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Hail history for Kensington Park, FL
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Kensington Park on 8 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.25 in (half dollar) on Jun 8, 2012. Hail is most common here in June and May.
Recent hail near Kensington Park
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Kensington Park in the last two years.
Hail days near Kensington Park by year
When hail season peaks near Kensington Park
Of the 8 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (2) and May (2).
Largest hail storms near Kensington Park
Jun 12, 2008 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Rosedale (6 mi from Kensington Park)
Jun 8, 2012 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · West Samoset (8 mi from Kensington Park)
Aug 4, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Ridge Wood Heights (4 mi from Kensington Park)
May 31, 2022 · 1 in (quarter) · Matoaka (3 mi from Kensington Park)
Oct 15, 2022 · 1 in (quarter) · Lakewood Ranch (6 mi from Kensington Park)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Kensington Park
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 11, 2023 | EF0 | Gator Creek Estates 10 mi from Kensington Park |
| May 31, 2022 | EF? | Desoto Lakes 3 mi from Kensington Park |
| Mar 16, 2022 | EF1 | Sarasota Beach 3 mi from Kensington Park |
| Apr 10, 2021 | EF1 | Bayshore Gardens 9 mi from Kensington Park |
| Jun 26, 2020 | EF0 | Vamo 9 mi from Kensington Park |
| Oct 10, 2018 | EF0 | Siesta Key 6 mi from Kensington Park |
| Aug 26, 2017 | EF0 | Samoset 9 mi from Kensington Park |
| Jan 17, 2016 | EF2 | Pine Shrs 8 mi from Kensington Park |
| Jul 15, 2013 | EF0 | Lakewood Ranch 7 mi from Kensington Park |
| May 17, 2007 | EF0 | Fruitville 5 mi from Kensington Park |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Kensington Park
49 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Kensington Park since 2006, on 35 days. The strongest measured gust was 62 mph on Aug 31, 2014.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 19, 2026 | 44 mph, measured | Whitfield 1 wind report |
| Aug 29, 2026 | 40 mph, measured | Whitfield, Sarasota 2 wind reports |
| Aug 6, 2026 | 47 mph, measured | Sarasota, Whitfield 3 wind reports |
| Jul 24, 2026 | 41 mph, measured | Vamo 1 wind report |
| Jul 20, 2026 | 48 mph, measured | Siesta Key, Whitfield, Sarasota 3 wind reports |
| Jul 10, 2026 | 60 mph, measured | Whitfield, Siesta Key, Sarasota 3 wind reports |
| Jul 30, 2024 | 49 mph, estimated | Bayshore Gardens 1 wind report |
| Jan 9, 2024 | 75 mph, estimated | Belspur 1 wind report |
| Sep 2, 2022 | 60 mph, estimated | El Rancho Vlg 1 wind report |
| Jun 15, 2022 | 58 mph, estimated | Newton Hgts 1 wind report |
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 Kensington Park; 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 Kensington Park.
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