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Hail history for Gulf County, FL
Gulf County has 26 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 19 of them 1″ or larger and 1 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.0″ (hen egg) on March 27, 2024.
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.
When it hails in Gulf County
Recorded events by month, 1950–present. The amber bar marks Gulf County's peak: March.
Most recent recorded events
| Date | Size | Comparable to |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0″ | Hen egg | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 1.5″ | Ping-pong ball | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter |
Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for Gulf County.
From the storm reports
Narratives as filed with the NOAA Storm Events Database (public records; lightly trimmed for length).
· 1.0″ (quarter)
A photo was submitted of hail around quarter size from Howard Creek.
· 1.75″ (golf ball)
Golfball size hail covered the ground. Reported by the Gulf County Sheriff.
· 1.75″ (golf ball)
Golfball sized hail observed at beach just west of Port St. Joe.
Events by decade
| 1950s | 1960s | 1970s | 1980s | 1990s | 2000s | 2010s | 2020s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 10 |
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 Gulf County
Has it ever hailed in Gulf County?
Yes — 26 hail events have been recorded for Gulf County, FL in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1976, including 19 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.
When did it last hail in Gulf County?
The most recent recorded hail event for Gulf County, FL is March 27, 2024, with 2.0″ (hen egg) 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 Gulf County?
2.0″ (hen egg), recorded on March 27, 2024. 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
- Hillsborough County 287
- Duval County 286
- Orange County 276
- Polk County 256
- Miami-Dade County 244
- Brevard County 236
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.