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Hail history for Fruitville, FL

Last hail within 10 milesOct 15, 20221 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.25 in (half dollar)Jun 12, 2008
Hail days since 20068
Days with hail 1 inch or larger4
Tornadoes within 10 miles9
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles37

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Fruitville on 8 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.25 in (half dollar) on Jun 12, 2008. Hail is most common here in May and June.

Recent hail near Fruitville

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

Hail days near Fruitville by year

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When hail season peaks near Fruitville

Of the 8 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (2) and June (2).

JanFebMarApr2May2Jun1Jul1AugSep2OctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Fruitville

Jun 12, 2008 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Rosedale (7 mi from Fruitville)

Aug 4, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Ridge Wood Heights (3 mi from Fruitville)

May 31, 2022 · 1 in (quarter) · Matoaka (6 mi from Fruitville)

Oct 15, 2022 · 1 in (quarter) · Lakewood Ranch (8 mi from Fruitville)

Jun 12, 2013 · 0.88 in (nickel) · Hidden River (10 mi from Fruitville)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Fruitville

DateRatingWherePath
Oct 11, 2023EF0Gator Creek Estates
6 mi from Fruitville		0.2 mi long, 50 yd wide
May 31, 2022EF?Desoto Lakes
4 mi from Fruitville		0.5 mi long, 25 yd wide
Mar 16, 2022EF1Sarasota Beach
5 mi from Fruitville		1.5 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jun 26, 2020EF0Vamo
6 mi from Fruitville		0.4 mi long, 75 yd wide
Oct 10, 2018EF0Siesta Key
7 mi from Fruitville		0.0 mi long, 20 yd wide
Jan 17, 2016EF2Pine Shrs
7 mi from Fruitville		1.1 mi long, 350 yd wide
Jul 15, 2013EF0Lakewood Ranch
7 mi from Fruitville		1.2 mi long, 5 yd wide
Jun 24, 2009EF1Hidden River
8 mi from Fruitville		0.6 mi long, 100 yd wide
May 17, 2007EF0Fruitville
2 mi from Fruitville		0.3 mi long, 30 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Fruitville

37 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Fruitville since 2006, on 27 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)
Aug 29, 202640 mph, measuredWhitfield, Sarasota
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 6, 202647 mph, measuredSarasota, Whitfield
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 24, 202641 mph, measuredVamo
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 20, 202648 mph, measuredSiesta Key, Whitfield, Sarasota
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 10, 202660 mph, measuredWhitfield, Siesta Key, Sarasota
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jan 9, 202475 mph, estimatedBelspur
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 15, 202258 mph, estimatedNewton Hgts
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Oct 28, 202149 mph, estimatedHarbor Heights
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 24, 202149 mph, estimatedBeverly Terrace
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 Fruitville; 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 Fruitville.

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