Hail HistoryHail history for Sarasota, FL
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Sarasota on 7 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.25 in (half dollar) on Jun 8, 2012. Hail is most common here in June and May.
Sarasota ranks #1,097 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →
Recent hail near Sarasota
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Sarasota in the last two years.
Hail days near Sarasota by year
When hail season peaks near Sarasota
Of the 7 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (2) and May (2).
Largest hail storms near Sarasota
Jun 12, 2008 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Rosedale (8 mi from Sarasota)
Jun 8, 2012 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · West Samoset (9 mi from Sarasota)
Aug 4, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Ridge Wood Heights (3 mi from Sarasota)
May 31, 2022 · 1 in (quarter) · Matoaka (5 mi from Sarasota)
Oct 15, 2022 · 1 in (quarter) · Lakewood Ranch (8 mi from Sarasota)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Sarasota
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 31, 2022 | EF? | Desoto Lakes 5 mi from Sarasota |
| Mar 16, 2022 | EF1 | Sarasota Beach 1 mi from Sarasota |
| Apr 10, 2021 | EF1 | Bayshore Gardens 8 mi from Sarasota |
| Jun 26, 2020 | EF0 | Vamo 9 mi from Sarasota |
| Oct 10, 2018 | EF0 | Siesta Key 3 mi from Sarasota |
| Aug 26, 2017 | EF0 | Samoset 10 mi from Sarasota |
| Jan 17, 2016 | EF2 | Pine Shrs 6 mi from Sarasota |
| Jul 15, 2013 | EF0 | Lakewood Ranch 9 mi from Sarasota |
| May 17, 2007 | EF0 | Fruitville 7 mi from Sarasota |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Sarasota
49 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Sarasota since 2006, on 36 days. The strongest measured gust was 62 mph on Aug 31, 2014.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 19, 2026 | 44 mph, measured | Whitfield 1 wind report |
| Aug 29, 2026 | 40 mph, measured | Whitfield, Sarasota 2 wind reports |
| Aug 6, 2026 | 47 mph, measured | Sarasota, Whitfield 3 wind reports |
| Jul 24, 2026 | 41 mph, measured | Vamo 1 wind report |
| Jul 20, 2026 | 48 mph, measured | Siesta Key, Whitfield, Sarasota 3 wind reports |
| Jul 10, 2026 | 60 mph, measured | Whitfield, Siesta Key, Sarasota 3 wind reports |
| Jul 30, 2024 | 49 mph, estimated | Bayshore Gardens 1 wind report |
| Jan 9, 2024 | 75 mph, estimated | Belspur 1 wind report |
| Sep 2, 2022 | 60 mph, estimated | El Rancho Vlg 1 wind report |
| Jun 15, 2022 | 58 mph, estimated | Newton Hgts 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 Sarasota; 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 Sarasota.
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