Hail History

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Hail history for Ellenton, FL

Last hail within 10 milesSep 20, 20260.25 in (pea)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20061.25 in (half dollar)Jun 8, 2012
Hail days since 200611
Days with hail 1 inch or larger7
Tornadoes within 10 miles8
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles51

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Ellenton on 11 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.25 in (half dollar) on Jun 8, 2012. Hail is most common here in June and May.

Recent hail near Ellenton

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Sep 20, 20260.25 in
pea		Parrish
1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Ellenton		NWS storm report (preliminary)

One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near Ellenton by year

06072081091011111213114151617118192021322232425126

When hail season peaks near Ellenton

Of the 11 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (4) and May (3).

1JanFebMarApr3May4JunJul1Aug1Sep1OctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Ellenton

Jun 12, 2008 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Rosedale (8 mi from Ellenton)

Jun 8, 2012 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · West Samoset (5 mi from Ellenton)

May 20, 2009 · 1 in (quarter) · Bradenton (4 mi from Ellenton)

Jan 17, 2011 · 1 in (quarter) · Parrish (6 mi from Ellenton)

May 31, 2022 · 1 in (quarter) · Matoaka (8 mi from Ellenton)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Ellenton

DateRatingWherePath
May 26, 2026EF0Parrish
9 mi from Ellenton		0.2 mi long, 25 yd wide
May 31, 2022EF?Desoto Lakes
10 mi from Ellenton		0.5 mi long, 25 yd wide
Apr 10, 2021EF1Bayshore Gardens
8 mi from Ellenton		0.5 mi long, 50 yd wide
Aug 26, 2017EF0Samoset
3 mi from Ellenton		0.3 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jul 31, 2017EF0Palma Sola
8 mi from Ellenton		0.7 mi long, 100 yd wide
Oct 1, 2015EF0Terra Ceia
8 mi from Ellenton		0.4 mi long, 30 yd wide
Jul 15, 2013EF0Lakewood Ranch
10 mi from Ellenton		1.2 mi long, 5 yd wide
Jul 9, 2013EF0West Bradenton
4 mi from Ellenton		0.2 mi long, 15 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Ellenton

51 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Ellenton since 2006, on 40 days. The strongest measured gust was 62 mph on Aug 31, 2014.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 19, 202644 mph, measuredWhitfield
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 1, 202640 mph, measuredPalmetto
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 31, 202641 mph, measuredPalmetto
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 29, 202643 mph, measuredPalmetto, Whitfield
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 27, 202653 mph, measuredPalmetto
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 20, 202650 mph, measuredPalmetto
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 6, 202650 mph, measuredPalmetto, Whitfield
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 24, 202639 mph, measuredWest Bradenton
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 20, 202648 mph, measuredWhitfield, Palmetto
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 10, 202660 mph, measuredWhitfield, Palmetto
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)

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 Ellenton; 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 Ellenton.

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