Hail History

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Hail history for Jan-Phyl, FL

Last hail within 10 milesMay 13, 20241.75 in (golf ball)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)May 13, 2024
Hail days since 200618
Days with hail 1 inch or larger12
Tornadoes within 10 miles8
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles36

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Jan-Phyl on 18 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on May 13, 2024. Hail is most common here in July and June.

Recent hail near Jan-Phyl

No hail was reported within 10 miles of Jan-Phyl in the last two years.

Hail days near Jan-Phyl by year

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When hail season peaks near Jan-Phyl

Of the 18 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (7) and June (4).

JanFeb1Mar2Apr3May4Jun7Jul1AugSepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Jan-Phyl

Jul 10, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Winter Haven (3 mi from Jan-Phyl)

National Weather Service description (English): The broadcast media relayed a report of penny to golf ball size hail.

Jun 18, 2022 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Cypress Gardens (5 mi from Jan-Phyl)

National Weather Service description (English): Amateur radio operator reported golf ball size hail near Cypress Gardens in Polk County.

Apr 26, 2023 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Lake Alfred (7 mi from Jan-Phyl)

National Weather Service description (English): Public report received via social media of 1.75-inch hail between Lake Alfred and Haines City.

May 13, 2024 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Lake Alfred (6 mi from Jan-Phyl)

National Weather Service description (English): Picture posted on social media displayed golf ball size hail near Lake Alfred.

Jul 19, 2007 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Bartow Muni Airport (4 mi from Jan-Phyl)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Jan-Phyl

DateRatingWherePath
Apr 11, 2021EF0Jan Phyl Vlg
1 mi from Jan-Phyl		1.4 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jun 24, 2012EF0Wntr Hvn Cyp Gdns Airport
7 mi from Jan-Phyl		0.9 mi long, 25 yd wide
Jun 24, 2012EF2Wntr Hvn Cyp Gdns Airport
7 mi from Jan-Phyl		6.2 mi long, 150 yd wide
Mar 11, 2010EF0Auburndale
5 mi from Jan-Phyl		0.4 mi long, 20 yd wide
Aug 12, 2009EF0Auburndale
6 mi from Jan-Phyl		0.1 mi long, 30 yd wide
May 12, 2009EF0Lake Parker
9 mi from Jan-Phyl		0.0 mi long, 15 yd wide
Apr 15, 2007EF0Dundee
7 mi from Jan-Phyl		2.0 mi long, 300 yd wide
Jun 12, 2006F0Bartow
4 mi from Jan-Phyl		0.5 mi long, 40 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Jan-Phyl

36 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Jan-Phyl since 2006, on 32 days. The strongest measured gust was 72 mph on Mar 31, 2011.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 12, 202651 mph, measuredLake Alfred, Wahneta
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 4, 202646 mph, measuredLake Alfred
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 16, 202640 mph, measuredLake Alfred
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
May 22, 202349 mph, estimatedLake Alfred
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 2, 202249 mph, estimatedWntr Hvn Cyp Gdns Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 10, 202158 mph, measuredBartow Muni Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 22, 202060 mph, estimatedHighland City
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 19, 201963 mph, estimatedHighland City, Jack Browns Seaport, West Winter Haven
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 24, 201749 mph, estimatedNoxon
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 18, 201652 mph, estimatedLake Parker
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 Jan-Phyl; 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 Jan-Phyl.

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