Hail History

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Hail history for Okeechobee, FL

Last hail within 10 milesApr 27, 20231.25 in (half dollar)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20062.5 in (tennis ball)Apr 28, 2011
Hail days since 200615
Days with hail 1 inch or larger9
Tornadoes within 10 miles4
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles13

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Okeechobee on 15 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on Apr 28, 2011. Hail is most common here in May and April.

Recent hail near Okeechobee

No hail was reported within 10 miles of Okeechobee in the last two years.

Hail days near Okeechobee by year

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When hail season peaks near Okeechobee

Of the 15 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (9) and April (5).

JanFeb1Mar5Apr9MayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Okeechobee

Apr 28, 2011 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Okeechobee (3 mi from Okeechobee)

National Weather Service description (English): A weather spotter observed observed tennis ball sized hail near the intersection of highway 78 and 441 in Okeechobee.

Apr 4, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Lakeport (7 mi from Okeechobee)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail in Buckhead Ridge was reported to the Glades County Sheriff's Office.

May 18, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Okeechobee (7 mi from Okeechobee)

Apr 27, 2015 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Sherman (6 mi from Okeechobee)

National Weather Service description (English): Broadcast media relayed report from public of golf ball-sized hail that fell in the Ancient Oaks subdivision along US-441 southeast of Taylor Creek. The public estimated that the hail fell for approximately 8 minutes.

Mar 24, 2016 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Hilolo (9 mi from Okeechobee)

National Weather Service description (English): A severe thunderstorm produced hail up to golf ball size at the Country Hills Estates, north of the City of Okeechobee. The hail was observed at Okeechobee County Fire Rescue Station 4 near the intersection of Highway 441 and NE 168th Street, and also by nearby residents. The hail reportedly fell for over 5 minutes, Video was obtained.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Okeechobee

DateRatingWherePath
Oct 9, 2024EF2Okeechobee Co Airport
4 mi from Okeechobee		8.5 mi long, 250 yd wide
Oct 9, 2024EF1Cypress Quarters
8 mi from Okeechobee		17.1 mi long, 300 yd wide
Jul 12, 2014EF0Sherman
5 mi from Okeechobee		0.1 mi long, 15 yd wide
Jun 1, 2012EF0North Okeechobee
4 mi from Okeechobee		0.9 mi long, 20 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Okeechobee

13 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Okeechobee since 2006, on 13 days. The strongest measured gust was 66 mph on Jul 13, 2026.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 13, 202666 mph, measuredWhispering Pines
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Mar 10, 202575 mph, estimatedOkeechobee Co Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 15, 202375 mph, estimatedOkeechobee
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 1, 202170 mph, estimatedHilolo
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 24, 201740 mph, estimatedSherman
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 26, 201655 mph, estimatedLakeport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 23, 201360 mph, estimatedLakeport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 4, 201358 mph, estimatedCypress Quarters
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 24, 201360 mph, estimatedLakeport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 21, 201263 mph, estimatedNorth Okeechobee
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 Okeechobee; 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.

Nearby cities

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 Okeechobee.

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