Hail history for Holmes County, FL

Holmes County has 12 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 6 of them 1″ or larger. The largest on record: 1.75″ (golf ball) on February 28, 2009.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month January

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 12 since 1971

1″ or larger 6 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 0 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 1.75″ golf ball · February 28, 2009

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 Holmes County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 12 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
June 12, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
June 3, 2011	0.88″	Nickel
February 28, 2009	1.75″	Golf ball
July 14, 2007	0.88″	Nickel
January 30, 2006	0.75″	Penny
March 22, 2005	0.75″	Penny
May 21, 2004	1.0″	Quarter
November 1, 1997	0.75″	Penny

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

From the storm reports

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

June 12, 2023 · 1.0″ (quarter)

There were several reports of hail in Bonifay up to quarter size.

February 28, 2009 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Golf ball sized hail was observed near New Hope.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	1	0	4	5	1	1

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 Holmes County

Has it ever hailed in Holmes County?

Yes — 12 hail events have been recorded for Holmes County, FL in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1971, including 6 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Holmes County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Holmes County, FL is June 12, 2023, 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 Holmes County?

1.75″ (golf ball), recorded on February 28, 2009. 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.