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Hail history for Pretty Bayou, FL

Last hail within 10 milesJul 17, 20260.25 in (pea)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)Jan 9, 2024
Hail days since 200613
Days with hail 1 inch or larger7
Tornadoes within 10 miles13
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles139

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Pretty Bayou on 13 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Jan 9, 2024. Hail is most common here in April and September.

Recent hail near Pretty Bayou

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jul 17, 20260.25 in
pea		Southport
1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Pretty Bayou		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 22, 20251 in
quarter		Vicksburg, Southport
2 hail reports · closest 7 mi from Pretty Bayou		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 Pretty Bayou by year

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When hail season peaks near Pretty Bayou

Of the 13 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (3) and September (3).

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Largest hail storms near Pretty Bayou

Jan 9, 2024 · 2 in (hen egg) · Southport (5 mi from Pretty Bayou)

Apr 27, 2023 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Vicksburg (7 mi from Pretty Bayou)

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

Feb 11, 2013 · 1 in (quarter) · Brannonville (7 mi from Pretty Bayou)

Mar 23, 2013 · 1 in (quarter) · Southport (7 mi from Pretty Bayou)

Jan 22, 2017 · 1 in (quarter) · Southport (7 mi from Pretty Bayou)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Pretty Bayou

DateRatingWherePath
Jan 9, 2024EF3Biltmore Beach
5 mi from Pretty Bayou		5.2 mi long, 550 yd wide
Jan 9, 2024EF0Biltmore Beach
5 mi from Pretty Bayou		0.2 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jan 9, 2024EF2Lynn Haven
4 mi from Pretty Bayou		12.9 mi long, 600 yd wide
Jan 9, 2024EF2Parker
7 mi from Pretty Bayou		0.9 mi long, 150 yd wide
Apr 27, 2023EF1Lynn Haven
4 mi from Pretty Bayou		0.8 mi long, 75 yd wide
Mar 18, 2022EF2Magnolia Beach
2 mi from Pretty Bayou		1.6 mi long, 75 yd wide
Mar 9, 2022EF1Springfield
8 mi from Pretty Bayou		0.4 mi long, 25 yd wide
Apr 10, 2021EF0West Panama City
6 mi from Pretty Bayou		0.5 mi long, 25 yd wide
Apr 10, 2021EF1Lynn Haven
4 mi from Pretty Bayou		0.2 mi long, 30 yd wide
Apr 23, 2020EF0Edgewater Gulf Beach
7 mi from Pretty Bayou		13.4 mi long, 75 yd wide
Apr 23, 2020EF0Southport
7 mi from Pretty Bayou		0.9 mi long, 50 yd wide
Mar 30, 2012EF0Vicksburg
8 mi from Pretty Bayou		0.2 mi long, 20 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Pretty Bayou

139 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Pretty Bayou since 2006, on 68 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, Recota Beach, Southport
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 13, 202641 mph, measuredCallaway, Springfield
2 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 Pretty Bayou; 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 Pretty Bayou.

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