Hail history for Lake County, FL

Lake County has 114 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 60 of them 1″ or larger and 4 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.75″ (baseball) on April 25, 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 114 since 1957

1″ or larger 60 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 4 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.75″ baseball · April 25, 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 Lake County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 114 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
May 9, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
February 4, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
April 25, 2023	1.75″	Golf ball
April 25, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
April 25, 2023	1.75″	Golf ball
April 25, 2023	2.75″	Baseball
April 25, 2023	2.75″	Baseball
June 18, 2022	0.75″	Penny

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

From the storm reports

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

May 9, 2025 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Trained spotter reporting quarter sized hail on Blue Cedar Rd near the FL turnpike onramp.

April 25, 2023 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Emergency manager reported base ball size hail near Mascotte.

April 25, 2023 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Social media photo of estimated 2.75 inch hail 5 miles northwest of Four Corners.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
1	1	0	4	35	39	22	12

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 Lake County

Has it ever hailed in Lake County?

Yes — 114 hail events have been recorded for Lake County, FL in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1957, including 60 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Lake County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Lake County, FL is May 9, 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 Lake County?

2.75″ (baseball), recorded on April 25, 2023. 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.

More Florida hail history

All 67 Florida counties, ranked by recorded hail →

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.