Hail History

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Hail history for Plant City, FL

Last hail within 10 milesMar 5, 20241 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20063 in (tea cup)Apr 24, 2023
Hail days since 200619
Days with hail 1 inch or larger8
Tornadoes within 10 miles6
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles31

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Plant City on 19 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3 in (tea cup) on Apr 24, 2023. Hail is most common here in June and March.

Plant City ranks #883 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Plant City

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

Hail days near Plant City by year

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When hail season peaks near Plant City

Of the 19 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (9) and March (3).

JanFeb3Mar1Apr1May9Jun2Jul2Aug1SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Plant City

Apr 24, 2023 · 3 in (tea cup) · Plant Cty Hilsbro Airport (9 mi from Plant City)

National Weather Service description (English): Broadcast media relayed picture via social media of 3-inch diameter hail north of Plant City.

May 30, 2021 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Turkey Creek (7 mi from Plant City)

Jun 12, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Thonotosassa (9 mi from Plant City)

Jun 19, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Lakeland Muni Airport (5 mi from Plant City)

Jun 18, 2009 · 1 in (quarter) · Galloway (8 mi from Plant City)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Plant City

DateRatingWherePath
Aug 8, 2025EF0Seffner
10 mi from Plant City		0.0 mi long, 10 yd wide
Dec 16, 2020EF1Knights
4 mi from Plant City		7.1 mi long, 250 yd wide
Dec 16, 2020EF1Galloway
6 mi from Plant City		5.8 mi long, 250 yd wide
Oct 18, 2019EF2Lakeland Muni Airport
5 mi from Plant City		11.4 mi long, 525 yd wide
Mar 31, 2011EF1Lakeland Muni Airport
6 mi from Plant City		0.8 mi long, 30 yd wide
Jun 24, 2006F0Lakeland
7 mi from Plant City		0.3 mi long, 40 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Plant City

31 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Plant City since 2006, on 25 days. The strongest measured gust was 59 mph on Jun 21, 2021.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 12, 202649 mph, measuredWinston
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 10, 202646 mph, measuredWillow Oak, Plant City
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jan 18, 202649 mph, estimatedHopewell
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 5, 202460 mph, estimatedLakeland Muni Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 3, 202449 mph, estimatedKnights
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 21, 202159 mph, measuredLakeland Muni Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 11, 202158 mph, estimatedGalloway, Lakeland
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 19, 201969 mph, estimatedFountain Hgts
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Nov 2, 201864 mph, estimatedLakeland Muni Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 26, 201660 mph, estimatedWillow Oak
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 Plant 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 Plant City.

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