Hail history for Santa Rosa County, FL

Santa Rosa County has 80 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: 2.75″ (baseball) on March 26, 2005.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month March

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 80 since 1962

1″ or larger 45 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 2 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.75″ baseball · March 26, 2005

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 Santa Rosa County

Recorded events by month, 1950–present. The amber bar marks Santa Rosa County's peak: March.

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 80 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
January 3, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
June 25, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
June 13, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
August 15, 2022	1.0″	Quarter
May 15, 2022	1.0″	Quarter
May 1, 2022	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
March 30, 2022	1.75″	Golf ball
February 9, 2021	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

May 15, 2022 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Quarter size hail was reported via social media on the north side of Navarre in the Holly community.

January 21, 2017 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

Quarter to hen egg size hail was reported near Pace.

March 26, 2005 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Large hail fell across the central part of Santa Rosa county. The large hail fell from near Milton to near Allentown. The largest confirmed hail was the size of baseballs. Larger hail was reported but no confirmation of these reports were ever received. The large hail damaged several helicopters and airplanes at Whiting Field Naval Air Station. Several buildings on the base also suffered roof damage.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	4	8	1	17	32	10	8

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 Santa Rosa County

Has it ever hailed in Santa Rosa County?

Yes — 80 hail events have been recorded for Santa Rosa County, FL in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1962, including 45 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Santa Rosa County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Santa Rosa County, FL is January 3, 2026, 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 Santa Rosa County?

2.75″ (baseball), recorded on March 26, 2005. 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.