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Hail history for Gibsonton, FL
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Gibsonton on 14 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jul 6, 2008. Hail is most common here in June and July.
Recent hail near Gibsonton
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 20, 2026 | 0.25 in pea | Ruskin 1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Gibsonton |
| Jul 10, 2026 | 0.5 in marble | Brandon 1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Gibsonton |
| Jun 2, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Six Mile Creek 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Gibsonton |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Gibsonton by year
When hail season peaks near Gibsonton
Of the 14 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (5) and July (4).
Largest hail storms near Gibsonton
Jul 6, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Beach Park (10 mi from Gibsonton)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported at the intersection of West Cypress Street and North Bradford Avenue.Sep 12, 2007 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Brandon (7 mi from Gibsonton)
May 13, 2009 · 1 in (quarter) · Orient Park (6 mi from Gibsonton)
Jul 28, 2010 · 1 in (quarter) · Orient Park (7 mi from Gibsonton)
Jun 27, 2014 · 1 in (quarter) · Sun City Center (9 mi from Gibsonton)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Gibsonton
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 30, 2014 | EF0 | Boyette 8 mi from Gibsonton |
| Oct 8, 2013 | EF0 | Mc Dill AFB 8 mi from Gibsonton |
| Feb 26, 2013 | EF0 | Tpa P O Knight Airport 7 mi from Gibsonton |
| Aug 27, 2012 | EF0 | Cruise Terminal 2 Port Site 7 mi from Gibsonton |
| Mar 31, 2011 | EF1 | Rattlesnake 7 mi from Gibsonton |
| Mar 31, 2011 | EF1 | Port Of Tampa Ports Site 4 mi from Gibsonton |
| Jul 1, 2009 | EF0 | Riverview 4 mi from Gibsonton |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Gibsonton
74 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Gibsonton since 2006, on 48 days. The strongest measured gust was 71 mph on Feb 26, 2013.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2026 | 43 mph, measured | Macdill Air Force 1 wind report |
| Aug 30, 2026 | 40 mph, measured | Tampa, Palm River-Clair Me 3 wind reports |
| Aug 29, 2026 | 42 mph, measured | Palm River-Clair Me 1 wind report |
| Jul 20, 2026 | 48 mph, measured | PALM RIVER-CLAIR ME, Tampa, Macdill Air Force 3 wind reports |
| Jul 10, 2026 | 49 mph, measured | Macdill Air Force 1 wind report |
| Jul 9, 2026 | 49 mph, measured | Palm River-Clair Me 1 wind report |
| Jan 18, 2026 | 49 mph, estimated | Brandon 1 wind report |
| Jun 2, 2025 | 64 mph, estimated | Tpa P O Knight Airport 1 wind report |
| Aug 24, 2022 | 55 mph, estimated | Gary 1 wind report |
| May 30, 2022 | 49 mph, estimated | Cruise Terminal 2 Port Site 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 Gibsonton; 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
- Riverview
13 hail days - Tampa
24 hail days - Brandon
21 hail days - Town 'n' Country
20 hail days - St. Petersburg
11 hail days - Largo
6 hail days - Palm Harbor
9 hail days - Lakeland
23 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 Gibsonton.
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