Hail history for Okeechobee County, FL

Okeechobee County has 46 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 22 of them 1″ or larger and 1 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.5″ (tennis ball) on April 28, 2011.

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 46 since 1976

1″ or larger 22 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 1 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.5″ tennis ball · April 28, 2011

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 Okeechobee County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 46 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
May 21, 2020	1.0″	Quarter
March 20, 2018	1.0″	Quarter
March 24, 2016	1.75″	Golf ball
April 27, 2015	1.75″	Golf ball
April 27, 2015	1.0″	Quarter
February 28, 2015	0.88″	Nickel
April 4, 2013	0.88″	Nickel
May 18, 2012	0.88″	Nickel

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

From the storm reports

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

May 21, 2020 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Hail up to quarter size was observed at the River Bluff RV Resort.

March 24, 2016 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

A severe thunderstorm produced hail up to golf ball size at the Country Hills Estates, north of the City of Okeechobee. The hail was observed at Okeechobee County Fire Rescue Station 4 near the intersection of Highway 441 and NE 168th Street, and also by nearby residents. The hail reportedly fell for over 5 minutes, Video was obtained.

April 28, 2011 · 2.5″ (tennis ball)

A weather spotter observed observed tennis ball sized hail near the intersection of highway 78 and 441 in Okeechobee.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	1	2	13	19	10	1

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 Okeechobee County

Has it ever hailed in Okeechobee County?

Yes — 46 hail events have been recorded for Okeechobee County, FL in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1976, including 22 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Okeechobee County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Okeechobee County, FL is May 21, 2020, 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 Okeechobee County?

2.5″ (tennis ball), recorded on April 28, 2011. 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.