Hail history for Washington County, FL

Washington County has 23 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 8 of them 1″ or larger. The largest on record: 1.75″ (golf ball) on June 26, 2016.

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 23 since 1990

1″ or larger 8 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 0 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 1.75″ golf ball · June 26, 2016

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 Washington County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 23 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
July 15, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
March 18, 2022	1.0″	Quarter
March 18, 2022	0.88″	Nickel
June 26, 2016	1.75″	Golf ball
May 3, 2016	1.25″	Half dollar
July 2, 2009	0.88″	Nickel
April 13, 2009	0.75″	Penny
February 22, 2008	0.75″	Penny

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

From the storm reports

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

July 2, 2009 · 0.88″ (nickel)

Nickel size hail was observed in Caryville.

July 19, 2006 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Quarter size hail reported by WJHG-TV in Panama City.

March 26, 2005 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Golfball size hail reported in the Sunnyhills subdivision by WJHG-TV in Panama City.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	0	0	5	13	2	3

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 Washington County

Has it ever hailed in Washington County?

Yes — 23 hail events have been recorded for Washington County, FL in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1990, including 8 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Washington County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Washington County, FL is July 15, 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 Washington County?

1.75″ (golf ball), recorded on June 26, 2016. 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.