Hail History

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Hail history for Lakeland, FL

Last hail within 10 milesAug 12, 20200.75 in (penny)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061 in (quarter)Jul 3, 2015
Hail days since 200623
Days with hail 1 inch or larger9
Tornadoes within 10 miles7
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles39

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Lakeland on 23 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1 in (quarter) on Jul 3, 2015. Hail is most common here in June and July.

Lakeland ranks #173 for hail days among the 311 U.S. cities of 100,000 or more people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Lakeland

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

Hail days near Lakeland by year

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When hail season peaks near Lakeland

Of the 23 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (10) and July (6).

JanFeb1Mar2Apr2May10Jun6Jul1Aug1SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Lakeland

May 13, 2007 · 1 in (quarter) · Lakeland (1 mi from Lakeland)

Jun 19, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Lakeland Muni Airport (8 mi from Lakeland)

Jun 18, 2009 · 1 in (quarter) · Galloway (7 mi from Lakeland)

Jun 23, 2009 · 1 in (quarter) · Inwood (8 mi from Lakeland)

May 13, 2011 · 1 in (quarter) · Inwood (9 mi from Lakeland)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Lakeland

DateRatingWherePath
Dec 16, 2020EF1Galloway
7 mi from Lakeland		5.8 mi long, 250 yd wide
Oct 18, 2019EF2Lakeland Muni Airport
7 mi from Lakeland		11.4 mi long, 525 yd wide
Sep 10, 2017EF2Lakeland McCollum Airport
9 mi from Lakeland		0.6 mi long, 50 yd wide
Mar 31, 2011EF1Lakeland Muni Airport
6 mi from Lakeland		0.8 mi long, 30 yd wide
Mar 31, 2011EF0Prairie
9 mi from Lakeland		9.4 mi long, 60 yd wide
May 12, 2009EF0Lake Parker
3 mi from Lakeland		0.0 mi long, 15 yd wide
Jun 24, 2006F0Lakeland
5 mi from Lakeland		0.3 mi long, 40 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Lakeland

39 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Lakeland since 2006, on 33 days. The strongest measured gust was 59 mph on Jun 21, 2021.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 12, 202649 mph, measuredWinston
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 10, 202646 mph, measuredWillow Oak
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 5, 202460 mph, estimatedLakeland Muni Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 21, 202159 mph, measuredLakeland Muni Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 11, 202158 mph, estimatedGalloway, Lakeland
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 22, 202060 mph, estimatedHighland City
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 5, 201959 mph, estimatedLakeland Highlands
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 19, 201969 mph, estimatedFountain Hgts, Highland City
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Nov 2, 201866 mph, estimatedLakeland Highlands, Lakeland Muni Airport
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 7, 201846 mph, estimatedChristina
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 Lakeland; 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 Lakeland.

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