Hail history for Walton County, FL

Walton County has 61 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 34 of them 1″ or larger and 2 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 3.5″ (softball) on March 29, 1972.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month April

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 61 since 1971

1″ or larger 34 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 2 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 3.5″ softball · March 29, 1972

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 Walton County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 61 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
September 21, 2025	1.25″	Half dollar
June 25, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
June 25, 2025	0.75″	Penny
March 9, 2025	0.75″	Penny
March 9, 2025	0.88″	Nickel
March 9, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
January 9, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
January 9, 2024	1.25″	Half dollar

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

From the storm reports

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

September 21, 2025 · 1.25″ (half dollar)

Video of large hail was posted on social media from the Windswept Dunes neighborhood.

May 25, 2014 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

A sheriff's deputy reported golfball sized hail at the intersection of Kings Lake Road and Highway 90.

February 18, 2009 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Baseball sized hail was reported between Glendale and Darlington.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	4	2	8	21	17	9

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 Walton County

Has it ever hailed in Walton County?

Yes — 61 hail events have been recorded for Walton County, FL in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1971, including 34 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Walton County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Walton County, FL is September 21, 2025, 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 Walton County?

3.5″ (softball), recorded on March 29, 1972. 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.