Hail History

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Hail history for Lecanto, FL

Last hail within 10 milesFeb 4, 20241.25 in (half dollar)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Jun 1, 2011
Hail days since 200614
Days with hail 1 inch or larger10
Tornadoes within 10 miles2
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles21

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Lecanto on 14 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jun 1, 2011. Hail is most common here in June and May.

Recent hail near Lecanto

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

Hail days near Lecanto by year

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When hail season peaks near Lecanto

Of the 14 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (5) and May (3).

Jan2FebMar1Apr3May5Jun1Jul2AugSepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Lecanto

Jun 1, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Beverly Hills (7 mi from Lecanto)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball sized hail was reported near Beverly Hills.

May 11, 2023 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Homosassa Springs (3 mi from Lecanto)

May 25, 2014 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Chassahowitzka (9 mi from Lecanto)

Feb 4, 2024 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Homosassa (9 mi from Lecanto)

Apr 21, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Inverness (6 mi from Lecanto)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Lecanto

DateRatingWherePath
Jun 16, 2024EF?Crystal River
7 mi from Lecanto		0.0 mi long, 50 yd wide
Oct 12, 2023EF2Inglis
7 mi from Lecanto		5.6 mi long, 300 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Lecanto

21 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Lecanto since 2006, on 20 days. The strongest measured gust was 70 mph on Jun 16, 2015.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 20, 202650 mph, measuredLecanto
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 13, 202640 mph, measuredInverness
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 16, 202549 mph, estimatedBeverly Hills, Holder
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 28, 201952 mph, estimatedBeverly Hills
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 21, 201958 mph, estimatedHernando
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 28, 201958 mph, estimatedHomosassa Springs
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 19, 201958 mph, estimatedBeverly Hills
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jan 24, 201969 mph, estimatedBeverly Hills
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 17, 201845 mph, estimatedHomosassa Springs
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jan 22, 201758 mph, estimatedHolder
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 Lecanto; 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 Lecanto.

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