jun 28, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Holly Hill (5 mi from Daytona Beach)
Mar 6, 2021 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Daytona Beach Shrs (3 mi from Daytona Beach)
May 10, 2026 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Wilber By The Sea (8 mi from Daytona Beach)
Jun 1, 2017 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Harbor Pt (8 mi from Daytona Beach)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Daytona Beach
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2025 | EF? | Wilber By The Sea 8 mi from Daytona Beach |
| Sep 10, 2017 | EF1 | Ormond Beach 6 mi from Daytona Beach |
| Jul 24, 2009 | EF0 | Blake 4 mi from Daytona Beach |
| Jul 24, 2009 | EF0 | Ormond Beach 5 mi from Daytona Beach |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Daytona Beach
24 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Daytona Beach since 2006, on 22 days. The strongest measured gust was 66 mph on Jun 24, 2014.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 4, 2026 | 40 mph, measured | Daytona Bch Intl. 1 wind report |
| Jul 31, 2026 | 43 mph, measured | Daytona Bch Intl. 1 wind report |
| Jun 2, 2026 | 63 mph, measured | Wilber By The Sea, Ormond Beach Muni Airport 2 wind reports |
| Mar 5, 2025 | 58 mph, measured | Daytona Beach Airport 1 wind report |
| Jun 6, 2020 | 64 mph, estimated | Daytona Beach Airport 1 wind report |
| Sep 18, 2019 | 61 mph, measured | Daytona Beach Airport 1 wind report |
| Jul 22, 2018 | 40 mph, estimated | Ormond Beach 1 wind report |
| Apr 15, 2018 | 60 mph, estimated | Allandale 1 wind report |
| Nov 23, 2017 | 70 mph, estimated | Holly Hill 1 wind report |
| Jun 24, 2014 | 66 mph, measured | Daytona Beach Airport 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 Daytona Beach; 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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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 Daytona Beach.
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