Hail History

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Hail history for Green Cove Springs, FL

Last hail within 10 milesMay 21, 20231 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Apr 17, 2022
Hail days since 200619
Days with hail 1 inch or larger13
Tornadoes within 10 miles5
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles120

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Green Cove Springs on 19 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Apr 17, 2022. Hail is most common here in May and June.

Recent hail near Green Cove Springs

No hail was reported within 10 miles of Green Cove Springs in the last two years.

Hail days near Green Cove Springs by year

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When hail season peaks near Green Cove Springs

Of the 19 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (5) and June (5).

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Largest hail storms near Green Cove Springs

Jan 21, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Green Cove Spgs (1 mi from Green Cove Springs)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported on Haven Avenue in Green Cove Springs.

May 27, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Green Cove Spgs (1 mi from Green Cove Springs)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported in Green Cove Springs.

Aug 12, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Hibernia (8 mi from Green Cove Springs)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported along U.S. Highway 17 just north of County Road 220 on Fleming Island at the Granite Transformations Show Room.

Apr 17, 2022 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Orangedale (4 mi from Green Cove Springs)

National Weather Service description (English): Accumulation of estimated golf ball size hail was reported by the public in the Rivertown Development south of Switzerland at 2:10 PM EST.

Jun 1, 2008 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Fruit Cove (9 mi from Green Cove Springs)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Green Cove Springs

DateRatingWherePath
Sep 26, 2023EF0Green Cove Spgs
1 mi from Green Cove Springs		0.0 mi long, 5 yd wide
Sep 26, 2023EF0Russell
7 mi from Green Cove Springs		0.4 mi long, 10 yd wide
Feb 7, 2017EF1Palmo
9 mi from Green Cove Springs		0.5 mi long, 160 yd wide
Oct 10, 2011EF1Hibernia
7 mi from Green Cove Springs		0.7 mi long, 30 yd wide
Aug 22, 2008EF0Self
4 mi from Green Cove Springs		1.3 mi long, 100 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Green Cove Springs

120 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Green Cove Springs since 2006, on 82 days. The strongest measured gust was 63 mph on Jul 14, 2025.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 20, 202641 mph, measuredGreen Cove Springs
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 12, 202640 mph, measuredGreen Cove Springs
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 20, 2026damage reportedGreen Cove Springs
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 19, 202641 mph, measuredGreen Cove Springs
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 13, 2026damage reportedSwitzerland
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 10, 2026damage reportedSwitzerland
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 25, 202658 mph, estimatedPicolata
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 202658 mph, estimatedGreen Cove Spgs, Penney Farms
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 13, 202546 mph, estimatedWatertown
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 6, 202558 mph, estimatedHibernia, Orangedale
2 wind reports		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 Green Cove Springs; 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 Green Cove Springs.

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