Hail History

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Hail history for DeFuniak Springs, FL

Last hail within 10 milesJan 9, 20241 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)May 25, 2014
Hail days since 200612
Days with hail 1 inch or larger7
Tornadoes within 10 miles10
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles138

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of DeFuniak Springs on 12 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on May 25, 2014. Hail is most common here in April and May.

Recent hail near DeFuniak Springs

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

Hail days near DeFuniak Springs by year

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When hail season peaks near DeFuniak Springs

Of the 12 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (3) and May (2).

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Largest hail storms near DeFuniak Springs

May 12, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · De Funiak Springs (0 mi from DeFuniak Springs)

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

May 25, 2014 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Alpine Heights (6 mi from DeFuniak Springs)

National Weather Service description (English): A sheriff's deputy reported golfball sized hail at the intersection of Kings Lake Road and Highway 90.

Jan 9, 2024 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Douglas Crossroads (9 mi from DeFuniak Springs)

Jun 26, 2011 · 1 in (quarter) · De Funiak Springs Airport (2 mi from DeFuniak Springs)

Jul 31, 2012 · 1 in (quarter) · Eucheeanna (7 mi from DeFuniak Springs)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of DeFuniak Springs

DateRatingWherePath
Jan 25, 2026EF1Liberty
7 mi from DeFuniak Springs		1.1 mi long, 800 yd wide
May 10, 2025EF1Eucheeanna
7 mi from DeFuniak Springs		8.0 mi long, 400 yd wide
Jan 9, 2024EF1De Funiak Springs Airport
3 mi from DeFuniak Springs		0.3 mi long, 200 yd wide
Feb 9, 2023EF1Eucheeanna
6 mi from DeFuniak Springs		0.2 mi long, 50 yd wide
Dec 14, 2022EF0Argyle
6 mi from DeFuniak Springs		1.6 mi long, 25 yd wide
Mar 18, 2022EF1Eucheeanna
7 mi from DeFuniak Springs		0.8 mi long, 25 yd wide
Jan 2, 2022EF0De Funiak Springs Airport
3 mi from DeFuniak Springs		0.1 mi long, 85 yd wide
Apr 23, 2020EF1De Funiak Springs
1 mi from DeFuniak Springs		4.9 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 23, 2020EF1Ponce De Leon
5 mi from DeFuniak Springs		4.2 mi long, 100 yd wide
Nov 18, 2015EF0Liberty
10 mi from DeFuniak Springs		0.1 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near DeFuniak Springs

138 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of DeFuniak Springs since 2006, on 96 days. The strongest measured gust was 62 mph on Feb 23, 2016.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 20, 202640 mph, measuredDe Funiak Springs
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 24, 2026damage reportedPonce de Leon
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 19, 202644 mph, measuredDe Funiak Springs
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 7, 2026damage reportedDe Funiak Springs
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 24, 202658 mph, estimatedArgyle
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 20, 202663 mph, estimatedDe Funiak Springs Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 19, 202658 mph, estimatedDe Funiak Springs
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 18, 202658 mph, estimatedDe Funiak Springs, De Funiak Springs Airport
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 7, 202663 mph, estimatedDe Funiak Springs
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 12, 202658 mph, estimatedDe Funiak Springs
1 wind report		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 DeFuniak 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.

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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 DeFuniak Springs.

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