Hail history for Bay County, FL

Bay County has 68 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 39 of them 1″ or larger and 2 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 3.0″ (tea cup) on March 25, 1984.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month March

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 68 since 1957

1″ or larger 39 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 2 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 3.0″ tea cup · March 25, 1984

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 Bay County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 68 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
July 22, 2025	0.75″	Penny
July 22, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
June 25, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
May 10, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
January 9, 2024	1.75″	Golf ball
January 9, 2024	2.0″	Hen egg
January 9, 2024	1.25″	Half dollar
January 9, 2024	1.75″	Golf ball

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

From the storm reports

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

January 9, 2024 · 1.25″ (half dollar)

The WJHG TV station reported 1.25 inch hail at the station.

April 27, 2023 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Numerous reports of golf ball sized hail were received.

April 30, 2005 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Several reports of quarter to golfball size hail by the Panama City Police.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
2	0	4	4	9	15	17	17

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 Bay County

Has it ever hailed in Bay County?

Yes — 68 hail events have been recorded for Bay County, FL in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1957, including 39 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Bay County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Bay County, FL is July 22, 2025, with 0.75″ (penny) 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 Bay County?

3.0″ (tea cup), recorded on March 25, 1984. 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.

More Florida hail history

All 67 Florida counties, ranked by recorded hail →

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.