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Hail history for Ocala, FL
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Ocala on 23 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 4.5 in (softball) on May 13, 2007. Hail is most common here in May and April.
Ocala ranks #792 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →
Recent hail near Ocala
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 29, 2025 | 0.75 in penny | Shady 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Ocala |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Ocala by year
When hail season peaks near Ocala
Of the 23 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (5) and April (5).
Largest hail storms near Ocala
May 13, 2007 · 4.5 in (softball) · Kendrick (5 mi from Ocala)
National Weather Service description (English): Two to 4.5 inch hail stones were reported near Highway 326 and Highway 441, about 5 miles north of Ocala. Windows and windshields were broken by the hail in the Ocala Highland Estates neighborhood.Apr 26, 2023 · 3 in (tea cup) · Anthony (7 mi from Ocala)
National Weather Service description (English): Large hail between 2 and 3 inches in diameter was observed in Anthony. Photos were shared via Social Media.May 28, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Ocala Airport (5 mi from Ocala)
Apr 20, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Anthony (7 mi from Ocala)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported in Anthony.Apr 5, 2011 · 1 in (quarter) · Ocala (1 mi from Ocala)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Ocala
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 18, 2021 | EF0 | West End 3 mi from Ocala |
| May 5, 2019 | EF1 | Martel 9 mi from Ocala |
| Jul 7, 2007 | EF0 | Lake George 10 mi from Ocala |
| Jun 18, 2007 | EF0 | Belleview 10 mi from Ocala |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Ocala
154 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Ocala since 2006, on 90 days. The strongest measured gust was 72 mph on Mar 12, 2022.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2026 | damage reported | Ocala 1 wind report |
| Aug 19, 2026 | damage reported | Santos 1 wind report |
| Aug 18, 2026 | damage reported | Ocala 1 wind report |
| Aug 14, 2026 | damage reported | Anthony 1 wind report |
| Jul 11, 2026 | damage reported | Ocala 2 wind reports |
| Jun 24, 2026 | 59 mph, measured | Ocala Airport 1 wind report |
| May 2, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Santos, Kendrick 2 wind reports |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Belleview, Ocala 2 wind reports |
| Sep 6, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Santos 1 wind report |
| May 29, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Ocala Airport 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 Ocala; 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 Ocala.
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