Hail history for Levy County, FL

Levy County has 57 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 25 of them 1″ or larger. The largest on record: 1.75″ (golf ball) on April 26, 2023.

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 57 since 1981

1″ or larger 25 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 0 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 1.75″ golf ball · April 26, 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 Levy County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 57 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
May 10, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
April 26, 2023	1.75″	Golf ball
May 18, 2018	1.0″	Quarter
March 20, 2018	1.25″	Half dollar
July 21, 2016	1.0″	Quarter
May 31, 2015	1.0″	Quarter
May 11, 2015	0.88″	Nickel
May 25, 2014	1.5″	Ping-pong ball

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

From the storm reports

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

May 10, 2023 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Off duty firefighter reported quarter size hail east of Bronson.

April 26, 2023 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

EM reported 1.75-inch diameter hail along US Hwy 41 north of Williston.

July 18, 2003 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Golfball size hail was reported by Emergency Management.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	0	1	24	18	12	2

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 Levy County

Has it ever hailed in Levy County?

Yes — 57 hail events have been recorded for Levy County, FL in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1981, including 25 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Levy County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Levy County, FL is May 10, 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 Levy County?

1.75″ (golf ball), recorded on April 26, 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.