Hail history for Alachua County, FL

Alachua County has 141 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 61 of them 1″ or larger and 6 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.75″ (baseball) on July 17, 1997.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month June

Core sample · every recorded event, 1955–2026

Mark size = measured hail diameter; slivers are events with no recorded size. Amber ≥2″, red ≥2.75″ (baseball class). Denser recent decades partly reflect better reporting, not only more storms.

Recorded events 141 since 1961

1″ or larger 61 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 6 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.75″ baseball · July 17, 1997

Read the record honestly: Storm Events contains what was reported to the National Weather Service. Sparse or rural counties under-report, and coverage improved sharply after the mid-1990s — a quiet-looking stretch is not proof nothing fell.

When it hails in Alachua County

Recorded events by month, 1950–present. The amber bar marks Alachua County's peak: June.

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 141 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 11, 2025	2.5″	Tennis ball
April 11, 2025	2.0″	Hen egg
April 11, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
April 11, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
April 11, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
April 11, 2025	0.88″	Nickel
April 11, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
February 4, 2024	0.75″	Penny

Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for Alachua County.

From the storm reports

Narratives as filed with the NOAA Storm Events Database (public records; lightly trimmed for length).

April 11, 2025 · 2.5″ (tennis ball)

A spotter shared images measuring hail of 2.50 inches (tennis ball) and 1.50 inches (ping pong ball) near the intersection of NW 39th Avenue and NW 34th Avenue.

April 11, 2025 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

The public reported about hen egg (2 inch) size hail near Waldo Road and State Road 24 near NE 96th Avenue.

April 11, 2025 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Golf ball size hail was observed near the intersection of NW 36th Place and NW 47th Terrace.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	1	1	5	27	50	38	19

The climb across decades is largely a reporting story: spotter networks, radar, and digital filing pulled far more storms into the record after the 1990s.

Questions about hail in Alachua County

Has it ever hailed in Alachua County?

Yes — 141 hail events have been recorded for Alachua County, FL in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1961, including 61 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Alachua County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Alachua County, FL is April 11, 2025, with 2.5″ (tennis ball) hail. The database is currently updated through April 2026, so a storm from the last few weeks may not appear yet. To check a specific day, use the did-it-hail date lookup.

What is the largest hail ever recorded in Alachua County?

2.75″ (baseball), recorded on July 17, 1997. Hail that size is destructive-class and typically damages roofs, vehicles, and siding. See how big that really is on the actual-size hail chart.

Does a recorded hail event mean my roof was damaged?

No. This page reports storm records, not damage. Hail size and damage vary block by block within a county, and only an inspection can establish what happened to a specific roof. If you suspect damage, talk to your insurer or a licensed roofer — they can pull the same NOAA records for your claim.

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Source: NOAA/NCEI Storm Events Database, public domain, updated monthly by NCEI — this site's copy runs through April 2026. HailHistory reports records; it does not give insurance advice or assess damage.