Hail History

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Hail history for Estero, FL

Last hail within 10 milesJul 15, 20200.88 in (nickel)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061 in (quarter)Jul 2, 2015
Hail days since 200611
Days with hail 1 inch or larger3
Tornadoes within 10 miles7
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles33

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Estero on 11 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1 in (quarter) on Jul 2, 2015. Hail is most common here in July and May.

Estero ranks #1,033 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Estero

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

Hail days near Estero by year

10630710810910111121311421516171819120212223242526

When hail season peaks near Estero

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

JanFebMarApr3May2Jun4Jul2AugSepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Estero

Aug 19, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Fort Myers Page Field (10 mi from Estero)

May 14, 2007 · 1 in (quarter) · Naples Park (10 mi from Estero)

Jul 2, 2015 · 1 in (quarter) · Bonita Spgs (7 mi from Estero)

Jul 27, 2007 · 0.88 in (nickel) · Fort Myers Page (10 mi from Estero)

Jun 12, 2008 · 0.88 in (nickel) · Estero (2 mi from Estero)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Estero

DateRatingWherePath
May 17, 2026EF0Fort Myers Villas
9 mi from Estero		0.1 mi long, 25 yd wide
Oct 9, 2024EF2Fort Myers Villas
7 mi from Estero		16.3 mi long, 500 yd wide
Jun 30, 2024EF?Bonita Beach
6 mi from Estero		0.0 mi long, 15 yd wide
Apr 29, 2022EF0Fort Myers Villas
8 mi from Estero		0.1 mi long, 25 yd wide
Mar 12, 2022EF0Fort Myers Beach
9 mi from Estero		0.0 mi long, 50 yd wide
Dec 21, 2021EF1Fort Myers Villas
6 mi from Estero		1.3 mi long, 50 yd wide
Sep 16, 2007EF0Fort Myers Beach
9 mi from Estero		0.1 mi long, 30 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Estero

33 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Estero since 2006, on 28 days. The strongest measured gust was 74 mph on Aug 26, 2007.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 9, 202645 mph, measuredEstero
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 2, 202644 mph, measuredEstero
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 29, 202657 mph, estimatedBonita Shores
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 27, 202641 mph, measuredEstero
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 6, 202644 mph, measuredSouthwest Internat
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 5, 202639 mph, measuredBonita Springs
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 10, 202658 mph, measuredSouthwest Internat
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 9, 202648 mph, measuredBonita Springs, Estero
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 21, 202349 mph, estimatedSouthwest International Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 30, 202263 mph, measuredSouthwest International Airport
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 Estero; 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 Estero.

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