Hail History

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Hail history for Valparaiso, FL

Last hail within 10 milesMay 6, 20221 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061 in (quarter)May 6, 2022
Hail days since 20067
Days with hail 1 inch or larger3
Tornadoes within 10 miles8
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles56

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Valparaiso on 7 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1 in (quarter) on May 6, 2022. Hail is most common here in July and March.

Recent hail near Valparaiso

No hail was reported within 10 miles of Valparaiso in the last two years.

Hail days near Valparaiso by year

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When hail season peaks near Valparaiso

Of the 7 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (3) and March (1).

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Largest hail storms near Valparaiso

Jan 22, 2017 · 1 in (quarter) · Ocean City (9 mi from Valparaiso)

Apr 10, 2021 · 1 in (quarter) · Niceville (1 mi from Valparaiso)

May 6, 2022 · 1 in (quarter) · Destin (9 mi from Valparaiso)

Jul 1, 2007 · 0.88 in (nickel) · Eglin AFB (3 mi from Valparaiso)

Mar 28, 2009 · 0.88 in (nickel) · Eglin AFB (3 mi from Valparaiso)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Valparaiso

DateRatingWherePath
May 25, 2026EF1Villa Tasso
8 mi from Valparaiso		0.3 mi long, 150 yd wide
May 10, 2025EF1Destin Ft Walton Airport
10 mi from Valparaiso		1.9 mi long, 120 yd wide
Oct 29, 2022EF0Shalimar
10 mi from Valparaiso		0.1 mi long, 20 yd wide
Apr 23, 2020EF1Whight
10 mi from Valparaiso		2.7 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jun 21, 2017EF0Shalimar
9 mi from Valparaiso		2.5 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jul 5, 2013EF0Seminole
5 mi from Valparaiso		0.3 mi long, 40 yd wide
Sep 1, 2008EF0Shalimar
7 mi from Valparaiso		0.1 mi long, 20 yd wide
Sep 1, 2008EF0Eglin AFB
3 mi from Valparaiso		0.2 mi long, 30 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Valparaiso

56 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Valparaiso since 2006, on 41 days. The strongest measured gust was 85 mph on Apr 10, 2021.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 30, 202647 mph, measuredEglin AFB
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 18, 202658 mph, estimatedChoctaw Beach
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jan 25, 202659 mph, measuredValparaiso
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jan 9, 202460 mph, estimatedDestin Ft Walton Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 30, 202358 mph, estimatedChoctaw Beach
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 26, 202367 mph, measuredEglin AFB
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 18, 202376 mph, measuredDestin Ft Walton Airport, Longwood
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 17, 202364 mph, measuredDestin
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 16, 202369 mph, measuredDestin, Eglin AFB
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Nov 30, 202260 mph, estimatedValparaiso
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 Valparaiso; 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.

Nearby cities

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 Valparaiso.

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