Hail History

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Hail history for West Pensacola, FL

Last hail within 10 milesMar 16, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Jun 6, 2011
Hail days since 200616
Days with hail 1 inch or larger14
Tornadoes within 10 miles11
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles88

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of West Pensacola on 16 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jun 6, 2011. Hail is most common here in March and April.

Recent hail near West Pensacola

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Mar 16, 20261 in
quarter		Brent
1 hail report · closest 4 mi from West Pensacola		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 West Pensacola by year

20607081092102111211311415216171819202122212312425126

When hail season peaks near West Pensacola

Of the 16 hail days since 2006, most fell in March (5) and April (4).

JanFeb5Mar4Apr2May2Jun1Jul1AugSepOct1NovDec

Largest hail storms near West Pensacola

May 8, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Belleview (3 mi from West Pensacola)

National Weather Service description (English): Large hail from a thunderstorm damaged several vehicles near Belleview. This storm caused wind and hail damage for a couple of hours as it moved through Baldwin and Escambia counties.

Apr 2, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Pensacola (4 mi from West Pensacola)

Nov 2, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Pensacola (4 mi from West Pensacola)

Jun 6, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Belleview (3 mi from West Pensacola)

Apr 27, 2023 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Ferry Pass (7 mi from West Pensacola)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of West Pensacola

DateRatingWherePath
May 10, 2025EF1Nas Pensacola
4 mi from West Pensacola		0.6 mi long, 200 yd wide
Feb 11, 2025EF1Riverview
8 mi from West Pensacola		0.5 mi long, 30 yd wide
Apr 10, 2024EF1Belleview
4 mi from West Pensacola		2.3 mi long, 150 yd wide
Jun 15, 2023EF2West Pensacola
1 mi from West Pensacola		8.6 mi long, 450 yd wide
May 25, 2022EF1Ferry Pass
7 mi from West Pensacola		0.4 mi long, 50 yd wide
Feb 23, 2016EF3Ferry Pass
6 mi from West Pensacola		3.0 mi long, 300 yd wide
May 12, 2012EF0Pensacola
9 mi from West Pensacola		0.0 mi long, 20 yd wide
Sep 1, 2008EF0Nas Pensacola
6 mi from West Pensacola		0.2 mi long, 30 yd wide
Sep 1, 2008EF0Nas Pensacola
6 mi from West Pensacola		0.1 mi long, 20 yd wide
Sep 1, 2008EF0Gulf Breeze
9 mi from West Pensacola		0.1 mi long, 30 yd wide
Oct 18, 2007EF1Warrington
3 mi from West Pensacola		5.6 mi long, 150 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near West Pensacola

88 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of West Pensacola since 2006, on 59 days. The strongest measured gust was 77 mph on May 10, 2025.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 19, 202656 mph, measuredPensacola Interna, Brent
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 30, 202651 mph, measuredPensacola Interna
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Mar 16, 202660 mph, estimatedBrent
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jan 25, 202658 mph, measuredEast Pensacola Hgts
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 10, 202577 mph, measuredPleasant Grove
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 31, 202563 mph, measuredPensacola Regio
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 4, 202570 mph, measuredNas Pensacola, Pensacola Regional
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 3, 202460 mph, measuredPensacola Regio
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 10, 202462 mph, measuredPensacola Regio
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 10, 202460 mph, estimatedBelleview, Ensley
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 West Pensacola; 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 West Pensacola.

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