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Hail history for Taylor Creek, FL
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Taylor Creek on 14 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on Apr 28, 2011. Hail is most common here in May and April.
Recent hail near Taylor Creek
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Taylor Creek in the last two years.
Hail days near Taylor Creek by year
When hail season peaks near Taylor Creek
Of the 14 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (8) and April (6).
Largest hail storms near Taylor Creek
Apr 28, 2011 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Okeechobee (3 mi from Taylor Creek)
National Weather Service description (English): A weather spotter observed observed tennis ball sized hail near the intersection of highway 78 and 441 in Okeechobee.Apr 4, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Lakeport (8 mi from Taylor Creek)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail in Buckhead Ridge was reported to the Glades County Sheriff's Office.May 18, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Okeechobee (4 mi from Taylor Creek)
Apr 27, 2015 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Sherman (3 mi from Taylor Creek)
National Weather Service description (English): Broadcast media relayed report from public of golf ball-sized hail that fell in the Ancient Oaks subdivision along US-441 southeast of Taylor Creek. The public estimated that the hail fell for approximately 8 minutes.Apr 18, 2022 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Marcy (10 mi from Taylor Creek)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Taylor Creek
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2024 | EF2 | Okeechobee Co Airport 7 mi from Taylor Creek |
| Oct 9, 2024 | EF1 | Cypress Quarters 6 mi from Taylor Creek |
| Jul 12, 2014 | EF0 | Sherman 2 mi from Taylor Creek |
| Jun 1, 2012 | EF0 | North Okeechobee 5 mi from Taylor Creek |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Taylor Creek
13 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Taylor Creek since 2006, on 13 days. The strongest measured gust was 66 mph on Jul 13, 2026.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 13, 2026 | 66 mph, measured | Whispering Pines 1 wind report |
| Mar 10, 2025 | 75 mph, estimated | Okeechobee Co Airport 1 wind report |
| Jun 15, 2023 | 75 mph, estimated | Okeechobee 1 wind report |
| Apr 1, 2021 | 70 mph, estimated | Hilolo 1 wind report |
| May 24, 2017 | 40 mph, estimated | Sherman 1 wind report |
| Jun 26, 2016 | 55 mph, estimated | Lakeport 1 wind report |
| May 23, 2013 | 60 mph, estimated | Lakeport 1 wind report |
| Apr 4, 2013 | 58 mph, estimated | Cypress Quarters 1 wind report |
| Mar 24, 2013 | 60 mph, estimated | Lakeport 1 wind report |
| Aug 21, 2012 | 63 mph, estimated | North Okeechobee 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 Taylor Creek; 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 Taylor Creek.
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