Hail history for Suwannee County, FL

Suwannee County has 65 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 30 of them 1″ or larger and 4 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.75″ (baseball) on March 25, 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 65 since 1958

1″ or larger 30 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 4 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.75″ baseball · March 25, 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 Suwannee County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 65 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
August 27, 2015	1.0″	Quarter
August 27, 2015	0.88″	Nickel
June 7, 2014	1.0″	Quarter
March 23, 2013	1.75″	Golf ball
February 25, 2013	2.0″	Hen egg
February 25, 2013	0.75″	Penny
February 25, 2013	0.75″	Penny
February 25, 2013	1.75″	Golf ball

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

From the storm reports

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

August 27, 2015 · 0.88″ (nickel)

About 15 minutes of nickel size hail was reported south of Wellborn.

March 23, 2013 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Golf ball size hail was reported in Wellborn.

February 25, 2013 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

The public reported 2 inch hail which damaged car windows and tree limbs. The cost of damage was estimated.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
2	1	2	3	13	31	13	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 Suwannee County

Has it ever hailed in Suwannee County?

Yes — 65 hail events have been recorded for Suwannee County, FL in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1958, including 30 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Suwannee County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Suwannee County, FL is August 27, 2015, 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 Suwannee County?

2.75″ (baseball), recorded on March 25, 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.