Hail History

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Hail history for Lake Helen, FL

Last hail within 10 milesMay 24, 20251 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Aug 9, 2020
Hail days since 200618
Days with hail 1 inch or larger11
Tornadoes within 10 miles6
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles36

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Lake Helen on 18 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Aug 9, 2020. Hail is most common here in May and July.

Recent hail near Lake Helen

DateHail sizeWhereSource
May 24, 20251 in
quarter		De Land Muni Airport
1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Lake Helen		NOAA Storm Events

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

Hail days near Lake Helen by year

206107208091011212131411516217181192201212221232412526

When hail season peaks near Lake Helen

Of the 18 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (10) and July (2).

Jan1Feb1Mar1Apr10May2Jun2Jul1AugSepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Lake Helen

Apr 20, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Deltona (5 mi from Lake Helen)

National Weather Service description (English): A citizen reported golf ball sized hail near Deltona.

Aug 9, 2020 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Orange City (5 mi from Lake Helen)

National Weather Service description (English): The public reported hail to the size of golf balls in Orange City.

May 21, 2022 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Orange City Stn (3 mi from Lake Helen)

Jul 17, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · De Land (4 mi from Lake Helen)

May 20, 2015 · 1 in (quarter) · Deltona (5 mi from Lake Helen)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Lake Helen

DateRatingWherePath
Aug 18, 2020EF0Orange City
3 mi from Lake Helen		0.1 mi long, 70 yd wide
Aug 18, 2020EF2Fatio
8 mi from Lake Helen		4.6 mi long, 550 yd wide
Jun 6, 2020EF0Lake Monroe Lake
10 mi from Lake Helen		2.0 mi long, 200 yd wide
Jan 4, 2020EF1Beresford
7 mi from Lake Helen		4.4 mi long, 265 yd wide
Feb 2, 2007EF3Beresford
9 mi from Lake Helen		13.3 mi long, 450 yd wide
Dec 25, 2006F2De Land
5 mi from Lake Helen		2.8 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Lake Helen

36 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Lake Helen since 2006, on 31 days. The strongest measured gust was 72 mph on Aug 20, 2020.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 17, 202258 mph, estimatedOrange City
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 1, 202255 mph, estimatedDe Land
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 20, 202072 mph, measuredDe Land Muni Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 9, 202058 mph, estimatedDe Bary
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 28, 202058 mph, estimatedCassadaga
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 20, 202064 mph, estimatedFatio
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 9, 201958 mph, estimatedDe Land
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 4, 201958 mph, estimatedDeltona
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Oct 8, 201840 mph, estimatedSanford
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 15, 201860 mph, estimatedDe Land Bob Lee Airport
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 Helen; 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 Helen.

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