Hail history for Hendry County, FL

Hendry County has 34 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 27 of them 1″ or larger and 3 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.75″ (baseball) on June 15, 2012.

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 34 since 1980

1″ or larger 27 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 3 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.75″ baseball · June 15, 2012

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 Hendry County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 34 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
July 11, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
May 23, 2025	1.25″	Half dollar
May 10, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
May 6, 2025	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
April 4, 2022	1.0″	Quarter
April 4, 2022	2.0″	Hen egg
April 4, 2022	1.0″	Quarter
April 4, 2022	1.25″	Half dollar

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

From the storm reports

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

July 11, 2025 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Hail of dime to quarter dollar size reported around 3 miles south of La Belle on SR 29 with strong to severe thunderstorms in the area.

June 15, 2012 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Hendry County Sheriff's officer reported baseball sized hail near the intersection of State Route 833 and State Route 846.

February 13, 1995 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Quarter- to baseball-size hail reported in and around Clewiston.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	0	3	11	5	6	9

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 Hendry County

Has it ever hailed in Hendry County?

Yes — 34 hail events have been recorded for Hendry County, FL in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1980, including 27 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Hendry County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Hendry County, FL is July 11, 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 Hendry County?

2.75″ (baseball), recorded on June 15, 2012. 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.