Hail history for Glades County, FL

Glades County has 27 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 15 of them 1″ or larger. The largest on record: 1.75″ (golf ball) on April 28, 2011.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month May

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 1995

1″ or larger 15 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 0 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 1.75″ golf ball · April 28, 2011

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 Glades County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 27 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
May 10, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
April 27, 2023	1.25″	Half dollar
June 23, 2020	0.88″	Nickel
May 17, 2016	1.0″	Quarter
May 10, 2015	0.88″	Nickel
April 29, 2013	1.0″	Quarter
July 30, 2012	1.0″	Quarter
May 20, 2012	0.88″	Nickel

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

From the storm reports

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

May 10, 2025 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Fisheating Creek Campground reported quarter sized hail from a severe thunderstorm.

April 28, 2011 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Reported by the Sheriff��s department as well as Lightsey Fish Company. Hail blew off screen porch.

April 4, 2006 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Golf ball size hail in Buckhead Ridge was reported to the Glades County Sheriff's Office.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	0	0	3	14	7	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 Glades County

Has it ever hailed in Glades County?

Yes — 27 hail events have been recorded for Glades County, FL in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1995, including 15 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Glades County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Glades County, FL is May 10, 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 Glades County?

1.75″ (golf ball), recorded on April 28, 2011. 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.