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Hail history for Lakeland Highlands, FL
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Lakeland Highlands on 19 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1 in (quarter) on Jun 14, 2012. Hail is most common here in June and July.
Recent hail near Lakeland Highlands
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Lakeland Highlands in the last two years.
Hail days near Lakeland Highlands by year
When hail season peaks near Lakeland Highlands
Of the 19 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (8) and July (5).
Largest hail storms near Lakeland Highlands
May 13, 2007 · 1 in (quarter) · Lakeland (5 mi from Lakeland Highlands)
Jun 19, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Lakeland Muni Airport (6 mi from Lakeland Highlands)
Jun 23, 2009 · 1 in (quarter) · Inwood (9 mi from Lakeland Highlands)
Jun 10, 2012 · 1 in (quarter) · Coronet (8 mi from Lakeland Highlands)
Jun 14, 2012 · 1 in (quarter) · Enon Church (9 mi from Lakeland Highlands)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Lakeland Highlands
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 4, 2024 | EF0 | South Mulberry 9 mi from Lakeland Highlands |
| Oct 18, 2019 | EF2 | Lakeland Muni Airport 6 mi from Lakeland Highlands |
| Mar 31, 2011 | EF1 | Lakeland Muni Airport 5 mi from Lakeland Highlands |
| Mar 31, 2011 | EF0 | Prairie 4 mi from Lakeland Highlands |
| May 12, 2009 | EF0 | Lake Parker 8 mi from Lakeland Highlands |
| Jun 24, 2006 | F0 | Lakeland 3 mi from Lakeland Highlands |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Lakeland Highlands
41 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Lakeland Highlands since 2006, on 33 days. The strongest measured gust was 59 mph on Jun 21, 2021.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 12, 2026 | 49 mph, measured | Winston 1 wind report |
| Jul 10, 2026 | 46 mph, measured | Willow Oak 1 wind report |
| Jan 18, 2026 | 49 mph, estimated | Hopewell 1 wind report |
| Jun 5, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Lakeland Muni Airport 1 wind report |
| Jun 21, 2021 | 59 mph, measured | Lakeland Muni Airport 1 wind report |
| Apr 11, 2021 | 58 mph, estimated | Galloway, Lakeland 2 wind reports |
| Jul 22, 2020 | 60 mph, estimated | Highland City 1 wind report |
| May 5, 2019 | 59 mph, estimated | Lakeland Highlands 1 wind report |
| Apr 19, 2019 | 69 mph, estimated | Fountain Hgts, Highland City 2 wind reports |
| Nov 2, 2018 | 66 mph, estimated | Lakeland Highlands, Lakeland Muni Airport 2 wind reports |
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 Lakeland Highlands; 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 Lakeland Highlands.
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