Hail History

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Hail history for Wauchula, FL

Last hail within 10 milesNov 2, 20221.75 in (golf ball)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)Apr 11, 2021
Hail days since 20069
Days with hail 1 inch or larger4
Tornadoes within 10 miles7
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles12

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Wauchula on 9 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Apr 11, 2021. Hail is most common here in April and June.

Recent hail near Wauchula

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

Hail days near Wauchula by year

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When hail season peaks near Wauchula

Of the 9 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (2) and June (2).

JanFeb1Mar2Apr1May2Jun1Jul1AugSepOct1NovDec

Largest hail storms near Wauchula

Apr 11, 2021 · 2 in (hen egg) · Wauchula (1 mi from Wauchula)

National Weather Service description (English): Public reported 2-inch hail near Wauchula.

Nov 2, 2022 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Gardner (9 mi from Wauchula)

National Weather Service description (English): County EM reported hail up to golf ball size along US Highway 17.

Mar 20, 2018 · 1 in (quarter) · Zolfo Springs (4 mi from Wauchula)

Apr 10, 2018 · 1 in (quarter) · Zolfo Springs (7 mi from Wauchula)

Jun 11, 2008 · 0.88 in (nickel) · Wauchula (1 mi from Wauchula)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Wauchula

DateRatingWherePath
Aug 4, 2024EF0Bowling Green
7 mi from Wauchula		0.5 mi long, 25 yd wide
Aug 4, 2024EF0Bowling Green
7 mi from Wauchula		0.7 mi long, 25 yd wide
Apr 4, 2022EF0Wauchula
7 mi from Wauchula		0.2 mi long, 25 yd wide
Sep 10, 2017EF1Wauchula
1 mi from Wauchula		0.0 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jan 25, 2011EF0Ona
8 mi from Wauchula		1.1 mi long, 30 yd wide
Dec 18, 2009EF0Vandolah
7 mi from Wauchula		0.2 mi long, 20 yd wide
Jun 12, 2006F0Wauchula
3 mi from Wauchula		0.5 mi long, 40 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Wauchula

12 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Wauchula since 2006, on 11 days. The strongest measured gust was 64 mph on Jun 24, 2006.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 13, 202249 mph, estimatedZolfo Springs
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 18, 202249 mph, estimatedZolfo Springs
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 25, 201958 mph, estimatedZolfo Springs
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 8, 201955 mph, estimatedWauchula Muni Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 10, 201846 mph, estimatedWauchula Muni Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 20, 201860 mph, estimatedOna
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 18, 201769 mph, estimatedWauchula
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jan 17, 201658 mph, estimatedWauchula Muni Airport
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 15, 201346 mph, estimatedZolfo Springs
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 11, 200849 mph, estimatedWauchula
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 Wauchula; 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 Wauchula.

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