Hail History

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Hail history for Sanford, FL

Last hail within 10 milesMay 12, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20063 in (tea cup)May 21, 2020
Hail days since 200631
Days with hail 1 inch or larger19
Tornadoes within 10 miles5
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles59

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Sanford on 31 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3 in (tea cup) on May 21, 2020. Hail is most common here in May and April.

Sanford ranks #583 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Sanford

DateHail sizeWhereSource
May 12, 20261 in
quarter		Lake Charm
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Sanford		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 Sanford by year

10610720820910113122133143151641718219220221322232425126

When hail season peaks near Sanford

Of the 31 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (10) and April (6).

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Largest hail storms near Sanford

May 21, 2020 · 3 in (tea cup) · New Upsala (3 mi from Sanford)

National Weather Service description (English): A trained spotter reported three inch diameter hail in Sanford. Photos confirmed the hail size. This ties the largest hail size ever documented within east-central Florida.

Mar 16, 2022 · 2 in (hen egg) · Lake Mary (6 mi from Sanford)

National Weather Service description (English): Public observed two inch hail in Lake Mary near the intersection of Minerva Lane and Greenford Drive.

Apr 20, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Deltona (8 mi from Sanford)

National Weather Service description (English): A citizen reported golf ball sized hail near Deltona.

Jun 1, 2015 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Longwood (9 mi from Sanford)

National Weather Service description (English): Ping pong ball sized hail was reported by the public in Wekiva Springs. An additional report of golf ball sized hail was received nearby. Numerous other reports of dime to nickel sized hail were also received in the vicinity.

Aug 9, 2020 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Orange City (9 mi from Sanford)

National Weather Service description (English): The public reported hail to the size of golf balls in Orange City.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Sanford

DateRatingWherePath
Aug 21, 2024EF0Cameron City
6 mi from Sanford		1.3 mi long, 5 yd wide
Jun 6, 2020EF0Lake Monroe Lake
3 mi from Sanford		2.0 mi long, 200 yd wide
Apr 20, 2020EF0Lake Jessup
6 mi from Sanford		2.7 mi long, 25 yd wide
Jan 24, 2019EF0Lake Monroe
3 mi from Sanford		0.5 mi long, 175 yd wide
May 19, 2009EF0Casselberry
9 mi from Sanford		0.1 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Sanford

59 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Sanford since 2006, on 39 days. The strongest measured gust was 76 mph on Jul 27, 2013.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 19, 202656 mph, measuredMidway
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 3, 202646 mph, measuredMidway
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 13, 202558 mph, measuredSanford Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 27, 202560 mph, measuredSanford Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 9, 202452 mph, estimatedLake Charm
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 26, 202367 mph, measuredSanford Airport
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 14, 202352 mph, estimatedLongwood
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 17, 202258 mph, estimatedOrange City
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 24, 202164 mph, estimatedSunland
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 22, 202155 mph, estimatedLake Charm
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 Sanford; 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 Sanford.

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