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Hail history for Lehigh Acres, FL
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Lehigh Acres on 10 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.5 in (ping pong ball) on Jul 1, 2015. Hail is most common here in May and July.
Lehigh Acres ranks #1,053 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →
Recent hail near Lehigh Acres
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 11, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Buckingham 1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Lehigh Acres |
| May 24, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Alva 1 hail report · closest 3 mi from Lehigh Acres |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Lehigh Acres by year
When hail season peaks near Lehigh Acres
Of the 10 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (3) and July (3).
Largest hail storms near Lehigh Acres
Jul 1, 2015 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Southwest International Airport (7 mi from Lehigh Acres)
May 12, 2011 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Buckingham (9 mi from Lehigh Acres)
May 31, 2015 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Lehigh Acres (2 mi from Lehigh Acres)
Jul 16, 2007 · 1 in (quarter) · Lehigh Acres (3 mi from Lehigh Acres)
Apr 30, 2022 · 1 in (quarter) · Lehigh Acres (1 mi from Lehigh Acres)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Lehigh Acres
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 25, 2011 | EF0 | Alva 6 mi from Lehigh Acres |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Lehigh Acres
11 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Lehigh Acres since 2006, on 8 days.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2023 | 49 mph, estimated | Southwest International Airport 1 wind report |
| May 31, 2022 | 49 mph, estimated | Lehigh Acres 1 wind report |
| Aug 16, 2017 | 58 mph, estimated | Lehigh Acres 1 wind report |
| Jul 18, 2016 | 52 mph, estimated | Fort Myers Shores 1 wind report |
| Jan 17, 2016 | 63 mph, estimated | Olga 1 wind report |
| Jan 15, 2016 | 81 mph, estimated | Buckingham, Lehigh Acres, Southwest International Airport 3 wind reports |
| Feb 5, 2015 | 49 mph, estimated | Buckingham 1 wind report |
| Jun 23, 2011 | 61 mph, estimated | Lehigh Acres 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 Lehigh Acres; 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 Lehigh Acres.
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