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Hail history for Progress, FL
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Progress on 17 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jul 6, 2008. Hail is most common here in July and June.
Recent hail near Progress
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 2, 2025 | 1.5 in ping pong ball | Tampa Vandenberg Airport, Six Mile Creek 2 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Progress |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Progress by year
When hail season peaks near Progress
Of the 17 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (5) and June (4).
Largest hail storms near Progress
Jul 6, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Beach Park (9 mi from Progress)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported at the intersection of West Cypress Street and North Bradford Avenue.Jun 2, 2025 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Tampa Vandenberg Airport (7 mi from Progress)
Sep 12, 2007 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Brandon (5 mi from Progress)
Jun 25, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Tampa (9 mi from Progress)
May 13, 2009 · 1 in (quarter) · Orient Park (3 mi from Progress)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Progress
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 8, 2025 | EF0 | Seffner 9 mi from Progress |
| Jun 29, 2018 | EF0 | Harney 8 mi from Progress |
| May 30, 2014 | EF0 | Boyette 8 mi from Progress |
| Feb 26, 2013 | EF0 | Tpa P O Knight Airport 6 mi from Progress |
| Aug 27, 2012 | EF0 | Cruise Terminal 2 Port Site 5 mi from Progress |
| Mar 31, 2011 | EF1 | Rattlesnake 9 mi from Progress |
| Mar 31, 2011 | EF1 | Port Of Tampa Ports Site 3 mi from Progress |
| Jul 1, 2009 | EF0 | Riverview 2 mi from Progress |
| May 13, 2009 | EF0 | Harney 8 mi from Progress |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Progress
82 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Progress since 2006, on 52 days. The strongest measured gust was 72 mph on Jul 10, 2026.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 30, 2026 | 40 mph, measured | Tampa, Palm River-Clair Me 3 wind reports |
| Aug 29, 2026 | 46 mph, measured | Tampa Internation, Palm River-Clair Me 2 wind reports |
| Aug 6, 2026 | 45 mph, measured | Mango 1 wind report |
| Jul 10, 2026 | 72 mph, measured | Temple Terrace Jct 1 wind report |
| Jan 18, 2026 | 49 mph, estimated | Brandon 1 wind report |
| Jun 2, 2025 | 64 mph, estimated | Tpa P O Knight Airport 1 wind report |
| Aug 24, 2022 | 55 mph, estimated | Gary 1 wind report |
| May 30, 2022 | 49 mph, estimated | Cruise Terminal 2 Port Site 1 wind report |
| Sep 1, 2021 | 49 mph, estimated | Bloomingdale 1 wind report |
| Apr 10, 2021 | 49 mph, estimated | East Tampa 1 wind report |
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 Progress; 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 Jul 31, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then). Distances are measured from the center of Progress.
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