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Hail history for Fort Meade, FL
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Fort Meade on 5 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1 in (quarter) on Apr 6, 2017. Hail is most common here in August and June.
Recent hail near Fort Meade
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Fort Meade in the last two years.
Hail days near Fort Meade by year
When hail season peaks near Fort Meade
Of the 5 hail days since 2006, most fell in August (1) and June (1).
Largest hail storms near Fort Meade
Jul 21, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Alturas (10 mi from Fort Meade)
Aug 31, 2009 · 1 in (quarter) · Fort Meade (1 mi from Fort Meade)
May 29, 2014 · 1 in (quarter) · Fort Meade (1 mi from Fort Meade)
Apr 6, 2017 · 1 in (quarter) · Homeland (5 mi from Fort Meade)
Jun 20, 2013 · 0.88 in (nickel) · Wolfolk (7 mi from Fort Meade)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Fort Meade
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 4, 2024 | EF0 | Bowling Green 8 mi from Fort Meade |
| Aug 4, 2024 | EF0 | Bowling Green 8 mi from Fort Meade |
| Aug 4, 2024 | EF0 | South Mulberry 8 mi from Fort Meade |
| Dec 20, 2018 | EF0 | Fort Meade 2 mi from Fort Meade |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Fort Meade
8 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Fort Meade since 2006, on 8 days.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 26, 2014 | 46 mph, estimated | Fort Meade 1 wind report |
| Feb 12, 2014 | 49 mph, estimated | Pembroke 1 wind report |
| May 20, 2013 | 58 mph, estimated | Fort Meade 1 wind report |
| Jun 23, 2011 | 58 mph, estimated | Fort Meade 1 wind report |
| Apr 26, 2010 | 49 mph, estimated | Fort Meade 1 wind report |
| Jun 18, 2009 | 58 mph, estimated | Bartow 1 wind report |
| Jun 21, 2008 | 60 mph, estimated | Fort Meade 1 wind report |
| Feb 13, 2007 | 60 mph, estimated | Bartow 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 Fort Meade; 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 Fort Meade.
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