Hail history for Okaloosa County, FL

Okaloosa County has 66 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 27 of them 1″ or larger. The largest on record: 1.75″ (golf ball) on August 29, 2000.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month July

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 66 since 1962

1″ or larger 27 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 0 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 1.75″ golf ball · August 29, 2000

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 Okaloosa County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 66 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
June 25, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
May 6, 2022	1.0″	Quarter
April 10, 2021	1.0″	Quarter
April 10, 2021	1.0″	Quarter
January 22, 2017	1.0″	Quarter
January 22, 2017	1.0″	Quarter
June 23, 2015	0.75″	Penny
June 8, 2011	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

May 6, 2022 · 1.0″ (quarter)

In addition to quarter size hail, three trees were snapped at the Destin Fire Department due to high winds.

August 29, 2000 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Golfball sized hail was reported as a thunderstorm moved through the community.

July 12, 1999 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Weather spotters reported golfball size hail which did some minor damage to a mailbox.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	3	2	6	16	28	7	4

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 Okaloosa County

Has it ever hailed in Okaloosa County?

Yes — 66 hail events have been recorded for Okaloosa County, FL in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1962, including 27 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Okaloosa County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Okaloosa County, FL is June 25, 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 Okaloosa County?

1.75″ (golf ball), recorded on August 29, 2000. 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.

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.