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Hail history for Lynn Haven, FL

Last hail within 10 milesAug 19, 20260.88 in (nickel)
Hail days, last 12 months2
Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)Jan 9, 2024
Hail days since 200617
Days with hail 1 inch or larger9
Tornadoes within 10 miles13
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles141

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Lynn Haven on 17 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Jan 9, 2024. Hail is most common here in April and September.

Recent hail near Lynn Haven

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Aug 19, 20260.88 in
nickel		Bayou George
1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Lynn Haven		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 17, 20260.25 in
pea		Southport
1 hail report · closest 2 mi from Lynn Haven		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 22, 20251 in
quarter		Vicksburg, Southport
2 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Lynn Haven		NOAA Storm Events

One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near Lynn Haven by year

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When hail season peaks near Lynn Haven

Of the 17 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (3) and September (3).

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Largest hail storms near Lynn Haven

Jan 9, 2024 · 2 in (hen egg) · Southport (2 mi from Lynn Haven)

Apr 27, 2023 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Vicksburg (4 mi from Lynn Haven)

National Weather Service description (English): Numerous reports of golf ball sized hail were received.

Jul 20, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Bayou George (7 mi from Lynn Haven)

Feb 11, 2013 · 1 in (quarter) · Brannonville (4 mi from Lynn Haven)

Mar 23, 2013 · 1 in (quarter) · Southport (2 mi from Lynn Haven)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Lynn Haven

DateRatingWherePath
Jan 9, 2024EF3Biltmore Beach
10 mi from Lynn Haven		5.2 mi long, 550 yd wide
Jan 9, 2024EF0Biltmore Beach
10 mi from Lynn Haven		0.2 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jan 9, 2024EF2Lynn Haven
1 mi from Lynn Haven		12.9 mi long, 600 yd wide
Jan 9, 2024EF2Parker
8 mi from Lynn Haven		0.9 mi long, 150 yd wide
Apr 27, 2023EF1Lynn Haven
1 mi from Lynn Haven		0.8 mi long, 75 yd wide
Mar 18, 2022EF2Magnolia Beach
6 mi from Lynn Haven		1.6 mi long, 75 yd wide
Mar 9, 2022EF1Springfield
8 mi from Lynn Haven		0.4 mi long, 25 yd wide
Apr 10, 2021EF1Lynn Haven
1 mi from Lynn Haven		0.2 mi long, 30 yd wide
Mar 18, 2021EF1Bayou George
7 mi from Lynn Haven		0.4 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 23, 2020EF0Southport
3 mi from Lynn Haven		0.9 mi long, 50 yd wide
Mar 30, 2012EF0Vicksburg
7 mi from Lynn Haven		0.2 mi long, 20 yd wide
Oct 8, 2008EF0West Panama City
9 mi from Lynn Haven		3.5 mi long, 125 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Lynn Haven

141 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Lynn Haven since 2006, on 68 days. The strongest measured gust was 81 mph on Jan 9, 2024.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 12, 202640 mph, measuredMillville
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 19, 202649 mph, measuredMillville, Recota Beach, Southport
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 30, 2026damage reportedBennett
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 2026damage reportedBayou George
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 13, 202641 mph, measuredCallaway, Springfield
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 16, 202658 mph, estimatedPanama City, Dirego Park, Vicksburg
5 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 12, 202663 mph, measuredLynn Haven
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 22, 202558 mph, estimatedSpringfield
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 31, 202575 mph, estimatedWest Panama City
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Feb 16, 202558 mph, measuredLynn Haven
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 Lynn Haven; 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 Lynn Haven.

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