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Hail history for Longboat Key, FL
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Longboat Key on 6 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jun 8, 2007. Hail is most common here in May and June.
Recent hail near Longboat Key
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Longboat Key in the last two years.
Hail days near Longboat Key by year
When hail season peaks near Longboat Key
Of the 6 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (3) and June (2).
Largest hail storms near Longboat Key
Jun 8, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Holmes Beach (6 mi from Longboat Key)
National Weather Service description (English): Gusty winds and golf ball size hail hit a male in the head and left a cut above his right eye.Jun 8, 2012 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · West Samoset (7 mi from Longboat Key)
May 20, 2009 · 1 in (quarter) · Bradenton (7 mi from Longboat Key)
May 31, 2022 · 1 in (quarter) · Matoaka (9 mi from Longboat Key)
May 25, 2014 · 0.88 in (nickel) · Elwood Park (9 mi from Longboat Key)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Longboat Key
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 16, 2022 | EF1 | Sarasota Beach 9 mi from Longboat Key |
| Apr 10, 2021 | EF1 | Bayshore Gardens 4 mi from Longboat Key |
| Aug 9, 2020 | EF0 | Cortez 3 mi from Longboat Key |
| Jul 16, 2020 | EF0 | Cortez 3 mi from Longboat Key |
| Oct 10, 2018 | EF0 | Siesta Key 9 mi from Longboat Key |
| Aug 26, 2017 | EF0 | Samoset 8 mi from Longboat Key |
| Jul 31, 2017 | EF0 | Palma Sola 7 mi from Longboat Key |
| Jul 9, 2013 | EF0 | West Bradenton 9 mi from Longboat Key |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Longboat Key
47 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Longboat Key since 2006, on 35 days. The strongest measured gust was 62 mph on Aug 31, 2014.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 19, 2026 | 44 mph, measured | Whitfield 1 wind report |
| Aug 29, 2026 | 40 mph, measured | Whitfield, Sarasota 2 wind reports |
| Aug 27, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Bradenton Beach 1 wind report |
| Aug 6, 2026 | 47 mph, measured | Sarasota, Whitfield 3 wind reports |
| Aug 2, 2026 | 47 mph, measured | Cortez 1 wind report |
| Jul 24, 2026 | 39 mph, measured | West Bradenton 1 wind report |
| Jul 20, 2026 | 48 mph, measured | Siesta Key, Whitfield, Sarasota 3 wind reports |
| Jul 10, 2026 | 60 mph, measured | Whitfield, Siesta Key, Sarasota 3 wind reports |
| Jul 30, 2024 | 49 mph, estimated | Bayshore Gardens 1 wind report |
| Sep 2, 2022 | 60 mph, estimated | El Rancho Vlg 1 wind report |
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 Longboat Key; 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 Longboat Key.
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