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Hail history for Willow Oak, FL
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Willow Oak on 15 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1 in (quarter) on Jun 14, 2012. Hail is most common here in June and July.
Recent hail near Willow Oak
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Willow Oak in the last two years.
Hail days near Willow Oak by year
When hail season peaks near Willow Oak
Of the 15 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (8) and July (3).
Largest hail storms near Willow Oak
May 13, 2007 · 1 in (quarter) · Lakeland (9 mi from Willow Oak)
Jun 19, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Lakeland Muni Airport (4 mi from Willow Oak)
Jun 10, 2012 · 1 in (quarter) · Coronet (5 mi from Willow Oak)
Jun 14, 2012 · 1 in (quarter) · Enon Church (8 mi from Willow Oak)
Jun 7, 2007 · 0.88 in (nickel) · Fountain Hgts (5 mi from Willow Oak)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Willow Oak
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 4, 2024 | EF0 | South Mulberry 10 mi from Willow Oak |
| Oct 18, 2019 | EF2 | Lakeland Muni Airport 5 mi from Willow Oak |
| Mar 31, 2011 | EF1 | Lakeland Muni Airport 5 mi from Willow Oak |
| Mar 31, 2011 | EF0 | Prairie 2 mi from Willow Oak |
| Jun 24, 2006 | F0 | Lakeland 5 mi from Willow Oak |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Willow Oak
34 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Willow Oak since 2006, on 29 days. The strongest measured gust was 59 mph on Jun 21, 2021.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 12, 2026 | 49 mph, measured | Winston 1 wind report |
| Jul 10, 2026 | 46 mph, measured | Willow Oak 1 wind report |
| Jan 18, 2026 | 49 mph, estimated | Hopewell 1 wind report |
| Jun 5, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Lakeland Muni Airport 1 wind report |
| Jun 21, 2021 | 59 mph, measured | Lakeland Muni Airport 1 wind report |
| Apr 11, 2021 | 49 mph, estimated | Lakeland 1 wind report |
| Jul 22, 2020 | 60 mph, estimated | Highland City 1 wind report |
| May 5, 2019 | 59 mph, estimated | Lakeland Highlands 1 wind report |
| Apr 19, 2019 | 69 mph, estimated | Fountain Hgts, Highland City 2 wind reports |
| Nov 2, 2018 | 66 mph, estimated | Lakeland Highlands, Lakeland Muni Airport 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 Willow Oak; 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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20 hail days
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 Willow Oak.
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