Hail history for Leon County, FL

Leon County has 139 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 67 of them 1″ or larger and 5 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.75″ (baseball) on May 25, 1980.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month June

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 139 since 1959

1″ or larger 67 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 5 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.75″ baseball · May 25, 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.

When it hails in Leon County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 139 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
March 16, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
June 25, 2025	1.25″	Half dollar
June 25, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
June 25, 2025	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
June 25, 2025	0.75″	Penny
June 25, 2025	0.75″	Penny
March 31, 2025	0.88″	Nickel
December 18, 2024	0.75″	Penny

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

From the storm reports

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

March 16, 2026 · 1.0″ (quarter)

This report was received via mPING.

February 24, 2013 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Golf ball size hail was reported around Buck Lake. An NWS employee living in that area reported that numerous houses (approximately 80) sustained roof damage and required new roofs. Monetary damage was estimated.

May 12, 1995 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

A thunderstorm dropped large hail and downed numerous trees and power lines.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
1	4	4	11	19	52	29	19

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 Leon County

Has it ever hailed in Leon County?

Yes — 139 hail events have been recorded for Leon County, FL in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1959, including 67 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Leon County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Leon County, FL is March 16, 2026, 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 Leon County?

2.75″ (baseball), recorded on May 25, 1980. 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

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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.