Hail History

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Hail history for Gonzalez, FL

Last hail within 10 milesMar 16, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months3
Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)Jan 21, 2017
Hail days since 200621
Days with hail 1 inch or larger19
Tornadoes within 10 miles11
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles68

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Gonzalez on 21 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Jan 21, 2017. Hail is most common here in March and May.

Recent hail near Gonzalez

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Mar 16, 20261 in
quarter		Brent
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Gonzalez		NOAA Storm Events
Nov 9, 20251 in
quarter		Molino
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Gonzalez		NOAA Storm Events
Oct 26, 20251 in
quarter		Pensacola Coastal Airport
1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Gonzalez		NOAA Storm Events
May 3, 20251.5 in
ping pong ball		Molino
2 hail reports · closest 8 mi from Gonzalez		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 Gonzalez by year

206070810910211121131415316217181920121322123124325126

When hail season peaks near Gonzalez

Of the 21 hail days since 2006, most fell in March (7) and May (3).

2JanFeb7Mar2Apr3May2Jun1Jul1Aug1Sep1Oct1NovDec

Largest hail storms near Gonzalez

Jan 21, 2017 · 2 in (hen egg) · Pace (9 mi from Gonzalez)

National Weather Service description (English): Quarter to hen egg size hail was reported near Pace.

May 8, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Belleview (8 mi from Gonzalez)

National Weather Service description (English): Large hail from a thunderstorm damaged several vehicles near Belleview. This storm caused wind and hail damage for a couple of hours as it moved through Baldwin and Escambia counties.

Jun 6, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Belleview (8 mi from Gonzalez)

Mar 31, 2022 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Pace (9 mi from Gonzalez)

May 3, 2025 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Molino (8 mi from Gonzalez)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Gonzalez

DateRatingWherePath
Jun 17, 2025EF0Cantonment
4 mi from Gonzalez		0.1 mi long, 5 yd wide
Feb 11, 2025EF1Riverview
7 mi from Gonzalez		0.5 mi long, 30 yd wide
Apr 10, 2024EF1Belleview
7 mi from Gonzalez		2.3 mi long, 150 yd wide
Apr 10, 2024EF1Floridatown
8 mi from Gonzalez		2.5 mi long, 75 yd wide
May 25, 2022EF1Ferry Pass
6 mi from Gonzalez		0.4 mi long, 50 yd wide
Mar 31, 2022EF0Gonzalez
2 mi from Gonzalez		0.3 mi long, 50 yd wide
Mar 31, 2022EF1Wallace
8 mi from Gonzalez		0.4 mi long, 50 yd wide
Mar 31, 2022EF1Mulat
10 mi from Gonzalez		6.0 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 20, 2020EF0Floridatown
6 mi from Gonzalez		0.2 mi long, 50 yd wide
Feb 23, 2016EF3Ferry Pass
8 mi from Gonzalez		3.0 mi long, 300 yd wide
Feb 17, 2008EF1Molino Xrds
9 mi from Gonzalez		5.1 mi long, 200 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Gonzalez

68 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Gonzalez since 2006, on 47 days. The strongest measured gust was 78 mph on Apr 20, 2020.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 19, 202660 mph, measuredGonzalez, Pensacola Interna, Brent
4 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 30, 202651 mph, measuredPensacola Interna
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Mar 16, 202660 mph, estimatedBrent
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 31, 202563 mph, measuredPensacola Regio, Pace
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 4, 202561 mph, measuredPensacola Regional
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 10, 202462 mph, measuredPensacola Regio
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 10, 202460 mph, estimatedBelleview, Ensley
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jan 9, 202476 mph, measuredBrent, Pensacola Regio
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 15, 202360 mph, estimatedPensacola Regio
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Nov 30, 202260 mph, estimatedGonzalez
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 Gonzalez; 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 Gonzalez.

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