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Hail history for Fort Myers Shores, FL

Last hail within 10 milesSep 11, 20260.25 in (pea)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20061.5 in (ping pong ball)Jul 1, 2015
Hail days since 200613
Days with hail 1 inch or larger10
Tornadoes within 10 miles6
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles17

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Fort Myers Shores on 13 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.5 in (ping pong ball) on Jul 1, 2015. Hail is most common here in May and July.

Recent hail near Fort Myers Shores

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Sep 11, 20260.25 in
pea		North Fort Myers
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Fort Myers Shores		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 25, 20251 in
quarter		Bayshore Manor
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Fort Myers Shores		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 11, 20251 in
quarter		Buckingham
1 hail report · closest 3 mi from Fort Myers Shores		NOAA Storm Events
May 24, 20251 in
quarter		Alva
1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Fort Myers Shores		NOAA Storm Events

One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near Fort Myers Shores by year

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When hail season peaks near Fort Myers Shores

Of the 13 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (5) and July (3).

JanFebMar1Apr5May3Jun3JulAug1SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Fort Myers Shores

Jul 1, 2015 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Southwest International Airport (8 mi from Fort Myers Shores)

May 12, 2011 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Buckingham (6 mi from Fort Myers Shores)

May 5, 2007 · 1 in (quarter) · Fort Myers (9 mi from Fort Myers Shores)

May 14, 2007 · 1 in (quarter) · Fort Myers (8 mi from Fort Myers Shores)

Jul 18, 2007 · 1 in (quarter) · North Fort Myers (9 mi from Fort Myers Shores)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Fort Myers Shores

DateRatingWherePath
Oct 9, 2024EF0Tuckers Corner
9 mi from Fort Myers Shores		0.5 mi long, 25 yd wide
May 20, 2019EF0Tice
5 mi from Fort Myers Shores		0.1 mi long, 30 yd wide
Aug 13, 2016EF0Tice
5 mi from Fort Myers Shores		0.1 mi long, 15 yd wide
Jun 6, 2013EF0Fort Myers Shores
3 mi from Fort Myers Shores		0.3 mi long, 30 yd wide
Jan 25, 2011EF0Alva
9 mi from Fort Myers Shores		0.3 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jun 8, 2008EF1Bayshore Manor
7 mi from Fort Myers Shores		5.3 mi long, 30 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Fort Myers Shores

17 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Fort Myers Shores since 2006, on 15 days. The strongest measured gust was 52 mph on Aug 14, 2026.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 14, 202652 mph, measuredFort Myers
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 28, 202360 mph, estimatedBayshore
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 31, 202249 mph, estimatedLehigh Acres
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 25, 202149 mph, estimatedBayshore
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 26, 201946 mph, estimatedNorth Fort Myers
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 16, 201758 mph, estimatedLehigh Acres
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 7, 201752 mph, estimatedTuckers Corner
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 18, 201652 mph, estimatedFort Myers Shores
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jan 17, 201663 mph, estimatedOlga, Bayshore
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jan 15, 201681 mph, estimatedBuckingham, Southwest International Airport
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 Fort Myers Shores; 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 Fort Myers Shores.

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