Hail History

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Hail history for South Apopka, FL

Last hail within 10 milesFeb 4, 20241 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Jun 24, 2020
Hail days since 200631
Days with hail 1 inch or larger17
Tornadoes within 10 miles5
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles59

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of South Apopka on 31 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jun 24, 2020. Hail is most common here in June and April.

Recent hail near South Apopka

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

Hail days near South Apopka by year

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When hail season peaks near South Apopka

Of the 31 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (7) and April (6).

Jan1Feb2Mar6Apr5May7Jun6Jul3AugSep1OctNovDec

Largest hail storms near South Apopka

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

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.

Mar 20, 2018 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Westwood (6 mi from South Apopka)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball sized hail was reported in the Pine Hills area by a member of the public. Various other reports were received from the public, trained spotters, and emergency managers of hail ranging from quarter to golf ball size from Winter Garden/Ocoee to the Maitland/Eatonville area.

Jul 19, 2019 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Winter Garden (8 mi from South Apopka)

National Weather Service description (English): Several reports of hail up to golf ball size were received from trained spotters and the public in Winter Garden. Additionally, reports of quarter sized hail were received a few minutes later from nearby areas.

Jun 24, 2020 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Bear Lake (6 mi from South Apopka)

National Weather Service description (English): The public reported golf ball-size hail near the intersection of State Road 434 and Maitland Boulevard in Lockhart.

Feb 4, 2024 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Ocoee (8 mi from South Apopka)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of South Apopka

DateRatingWherePath
Mar 10, 2025EF2Forest City
7 mi from South Apopka		4.0 mi long, 300 yd wide
Jun 6, 2024EF0Piedmont
4 mi from South Apopka		0.0 mi long, 5 yd wide
Dec 10, 2012EF0Lake Apopka
7 mi from South Apopka		4.2 mi long, 50 yd wide
Oct 7, 2006F0Apopka
1 mi from South Apopka		0.1 mi long, 30 yd wide
Jun 13, 2006F0Apopka
1 mi from South Apopka		0.1 mi long, 20 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near South Apopka

59 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of South Apopka since 2006, on 43 days. The strongest measured gust was 62 mph on Jun 14, 2012.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 6, 2026damage reportedCrown Point
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 6, 202452 mph, estimatedNorth Orlando
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 11, 202458 mph, estimatedCrown Pt
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 21, 202358 mph, measuredForest City
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 11, 202349 mph, estimatedSouth Apopka, Apopka, Orlovista
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 14, 202352 mph, estimatedLongwood
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 7, 202264 mph, estimatedAltamonte Spgs, Ocoee
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 21, 202149 mph, estimatedLockhart
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 4, 202055 mph, estimatedOcoee
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 17, 202058 mph, estimatedFairvilla
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 South Apopka; 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 South Apopka.

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