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Hail history for Valrico, FL

Last hail within 10 milesJul 10, 20260.5 in (marble)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20063 in (tea cup)Apr 24, 2023
Hail days since 200622
Days with hail 1 inch or larger9
Tornadoes within 10 miles5
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles48

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Valrico on 22 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3 in (tea cup) on Apr 24, 2023. Hail is most common here in June and July.

Valrico ranks #820 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Valrico

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jul 10, 20260.5 in
marble
Brandon
1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Valrico
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 2, 20251.5 in
ping pong ball
Tampa Vandenberg Airport, Six Mile Creek
2 hail reports · closest 8 mi from Valrico
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 Valrico by year

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When hail season peaks near Valrico

Of the 22 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (6) and July (5).

JanFeb1Mar2Apr4May6Jun5Jul2Aug2SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Valrico

Apr 24, 2023 · 3 in (tea cup) · Plant Cty Hilsbro Airport (8 mi from Valrico)

National Weather Service description (English): Broadcast media relayed picture via social media of 3-inch diameter hail north of Plant City.

Jun 2, 2025 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Tampa Vandenberg Airport (9 mi from Valrico)

Sep 12, 2007 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Brandon (4 mi from Valrico)

May 30, 2021 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Turkey Creek (3 mi from Valrico)

Jun 12, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Thonotosassa (10 mi from Valrico)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Valrico

DateRatingWherePath
Aug 8, 2025EF0Seffner
5 mi from Valrico
0.0 mi long, 10 yd wide
Dec 16, 2020EF1Knights
10 mi from Valrico
7.1 mi long, 250 yd wide
May 30, 2014EF0Boyette
9 mi from Valrico
0.5 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jul 1, 2009EF0Riverview
7 mi from Valrico
2.9 mi long, 30 yd wide
May 13, 2009EF0Harney
9 mi from Valrico
1.4 mi long, 30 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Valrico

48 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Valrico since 2006, on 33 days. The strongest measured gust was 72 mph on Jul 10, 2026.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 6, 202645 mph, measuredMango
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 11, 202643 mph, measuredMango
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 10, 202672 mph, measuredMango, Plant City
2 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jan 18, 202649 mph, estimatedBrandon, Hopewell
2 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Apr 3, 202449 mph, estimatedKnights
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Sep 1, 202149 mph, estimatedBloomingdale
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Apr 10, 202149 mph, estimatedEast Tampa
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Feb 7, 202049 mph, estimatedClarkwild
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
May 5, 201958 mph, estimatedBrandon
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Apr 19, 201958 mph, estimatedMango Hills
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 Valrico; 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 Valrico.

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