Hail history for Highlands County, FL

Highlands County has 60 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 32 of them 1″ or larger and 1 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.0″ (hen egg) on July 25, 1990.

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 60 since 1972

1″ or larger 32 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 1 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.0″ hen egg · July 25, 1990

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 Highlands County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 60 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
June 18, 2022	1.0″	Quarter
April 4, 2022	1.75″	Golf ball
April 4, 2022	1.75″	Golf ball
July 1, 2015	1.0″	Quarter
April 27, 2015	1.0″	Quarter
April 27, 2015	0.88″	Nickel
April 27, 2015	1.75″	Golf ball
August 23, 2012	0.88″	Nickel

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

From the storm reports

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

June 18, 2022 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Social media video showed estimated quarter size hail near Avon Park.

April 4, 2022 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Multiple golf ball hail reports near Sebring from NWS employee and trained spotters. Damage includes broken windows and punctured siding on homes along with shattered car windshields.

April 4, 2022 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Multiple golf ball size hail reports near Avon Park from trained spotters.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	4	2	27	15	9	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 Highlands County

Has it ever hailed in Highlands County?

Yes — 60 hail events have been recorded for Highlands County, FL in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1972, including 32 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Highlands County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Highlands County, FL is June 18, 2022, 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 Highlands County?

2.0″ (hen egg), recorded on July 25, 1990. 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.