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Hail history for Lake City, FL
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Lake City on 14 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Feb 15, 2021. Hail is most common here in June and May.
Recent hail near Lake City
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Lake City in the last two years.
Hail days near Lake City by year
When hail season peaks near Lake City
Of the 14 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (5) and May (3).
Largest hail storms near Lake City
Jun 18, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Lake City (0 mi from Lake City)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported in Lake City along U.S. Highway 90.Mar 23, 2013 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Lake City (0 mi from Lake City)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size was reported in Lake City by WRUFTV.Feb 15, 2021 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Lake City (1 mi from Lake City)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was observed in Lake City. The time of the event was based on radar.Mar 26, 2015 · 1 in (quarter) · Bass (5 mi from Lake City)
May 11, 2023 · 1 in (quarter) · Watertown (2 mi from Lake City)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Lake City
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 4, 2024 | EF0 | Mason 10 mi from Lake City |
| Feb 15, 2021 | EF0 | Winfield 6 mi from Lake City |
| Jun 7, 2020 | EF0 | Bass 7 mi from Lake City |
| May 15, 2014 | EF1 | Bass 9 mi from Lake City |
| Mar 7, 2008 | EF2 | Lake City 0 mi from Lake City |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Lake City
105 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Lake City since 2006, on 71 days. The strongest measured gust was 71 mph on May 10, 2024.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2026 | damage reported | Columbia 1 wind report |
| Aug 12, 2026 | damage reported | Lake City 1 wind report |
| Jul 13, 2026 | 45 mph, measured | Watertown 1 wind report |
| Aug 14, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Lake City 1 wind report |
| May 10, 2024 | 71 mph, measured | Watertown, Five Pts, Winfield 4 wind reports |
| Apr 3, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Bass 2 wind reports |
| Jul 22, 2023 | 52 mph, estimated | Watertown 1 wind report |
| Jun 27, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Watertown, Winfield 2 wind reports |
| Jun 16, 2023 | 46 mph, estimated | Bass, Winfield 2 wind reports |
| May 12, 2023 | 52 mph, estimated | Lake City 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 Lake 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 Lake City.
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