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Hail history for Highland City, FL
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Highland City on 19 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.25 in (half dollar) on Jul 19, 2007. Hail is most common here in July and June.
Recent hail near Highland City
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Highland City in the last two years.
Hail days near Highland City by year
When hail season peaks near Highland City
Of the 19 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (7) and June (6).
Largest hail storms near Highland City
Jul 19, 2007 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Bartow Muni Airport (6 mi from Highland City)
May 13, 2007 · 1 in (quarter) · Lakeland (6 mi from Highland City)
Jun 23, 2009 · 1 in (quarter) · Inwood (6 mi from Highland City)
May 13, 2011 · 1 in (quarter) · Inwood (7 mi from Highland City)
Jul 3, 2015 · 1 in (quarter) · Auburndale (9 mi from Highland City)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Highland City
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 4, 2024 | EF0 | South Mulberry 8 mi from Highland City |
| Apr 11, 2021 | EF0 | Jan Phyl Vlg 6 mi from Highland City |
| Mar 31, 2011 | EF1 | Lakeland Muni Airport 9 mi from Highland City |
| Mar 31, 2011 | EF0 | Prairie 8 mi from Highland City |
| Mar 11, 2010 | EF0 | Auburndale 10 mi from Highland City |
| May 12, 2009 | EF0 | Lake Parker 7 mi from Highland City |
| Jun 24, 2006 | F0 | Lakeland 8 mi from Highland City |
| Jun 12, 2006 | F0 | Bartow 7 mi from Highland City |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Highland City
44 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Highland City since 2006, on 34 days. The strongest measured gust was 59 mph on Jun 21, 2021.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 12, 2026 | 49 mph, measured | Winston, Wahneta 2 wind reports |
| Jul 10, 2026 | 46 mph, measured | Willow Oak 1 wind report |
| Jun 5, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Lakeland Muni Airport 1 wind report |
| Jun 21, 2021 | 59 mph, measured | Lakeland Muni Airport 1 wind report |
| Apr 11, 2021 | 49 mph, estimated | Lakeland 1 wind report |
| Apr 10, 2021 | 58 mph, measured | Bartow Muni Airport 1 wind report |
| Jul 22, 2020 | 60 mph, estimated | Highland City 1 wind report |
| May 5, 2019 | 59 mph, estimated | Lakeland Highlands 1 wind report |
| Apr 19, 2019 | 69 mph, estimated | Fountain Hgts, Highland City, Jack Browns Seaport 4 wind reports |
| Nov 2, 2018 | 66 mph, estimated | Lakeland Highlands, Lakeland Muni Airport 2 wind reports |
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 Highland City; 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 Highland City.
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