Hail history for Lafayette County, FL

Lafayette County has 7 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 6 of them 1″ or larger and 1 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.0″ (hen egg) on July 13, 1980.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026

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 7 since 1980

1″ or larger 6 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 1 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.0″ hen egg · July 13, 1980

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.

Most recent recorded events

Latest 7 of 7 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 28, 2011	1.0″	Quarter
May 24, 2006	1.75″	Golf ball
February 22, 1998	1.75″	Golf ball
May 23, 1996	1.0″	Quarter
May 20, 1986	0.75″	Penny
July 13, 1980	2.0″	Hen egg
February 24, 1980	1.75″	Golf ball

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

From the storm reports

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

May 24, 2006 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

A WCTV6 Tallahassee meteorologist reported golfball size hail covering the ground west of Dowling Park.

February 22, 1998 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

WTWC TV News 40 Tallahassee meteorologist reported golfball size hail accumulated 4" deep in Day.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	0	3	2	1	1	0

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 Lafayette County

Has it ever hailed in Lafayette County?

Yes — 7 hail events have been recorded for Lafayette County, FL in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1980, including 6 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Lafayette County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Lafayette County, FL is April 28, 2011, 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 Lafayette County?

2.0″ (hen egg), recorded on July 13, 1980. 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.