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Hail history for Silver Springs, FL
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Silver Springs on 20 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 4.5 in (softball) on May 13, 2007. Hail is most common here in June and April.
Recent hail near Silver Springs
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Silver Springs in the last two years.
Hail days near Silver Springs by year
When hail season peaks near Silver Springs
Of the 20 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (5) and April (5).
Largest hail storms near Silver Springs
May 13, 2007 · 4.5 in (softball) · Kendrick (6 mi from Silver Springs)
National Weather Service description (English): Two to 4.5 inch hail stones were reported near Highway 326 and Highway 441, about 5 miles north of Ocala. Windows and windshields were broken by the hail in the Ocala Highland Estates neighborhood.Apr 26, 2023 · 3 in (tea cup) · Anthony (6 mi from Silver Springs)
National Weather Service description (English): Large hail between 2 and 3 inches in diameter was observed in Anthony. Photos were shared via Social Media.Feb 3, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Lynne (9 mi from Silver Springs)
Apr 20, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Anthony (6 mi from Silver Springs)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported in Anthony.Apr 5, 2011 · 1 in (quarter) · Ocala (5 mi from Silver Springs)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Silver Springs
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 18, 2021 | EF0 | West End 8 mi from Silver Springs |
| Jul 7, 2007 | EF0 | Lake George 7 mi from Silver Springs |
| Jun 18, 2007 | EF0 | Belleview 8 mi from Silver Springs |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Silver Springs
144 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Silver Springs since 2006, on 86 days. The strongest measured gust was 64 mph on Jan 19, 2025.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2026 | damage reported | Ocala 1 wind report |
| Aug 19, 2026 | damage reported | Santos 1 wind report |
| Aug 18, 2026 | damage reported | Ocala 1 wind report |
| Aug 14, 2026 | damage reported | Anthony 1 wind report |
| Jul 11, 2026 | damage reported | Ocala 2 wind reports |
| May 2, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Santos, Kendrick 2 wind reports |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Belleview, Ocala 2 wind reports |
| Sep 6, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Santos 1 wind report |
| May 29, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Ocala Airport 1 wind report |
| Mar 5, 2025 | 46 mph, estimated | Silver Spgs Airpark 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 Silver Springs; 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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23 hail days - Tavares
16 hail days
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 Silver Springs.
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