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Hail history for Palm River-Clair Mel, FL
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Palm River-Clair Mel on 23 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jul 6, 2008. Hail is most common here in July and May.
Recent hail near Palm River-Clair Mel
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 29, 2026 | 0.25 in pea | West Park 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Palm River-Clair Mel |
| Jul 10, 2026 | 0.5 in marble | Brandon 1 hail report · closest 4 mi from Palm River-Clair Mel |
| Jun 2, 2025 | 1.5 in ping pong ball | Tampa Vandenberg Airport, Six Mile Creek 2 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Palm River-Clair Mel |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Palm River-Clair Mel by year
When hail season peaks near Palm River-Clair Mel
Of the 23 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (7) and May (6).
Largest hail storms near Palm River-Clair Mel
Jul 6, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Beach Park (7 mi from Palm River-Clair Mel)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported at the intersection of West Cypress Street and North Bradford Avenue.Jun 2, 2025 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Tampa Vandenberg Airport (5 mi from Palm River-Clair Mel)
Sep 12, 2007 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Brandon (7 mi from Palm River-Clair Mel)
Jun 25, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Tampa (8 mi from Palm River-Clair Mel)
May 13, 2009 · 1 in (quarter) · Orient Park (1 mi from Palm River-Clair Mel)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Palm River-Clair Mel
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 8, 2025 | EF0 | Seffner 9 mi from Palm River-Clair Mel |
| Jun 29, 2018 | EF0 | Harney 6 mi from Palm River-Clair Mel |
| Feb 26, 2013 | EF0 | Tpa P O Knight Airport 5 mi from Palm River-Clair Mel |
| Aug 27, 2012 | EF0 | Cruise Terminal 2 Port Site 4 mi from Palm River-Clair Mel |
| Mar 31, 2011 | EF1 | Rattlesnake 8 mi from Palm River-Clair Mel |
| Mar 31, 2011 | EF1 | Port Of Tampa Ports Site 3 mi from Palm River-Clair Mel |
| Jul 1, 2009 | EF0 | Riverview 4 mi from Palm River-Clair Mel |
| May 13, 2009 | EF0 | Harney 7 mi from Palm River-Clair Mel |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Palm River-Clair Mel
109 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Palm River-Clair Mel since 2006, on 67 days. The strongest measured gust was 72 mph on Jul 10, 2026.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2026 | 43 mph, measured | Macdill Air Force 1 wind report |
| Aug 30, 2026 | 40 mph, measured | Tampa, Palm River-Clair Me 3 wind reports |
| Aug 29, 2026 | 46 mph, measured | Tampa Internation, Palm River-Clair Me, Tampa Internationa 3 wind reports |
| Aug 6, 2026 | 45 mph, measured | Mango, Tampa International Apr 2 wind reports |
| Jul 20, 2026 | 48 mph, measured | PALM RIVER-CLAIR ME, Tampa, Tampa Internationa 5 wind reports |
| Jul 13, 2026 | 38 mph, measured | Tampa Internationa 1 wind report |
| Jul 12, 2026 | 45 mph, measured | Tampa International 1 wind report |
| Jul 11, 2026 | 43 mph, measured | Mango 1 wind report |
| Jul 10, 2026 | 72 mph, measured | Mango, Tampa International Apr, Tampa Internationa 5 wind reports |
| Jul 9, 2026 | 49 mph, measured | Palm River-Clair Me 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 Palm River-Clair Mel; 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
- Tampa
24 hail days - Riverview
13 hail days - Brandon
21 hail days - Town 'n' Country
20 hail days - St. Petersburg
11 hail days - Largo
6 hail days - Palm Harbor
9 hail days - Lakeland
23 hail days
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 Palm River-Clair Mel.
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