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Hail history for Lake Sarasota, FL
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Lake Sarasota on 6 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.25 in (half dollar) on Jun 12, 2008. Hail is most common here in June and May.
Recent hail near Lake Sarasota
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Lake Sarasota in the last two years.
Hail days near Lake Sarasota by year
When hail season peaks near Lake Sarasota
Of the 6 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (2) and May (1).
Largest hail storms near Lake Sarasota
Jun 12, 2008 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Rosedale (10 mi from Lake Sarasota)
Aug 4, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Ridge Wood Heights (4 mi from Lake Sarasota)
May 31, 2022 · 1 in (quarter) · Matoaka (9 mi from Lake Sarasota)
Jun 12, 2013 · 0.88 in (nickel) · Hidden River (9 mi from Lake Sarasota)
Oct 2, 2016 · 0.88 in (nickel) · Bee Ridge (3 mi from Lake Sarasota)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Lake Sarasota
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 11, 2023 | EF0 | Gator Creek Estates 4 mi from Lake Sarasota |
| May 31, 2022 | EF? | Desoto Lakes 7 mi from Lake Sarasota |
| Mar 16, 2022 | EF1 | Sarasota Beach 7 mi from Lake Sarasota |
| Jun 26, 2020 | EF0 | Vamo 4 mi from Lake Sarasota |
| Oct 10, 2018 | EF0 | Siesta Key 9 mi from Lake Sarasota |
| Jan 17, 2016 | EF2 | Pine Shrs 7 mi from Lake Sarasota |
| Jul 15, 2013 | EF0 | Lakewood Ranch 9 mi from Lake Sarasota |
| Jun 24, 2009 | EF1 | Hidden River 7 mi from Lake Sarasota |
| May 17, 2007 | EF0 | Fruitville 3 mi from Lake Sarasota |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Lake Sarasota
24 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Lake Sarasota since 2006, on 21 days. The strongest measured gust was 51 mph on Jul 10, 2026.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 29, 2026 | 39 mph, measured | Sarasota 1 wind report |
| Aug 6, 2026 | 47 mph, measured | Sarasota 2 wind reports |
| Jul 24, 2026 | 41 mph, measured | Vamo 1 wind report |
| Jul 20, 2026 | 45 mph, measured | Sarasota 1 wind report |
| Jul 10, 2026 | 51 mph, measured | Sarasota 1 wind report |
| Jan 9, 2024 | 75 mph, estimated | Belspur 1 wind report |
| Jun 15, 2022 | 58 mph, estimated | Newton Hgts 1 wind report |
| Mar 12, 2022 | 60 mph, estimated | Nokomis 1 wind report |
| Oct 28, 2021 | 49 mph, estimated | Harbor Heights 1 wind report |
| Jun 24, 2021 | 49 mph, estimated | Beverly Terrace 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 Sarasota; 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 Sarasota.
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