Hail history for Hamilton County, FL

Hamilton County has 51 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 25 of them 1″ or larger and 2 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.75″ (baseball) on March 25, 2005.

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 51 since 1989

1″ or larger 25 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 2 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.75″ baseball · March 25, 2005

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 Hamilton County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 51 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
June 15, 2023	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
April 24, 2021	1.75″	Golf ball
April 24, 2021	1.0″	Quarter
March 1, 2019	1.0″	Quarter
June 12, 2011	1.25″	Half dollar
May 14, 2011	1.0″	Quarter
April 25, 2010	1.0″	Quarter
May 21, 2008	0.75″	Penny

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

From the storm reports

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

June 15, 2023 · 1.5″ (ping-pong ball)

Ping pong ball size hail was observed along NW County Road 152.

April 24, 2021 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

A video of up to golf ball size hail fell near 7340 SE County Road 135 in eastern Hamilton County. The hail severely damaged crops in the area.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	0	1	9	34	4	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 Hamilton County

Has it ever hailed in Hamilton County?

Yes — 51 hail events have been recorded for Hamilton County, FL in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1989, including 25 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Hamilton County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Hamilton County, FL is June 15, 2023, with 1.5″ (ping-pong ball) 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 Hamilton County?

2.75″ (baseball), recorded on March 25, 2005. 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.

More Florida hail history

All 67 Florida counties, ranked by recorded hail →

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.