Hail History

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Hail history for Lake Wales, FL

Last hail within 10 milesApr 26, 20231 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Jun 18, 2022
Hail days since 200614
Days with hail 1 inch or larger10
Tornadoes within 10 miles6
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles12

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Lake Wales on 14 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jun 18, 2022. Hail is most common here in June and April.

Recent hail near Lake Wales

No hail was reported within 10 miles of Lake Wales in the last two years.

Hail days near Lake Wales by year

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When hail season peaks near Lake Wales

Of the 14 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (4) and April (3).

Jan1FebMar3Apr3May4Jun2Jul1AugSepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Lake Wales

Jun 18, 2022 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Cypress Gardens (9 mi from Lake Wales)

National Weather Service description (English): Amateur radio operator reported golf ball size hail near Cypress Gardens in Polk County.

Feb 3, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Lake Wales (4 mi from Lake Wales)

Jul 13, 2007 · 1 in (quarter) · Lake Wales (3 mi from Lake Wales)

Apr 5, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Lake Wales (1 mi from Lake Wales)

Jul 21, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Alturas (8 mi from Lake Wales)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Lake Wales

DateRatingWherePath
Jul 23, 2024EF0West Lake Wales
6 mi from Lake Wales		0.1 mi long, 25 yd wide
Dec 20, 2018EF0Crooked Lake Park
5 mi from Lake Wales		0.1 mi long, 30 yd wide
Jun 1, 2016EF0Highland Park
3 mi from Lake Wales		0.7 mi long, 30 yd wide
Jun 24, 2012EF0Wntr Hvn Cyp Gdns Airport
7 mi from Lake Wales		0.9 mi long, 25 yd wide
Jun 24, 2012EF2Wntr Hvn Cyp Gdns Airport
7 mi from Lake Wales		6.2 mi long, 150 yd wide
Apr 15, 2007EF0Dundee
8 mi from Lake Wales		2.0 mi long, 300 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Lake Wales

12 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Lake Wales since 2006, on 10 days.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Apr 26, 202349 mph, estimatedLake Of The Hills
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 2, 202249 mph, estimatedWntr Hvn Cyp Gdns Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 9, 201962 mph, estimatedWest Frostproof
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 17, 201158 mph, estimatedAlcoma
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 31, 201160 mph, estimatedCypress Gardens
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 28, 201055 mph, estimatedWahneta
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 23, 200960 mph, estimatedWest Scenic Park
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 2, 200860 mph, estimatedHighland Park
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 21, 200870 mph, estimatedLake Wales
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 5, 200864 mph, estimatedLake Wales
2 wind reports		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 Wales; 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 Wales.

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