Hail history for Jackson County, FL

Jackson County has 52 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 22 of them 1″ or larger. The largest on record: 1.75″ (golf ball) on May 15, 2023.

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 52 since 1965

1″ or larger 22 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 0 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 1.75″ golf ball · May 15, 2023

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 Jackson County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 52 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
November 9, 2025	0.75″	Penny
June 25, 2025	1.25″	Half dollar
May 15, 2023	1.75″	Golf ball
May 12, 2023	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
May 12, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
May 12, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
April 17, 2022	1.0″	Quarter
April 24, 2021	1.75″	Golf ball

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

From the storm reports

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

June 25, 2025 · 1.25″ (half dollar)

Hail of at least 1.25 inches in diameter fell on I-10 at Exit 136.

May 15, 2023 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Hail around golf ball size was reported on social media near Alford.

July 28, 2006 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

A SKYWARN storm spotter reported golfball size hail on Interstate 10 near mile marker 139.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	1	1	3	14	18	7	8

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 Jackson County

Has it ever hailed in Jackson County?

Yes — 52 hail events have been recorded for Jackson County, FL in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1965, including 22 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Jackson County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Jackson County, FL is November 9, 2025, with 0.75″ (penny) 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 Jackson County?

1.75″ (golf ball), recorded on May 15, 2023. 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.