Hail HistoryHail history for The Meadows, FL
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of The Meadows on 9 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.
Recent hail near The Meadows
No hail was reported within 10 miles of The Meadows in the last two years.
Hail days near The Meadows by year
When hail season peaks near The Meadows
Of the 9 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (3) and May (2).
Largest hail storms near The Meadows
Jun 12, 2008 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Rosedale (5 mi from The Meadows)
Jun 8, 2012 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · West Samoset (9 mi from The Meadows)
Aug 4, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Ridge Wood Heights (5 mi from The Meadows)
May 31, 2022 · 1 in (quarter) · Matoaka (4 mi from The Meadows)
Oct 15, 2022 · 1 in (quarter) · Lakewood Ranch (5 mi from The Meadows)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of The Meadows
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 11, 2023 | EF0 | Gator Creek Estates 8 mi from The Meadows |
| May 31, 2022 | EF? | Desoto Lakes 2 mi from The Meadows |
| Mar 16, 2022 | EF1 | Sarasota Beach 5 mi from The Meadows |
| Apr 10, 2021 | EF1 | Bayshore Gardens 10 mi from The Meadows |
| Jun 26, 2020 | EF0 | Vamo 9 mi from The Meadows |
| Oct 10, 2018 | EF0 | Siesta Key 8 mi from The Meadows |
| Aug 26, 2017 | EF0 | Samoset 10 mi from The Meadows |
| Jan 17, 2016 | EF2 | Pine Shrs 9 mi from The Meadows |
| Jul 15, 2013 | EF0 | Lakewood Ranch 5 mi from The Meadows |
| Jun 24, 2009 | EF1 | Hidden River 9 mi from The Meadows |
| May 17, 2007 | EF0 | Fruitville 4 mi from The Meadows |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near The Meadows
46 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of The Meadows since 2006, on 34 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 The Meadows; 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 The Meadows.
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