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Hail history for Mary Esther, FL
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Mary Esther on 7 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1 in (quarter) on May 6, 2022. Hail is most common here in July and June.
Recent hail near Mary Esther
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Mary Esther in the last two years.
Hail days near Mary Esther by year
When hail season peaks near Mary Esther
Of the 7 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (2) and June (1).
Largest hail storms near Mary Esther
Jan 22, 2017 · 1 in (quarter) · Florosa (2 mi from Mary Esther)
Apr 10, 2021 · 1 in (quarter) · Fort Walton Beach (3 mi from Mary Esther)
May 6, 2022 · 1 in (quarter) · Destin (10 mi from Mary Esther)
Jul 1, 2007 · 0.88 in (nickel) · Eglin AFB (9 mi from Mary Esther)
Mar 28, 2009 · 0.88 in (nickel) · Eglin AFB (9 mi from Mary Esther)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Mary Esther
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2022 | EF0 | Shalimar 4 mi from Mary Esther |
| Apr 23, 2020 | EF1 | Whight 3 mi from Mary Esther |
| Apr 22, 2018 | EF1 | Ocean City 3 mi from Mary Esther |
| Jun 21, 2017 | EF0 | Shalimar 4 mi from Mary Esther |
| Nov 30, 2016 | EF0 | Mary Esther 1 mi from Mary Esther |
| Sep 1, 2008 | EF0 | Shalimar 5 mi from Mary Esther |
| Sep 1, 2008 | EF0 | Eglin AFB 9 mi from Mary Esther |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Mary Esther
40 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Mary Esther since 2006, on 27 days. The strongest measured gust was 85 mph on Apr 10, 2021.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 30, 2026 | 47 mph, measured | Eglin AFB 1 wind report |
| Jan 9, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Navarre Ft Walton Airport 2 wind reports |
| Jun 18, 2023 | 76 mph, measured | Destin Ft Walton Airport, Longwood 2 wind reports |
| Jun 16, 2023 | 60 mph, measured | Fort Walton Beach, Florosa 2 wind reports |
| Apr 10, 2021 | 85 mph, measured | Shalimar, Navarre Ft Walton Airport 2 wind reports |
| Apr 23, 2020 | 58 mph, measured | Mary Esther 1 wind report |
| Apr 20, 2020 | 58 mph, measured | Mary Esther 1 wind report |
| Mar 31, 2020 | 61 mph, measured | Eglin AFB 1 wind report |
| Jan 11, 2020 | 60 mph, estimated | Mary Esther 1 wind report |
| Jul 8, 2019 | 60 mph, estimated | Florosa 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 Mary Esther; 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 Mary Esther.
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