Hail history for Wahneta, FL

Last hail within 10 milesMay 13, 20241.75 in (golf ball)

Hail days, last 12 monthsNone

Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)May 13, 2024

Hail days since 200619

Days with hail 1 inch or larger17

Tornadoes within 10 miles7

Damaging wind reports within 10 miles33

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Wahneta on 19 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on May 13, 2024. Hail is most common here in July and June.

Recent hail near Wahneta

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

Hail days near Wahneta by year

When hail season peaks near Wahneta

Of the 19 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (7) and June (5).

Largest hail storms near Wahneta

Jul 10, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Winter Haven (5 mi from Wahneta)

National Weather Service description (English): The broadcast media relayed a report of penny to golf ball size hail.

Jun 18, 2022 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Cypress Gardens (3 mi from Wahneta)

National Weather Service description (English): Amateur radio operator reported golf ball size hail near Cypress Gardens in Polk County.

May 13, 2024 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Lake Alfred (9 mi from Wahneta)

National Weather Service description (English): Picture posted on social media displayed golf ball size hail near Lake Alfred.

Jul 19, 2007 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Bartow Muni Airport (3 mi from Wahneta)

Jul 13, 2007 · 1 in (quarter) · Lake Wales (7 mi from Wahneta)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Wahneta

Date	Rating	Where	Path
Jul 23, 2024	EF0	West Lake Wales 7 mi from Wahneta	0.1 mi long, 25 yd wide
Apr 11, 2021	EF0	Jan Phyl Vlg 5 mi from Wahneta	1.4 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jun 24, 2012	EF0	Wntr Hvn Cyp Gdns Airport 3 mi from Wahneta	0.9 mi long, 25 yd wide
Jun 24, 2012	EF2	Wntr Hvn Cyp Gdns Airport 3 mi from Wahneta	6.2 mi long, 150 yd wide
Mar 11, 2010	EF0	Auburndale 9 mi from Wahneta	0.4 mi long, 20 yd wide
Apr 15, 2007	EF0	Dundee 6 mi from Wahneta	2.0 mi long, 300 yd wide
Jun 12, 2006	F0	Bartow 2 mi from Wahneta	0.5 mi long, 40 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Wahneta

33 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Wahneta since 2006, on 28 days. The strongest measured gust was 72 mph on Mar 31, 2011.

Date	Strongest gust	Where	Source
Sep 12, 2026	51 mph, measured	Lake Alfred, Wahneta 2 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 4, 2026	46 mph, measured	Lake Alfred 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 16, 2026	40 mph, measured	Lake Alfred 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Apr 26, 2023	49 mph, estimated	Lake Of The Hills 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Aug 2, 2022	49 mph, estimated	Wntr Hvn Cyp Gdns Airport 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Apr 10, 2021	58 mph, measured	Bartow Muni Airport 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jul 22, 2020	60 mph, estimated	Highland City 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Apr 19, 2019	63 mph, estimated	Highland City, Jack Browns Seaport, West Winter Haven 3 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 23, 2015	46 mph, estimated	Winter Haven 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 12, 2015	52 mph, estimated	Auburndale 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 Wahneta; 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 Wahneta.

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