Hail history for Madison County, FL

Madison County has 35 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 19 of them 1″ or larger. The largest on record: 1.75″ (golf ball) on April 2, 2009.

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 35 since 1959

1″ or larger 19 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 0 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 1.75″ golf ball · April 2, 2009

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 Madison County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 35 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 11, 2025	0.75″	Penny
April 11, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
April 25, 2023	0.88″	Nickel
July 19, 2016	1.0″	Quarter
April 28, 2011	1.0″	Quarter
May 8, 2010	1.0″	Quarter
May 23, 2009	0.88″	Nickel
April 2, 2009	1.75″	Golf ball

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

From the storm reports

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

July 19, 2016 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Hail up to quarter size was reported in Madison.

April 2, 2009 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Golf ball size hail was reported at Interstate 10 and State Road 14.

February 3, 2006 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Golfball size hail reported by the public.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
1	0	0	0	10	18	3	3

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 Madison County

Has it ever hailed in Madison County?

Yes — 35 hail events have been recorded for Madison County, FL in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1959, including 19 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Madison County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Madison County, FL is April 11, 2025, with 0.75″ (penny) 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 Madison County?

1.75″ (golf ball), recorded on April 2, 2009. 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.