Hail History

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Hail history for Fort Walton Beach, FL

Last hail within 10 milesMay 6, 20221 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061 in (quarter)May 6, 2022
Hail days since 20067
Days with hail 1 inch or larger3
Tornadoes within 10 miles7
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles54

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Fort Walton Beach on 7 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1 in (quarter) on May 6, 2022. Hail is most common here in July and June.

Recent hail near Fort Walton Beach

No hail was reported within 10 miles of Fort Walton Beach in the last two years.

Hail days near Fort Walton Beach by year

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When hail season peaks near Fort Walton Beach

Of the 7 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (2) and June (1).

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Largest hail storms near Fort Walton Beach

Jan 22, 2017 · 1 in (quarter) · Florosa (4 mi from Fort Walton Beach)

Apr 10, 2021 · 1 in (quarter) · Fort Walton Beach (5 mi from Fort Walton Beach)

May 6, 2022 · 1 in (quarter) · Destin (7 mi from Fort Walton Beach)

Jul 1, 2007 · 0.88 in (nickel) · Eglin AFB (7 mi from Fort Walton Beach)

Mar 28, 2009 · 0.88 in (nickel) · Eglin AFB (7 mi from Fort Walton Beach)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Fort Walton Beach

DateRatingWherePath
Oct 29, 2022EF0Shalimar
2 mi from Fort Walton Beach		0.1 mi long, 20 yd wide
Apr 23, 2020EF1Whight
2 mi from Fort Walton Beach		2.7 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 22, 2018EF1Ocean City
2 mi from Fort Walton Beach		1.2 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jun 21, 2017EF0Shalimar
2 mi from Fort Walton Beach		2.5 mi long, 75 yd wide
Nov 30, 2016EF0Mary Esther
4 mi from Fort Walton Beach		0.8 mi long, 175 yd wide
Sep 1, 2008EF0Shalimar
2 mi from Fort Walton Beach		0.1 mi long, 20 yd wide
Sep 1, 2008EF0Eglin AFB
7 mi from Fort Walton Beach		0.2 mi long, 30 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Fort Walton Beach

54 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Fort Walton Beach since 2006, on 38 days. The strongest measured gust was 85 mph on Apr 10, 2021.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 30, 202647 mph, measuredEglin AFB
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jan 25, 202659 mph, measuredValparaiso
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jan 9, 202460 mph, estimatedDestin Ft Walton Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 26, 202367 mph, measuredEglin AFB
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 18, 202376 mph, measuredDestin Ft Walton Airport, Longwood
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 17, 202364 mph, measuredDestin
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 16, 202369 mph, measuredDestin, Eglin AFB, Fort Walton Beach
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 6, 202262 mph, measuredValparaiso
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 10, 202185 mph, measuredShalimar, Navarre Ft Walton Airport, Niceville
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 23, 202058 mph, measuredMary Esther
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 Fort Walton 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 Fort Walton Beach.

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