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Hail history for Santa Rosa Beach, FL
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Santa Rosa Beach on 7 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1 in (quarter) on Jun 25, 2025. Hail is most common here in March and August.
Recent hail near Santa Rosa Beach
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Santa Rosa Beach, Point Washington 2 hail reports · closest 2 mi from Santa Rosa Beach |
| Mar 9, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Miramar Beach 3 hail reports · closest 8 mi from Santa Rosa Beach |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Santa Rosa Beach by year
When hail season peaks near Santa Rosa Beach
Of the 7 hail days since 2006, most fell in March (3) and August (1).
Largest hail storms near Santa Rosa Beach
May 30, 2012 · 1 in (quarter) · Freeport (9 mi from Santa Rosa Beach)
Mar 17, 2016 · 1 in (quarter) · Freeport (9 mi from Santa Rosa Beach)
Mar 9, 2025 · 1 in (quarter) · Miramar Beach (8 mi from Santa Rosa Beach)
Jun 25, 2025 · 1 in (quarter) · Santa Rosa Beach (2 mi from Santa Rosa Beach)
Apr 8, 2006 · 0.88 in (nickel) · Freeport (9 mi from Santa Rosa Beach)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Santa Rosa Beach
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 13, 2024 | EF? | Santa Rosa Beach 3 mi from Santa Rosa Beach |
| Jan 9, 2024 | EF1 | Santa Rosa Beach 3 mi from Santa Rosa Beach |
| Jun 19, 2023 | EF1 | Gulf Pines 6 mi from Santa Rosa Beach |
| Mar 17, 2023 | EF0 | Grayton Beach 7 mi from Santa Rosa Beach |
| Jan 25, 2023 | EF0 | Grayton Beach 6 mi from Santa Rosa Beach |
| Jan 22, 2023 | EF2 | Turquoise Beach 5 mi from Santa Rosa Beach |
| Dec 8, 2021 | EF0 | Portland 7 mi from Santa Rosa Beach |
| Mar 31, 2020 | EF0 | Portland 5 mi from Santa Rosa Beach |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Santa Rosa Beach
73 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Santa Rosa Beach since 2006, on 58 days. The strongest measured gust was 106 mph on Jan 9, 2024.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 15, 2026 | 49 mph, measured | Portland 1 wind report |
| Jul 30, 2026 | 71 mph, measured | Portland, Freeport 3 wind reports |
| Jul 27, 2026 | 43 mph, estimated | Santa Rosa Beach 1 wind report |
| Jul 18, 2026 | 46 mph, measured | Miramar Beach 1 wind report |
| Jul 17, 2026 | 41 mph, measured | Santa Rosa Beach 1 wind report |
| Jul 13, 2026 | 54 mph, measured | Portland 1 wind report |
| Jun 18, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Choctaw Beach, Freeport 2 wind reports |
| Mar 12, 2026 | 58 mph, measured | Freeport 2 wind reports |
| Sep 12, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Miramar Beach 1 wind report |
| May 13, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Turquoise Beach, Portland 2 wind reports |
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 Santa Rosa 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 Santa Rosa Beach.
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