Hail History

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Hail history for Gifford, FL

Last hail within 10 milesMay 24, 20251.75 in (golf ball)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)May 24, 2025
Hail days since 200617
Days with hail 1 inch or larger7
Tornadoes within 10 miles12
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles27

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Gifford on 17 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on May 24, 2025. Hail is most common here in May and July.

Recent hail near Gifford

DateHail sizeWhereSource
May 24, 20251.75 in
golf ball		River Bridge
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Gifford		NOAA Storm Events
May 5, 20251 in
quarter		Vero Beach Airpark
1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Gifford		NOAA Storm Events

One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near Gifford by year

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When hail season peaks near Gifford

Of the 17 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (4) and July (3).

Jan1Feb2Mar3Apr4May2Jun3JulAug2SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Gifford

May 24, 2025 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · River Bridge (9 mi from Gifford)

National Weather Service description (English): Estimated quarter to golf ball size hail based on photos shared by local media in Vero Lake Estates. Hail occurred at 103rd Ct & S 85th St.

May 22, 2012 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Viking (9 mi from Gifford)

Mar 23, 2017 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Gifford (2 mi from Gifford)

Apr 20, 2012 · 1 in (quarter) · Viking (9 mi from Gifford)

Sep 10, 2021 · 1 in (quarter) · Vero Lake Estates (3 mi from Gifford)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Gifford

DateRatingWherePath
Oct 9, 2024EF0Oslo
9 mi from Gifford		2.9 mi long, 50 yd wide
Oct 9, 2024EF1Vero Lake Estates
4 mi from Gifford		4.5 mi long, 150 yd wide
Oct 9, 2024EF1Vero Beach
4 mi from Gifford		3.4 mi long, 100 yd wide
Oct 9, 2024EF2Oslo
8 mi from Gifford		8.3 mi long, 200 yd wide
Oct 17, 2022EF0Oslo
8 mi from Gifford		0.5 mi long, 100 yd wide
Feb 6, 2021EF0River Bridge
9 mi from Gifford		0.1 mi long, 65 yd wide
Oct 19, 2019EF0Micco
10 mi from Gifford		0.1 mi long, 10 yd wide
May 17, 2016EF1Oslo
7 mi from Gifford		0.1 mi long, 100 yd wide
May 17, 2016EF1Viking
8 mi from Gifford		0.5 mi long, 75 yd wide
Aug 27, 2012EF0Vero Beach Airpark
6 mi from Gifford		1.6 mi long, 180 yd wide
Oct 18, 2011EF0Florida Ridge
8 mi from Gifford		0.1 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jun 18, 2010EF0Vero Beach Airpark
10 mi from Gifford		0.0 mi long, 10 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Gifford

27 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Gifford since 2006, on 24 days. The strongest measured gust was 67 mph on Jun 15, 2023.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 30, 202639 mph, measuredVero Beach
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 4, 202652 mph, measuredVero Beach
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 20, 202641 mph, measuredVero Beach
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 14, 202641 mph, measuredVero Beach
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 12, 202639 mph, measuredVero Beach
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 22, 202366 mph, measuredGifford
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 15, 202367 mph, measuredOslo, Gifford, Sebastian
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 26, 202364 mph, measuredGifford
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Oct 17, 202260 mph, estimatedOslo
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 12, 202258 mph, estimatedGifford
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 Gifford; 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 Gifford.

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