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Hail history for Palmetto, FL
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Palmetto on 12 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jun 8, 2007. Hail is most common here in June and May.
Recent hail near Palmetto
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 20, 2026 | 0.25 in pea | Parrish 1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Palmetto |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Palmetto by year
When hail season peaks near Palmetto
Of the 12 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (5) and May (3).
Largest hail storms near Palmetto
Jun 8, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Holmes Beach (9 mi from Palmetto)
National Weather Service description (English): Gusty winds and golf ball size hail hit a male in the head and left a cut above his right eye.Jun 12, 2008 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Rosedale (10 mi from Palmetto)
Jun 8, 2012 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · West Samoset (4 mi from Palmetto)
May 20, 2009 · 1 in (quarter) · Bradenton (2 mi from Palmetto)
Jan 17, 2011 · 1 in (quarter) · Parrish (8 mi from Palmetto)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Palmetto
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 10, 2021 | EF1 | Bayshore Gardens 6 mi from Palmetto |
| Aug 9, 2020 | EF0 | Cortez 9 mi from Palmetto |
| Jul 16, 2020 | EF0 | Cortez 9 mi from Palmetto |
| Aug 26, 2017 | EF0 | Samoset 3 mi from Palmetto |
| Jul 31, 2017 | EF0 | Palma Sola 5 mi from Palmetto |
| Oct 1, 2015 | EF0 | Terra Ceia 6 mi from Palmetto |
| Jul 9, 2013 | EF0 | West Bradenton 1 mi from Palmetto |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Palmetto
62 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Palmetto since 2006, on 47 days. The strongest measured gust was 62 mph on Aug 31, 2014.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 19, 2026 | 44 mph, measured | Whitfield 1 wind report |
| Sep 1, 2026 | 40 mph, measured | Palmetto 1 wind report |
| Aug 31, 2026 | 47 mph, measured | Saint Petersburg, Palmetto 2 wind reports |
| Aug 30, 2026 | 40 mph, measured | Saint Petersburg 1 wind report |
| Aug 29, 2026 | 43 mph, measured | Palmetto, Whitfield 2 wind reports |
| Aug 27, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Bradenton Beach, Palmetto 2 wind reports |
| Aug 20, 2026 | 50 mph, measured | Palmetto 1 wind report |
| Aug 6, 2026 | 50 mph, measured | Palmetto, Whitfield 2 wind reports |
| Aug 2, 2026 | 47 mph, measured | Cortez 1 wind report |
| Jul 24, 2026 | 40 mph, measured | Saint Petersburg, West Bradenton 2 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 Palmetto; 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 Palmetto.
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