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Hail and storm reports near Lake City, FL

NOAA records list 3 hail reports within 10 miles of Lake City since 2016. The biggest reported hail was 1.75 in (golf ball) on February 15, 2021. They also list 54 thunderstorm wind reports, with the strongest at 71 mph on May 10, 2024.

Preliminary reports from the NOAA Storm Prediction Center, not yet in the official database, add 0 hail reports and 2 wind reports from August 1, 2026 to October 31, 2026.

Official hail reports since 2016: 3
Biggest reported hail: 1.75 in
Most recent hail report: May 11, 2023
Strongest reported wind: 71 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 Lake City.

Hail reports since November 1, 2021

Hail reports within 10 miles of Lake City, newest first.
Date	Hail size	Distance	County	Reported at	Source
May 11, 2023	1.00 in (quarter)	2.6 mi	Columbia, FL	Watertown	NCEI record

Thunderstorm wind reports since November 1, 2021

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Thunderstorm wind reports within 10 miles of Lake City, newest first. Measured or estimated as NOAA records it.
Date	Wind	Distance	County	Reported at	Source
August 20, 2026	speed not recorded	4.9 mi	Columbia, FL	4 NE Columbia	SPC day reportPreliminary
August 12, 2026	speed not recorded	4.1 mi	Columbia, FL	4 WSW Lake City	SPC day reportPreliminary
August 14, 2025	58 mph (estimated gust)	2 mi	Columbia, FL	Lake City	NCEI record
May 10, 2024	64 mph (estimated gust)	5.6 mi	Columbia, FL	Bass	NCEI record
May 10, 2024	64 mph (estimated gust)	3.6 mi	Columbia, FL	Winfield	NCEI record
May 10, 2024	71 mph (measured gust)	3.8 mi	Columbia, FL	Five Pts	NCEI record
May 10, 2024	71 mph (measured gust)	2.6 mi	Columbia, FL	Watertown	NCEI record
April 3, 2024	58 mph (estimated gust)	5.6 mi	Columbia, FL	Bass	NCEI record
April 3, 2024	58 mph (estimated gust)	4.1 mi	Columbia, FL	Bass	NCEI record
July 22, 2023	52 mph (estimated gust)	3.1 mi	Columbia, FL	Watertown	NCEI record
June 27, 2023	58 mph (estimated gust)	2.6 mi	Columbia, FL	Watertown	NCEI record
June 27, 2023	52 mph (estimated gust)	8.3 mi	Columbia, FL	Winfield	NCEI record
June 16, 2023	46 mph (estimated gust)	4.3 mi	Columbia, FL	Winfield	NCEI record
June 16, 2023	46 mph (estimated gust)	4.4 mi	Columbia, FL	Bass	NCEI record
May 12, 2023	52 mph (estimated gust)	1.1 mi	Columbia, FL	Lake City	NCEI record
April 27, 2023	46 mph (estimated gust)	0.9 mi	Columbia, FL	Lake City	NCEI record
June 29, 2022	52 mph (estimated gust)	2.8 mi	Columbia, FL	Lake City	NCEI record
May 15, 2022	58 mph (estimated gust)	4.9 mi	Columbia, FL	Country Club Estates	NCEI 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

National Weather Service: What to Do After Severe Weather. Check your property only after the storm has passed, stay out of damaged buildings, contact local authorities about downed power lines, wear sturdy shoes and long sleeves around damage, and watch for insurance scammers. Retrieved November 1, 2026.
NAIC: Navigating the Claims Process. Contact your agent or insurer as soon as possible, most insurers have a time limit for reporting a claim, take photos or video, make temporary repairs and keep receipts, an adjuster may inspect, get more than one bid, and do not feel rushed to sign. Retrieved November 1, 2026.
NAIC: After the Storm, Read the Fine Print to Avoid Signing Away Your Insurance Benefits. Read the fine print before you sign an assignment of benefits. You are not required to sign one to have repairs done. Retrieved November 1, 2026.
FTC: How To Avoid Scams After Weather Emergencies and Natural Disasters. Warning signs such as pressure to sign right away and demands to pay for everything up front, checking a license with your state or county, getting estimates from more than one contractor, getting a written contract, and never signing your insurance check over to a contractor. Retrieved November 1, 2026.

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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