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Hail history for Fernandina Beach, FL
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Fernandina Beach on 15 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on May 15, 2006. Hail is most common here in May and July.
Recent hail near Fernandina Beach
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 5, 2026 | 0.25 in pea | Yulee 1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Fernandina Beach |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Fernandina Beach by year
When hail season peaks near Fernandina Beach
Of the 15 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (5) and July (4).
Largest hail storms near Fernandina Beach
May 15, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · St Marys (7 mi from Fernandina Beach)
May 8, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Fernandina Beach (4 mi from Fernandina Beach)
Jun 5, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Fernandina Beach (1 mi from Fernandina Beach)
Feb 26, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · St Marys (5 mi from Fernandina Beach)
Jul 2, 2009 · 1 in (quarter) · St Marys (5 mi from Fernandina Beach)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Fernandina Beach
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2024 | EF0 | Fernandina Beach 2 mi from Fernandina Beach |
| Jul 17, 2023 | EF0 | St Marys 6 mi from Fernandina Beach |
| Jul 7, 2021 | EF1 | St Marys 6 mi from Fernandina Beach |
| Dec 2, 2018 | EF3 | St Marys Airport 9 mi from Fernandina Beach |
| Sep 11, 2017 | EF0 | Fernandina Beach 1 mi from Fernandina Beach |
| Sep 11, 2017 | EF0 | Fernandina Beach Airport 4 mi from Fernandina Beach |
| Aug 4, 2016 | EF1 | Hedges 8 mi from Fernandina Beach |
| Mar 7, 2008 | EF0 | St Marys Airport 10 mi from Fernandina Beach |
| Jun 13, 2006 | F0 | St Marys 7 mi from Fernandina Beach |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Fernandina Beach
94 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Fernandina Beach since 2006, on 68 days. The strongest measured gust was 61 mph on Jun 25, 2012.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 26, 2026 | 48 mph, measured | Amelia City 1 wind report |
| Jul 11, 2026 | 52 mph, measured | Amelia City 1 wind report |
| Jun 19, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Hedges, Fernandina Beach Airport 2 wind reports |
| May 28, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Scotchville 1 wind report |
| Apr 7, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Yulee, Fernandina Beach Airport 2 wind reports |
| Jun 28, 2024 | 52 mph, estimated | Fernandina Beach 1 wind report |
| Apr 11, 2024 | 52 mph, estimated | Fernandina Beach 1 wind report |
| Aug 15, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Nassauville 1 wind report |
| Jul 10, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Amelia City 1 wind report |
| Jun 19, 2023 | 52 mph, estimated | St Marys 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 Fernandina 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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18 hail days - Brunswick
15 hail days - Palm Valley
15 hail days - Saint Simon Mills
13 hail days
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 Fernandina Beach.
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