Hail history for Sumter County, FL

Sumter County has 31 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 12 of them 1″ or larger. The largest on record: 1.75″ (golf ball) on January 19, 2009.

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 31 since 1955

1″ or larger 12 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 0 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 1.75″ golf ball · January 19, 2009

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 Sumter County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 31 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
March 20, 2018	0.88″	Nickel
July 7, 2016	0.88″	Nickel
July 6, 2015	0.88″	Nickel
June 15, 2014	0.88″	Nickel
March 29, 2014	1.0″	Quarter
August 10, 2012	0.88″	Nickel
June 15, 2011	0.75″	Penny
June 15, 2011	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

March 20, 2018 · 0.88″ (nickel)

Sumter County Sheriff's Office reported nickel size hail in Wahoo.

June 14, 2011 · 1.5″ (ping-pong ball)

A retired NWS Employee observed walnut sized hail in the Village of Belvedere.

January 19, 2009 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Golf ball size hail was reported in Lake Panasoffkee.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
1	1	0	1	6	13	9	0

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 Sumter County

Has it ever hailed in Sumter County?

Yes — 31 hail events have been recorded for Sumter County, FL in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1955, including 12 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Sumter County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Sumter County, FL is March 20, 2018, with 0.88″ (nickel) 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 Sumter County?

1.75″ (golf ball), recorded on January 19, 2009. 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.