Hail history for Collier County, FL

Collier County has 56 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 30 of them 1″ or larger. The largest on record: 1.75″ (golf ball) 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 56 since 1963

1″ or larger 30 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 0 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 1.75″ golf ball · 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 Collier County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 56 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
June 23, 2023	1.25″	Half dollar
June 23, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
August 3, 2022	1.0″	Quarter
August 3, 2022	0.88″	Nickel
August 3, 2022	0.75″	Penny
May 22, 2020	0.75″	Penny
June 25, 2019	0.75″	Penny
May 16, 2019	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

June 23, 2023 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Report relayed from broadcast media of hail up to 1 inch in diameter in Immokalee.

June 26, 2014 · 1.5″ (ping-pong ball)

Facebook picture of 1.5 inch hail in Wilshire Lakes just north of Vanderbilt Beach Road and east of I-75.

July 3, 1997 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

golf ball size hail observed by corkscrew fire dept near everglades and immokalee rd.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	1	0	2	8	15	24	6

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 Collier County

Has it ever hailed in Collier County?

Yes — 56 hail events have been recorded for Collier County, FL in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1963, including 30 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Collier County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Collier County, FL is June 23, 2023, with 1.25″ (half dollar) 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 Collier County?

1.75″ (golf ball), recorded on July 17, 1997. 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.