Hail history for Escambia County, FL

Escambia County has 80 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 52 of them 1″ or larger and 1 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.0″ (hen egg) on January 21, 2017.

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 80 since 1971

1″ or larger 52 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 1 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.0″ hen egg · January 21, 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 Escambia County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 80 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
March 16, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
November 9, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
October 26, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
May 3, 2025	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
May 3, 2025	1.25″	Half dollar
March 9, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
May 23, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
April 27, 2023	1.25″	Half dollar

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

From the storm reports

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

May 15, 2022 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Quarter size hail reported.

January 21, 2017 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

Hail up to the size of hen eggs was reported near Walnut Hill.

May 8, 2006 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Large hail from a thunderstorm damaged several vehicles near Belleview. This storm caused wind and hail damage for a couple of hours as it moved through Baldwin and Escambia counties.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	4	9	19	22	12	14

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 Escambia County

Has it ever hailed in Escambia County?

Yes — 80 hail events have been recorded for Escambia County, FL in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1971, including 52 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Escambia County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Escambia County, FL is March 16, 2026, 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 Escambia County?

2.0″ (hen egg), recorded on January 21, 2017. 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.