Hail history for St. Johns County, FL

St. Johns County has 121 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 57 of them 1″ or larger and 5 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 3.0″ (tea cup) on April 10, 2018.

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 121 since 1979

1″ or larger 57 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 5 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 3.0″ tea cup · April 10, 2018

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 St. Johns County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 121 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
June 10, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
May 29, 2025	0.75″	Penny
September 11, 2023	0.88″	Nickel
April 27, 2023	1.75″	Golf ball
April 27, 2023	1.75″	Golf ball
May 15, 2022	1.0″	Quarter
April 17, 2022	1.75″	Golf ball
April 17, 2022	0.75″	Penny

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

From the storm reports

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

June 10, 2025 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Hail up to one inch in diameter was observed.

April 10, 2018 · 3.0″ (tea cup)

Hail 3 inches in diameter was reported 1.5 miles south of Pacetti Road and State Road 16.

April 10, 2018 · 3.0″ (tea cup)

Large 3 inch hail was reported in the Trunberry neighborhood near the edge of Woods Road.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	3	5	19	42	32	20

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 St. Johns County

Has it ever hailed in St. Johns County?

Yes — 121 hail events have been recorded for St. Johns County, FL in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1979, including 57 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in St. Johns County?

The most recent recorded hail event for St. Johns County, FL is June 10, 2025, 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 St. Johns County?

3.0″ (tea cup), recorded on April 10, 2018. 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.