Hail History

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Hail history for Lake Mary, FL

Last hail within 10 milesMay 12, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20063 in (tea cup)May 21, 2020
Hail days since 200632
Days with hail 1 inch or larger22
Tornadoes within 10 miles6
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles69

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Lake Mary on 32 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3 in (tea cup) on May 21, 2020. Hail is most common here in June and April.

Recent hail near Lake Mary

DateHail sizeWhereSource
May 12, 20261 in
quarter		Lake Charm
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Lake Mary		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 Mary by year

062072082091101131221331431516517181192201213221232425126

When hail season peaks near Lake Mary

Of the 32 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (7) and April (6).

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Largest hail storms near Lake Mary

May 21, 2020 · 3 in (tea cup) · New Upsala (2 mi from Lake Mary)

National Weather Service description (English): A trained spotter reported three inch diameter hail in Sanford. Photos confirmed the hail size. This ties the largest hail size ever documented within east-central Florida.

Apr 11, 2021 · 2 in (hen egg) · Gabriella (10 mi from Lake Mary)

National Weather Service description (English): A trained spotter reported 2 inch hail near the intersection of Publix Road and Brooks Lane in Oviedo.

Mar 16, 2022 · 2 in (hen egg) · Lake Mary (2 mi from Lake Mary)

National Weather Service description (English): Public observed two inch hail in Lake Mary near the intersection of Minerva Lane and Greenford Drive.

Jun 2, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Fern Park (7 mi from Lake Mary)

National Weather Service description (English): Amateur radio operator relayed a spotter report of golf ball sized hail at highway 436 near Casselberry.

Jun 1, 2015 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Longwood (5 mi from Lake Mary)

National Weather Service description (English): Ping pong ball sized hail was reported by the public in Wekiva Springs. An additional report of golf ball sized hail was received nearby. Numerous other reports of dime to nickel sized hail were also received in the vicinity.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Lake Mary

DateRatingWherePath
Mar 10, 2025EF2Forest City
7 mi from Lake Mary		4.0 mi long, 300 yd wide
Aug 21, 2024EF0Cameron City
7 mi from Lake Mary		1.3 mi long, 5 yd wide
Jun 6, 2020EF0Lake Monroe Lake
6 mi from Lake Mary		2.0 mi long, 200 yd wide
Apr 20, 2020EF0Lake Jessup
5 mi from Lake Mary		2.7 mi long, 25 yd wide
Jan 24, 2019EF0Lake Monroe
4 mi from Lake Mary		0.5 mi long, 175 yd wide
May 19, 2009EF0Casselberry
6 mi from Lake Mary		0.1 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Lake Mary

69 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Lake Mary since 2006, on 44 days. The strongest measured gust was 76 mph on Jul 27, 2013.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 19, 202656 mph, measuredMidway
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 3, 202646 mph, measuredMidway
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 13, 202558 mph, measuredSanford Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 27, 202560 mph, measuredSanford Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 9, 202452 mph, estimatedLake Charm
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 6, 202458 mph, estimatedFern Park
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 26, 202367 mph, measuredSanford Airport
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 21, 202358 mph, measuredForest City
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 14, 202352 mph, estimatedLongwood
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 7, 202264 mph, estimatedAltamonte Spgs
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 Mary; 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 Mary.

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