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Hail history for Ocean City, FL
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Ocean City on 8 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 Ocean City
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Ocean City in the last two years.
Hail days near Ocean City by year
When hail season peaks near Ocean City
Of the 8 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (3) and June (1).
Largest hail storms near Ocean City
Jan 22, 2017 · 1 in (quarter) · Florosa (5 mi from Ocean City)
Apr 10, 2021 · 1 in (quarter) · Fort Walton Beach (6 mi from Ocean City)
May 6, 2022 · 1 in (quarter) · Destin (8 mi from Ocean City)
Jul 1, 2007 · 0.88 in (nickel) · Eglin AFB (6 mi from Ocean City)
Mar 28, 2009 · 0.88 in (nickel) · Eglin AFB (6 mi from Ocean City)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Ocean City
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2022 | EF0 | Shalimar 4 mi from Ocean City |
| Apr 23, 2020 | EF1 | Whight 2 mi from Ocean City |
| Apr 22, 2018 | EF1 | Ocean City 3 mi from Ocean City |
| Jun 21, 2017 | EF0 | Shalimar 2 mi from Ocean City |
| Nov 30, 2016 | EF0 | Mary Esther 5 mi from Ocean City |
| Sep 1, 2008 | EF0 | Shalimar 2 mi from Ocean City |
| Sep 1, 2008 | EF0 | Eglin AFB 6 mi from Ocean City |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Ocean City
60 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Ocean City since 2006, on 41 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 25, 2026 | 59 mph, measured | Valparaiso 1 wind report |
| Jan 9, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Destin Ft Walton Airport 1 wind report |
| Jun 26, 2023 | 67 mph, measured | Eglin AFB 1 wind report |
| Jun 18, 2023 | 76 mph, measured | Destin Ft Walton Airport, Longwood 2 wind reports |
| Jun 17, 2023 | 64 mph, measured | Destin 1 wind report |
| Jun 16, 2023 | 69 mph, measured | Destin, Eglin AFB, Fort Walton Beach 4 wind reports |
| Nov 30, 2022 | 60 mph, estimated | Valparaiso 1 wind report |
| May 6, 2022 | 62 mph, measured | Valparaiso 1 wind report |
| Apr 10, 2021 | 85 mph, measured | Shalimar, Navarre Ft Walton Airport, Niceville 3 wind reports |
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 Ocean City; 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 Ocean City.
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