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Hail history for West Bradenton, FL
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of West Bradenton on 7 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jun 8, 2007. Hail is most common here in May and June.
Recent hail near West Bradenton
No hail was reported within 10 miles of West Bradenton in the last two years.
Hail days near West Bradenton by year
When hail season peaks near West Bradenton
Of the 7 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (3) and June (2).
Largest hail storms near West Bradenton
Jun 8, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Holmes Beach (7 mi from West Bradenton)
National Weather Service description (English): Gusty winds and golf ball size hail hit a male in the head and left a cut above his right eye.Jun 8, 2012 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · West Samoset (4 mi from West Bradenton)
May 20, 2009 · 1 in (quarter) · Bradenton (2 mi from West Bradenton)
May 31, 2022 · 1 in (quarter) · Matoaka (10 mi from West Bradenton)
Oct 15, 2022 · 1 in (quarter) · Lakewood Ranch (10 mi from West Bradenton)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of West Bradenton
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 10, 2021 | EF1 | Bayshore Gardens 5 mi from West Bradenton |
| Aug 9, 2020 | EF0 | Cortez 6 mi from West Bradenton |
| Jul 16, 2020 | EF0 | Cortez 6 mi from West Bradenton |
| Aug 26, 2017 | EF0 | Samoset 4 mi from West Bradenton |
| Jul 31, 2017 | EF0 | Palma Sola 3 mi from West Bradenton |
| Oct 1, 2015 | EF0 | Terra Ceia 6 mi from West Bradenton |
| Jul 9, 2013 | EF0 | West Bradenton 2 mi from West Bradenton |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near West Bradenton
58 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of West Bradenton since 2006, on 45 days. The strongest measured gust was 62 mph on Aug 31, 2014.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 19, 2026 | 44 mph, measured | Whitfield 1 wind report |
| Sep 1, 2026 | 40 mph, measured | Palmetto 1 wind report |
| Aug 31, 2026 | 41 mph, measured | Palmetto 1 wind report |
| Aug 29, 2026 | 43 mph, measured | Palmetto, Whitfield 2 wind reports |
| Aug 27, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Bradenton Beach, Palmetto 2 wind reports |
| Aug 20, 2026 | 50 mph, measured | Palmetto 1 wind report |
| Aug 6, 2026 | 50 mph, measured | Palmetto, Whitfield 2 wind reports |
| Aug 2, 2026 | 47 mph, measured | Cortez 1 wind report |
| Jul 24, 2026 | 39 mph, measured | West Bradenton 1 wind report |
| Jul 20, 2026 | 48 mph, measured | Whitfield, Palmetto 2 wind reports |
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 West Bradenton; 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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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 West Bradenton.
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