Hail history for Liberty County, FL

Liberty County has 22 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 11 of them 1″ or larger. The largest on record: 1.75″ (golf ball) on August 3, 2014.

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 22 since 1968

1″ or larger 11 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 0 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 1.75″ golf ball · August 3, 2014

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 Liberty County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 22 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
March 27, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
March 12, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
August 3, 2014	1.75″	Golf ball
August 3, 2014	1.0″	Quarter
July 3, 2012	0.75″	Penny
July 3, 2012	0.75″	Penny
May 22, 2012	1.0″	Quarter
May 22, 2012	1.75″	Golf ball

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

From the storm reports

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

March 12, 2023 · 1.0″ (quarter)

There were multiple reports of nickel to quarter sized hail in Hosford that fell for about four minutes.

August 3, 2014 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Dispatch reported hail up to golf ball size in the Hosford area.

May 22, 2012 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

A viewer report of hail to the size of golf balls was relayed by the media just east of Bristol.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	1	1	0	1	5	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 Liberty County

Has it ever hailed in Liberty County?

Yes — 22 hail events have been recorded for Liberty County, FL in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1968, including 11 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Liberty County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Liberty County, FL is March 27, 2024, 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 Liberty County?

1.75″ (golf ball), recorded on August 3, 2014. 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.