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Hail history for Hillsborough County, FL
77 hail reports in Hillsborough County since 2006 on 56 days. The largest stones measured 3 in (tea cup) on Apr 24, 2023.
Cities in Hillsborough County
- Tampa
24 hail days - Brandon
21 hail days - Town 'n' Country
20 hail days - Riverview
13 hail days - University
29 hail days - Carrollwood
26 hail days - Plant City
19 hail days - Valrico
22 hail days - Egypt Lake-Leto
27 hail days - Lake Magdalene
30 hail days - Temple Terrace
33 hail days - Citrus Park
27 hail days - Keystone
24 hail days - East Lake-Orient Park
27 hail days - Bloomingdale
14 hail days - Greater Northdale
28 hail days - Northdale
29 hail days - Westchase
24 hail days - Palm River-Clair Mel
23 hail days - Lutz
25 hail days - Gibsonton
14 hail days - Fish Hawk
10 hail days - Apollo Beach
6 hail days - Thonotosassa
22 hail days - Mango
23 hail days - Cheval
26 hail days - Pebble Creek
22 hail days - Seffner
25 hail days - Boyette
10 hail days - Progress
18 hail days - Dover
21 hail days
Recent hail in Hillsborough County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 20, 2026 | 0.25 in pea | Ruskin 1 hail report |
| Aug 29, 2026 | 0.25 in pea | West Park 1 hail report |
| Jul 10, 2026 | 0.5 in marble | Brandon 1 hail report |
| Jun 2, 2025 | 1.5 in ping pong ball | Tampa Vandenberg Airport, Six Mile Creek 2 hail reports |
One row per day: the largest hail reported in the county that day, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days in Hillsborough County by year
When hail season peaks in Hillsborough County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Hillsborough County
156 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Hillsborough County since 2006, on 94 days. The strongest measured gust was 76 mph on May 14, 2011.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2026 | 43 mph, measured | Macdill Air Force 1 wind report |
| Aug 30, 2026 | 40 mph, measured | Tampa 2 wind reports |
| Aug 29, 2026 | 46 mph, measured | Tampa Internation, Tampa Internationa 2 wind reports |
| Aug 6, 2026 | 45 mph, measured | Mango, Tampa International Apr 2 wind reports |
| Jul 20, 2026 | 46 mph, measured | Tampa, Tampa Internationa, Macdill Air Force 4 wind reports |
| Jul 13, 2026 | 38 mph, measured | Tampa Internationa 1 wind report |
| Jul 12, 2026 | 45 mph, measured | Tampa International 1 wind report |
| Jul 11, 2026 | 43 mph, measured | Mango 1 wind report |
| Jul 10, 2026 | 72 mph, measured | Mango, Tampa International Apr, Tampa Internationa 6 wind reports |
| Jan 18, 2026 | 49 mph, estimated | Brandon, Hopewell 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 Hillsborough County; 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.
Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then).