Hail History

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Hail history for Panama City, FL

Last hail within 10 milesAug 19, 20260.88 in (nickel)
Hail days, last 12 months2
Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)Jan 9, 2024
Hail days since 200616
Days with hail 1 inch or larger8
Tornadoes within 10 miles13
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles135

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Panama City on 16 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Jan 9, 2024. Hail is most common here in April and September.

Panama City ranks #945 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Panama City

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Aug 19, 20260.88 in
nickel		Bayou George
1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Panama City		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 17, 20260.25 in
pea		Southport
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Panama City		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 22, 20250.75 in
penny		Southport
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Panama City		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 Panama City by year

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When hail season peaks near Panama City

Of the 16 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (3) and September (3).

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Largest hail storms near Panama City

Jan 9, 2024 · 2 in (hen egg) · Southport (8 mi from Panama City)

Apr 27, 2023 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Vicksburg (10 mi from Panama City)

National Weather Service description (English): Numerous reports of golf ball sized hail were received.

Feb 11, 2013 · 1 in (quarter) · Brannonville (6 mi from Panama City)

Mar 23, 2013 · 1 in (quarter) · Southport (8 mi from Panama City)

Mar 25, 2016 · 1 in (quarter) · Springfield (8 mi from Panama City)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Panama City

DateRatingWherePath
Jan 9, 2024EF3Biltmore Beach
6 mi from Panama City		5.2 mi long, 550 yd wide
Jan 9, 2024EF0Biltmore Beach
5 mi from Panama City		0.2 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jan 9, 2024EF2Lynn Haven
6 mi from Panama City		12.9 mi long, 600 yd wide
Jan 9, 2024EF2Parker
4 mi from Panama City		0.9 mi long, 150 yd wide
Apr 27, 2023EF1Lynn Haven
6 mi from Panama City		0.8 mi long, 75 yd wide
Mar 18, 2022EF2Magnolia Beach
3 mi from Panama City		1.6 mi long, 75 yd wide
Mar 9, 2022EF1Springfield
6 mi from Panama City		0.4 mi long, 25 yd wide
Apr 10, 2021EF0West Panama City
8 mi from Panama City		0.5 mi long, 25 yd wide
Apr 10, 2021EF1Lynn Haven
5 mi from Panama City		0.2 mi long, 30 yd wide
Apr 23, 2020EF0Edgewater Gulf Beach
9 mi from Panama City		13.4 mi long, 75 yd wide
Apr 23, 2020EF0Southport
9 mi from Panama City		0.9 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jan 19, 2019EF1Tyndall AFB
7 mi from Panama City		0.8 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Panama City

135 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Panama City since 2006, on 63 days. The strongest measured gust was 81 mph on Jan 9, 2024.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 12, 202640 mph, measuredMillville
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 19, 202649 mph, measuredMillville, Southport
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 13, 202641 mph, measuredCallaway, Springfield
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 16, 202658 mph, estimatedPanama City, Dirego Park
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 12, 202663 mph, measuredLynn Haven
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 22, 202558 mph, estimatedSpringfield
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 31, 202575 mph, estimatedWest Panama City
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Feb 16, 202558 mph, measuredLynn Haven
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 14, 202462 mph, measuredBrannonville
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 10, 202475 mph, estimatedDirego Park, Parker, Springfield
5 wind reports		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 Panama City; 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 Panama City.

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