Hail history for Pasco County, FL

Pasco County has 107 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 45 of them 1″ or larger and 2 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 3.0″ (tea cup) on February 28, 1998.

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 107 since 1960

1″ or larger 45 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 2 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 3.0″ tea cup · February 28, 1998

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 Pasco County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 107 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
July 1, 2022	0.75″	Penny
May 31, 2022	1.0″	Quarter
May 31, 2022	1.0″	Quarter
May 28, 2020	1.0″	Quarter
July 20, 2019	1.0″	Quarter
May 29, 2014	0.88″	Nickel
May 25, 2014	1.25″	Half dollar
September 6, 2013	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

July 1, 2022 · 0.75″ (penny)

Trained Spotter reported hail up to a penny size in Holiday.

March 27, 2003 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Cars were dinged at and near a strip mall while moderate winds (less than 50 knots) downed a tree onto a car and downed a power line that cut off power to 1,375 homes.

February 28, 1998 · 3.0″ (tea cup)

Isolated tea cup sized hail was reported by the public at a restaurant in New Port Richey. A few vehicles and commercial rooftops incurred damage from the large hail.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	5	4	5	34	43	12	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 Pasco County

Has it ever hailed in Pasco County?

Yes — 107 hail events have been recorded for Pasco County, FL in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1960, including 45 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Pasco County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Pasco County, FL is July 1, 2022, 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 Pasco County?

3.0″ (tea cup), recorded on February 28, 1998. Hail that size is destructive-class and typically damages roofs, vehicles, and siding. 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.