Hail History

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Hail history for University, FL

Last hail within 10 milesAug 29, 20260.25 in (pea)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Jul 6, 2008
Hail days since 200629
Days with hail 1 inch or larger16
Tornadoes within 10 miles10
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles81

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of University on 29 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jul 6, 2008. Hail is most common here in July and May.

University ranks #631 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near University

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Aug 29, 20260.25 in
pea		West Park
1 hail report · closest 6 mi from University		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 2, 20251.5 in
ping pong ball		Tampa Vandenberg Airport, Six Mile Creek
2 hail reports · closest 7 mi from University		NOAA Storm Events

One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near University by year

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When hail season peaks near University

Of the 29 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (9) and May (8).

JanFebMar1Apr8May7Jun9Jul4AugSepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near University

Jul 6, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Beach Park (9 mi from University)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported at the intersection of West Cypress Street and North Bradford Avenue.

Jun 2, 2025 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Tampa Vandenberg Airport (7 mi from University)

Jul 10, 2012 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Tarpon (9 mi from University)

Jul 10, 2017 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Temple Terrace (5 mi from University)

Jun 25, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Tampa (6 mi from University)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of University

DateRatingWherePath
May 31, 2022EF?Sweetwater Creek
10 mi from University		0.5 mi long, 25 yd wide
Nov 2, 2018EF1Land O Lakes
9 mi from University		1.2 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jun 29, 2018EF0Harney
5 mi from University		0.2 mi long, 25 yd wide
Feb 26, 2013EF0Tpa P O Knight Airport
9 mi from University		0.7 mi long, 50 yd wide
Aug 27, 2012EF0Cruise Terminal 2 Port Site
9 mi from University		0.0 mi long, 20 yd wide
Jun 24, 2012EF0Lutz Tampa Downs Airport
7 mi from University		1.1 mi long, 50 yd wide
Mar 31, 2011EF0Chapman
6 mi from University		5.6 mi long, 30 yd wide
Jun 30, 2009EF0Carrollwood
5 mi from University		0.1 mi long, 20 yd wide
May 13, 2009EF0Harney
6 mi from University		1.4 mi long, 30 yd wide
Jul 20, 2006F0Land O Lakes
9 mi from University		0.3 mi long, 30 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near University

81 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of University since 2006, on 57 days. The strongest measured gust was 72 mph on Jul 10, 2026.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 30, 202640 mph, measuredPalm River-Clair Me
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 29, 202646 mph, measuredTampa Internation, Palm River-Clair Me, Tampa Internationa
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 6, 202645 mph, measuredMango, Tampa International Apr
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 20, 202648 mph, measuredPALM RIVER-CLAIR ME, Tampa Internationa
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 13, 202638 mph, measuredTampa Internationa
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 12, 202645 mph, measuredTampa International
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 11, 202643 mph, measuredMango
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 10, 202672 mph, measuredMango, Tampa International Apr, Tampa Internationa
4 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 9, 202649 mph, measuredPalm River-Clair Me
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 22, 202449 mph, estimatedChapman
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 University; 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 University.

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