Hail History

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Hail history for Gibsonia, FL

Last hail within 10 milesAug 12, 20200.75 in (penny)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061 in (quarter)Jun 14, 2012
Hail days since 200617
Days with hail 1 inch or larger4
Tornadoes within 10 miles6
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles25

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Gibsonia on 17 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1 in (quarter) on Jun 14, 2012. Hail is most common here in June and July.

Recent hail near Gibsonia

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

Hail days near Gibsonia by year

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When hail season peaks near Gibsonia

Of the 17 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (7) and July (3).

JanFeb2Mar2Apr2May7Jun3Jul1AugSepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Gibsonia

May 13, 2007 · 1 in (quarter) · Lakeland (6 mi from Gibsonia)

Jun 18, 2009 · 1 in (quarter) · Galloway (4 mi from Gibsonia)

Jun 15, 2011 · 1 in (quarter) · Foxtown (5 mi from Gibsonia)

Jun 14, 2012 · 1 in (quarter) · Enon Church (8 mi from Gibsonia)

Apr 11, 2007 · 0.88 in (nickel) · Lakeland (4 mi from Gibsonia)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Gibsonia

DateRatingWherePath
Dec 16, 2020EF1Galloway
5 mi from Gibsonia		5.8 mi long, 250 yd wide
Sep 10, 2017EF2Lakeland McCollum Airport
6 mi from Gibsonia		0.6 mi long, 50 yd wide
Mar 31, 2011EF1Lakeland Muni Airport
9 mi from Gibsonia		0.8 mi long, 30 yd wide
Mar 31, 2011EF0Socrum
7 mi from Gibsonia		5.5 mi long, 50 yd wide
May 12, 2009EF0Lake Parker
5 mi from Gibsonia		0.0 mi long, 15 yd wide
Jun 24, 2006F0Lakeland
9 mi from Gibsonia		0.3 mi long, 40 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Gibsonia

25 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Gibsonia since 2006, on 22 days. The strongest measured gust was 59 mph on Aug 21, 2013.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 12, 202649 mph, measuredWinston
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Apr 11, 202158 mph, estimatedGalloway, Lakeland
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Feb 13, 202149 mph, estimatedRock Ridge
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 19, 201969 mph, estimatedFountain Hgts
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Nov 2, 201864 mph, estimatedLakeland Muni Airport, Polk City
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 7, 201846 mph, estimatedChristina
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jan 22, 201746 mph, estimatedGibsonia
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 18, 201652 mph, estimatedLake Parker
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 15, 201546 mph, estimatedCountry Club Estates
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 1, 201569 mph, estimatedLakeland
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 Gibsonia; 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 Gibsonia.

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