Hail History

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Hail history for Palm Valley, FL

Last hail within 10 milesJul 11, 20260.25 in (pea)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20062.75 in (baseball)May 31, 2017
Hail days since 200615
Days with hail 1 inch or larger8
Tornadoes within 10 miles7
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles78

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Palm Valley on 15 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on May 31, 2017. Hail is most common here in May and June.

Recent hail near Palm Valley

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jul 11, 20260.25 in
pea		San Pablo
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Palm Valley		NWS storm report (preliminary)
May 29, 20250.75 in
penny		Durbin
1 hail report · closest 4 mi from Palm Valley		NOAA Storm Events
May 10, 20250.75 in
penny		San Pablo
1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Palm Valley		NOAA Storm Events

One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near Palm Valley by year

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When hail season peaks near Palm Valley

Of the 15 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (5) and June (4).

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Largest hail storms near Palm Valley

May 31, 2017 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Jacksonville Beach (7 mi from Palm Valley)

National Weather Service description (English): Baseball size hail was reported in Neptune Beach.

Apr 17, 2022 · 2 in (hen egg) · Palm Vly (1 mi from Palm Valley)

National Weather Service description (English): Two inch hail was reported by the public near Palm Valley around 1:35 PM EST. The hail size was estimated from a photo relayed via social media.

Jun 1, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Center Park (9 mi from Palm Valley)

National Weather Service description (English): A local television station meteorologist reported golf ball size hail and estimated wind gusts up to 60 mph near the St. Johns Town Center shopping complex.

Jan 21, 2014 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Jacksonville Beach (7 mi from Palm Valley)

Feb 26, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Center Park (10 mi from Palm Valley)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Palm Valley

DateRatingWherePath
Apr 3, 2024EF0Durbin
9 mi from Palm Valley		0.2 mi long, 125 yd wide
Jan 9, 2024EF0Bayard
9 mi from Palm Valley		0.2 mi long, 30 yd wide
Dec 24, 2020EF1Sunbeam
10 mi from Palm Valley		0.6 mi long, 100 yd wide
Mar 31, 2020EF0Palm Vly
3 mi from Palm Valley		0.4 mi long, 704 yd wide
Jul 23, 2018EF0South Durbin
9 mi from Palm Valley		0.0 mi long, 25 yd wide
Aug 22, 2008EF0Isle Of Palms South
6 mi from Palm Valley		0.2 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jun 13, 2006F0Jacksonville Beach
8 mi from Palm Valley		1.0 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Palm Valley

78 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Palm Valley since 2006, on 63 days. The strongest measured gust was 74 mph on Jun 16, 2009.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 12, 2026damage reportedSan Pablo
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 11, 2026damage reportedPonte Vedra Beach
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 27, 202658 mph, estimatedHilden
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 202660 mph, estimatedCenter Park, Isle Of Palms South
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 28, 202558 mph, estimatedSan Pablo
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 29, 202558 mph, estimatedDurbin
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 28, 202558 mph, estimatedIsle Of Palms South
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 27, 202440 mph, estimatedCenter Park
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 10, 202464 mph, estimatedNeptune Beach
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 3, 202464 mph, estimatedDurbin
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 Palm Valley; 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 Palm Valley.

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