Hail history for Duval County, FL

Duval County has 286 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 136 of them 1″ or larger and 6 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.75″ (baseball) on May 31, 2017.

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 286 since 1955

1″ or larger 136 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 6 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.75″ baseball · May 31, 2017

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 Duval County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 286 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
May 25, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
May 10, 2025	0.75″	Penny
May 15, 2024	0.88″	Nickel
February 4, 2024	0.88″	Nickel
June 13, 2023	0.88″	Nickel
April 27, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
April 27, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
April 26, 2023	1.25″	Half dollar

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

From the storm reports

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

May 25, 2025 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Video shared via social media of hail of nickel to | quarter size near First Coast High School. |The event time was estimated using radar.

August 4, 2020 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

Two inch size hail was observed near Crystal Springs Road.

May 31, 2017 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Baseball size hail was reported in Neptune Beach.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
2	17	6	13	53	88	80	27

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 Duval County

Has it ever hailed in Duval County?

Yes — 286 hail events have been recorded for Duval County, FL in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1955, including 136 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Duval County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Duval County, FL is May 25, 2025, 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 Duval County?

2.75″ (baseball), recorded on May 31, 2017. 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.

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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.