Hail History

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Hail history for Palatka, FL

Last hail within 10 milesApr 27, 20231.75 in (golf ball)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Apr 27, 2023
Hail days since 200615
Days with hail 1 inch or larger6
Tornadoes within 10 miles3
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles105

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Palatka on 15 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Apr 27, 2023. Hail is most common here in June and April.

Recent hail near Palatka

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

Hail days near Palatka by year

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When hail season peaks near Palatka

Of the 15 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (6) and April (4).

JanFebMar4Apr2May6Jun2Jul1AugSepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Palatka

Jun 18, 2020 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Peniel (5 mi from Palatka)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported near Peniel Road close to Silver Lake.

Apr 27, 2023 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Hastings (9 mi from Palatka)

National Weather Service description (English): About golf ball sized hail fell near Hastings.

Apr 13, 2009 · 1 in (quarter) · East Palatka (3 mi from Palatka)

May 31, 2010 · 1 in (quarter) · San Mateo (5 mi from Palatka)

May 27, 2011 · 1 in (quarter) · Byrd (10 mi from Palatka)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Palatka

DateRatingWherePath
Jul 20, 2024EF0Orange Mills
6 mi from Palatka		0.4 mi long, 5 yd wide
Jun 20, 2010EF0Bridgeport
9 mi from Palatka		3.4 mi long, 10 yd wide
Aug 23, 2008EF0Palatka Kay Arkin Airport
2 mi from Palatka		3.7 mi long, 100 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Palatka

105 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Palatka since 2006, on 72 days.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 6, 2026damage reportedPalatka
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 25, 202658 mph, estimatedSan Mateo
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 23, 202646 mph, estimatedPalatka Kay Arkin Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 8, 202658 mph, estimatedOrange Mills
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 202658 mph, estimatedPalatka Kay Arkin Airport
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 28, 202558 mph, estimatedPeniel
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 11, 202546 mph, estimatedOrange Mills
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 7, 202546 mph, estimatedByrd
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jan 19, 202560 mph, estimatedOrange Mills, Federal Pt, Hastings
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 19, 202452 mph, estimatedHastings
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 Palatka; 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 Palatka.

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