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Hail history for The Villages, FL
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of The Villages on 16 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Apr 25, 2010. Hail is most common here in June and April.
The Villages ranks #945 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →
Recent hail near The Villages
No hail was reported within 10 miles of The Villages in the last two years.
Hail days near The Villages by year
When hail season peaks near The Villages
Of the 16 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (4) and April (3).
Largest hail storms near The Villages
Apr 25, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Belleview (10 mi from The Villages)
National Weather Service description (English): A store clerk reported golf-ball size hail along East Highway 25 just east of Belleview.Jun 14, 2011 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Oxford (3 mi from The Villages)
Apr 14, 2009 · 1 in (quarter) · Whitney (5 mi from The Villages)
Mar 29, 2014 · 1 in (quarter) · Wildwood (9 mi from The Villages)
Jan 22, 2017 · 1 in (quarter) · Leesburg (10 mi from The Villages)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of The Villages
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 12, 2025 | EF? | Lanier 10 mi from The Villages |
| Jul 22, 2022 | EF0 | Lake Weir 5 mi from The Villages |
| Jun 7, 2020 | EF0 | Orange Bend 9 mi from The Villages |
| Jun 6, 2020 | EF0 | Oxford 7 mi from The Villages |
| Sep 1, 2016 | EF0 | Fruitland Park 6 mi from The Villages |
| Jan 25, 2011 | EF0 | Royal 6 mi from The Villages |
| Feb 2, 2007 | EF3 | Royal 6 mi from The Villages |
| Feb 2, 2007 | EF3 | Lady Lake 3 mi from The Villages |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near The Villages
59 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of The Villages since 2006, on 47 days.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 19, 2026 | damage reported | Wildwood, Lake Weir, Ocklawaha 3 wind reports |
| Aug 8, 2026 | damage reported | Weirsdale, Lake Weir 2 wind reports |
| Aug 11, 2025 | 52 mph, estimated | Candler 1 wind report |
| Jun 26, 2025 | 52 mph, estimated | Orange Blossom Hills 1 wind report |
| Apr 3, 2024 | 49 mph, estimated | Oxford 1 wind report |
| Jan 9, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Fruitland Park, Lady Lake, Summerfield 3 wind reports |
| Jul 31, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Danks Corner 1 wind report |
| Jun 10, 2023 | 40 mph, estimated | Bamboo 1 wind report |
| Sep 10, 2022 | 58 mph, estimated | Orange Blossom Hills 1 wind report |
| Jun 19, 2022 | 58 mph, estimated | Royal 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 Villages; 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 Villages.
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