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Hail history for North Sarasota, FL
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of North Sarasota on 10 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.25 in (half dollar) on Jun 8, 2012. Hail is most common here in May and June.
Recent hail near North Sarasota
No hail was reported within 10 miles of North Sarasota in the last two years.
Hail days near North Sarasota by year
When hail season peaks near North Sarasota
Of the 10 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (3) and June (2).
Largest hail storms near North Sarasota
Jun 12, 2008 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Rosedale (6 mi from North Sarasota)
Jun 8, 2012 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · West Samoset (6 mi from North Sarasota)
Aug 4, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Ridge Wood Heights (5 mi from North Sarasota)
May 20, 2009 · 1 in (quarter) · Bradenton (9 mi from North Sarasota)
May 31, 2022 · 1 in (quarter) · Matoaka (2 mi from North Sarasota)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of North Sarasota
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 31, 2022 | EF? | Desoto Lakes 3 mi from North Sarasota |
| Mar 16, 2022 | EF1 | Sarasota Beach 3 mi from North Sarasota |
| Apr 10, 2021 | EF1 | Bayshore Gardens 7 mi from North Sarasota |
| Oct 10, 2018 | EF0 | Siesta Key 6 mi from North Sarasota |
| Aug 26, 2017 | EF0 | Samoset 7 mi from North Sarasota |
| Jan 17, 2016 | EF2 | Pine Shrs 8 mi from North Sarasota |
| Jul 15, 2013 | EF0 | Lakewood Ranch 7 mi from North Sarasota |
| May 17, 2007 | EF0 | Fruitville 7 mi from North Sarasota |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near North Sarasota
50 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of North Sarasota since 2006, on 36 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 6, 2026 | 47 mph, measured | Sarasota, Whitfield 3 wind reports |
| Jul 24, 2026 | 41 mph, measured | Vamo 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 |
| Jan 9, 2024 | 75 mph, estimated | Belspur 1 wind report |
| Sep 2, 2022 | 60 mph, estimated | El Rancho Vlg 1 wind report |
| Jun 15, 2022 | 58 mph, estimated | Newton Hgts 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 North Sarasota; 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 North Sarasota.
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