Hail history for Charlotte County, FL

Charlotte County has 38 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 16 of them 1″ or larger and 1 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.0″ (hen egg) on July 10, 1992.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month July

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 38 since 1967

1″ or larger 16 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 1 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.0″ hen egg · July 10, 1992

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 Charlotte County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 38 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
August 5, 2022	1.0″	Quarter
April 28, 2015	0.88″	Nickel
May 28, 2014	1.0″	Quarter
June 15, 2012	1.0″	Quarter
July 23, 2008	0.88″	Nickel
June 9, 2008	0.88″	Nickel
July 21, 2007	0.75″	Penny
July 20, 2007	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

August 5, 2022 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Public pictures of nickel to quarter size hail received from near Charlotte Harbor.

August 12, 2001 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Charlotte county emergency management reported golf ball sized hail along Interstate 75 near Airport Road in Punta Gorda.

June 5, 2001 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Golfball to dime sized hail was reported by several Skywarn Spotters across central Port Charlotte.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	2	0	2	11	19	3	1

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 Charlotte County

Has it ever hailed in Charlotte County?

Yes — 38 hail events have been recorded for Charlotte County, FL in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1967, including 16 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Charlotte County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Charlotte County, FL is August 5, 2022, 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 Charlotte County?

2.0″ (hen egg), recorded on July 10, 1992. 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.

More Florida hail history

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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.