Hail History

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Hail history for Ponte Vedra Beach, FL

Last hail within 10 milesJul 11, 20260.25 in (pea)
Hail days, last 12 months2
Largest hail since 20062.75 in (baseball)May 31, 2017
Hail days since 200618
Days with hail 1 inch or larger10
Tornadoes within 10 miles5
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles92

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Ponte Vedra Beach on 18 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on May 31, 2017. Hail is most common here in July and June.

Recent hail near Ponte Vedra Beach

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jul 11, 20260.25 in
pea		San Pablo
1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Ponte Vedra Beach		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 9, 20260.25 in
pea		Fort Caroline
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Ponte Vedra Beach		NWS storm report (preliminary)
May 29, 20250.75 in
penny		Durbin
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Ponte Vedra Beach		NOAA Storm Events
May 10, 20250.75 in
penny		San Pablo
1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Ponte Vedra Beach		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 Ponte Vedra Beach by year

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When hail season peaks near Ponte Vedra Beach

Of the 18 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (5) and June (4).

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Largest hail storms near Ponte Vedra Beach

May 31, 2017 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Jacksonville Beach (3 mi from Ponte Vedra Beach)

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

Apr 17, 2022 · 2 in (hen egg) · Palm Vly (6 mi from Ponte Vedra Beach)

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 (8 mi from Ponte Vedra Beach)

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 (3 mi from Ponte Vedra Beach)

Feb 26, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Center Park (7 mi from Ponte Vedra Beach)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Ponte Vedra Beach

DateRatingWherePath
Dec 24, 2020EF1Sunbeam
10 mi from Ponte Vedra Beach		0.6 mi long, 100 yd wide
Mar 31, 2020EF0Palm Vly
7 mi from Ponte Vedra Beach		0.4 mi long, 704 yd wide
Aug 22, 2008EF0Isle Of Palms South
3 mi from Ponte Vedra Beach		0.2 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jul 14, 2007EF0Nas Mayport
10 mi from Ponte Vedra Beach		0.8 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jun 13, 2006F0Jacksonville Beach
4 mi from Ponte Vedra Beach		1.0 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Ponte Vedra Beach

92 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Ponte Vedra Beach since 2006, on 66 days. The strongest measured gust was 74 mph on Jun 16, 2009.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 29, 202658 mph, measuredMayport
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
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)
Mar 16, 202660 mph, estimatedCenter Park, Isle Of Palms South
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 30, 202558 mph, estimatedCraig Field Jacks
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 28, 202558 mph, estimatedDonner, Atlantic Beach, San Pablo
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 5, 202547 mph, estimatedDonner
2 wind reports		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
Apr 11, 202561 mph, measuredNas Mayport
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 Ponte Vedra Beach; 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 Ponte Vedra Beach.

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