Hail History

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Hail history for Watertown, FL

Last hail within 10 milesMay 11, 20231 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Feb 15, 2021
Hail days since 200613
Days with hail 1 inch or larger5
Tornadoes within 10 miles5
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles103

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Watertown on 13 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Feb 15, 2021. Hail is most common here in June and May.

Recent hail near Watertown

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

Hail days near Watertown by year

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When hail season peaks near Watertown

Of the 13 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (5) and May (3).

Jan2Feb2Mar1Apr3May5JunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Watertown

Jun 18, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Lake City (2 mi from Watertown)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported in Lake City along U.S. Highway 90.

Mar 23, 2013 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Lake City (2 mi from Watertown)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size was reported in Lake City by WRUFTV.

Feb 15, 2021 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Lake City (2 mi from Watertown)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was observed in Lake City. The time of the event was based on radar.

Mar 26, 2015 · 1 in (quarter) · Bass (5 mi from Watertown)

May 11, 2023 · 1 in (quarter) · Watertown (1 mi from Watertown)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Watertown

DateRatingWherePath
Mar 16, 2025EF1Mt Carrie
9 mi from Watertown		2.4 mi long, 120 yd wide
Aug 4, 2024EF0Mason
10 mi from Watertown		1.4 mi long, 20 yd wide
Feb 15, 2021EF0Winfield
7 mi from Watertown		0.2 mi long, 60 yd wide
Jun 7, 2020EF0Bass
8 mi from Watertown		1.4 mi long, 100 yd wide
Mar 7, 2008EF2Lake City
2 mi from Watertown		1.5 mi long, 800 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Watertown

103 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Watertown since 2006, on 70 days. The strongest measured gust was 71 mph on May 10, 2024.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 20, 2026damage reportedColumbia
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 12, 2026damage reportedLake City
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 13, 202645 mph, measuredWatertown
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 14, 202558 mph, estimatedLake City
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 10, 202471 mph, measuredWatertown, Five Pts, Winfield
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 3, 202458 mph, estimatedBass
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 22, 202352 mph, estimatedWatertown
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 27, 202358 mph, estimatedWatertown, Winfield
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 16, 202346 mph, estimatedBass, Winfield
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 12, 202352 mph, estimatedLake City
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 Watertown; 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 Watertown.

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