Hail history for Volusia County, FL

Volusia County has 186 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 105 of them 1″ or larger and 6 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.75″ (baseball) on February 7, 1971.

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 186 since 1963

1″ or larger 105 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 6 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.75″ baseball · February 7, 1971

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 Volusia County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 186 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
May 24, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
May 18, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
June 6, 2022	1.0″	Quarter
May 21, 2022	1.0″	Quarter
May 21, 2022	1.25″	Half dollar
May 21, 2022	1.0″	Quarter
March 16, 2022	1.75″	Golf ball
March 16, 2022	1.75″	Golf ball

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

From the storm reports

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

May 24, 2025 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Image submitted via social media of several hailstones, one of which measuring near 1 inch in diameter.

March 20, 2018 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

A trained spotter reported 2 inch hail in Daytona Beach.

June 19, 1995 · 2.5″ (tennis ball)

Strong downburst winds blew down trees, destroyed a pool screen and produced two and one-half-inch-diameter hail in the Spruce Creek Village.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	1	8	14	41	66	31	25

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 Volusia County

Has it ever hailed in Volusia County?

Yes — 186 hail events have been recorded for Volusia County, FL in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1963, including 105 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Volusia County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Volusia County, FL is May 24, 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 Volusia County?

2.75″ (baseball), recorded on February 7, 1971. 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.