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Hail and storm reports near Gainesville, FL

NOAA records list 13 hail reports within 10 miles of Gainesville since 2016. The biggest reported hail was 2.50 in (tennis ball) on April 11, 2025. They also list 93 thunderstorm wind reports, with the strongest at 81 mph on November 30, 2020.

Preliminary reports from the NOAA Storm Prediction Center, not yet in the official database, add 0 hail reports and 5 wind reports from August 1, 2026 to October 31, 2026.

Official hail reports since 2016
13
Biggest reported hail
2.50 in
Most recent hail report
July 11, 2026
Strongest reported wind
81 mph
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What these reports can and can’t tell you. Each one is a point observation: hail or wind someone saw or measured at one spot. They are not a full map of where hail fell. A report near you doesn’t mean your roof was damaged, and no report doesn’t mean it wasn’t. Distances are from the center of Gainesville.

Hail reports since November 1, 2021

Hail reports within 10 miles of Gainesville, newest first.
DateHail sizeDistanceCountyReported atSource
July 11, 20260.75 in (penny)1.7 miAlachua, FLGainesville WestNCEI record
April 11, 20251.75 in (golf ball)2 miAlachua, FLPhiferNCEI record
April 11, 20251.75 in (golf ball)2.7 miAlachua, FLPhiferNCEI record
April 11, 20251.75 in (golf ball)3.8 miAlachua, FLPhiferNCEI record
April 11, 20252.50 in (tennis ball)1.6 miAlachua, FLPhiferNCEI record
April 11, 20251.75 in (golf ball)1.6 miAlachua, FLPhiferNCEI record
April 11, 20252.00 in (hen egg)7.7 miAlachua, FLFairbanksNCEI record
February 4, 20241.00 in (quarter)2.5 miAlachua, FLDayvilleNCEI record
February 4, 20240.75 in (penny)2.4 miAlachua, FLDayvilleNCEI record
February 4, 20240.75 in (penny)5 miAlachua, FLDayvilleNCEI record
July 25, 20230.75 in (penny)2.9 miAlachua, FLDayvilleNCEI record
June 16, 20230.75 in (penny)4.2 miAlachua, FLDayvilleNCEI record
May 29, 20220.88 in (nickel)9 miAlachua, FLKirkwoodNCEI record

Thunderstorm wind reports since November 1, 2021

Show 42 wind reports
Thunderstorm wind reports within 10 miles of Gainesville, newest first. Measured or estimated as NOAA records it.
DateWindDistanceCountyReported atSource
August 20, 202663 mph (as reported)4.3 miAlachua, FL1 NW Gainesville AirporSPC day reportPreliminary
August 20, 2026speed not recorded4.4 miAlachua, FL4 WNW University Of FloSPC day reportPreliminary
August 19, 2026speed not recorded2.5 miAlachua, FL1 NW University Of FlorSPC day reportPreliminary
August 19, 2026speed not recorded2 miAlachua, FL2 NW GainesvilleSPC day reportPreliminary
August 19, 2026speed not recorded5.4 miAlachua, FL5 SSE AlachuaSPC day reportPreliminary
July 30, 202645 mph (measured gust)9.4 miAlachua, FLHagueNCEI record
July 30, 202658 mph (estimated gust)3.5 miAlachua, FLPhiferNCEI record
July 11, 202678 mph (measured gust)2 miAlachua, FLGainesville WestNCEI record
July 11, 202678 mph (estimated gust)3 miAlachua, FLGainesvilleNCEI record
July 10, 202666 mph (measured gust)2.9 miAlachua, FLNedraNCEI record
July 10, 202666 mph (measured gust)4.3 miAlachua, FLAir BaseNCEI record
May 24, 202658 mph (estimated gust)8.8 miAlachua, FLArredondaNCEI record
March 16, 202661 mph (measured gust)4.3 miAlachua, FLAir BaseNCEI record
July 14, 202546 mph (estimated gust)5.5 miAlachua, FLHagueNCEI record
June 15, 202546 mph (estimated gust)1.7 miAlachua, FLGainesville NorthNCEI record
June 14, 202546 mph (estimated gust)7.5 miAlachua, FLArcher Flying Ten ArNCEI record
June 24, 202445 mph (estimated gust)1.9 miAlachua, FLDayvilleNCEI record
June 11, 202458 mph (estimated gust)1.6 miAlachua, FLGainesville NorthNCEI record
June 5, 202449 mph (estimated gust)6.1 miAlachua, FLHagueNCEI record
May 10, 202443 mph (measured gust)4.4 miAlachua, FLCannonsNCEI record
October 12, 202346 mph (estimated gust)4.5 miAlachua, FLPhiferNCEI record
September 21, 202352 mph (estimated gust)2.6 miAlachua, FLGainesvilleNCEI record
June 23, 202346 mph (estimated gust)9.5 miAlachua, FLWindsorNCEI record
June 20, 202358 mph (estimated gust)3.1 miAlachua, FLDayvilleNCEI record
June 16, 202358 mph (estimated gust)2.1 miAlachua, FLGainesville WestNCEI record
June 16, 202358 mph (estimated gust)3.8 miAlachua, FLDayvilleNCEI record
April 27, 202358 mph (estimated gust)5.6 miAlachua, FLArredondaNCEI record
March 13, 202362 mph (measured gust)4.3 miAlachua, FLAir BaseNCEI record
August 8, 202246 mph (estimated gust)0.8 miAlachua, FLGainesville NorthNCEI record
August 8, 202258 mph (estimated gust)7.1 miAlachua, FLBunkerNCEI record
August 3, 202258 mph (estimated gust)7 miAlachua, FL(Gnv)Gainesville ArpNCEI record
July 26, 202252 mph (estimated gust)2.3 miAlachua, FLGainesville WestNCEI record
July 26, 202252 mph (estimated gust)6.9 miAlachua, FLArcher Flying Ten ArNCEI record
June 24, 202258 mph (estimated gust)5.6 miAlachua, FLFairbanksNCEI record
June 24, 202258 mph (estimated gust)6.3 miAlachua, FLHagueNCEI record
June 19, 202252 mph (estimated gust)3.5 miAlachua, FLPhiferNCEI record
June 19, 202258 mph (estimated gust)9.5 miAlachua, FLLa CrosseNCEI record
May 29, 202259 mph (measured gust)4.3 miAlachua, FLAir BaseNCEI record
May 29, 202258 mph (estimated gust)5.8 miAlachua, FL(Gnv)Gainesville ArpNCEI record
May 6, 202252 mph (estimated gust)1.4 miAlachua, FLGainesville WestNCEI record
April 2, 202258 mph (estimated gust)9.2 miAlachua, FLRochelleNCEI record
March 12, 202258 mph (measured gust)4.3 miAlachua, FLAir BaseNCEI record

