Hail history for Seminole County, FL

Seminole County has 133 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 91 of them 1″ or larger and 13 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 3.0″ (tea cup) on May 21, 2020.

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 133 since 1971

1″ or larger 91 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 13 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 3.0″ tea cup · May 21, 2020

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 Seminole County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 133 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
June 6, 2022	1.25″	Half dollar
June 6, 2022	1.0″	Quarter
May 21, 2022	1.25″	Half dollar
May 21, 2022	1.25″	Half dollar
May 21, 2022	1.0″	Quarter
May 21, 2022	1.0″	Quarter
March 16, 2022	2.0″	Hen egg
March 16, 2022	1.5″	Ping-pong ball

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

From the storm reports

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

June 6, 2022 · 1.0″ (quarter)

A trained spotter reported hail up to quarter-size near Kelly Green Street and North Pine Avenue in Oviedo.

May 21, 2020 · 3.0″ (tea cup)

A trained spotter reported three inch diameter hail in Sanford. Photos confirmed the hail size. This ties the largest hail size ever documented within east-central Florida.

May 21, 2020 · 2.5″ (tennis ball)

Numerous reports of two and a half inch hail received from the public in the Hidden Lakes Subdivision.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	3	4	28	30	32	36

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 Seminole County

Has it ever hailed in Seminole County?

Yes — 133 hail events have been recorded for Seminole County, FL in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1971, including 91 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Seminole County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Seminole County, FL is June 6, 2022, with 1.25″ (half dollar) 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 Seminole County?

3.0″ (tea cup), recorded on May 21, 2020. 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.