Hail History

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Hail history for High Springs, FL

Last hail within 10 milesMay 11, 20230.88 in (nickel)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)May 11, 2023
Hail days since 20069
Days with hail 1 inch or larger9
Tornadoes within 10 miles2
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles60

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of High Springs on 9 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on May 11, 2023. Hail is most common here in July and June.

Recent hail near High Springs

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

Hail days near High Springs by year

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When hail season peaks near High Springs

Of the 9 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (2) and June (2).

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Largest hail storms near High Springs

May 11, 2023 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · High Spgs (2 mi from High Springs)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball to pea size hail was reported just SW of High Springs. The location was based on radar image hail core.

Mar 31, 2011 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Hainesworth (7 mi from High Springs)

Jan 2, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Bell (7 mi from High Springs)

Jul 27, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Fort White (9 mi from High Springs)

Jul 28, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Fort White (6 mi from High Springs)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of High Springs

DateRatingWherePath
Mar 18, 2021EF0Tyler
8 mi from High Springs		12.5 mi long, 100 yd wide
Mar 24, 2012EF0Cadillac
6 mi from High Springs		4.6 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near High Springs

60 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of High Springs since 2006, on 51 days. The strongest measured gust was 58 mph on Jun 28, 2018.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 12, 2026damage reportedNewberry
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 11, 202452 mph, estimatedHigh Spgs
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 10, 202458 mph, estimatedSpring Hill
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 3, 202458 mph, estimatedFort White
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jan 9, 202458 mph, estimatedSpring Hill
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 12, 202358 mph, estimatedHigh Spgs
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 15, 202345 mph, estimatedHigh Spgs
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 8, 202246 mph, estimatedHigh Spgs
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 3, 202249 mph, estimatedHigh Spgs, Traxler
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 29, 202252 mph, estimatedWilliford
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 High Springs; 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 High Springs.

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