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Hail history for Whitfield, FL
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Whitfield on 9 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.25 in (half dollar) on Jun 8, 2012. Hail is most common here in May and June.
Recent hail near Whitfield
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Whitfield in the last two years.
Hail days near Whitfield by year
When hail season peaks near Whitfield
Of the 9 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (3) and June (2).
Largest hail storms near Whitfield
Jun 12, 2008 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Rosedale (7 mi from Whitfield)
Jun 8, 2012 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · West Samoset (3 mi from Whitfield)
Aug 4, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Ridge Wood Heights (9 mi from Whitfield)
May 20, 2009 · 1 in (quarter) · Bradenton (5 mi from Whitfield)
May 31, 2022 · 1 in (quarter) · Matoaka (4 mi from Whitfield)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Whitfield
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 31, 2022 | EF? | Desoto Lakes 6 mi from Whitfield |
| Mar 16, 2022 | EF1 | Sarasota Beach 6 mi from Whitfield |
| Apr 10, 2021 | EF1 | Bayshore Gardens 3 mi from Whitfield |
| Aug 9, 2020 | EF0 | Cortez 8 mi from Whitfield |
| Jul 16, 2020 | EF0 | Cortez 8 mi from Whitfield |
| Oct 10, 2018 | EF0 | Siesta Key 7 mi from Whitfield |
| Aug 26, 2017 | EF0 | Samoset 5 mi from Whitfield |
| Jul 31, 2017 | EF0 | Palma Sola 9 mi from Whitfield |
| Jul 15, 2013 | EF0 | Lakewood Ranch 9 mi from Whitfield |
| Jul 9, 2013 | EF0 | West Bradenton 8 mi from Whitfield |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Whitfield
56 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Whitfield since 2006, on 43 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 |
| Aug 29, 2026 | 40 mph, measured | Whitfield, Sarasota 2 wind reports |
| Aug 27, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Bradenton Beach 1 wind report |
| Aug 6, 2026 | 47 mph, measured | Sarasota, Whitfield 3 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 | Siesta Key, Whitfield, Sarasota 3 wind reports |
| Jul 10, 2026 | 60 mph, measured | Whitfield, Siesta Key, Sarasota 3 wind reports |
| Jul 30, 2024 | 49 mph, estimated | Bayshore Gardens 1 wind report |
| Jan 9, 2024 | 75 mph, estimated | Belspur 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 Whitfield; 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 Whitfield.
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