Official reports come from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, which currently runs through July 31, 2026. Reports marked preliminary come from the NOAA Storm Prediction Center and are not yet in the official database; they may change or be removed. Dates are the local report date. Data retrieved November 1, 2026. About this data.

What to do after a hail storm

A few calm steps in the first days can protect your home and your claim. Your policy and your state’s rules decide the details, so check your policy and ask your insurer when something is unclear.

For more on insurance claims, deductibles and storm chasers, read our guide to storm and hail damage.

1. Stay safe first

  • Wait until the storm has passed before you look around outside.
  • Stay off the roof. Look from the ground, or from a window.
  • Keep away from downed power lines and report them to local authorities or your utility. Call 911 if anyone is hurt or in danger.
  • Stay out of damaged buildings. Wear sturdy shoes and long sleeves around broken glass and debris.

2. Take photos before you clean up

  • Take date-stamped photos or video of the roof from the ground.
  • Photograph gutters, downspouts, siding, window screens, the fins on your outdoor AC unit, soft metal such as vents and flashing, and any cars.
  • If you can do it safely, photograph a few hailstones next to a coin or a ruler.
  • Write down the date and time of the storm and what you saw.

3. Prevent more damage

  • Cover broken windows or openings to keep rain out, if it is safe.
  • Keep every receipt for supplies and temporary repairs.
  • Hold off on permanent repairs until you have talked with your insurer.

4. Start an insurance claim

  • Read your policy. Note your deductible, and whether it has a separate wind or hail deductible.
  • Most insurers have a time limit for reporting a claim. Check your policy for yours.
  • Contact your insurer or agent to start a claim. An adjuster may come to inspect.
  • Get written estimates, and keep copies of everything you send and receive.
  • If you have questions about how a claim is handled, ask your insurer or your state’s insurance department.

5. Watch for storm-chaser scams

  • Be careful with door knockers who show up right after a storm.
  • Walk away from pressure to sign today, or a discount that only lasts if you sign now.
  • Be wary of demands for a large payment up front, or for cash.
  • Be wary of offers to cover or waive your deductible. Ask your insurer about it.
  • Be wary of out-of-state plates, or no local address you can visit.
  • Read any contract before you sign. Don’t sign over your insurance benefits or your insurance check before you understand what you are agreeing to. You don’t have to sign an assignment of benefits to get repairs done.
  • Check the contractor’s license or registration where your state requires it. Your state’s licensing board can tell you.
  • Get more than one written estimate, and a written contract.
Where this guidance comes from

This is general information, not legal or insurance advice. Check your policy, ask your insurer, and check with your state’s licensing board or insurance department.

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