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Hail history for Starke, FL
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Starke on 11 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Mar 23, 2013. Hail is most common here in May and February.
Recent hail near Starke
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Starke in the last two years.
Hail days near Starke by year
When hail season peaks near Starke
Of the 11 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (4) and February (2).
Largest hail storms near Starke
Mar 23, 2013 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Lawtey (7 mi from Starke)
National Weather Service description (English): Baseball size hail was reported 3 miles west of Lawtey near State Road 225. The time of the report was based on radar.Apr 26, 2023 · 2 in (hen egg) · Camp Blndg (8 mi from Starke)
National Weather Service description (English): About 2 inch hail and golf ball sized hail were observed near Camp Blanding.Jul 16, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Lawtey (8 mi from Starke)
National Weather Service description (English): Large hail was reported near Highways 233 and U.S. 301 in Lawtey. A tree was also blown down on a home which punctured a hole in the roof.May 29, 2014 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Starke (0 mi from Starke)
National Weather Service description (English): Golfball size hail was reported at the Best Barn at the intersection of Pratt and Orange Streets. Vehicle windows were busted.May 18, 2013 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Graham (9 mi from Starke)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Starke
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 4, 2024 | EF1 | Kingsley 5 mi from Starke |
| Dec 8, 2021 | EF1 | Starke 0 mi from Starke |
| Dec 24, 2020 | EF1 | Hampton 5 mi from Starke |
| Oct 10, 2018 | EF0 | Theressa 10 mi from Starke |
| Feb 7, 2017 | EF1 | Lawtey 7 mi from Starke |
| Sep 12, 2015 | EF0 | Starke 4 mi from Starke |
| Jan 21, 2010 | EF1 | New River 6 mi from Starke |
| Jan 21, 2010 | EF0 | Kingsley 6 mi from Starke |
| Aug 25, 2006 | F0 | Starke 3 mi from Starke |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Starke
95 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Starke since 2006, on 63 days. The strongest measured gust was 74 mph on May 17, 2016.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 6, 2026 | 40 mph, measured | Keystone Heights, Starke 2 wind reports |
| Aug 20, 2026 | 41 mph, measured | Keystone Heights 1 wind report |
| Aug 19, 2026 | damage reported | Raiford 1 wind report |
| Jul 30, 2026 | 41 mph, measured | Keystone Heights, Hampton 2 wind reports |
| Jun 23, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Lincoln City, Lawtey 2 wind reports |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 55 mph, measured | Theressa 1 wind report |
| Jul 22, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Starke 1 wind report |
| May 10, 2024 | 64 mph, estimated | New River 1 wind report |
| Jul 31, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Hampton Beach 1 wind report |
| Jun 10, 2022 | 46 mph, estimated | Kingsley 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 Starke; 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 Starke.
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