Hail history for Sanibel, FL

Last hail within 10 milesMay 13, 20221 in (quarter)

Hail days, last 12 monthsNone

Largest hail since 20061 in (quarter)May 13, 2022

Hail days since 20065

Days with hail 1 inch or larger2

Tornadoes within 10 miles12

Damaging wind reports within 10 miles11

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Sanibel on 5 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1 in (quarter) on May 13, 2022. Hail is most common here in June and July.

Recent hail near Sanibel

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

Hail days near Sanibel by year

When hail season peaks near Sanibel

Of the 5 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (2) and July (2).

Largest hail storms near Sanibel

Jun 12, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Cape Coral (9 mi from Sanibel)

May 13, 2022 · 1 in (quarter) · Punta Rassa (9 mi from Sanibel)

Jul 1, 2015 · 0.88 in (nickel) · Fort Myers Beach (6 mi from Sanibel)

Jun 12, 2013 · 0.75 in (penny) · Punta Rassa (7 mi from Sanibel)

Jul 28, 2018 · 0.75 in (penny) · Whiskey Creek (10 mi from Sanibel)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Sanibel

Date	Rating	Where	Path
Oct 9, 2024	EF0	Punta Rassa 3 mi from Sanibel	0.2 mi long, 33 yd wide
Apr 29, 2022	EF0	Fort Myers Villas 10 mi from Sanibel	0.1 mi long, 25 yd wide
Mar 12, 2022	EF0	Fort Myers Beach 4 mi from Sanibel	0.0 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jan 16, 2022	EF2	Punta Rassa 3 mi from Sanibel	7.0 mi long, 125 yd wide
Apr 6, 2017	EF0	Saint James City 5 mi from Sanibel	1.6 mi long, 10 yd wide
Apr 6, 2017	EF0	Punta Rassa 4 mi from Sanibel	7.4 mi long, 20 yd wide
Jan 15, 2016	EF1	Whiskey Creek 10 mi from Sanibel	0.2 mi long, 45 yd wide
Jan 9, 2016	EF2	Matlacha 8 mi from Sanibel	3.4 mi long, 182 yd wide
Jun 27, 2014	EF0	Punta Rassa 7 mi from Sanibel	1.2 mi long, 20 yd wide
Jun 13, 2008	EF0	Cape Coral 9 mi from Sanibel	0.3 mi long, 70 yd wide
Sep 16, 2007	EF0	Fort Myers Beach 4 mi from Sanibel	0.1 mi long, 30 yd wide
Sep 16, 2007	EF1	Cape Coral 7 mi from Sanibel	4.4 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Sanibel

11 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Sanibel since 2006, on 10 days. The strongest measured gust was 45 mph on Jul 10, 2026.

Date	Strongest gust	Where	Source
Aug 29, 2026	44 mph, estimated	Punta Rassa 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 10, 2026	45 mph, measured	Cape Coral 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jan 16, 2022	49 mph, estimated	Fort Myers Villas 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Nov 30, 2020	58 mph, estimated	Fort Myers Villas 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jul 31, 2017	52 mph, estimated	Big Carlos Pass Comps Site 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jan 9, 2016	68 mph, estimated	Fort Myers Beach, Saint James City 2 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Jul 8, 2015	60 mph, estimated	Fort Myers Beach 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
May 12, 2015	58 mph, estimated	Punta Rassa 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Sep 3, 2014	46 mph, estimated	Punta Rassa 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Sep 16, 2007	63 mph, estimated	Cape Coral 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 Sanibel; 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 Sanibel.

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