Hail history for Bradford County, FL

Bradford County has 33 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 16 of them 1″ or larger and 2 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.5″ (grapefruit) on March 1, 2003.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month May

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 33 since 1961

1″ or larger 16 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 2 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.5″ grapefruit · March 1, 2003

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 Bradford County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 33 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
February 4, 2024	0.75″	Penny
February 4, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
June 15, 2021	1.0″	Quarter
June 21, 2014	0.88″	Nickel
May 29, 2014	1.0″	Quarter
May 29, 2014	1.0″	Quarter
May 29, 2014	0.75″	Penny
May 29, 2014	1.75″	Golf ball

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

From the storm reports

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

February 4, 2024 · 1.0″ (quarter)

The public reported quarter size hail with some slightly bigger stones.

May 29, 2014 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Golfball size hail was reported at the Best Barn at the intersection of Pratt and Orange Streets. Vehicle windows were busted.

March 23, 2013 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Baseball size hail was reported 3 miles west of Lawtey near State Road 225. The time of the report was based on radar.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	1	1	1	4	13	10	3

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 Bradford County

Has it ever hailed in Bradford County?

Yes — 33 hail events have been recorded for Bradford County, FL in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1961, including 16 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Bradford County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Bradford County, FL is February 4, 2024, 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 Bradford County?

4.5″ (grapefruit), recorded on March 1, 2003. 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.