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Hail history for Villas, FL
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Villas on 18 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.5 in (ping pong ball) on Jul 1, 2015. Hail is most common here in May and July.
Recent hail near Villas
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2026 | 0.25 in pea | North Fort Myers 1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Villas |
| Jun 25, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Bayshore Manor 1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Villas |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Villas by year
When hail season peaks near Villas
Of the 18 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (6) and July (5).
Largest hail storms near Villas
Jul 1, 2015 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Southwest International Airport (9 mi from Villas)
Jun 12, 2008 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Cape Coral (5 mi from Villas)
May 12, 2011 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Buckingham (8 mi from Villas)
Aug 19, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Fort Myers Page Field (2 mi from Villas)
May 5, 2007 · 1 in (quarter) · Fort Myers (5 mi from Villas)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Villas
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 17, 2026 | EF0 | Fort Myers Villas 1 mi from Villas |
| May 17, 2026 | EF0 | Whiskey Creek 2 mi from Villas |
| May 17, 2026 | EF0 | Cape Coral 8 mi from Villas |
| Oct 9, 2024 | EF0 | Punta Rassa 9 mi from Villas |
| Oct 9, 2024 | EF2 | Fort Myers Villas 2 mi from Villas |
| Apr 29, 2022 | EF0 | Fort Myers Villas 2 mi from Villas |
| Mar 12, 2022 | EF0 | Fort Myers Beach 9 mi from Villas |
| Jan 16, 2022 | EF2 | Punta Rassa 9 mi from Villas |
| Jan 16, 2022 | EF0 | Cape Coral 9 mi from Villas |
| Dec 21, 2021 | EF1 | Fort Myers Villas 3 mi from Villas |
| May 20, 2019 | EF0 | Tice 9 mi from Villas |
| Apr 6, 2017 | EF0 | Punta Rassa 9 mi from Villas |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Villas
52 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Villas since 2006, on 43 days. The strongest measured gust was 74 mph on Aug 26, 2007.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 10, 2026 | 45 mph, measured | Page Park-Pine Ma 1 wind report |
| Sep 9, 2026 | 45 mph, measured | Estero, Page Park-Pine Ma 2 wind reports |
| Sep 2, 2026 | 44 mph, measured | Estero 1 wind report |
| Aug 29, 2026 | 44 mph, estimated | Punta Rassa 1 wind report |
| Aug 27, 2026 | 41 mph, measured | Estero 1 wind report |
| Aug 14, 2026 | 52 mph, measured | Fort Myers 1 wind report |
| Aug 6, 2026 | 44 mph, measured | Southwest Internat, Page Park-Pine Ma 2 wind reports |
| Jul 10, 2026 | 58 mph, measured | Southwest Internat, Page Park-Pine Ma, Cape Coral 3 wind reports |
| Jul 9, 2026 | 48 mph, measured | Estero, Page Park-Pine Ma 2 wind reports |
| May 30, 2024 | 59 mph, measured | Fort Myers Page 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 Villas; 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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10 hail days - Golden Gate
22 hail days - Port Charlotte
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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 Villas.
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