Hail History

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Hail history for Lake Butler, FL

Last hail within 10 milesAug 26, 20260.88 in (nickel)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Jul 19, 2019
Hail days since 200626
Days with hail 1 inch or larger15
Tornadoes within 10 miles6
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles44

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Lake Butler on 26 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jul 19, 2019. Hail is most common here in July and June.

Recent hail near Lake Butler

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Aug 26, 20260.88 in
nickel		Oakland
1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Lake Butler		NWS storm report (preliminary)

One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near Lake Butler by year

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When hail season peaks near Lake Butler

Of the 26 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (8) and June (6).

Jan1Feb3MarApr6May6Jun8Jul2AugSepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Lake Butler

Jun 10, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Doctor Phillips (5 mi from Lake Butler)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported in the Doctor Phillips area of Orange County.

Jun 1, 2015 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Oakland (7 mi from Lake Butler)

National Weather Service description (English): A public report was received of quarter sized hail near the intersection of Oakland Road and Tubb Street in Oakland. A nearby report of golf ball sized hail was also relayed by the local media.

Mar 20, 2018 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Westwood (7 mi from Lake Butler)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball sized hail was reported in the Pine Hills area by a member of the public. Various other reports were received from the public, trained spotters, and emergency managers of hail ranging from quarter to golf ball size from Winter Garden/Ocoee to the Maitland/Eatonville area.

Jul 19, 2019 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Winter Garden (5 mi from Lake Butler)

National Weather Service description (English): Several reports of hail up to golf ball size were received from trained spotters and the public in Winter Garden. Additionally, reports of quarter sized hail were received a few minutes later from nearby areas.

Feb 4, 2024 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Ocoee (3 mi from Lake Butler)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Lake Butler

DateRatingWherePath
Jun 6, 2020EF0Sky Lake
9 mi from Lake Butler		0.0 mi long, 20 yd wide
Jun 6, 2020EF0Orlovista
6 mi from Lake Butler		0.0 mi long, 10 yd wide
Sep 1, 2016EF0Killarney
6 mi from Lake Butler		1.5 mi long, 150 yd wide
Dec 10, 2012EF0Lake Apopka
10 mi from Lake Butler		4.2 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jun 24, 2012EF0Lake Louisa
7 mi from Lake Butler		3.7 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jul 15, 2009EF0Sky Lake
9 mi from Lake Butler		0.1 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Lake Butler

44 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Lake Butler since 2006, on 32 days. The strongest measured gust was 86 mph on Mar 24, 2013.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 6, 2026damage reportedCrown Point
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 13, 202664 mph, measuredAnimal Kingdom
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 6, 202446 mph, estimatedKillarney
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 11, 202458 mph, estimatedOrlovista, Crown Pt
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 11, 202349 mph, estimatedOrlovista
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 14, 202258 mph, estimatedWindermere
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 7, 202260 mph, estimatedOcoee
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 4, 202055 mph, estimatedOcoee
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Dec 17, 201958 mph, estimatedFullers
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 19, 201958 mph, estimatedHarlem Hgts
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 Lake Butler; 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 Lake Butler.

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