Hail history for Putnam County, FL

Putnam County has 109 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 43 of them 1″ or larger and 2 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.0″ (hen egg) on May 17, 2012.

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 109 since 1974

1″ or larger 43 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 2 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.0″ hen egg · May 17, 2012

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 Putnam County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 109 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
September 8, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
June 18, 2020	1.75″	Golf ball
June 18, 2020	1.25″	Half dollar
March 2, 2019	0.75″	Penny
July 22, 2018	0.75″	Penny
July 10, 2017	1.0″	Quarter
April 30, 2014	0.88″	Nickel
April 29, 2014	0.75″	Penny

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

From the storm reports

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

September 8, 2023 · 1.0″ (quarter)

A sheriff deputy in Crescent City reported quarter size (1 inch) hail.

June 18, 2020 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Golf ball size hail was reported near Peniel Road close to Silver Lake.

May 17, 2012 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Hail covered the ground.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	2	4	24	55	21	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 Putnam County

Has it ever hailed in Putnam County?

Yes — 109 hail events have been recorded for Putnam County, FL in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1974, including 43 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Putnam County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Putnam County, FL is September 8, 2023, 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 Putnam County?

2.0″ (hen egg), recorded on May 17, 2012. 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.