Hail history for Calhoun County, FL

Calhoun County has 27 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 18 of them 1″ or larger. The largest on record: 1.75″ (golf ball) on March 2, 2019.

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 27 since 1997

1″ or larger 18 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 0 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 1.75″ golf ball · March 2, 2019

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 Calhoun County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 27 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
June 17, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
May 12, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
June 15, 2021	1.0″	Quarter
March 2, 2019	0.75″	Penny
March 2, 2019	1.0″	Quarter
March 2, 2019	1.75″	Golf ball
June 17, 2016	1.0″	Quarter
March 30, 2015	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

June 17, 2023 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Quarter size hail fell in the Altha area.

March 2, 2019 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Golf ball size hail was reported in northwest Calhoun county.

May 25, 2014 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

The public reported on social media that golf ball sized hail fell at a horse show near Blountstown. Some trucks at the show also got stuck in the mud. No injuries were reported to any animals or people.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	0	0	2	10	12	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 Calhoun County

Has it ever hailed in Calhoun County?

Yes — 27 hail events have been recorded for Calhoun County, FL in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1997, including 18 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Calhoun County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Calhoun County, FL is June 17, 2023, with 1.0″ (quarter) 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 Calhoun County?

1.75″ (golf ball), recorded on March 2, 2019. Hail that size meets or exceeds the National Weather Service severe threshold. 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.