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Hail and storm reports near Ocala, FL

NOAA records list 13 hail reports within 10 miles of Ocala since 2016. The biggest reported hail was 3.00 in (teacup) on April 26, 2023. They also list 90 thunderstorm wind reports, with the strongest at 75 mph on April 3, 2024.

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
3.00 in
Most recent hail report
May 29, 2025
Strongest reported wind
75 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 Ocala.

Hail reports since November 1, 2021

Hail reports within 10 miles of Ocala, newest first.
DateHail sizeDistanceCountyReported atSource
May 29, 20250.75 in (penny)8.5 miMarion, FLShadyNCEI record
February 4, 20240.88 in (nickel)2.2 miMarion, FLOcalaNCEI record
April 26, 20231.00 in (quarter)8.8 miMarion, FLShadyNCEI record
April 26, 20231.75 in (golf ball)1.4 miMarion, FLWest EndNCEI record
April 26, 20231.75 in (golf ball)2.3 miMarion, FLWest EndNCEI record
April 26, 20231.25 in (half dollar)1.2 miMarion, FLWest EndNCEI record
April 26, 20233.00 in (teacup)8.2 miMarion, FLAnthonyNCEI record

Thunderstorm wind reports since November 1, 2021

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Thunderstorm wind reports within 10 miles of Ocala, newest first. Measured or estimated as NOAA records it.
DateWindDistanceCountyReported atSource
August 22, 2026speed not recorded3.7 miMarion, FL2 E OcalaSPC day reportPreliminary
August 19, 2026speed not recorded5.8 miMarion, FL1 NE SantosSPC day reportPreliminary
August 19, 2026speed not recorded9.8 miMarion, FL6 WSW Ocala AirportSPC day reportPreliminary
August 18, 2026speed not recorded3.2 miMarion, FL2 E OcalaSPC day reportPreliminary
August 14, 2026speed not recorded7.9 miMarion, FL1 W AnthonySPC day reportPreliminary
July 11, 202658 mph (estimated gust)2.4 miMarion, FLOcala WestNCEI record
July 11, 202658 mph (estimated gust)2 miMarion, FLOcalaNCEI record
June 24, 202659 mph (measured gust)4.2 miMarion, FLOcala ArptNCEI record
May 2, 202658 mph (estimated gust)5.9 miMarion, FLSantosNCEI record
May 2, 202658 mph (estimated gust)6.3 miMarion, FLKendrickNCEI record
March 16, 202658 mph (estimated gust)1.3 miMarion, FLOcalaNCEI record
September 6, 202558 mph (estimated gust)7.3 miMarion, FLSantosNCEI record
May 29, 202560 mph (estimated gust)3 miMarion, FLOcala ArptNCEI record
March 5, 202546 mph (estimated gust)6.6 miMarion, FLSilver Spgs AirparkNCEI record
August 22, 202458 mph (estimated gust)2.5 miMarion, FLOcala ArptNCEI record
August 22, 202458 mph (estimated gust)1.3 miMarion, FLWest EndNCEI record
August 22, 202458 mph (estimated gust)3.6 miMarion, FLMontagueNCEI record
August 22, 202458 mph (estimated gust)0.6 miMarion, FLWest EndNCEI record
August 22, 202458 mph (estimated gust)3.6 miMarion, FLMontagueNCEI record
August 22, 202458 mph (estimated gust)8.6 miMarion, FLBelleviewNCEI record
April 3, 202464 mph (estimated gust)7.1 miMarion, FLAnthonyNCEI record
April 3, 202475 mph (estimated gust)9.1 miMarion, FLMartinNCEI record
October 12, 202358 mph (estimated gust)4 miMarion, FLMontagueNCEI record
June 20, 202358 mph (estimated gust)1.9 miMarion, FLOcalaNCEI record
June 14, 202358 mph (estimated gust)9.4 miMarion, FLYorkNCEI record
April 26, 202358 mph (estimated gust)3.1 miMarion, FLOcala ArptNCEI record
April 26, 202358 mph (estimated gust)2.9 miMarion, FLOcala ArptNCEI record
April 26, 202358 mph (estimated gust)4.8 miMarion, FLOcala WestNCEI record
April 26, 202358 mph (estimated gust)5.5 miMarion, FLOcala WestNCEI record
August 17, 202258 mph (estimated gust)6.3 miMarion, FLSantosNCEI record
July 15, 202244 mph (measured gust)4.5 miMarion, FLOcala ArptNCEI record
June 24, 202258 mph (estimated gust)2.9 miMarion, FLOcala WestNCEI record
June 24, 202258 mph (estimated gust)0.8 miMarion, FLWest EndNCEI record
June 23, 202252 mph (estimated gust)6.9 miMarion, FLAnthonyNCEI record
June 23, 202258 mph (estimated gust)8.8 miMarion, FLBelleviewNCEI record
June 23, 202258 mph (estimated gust)7.5 miMarion, FLMontagueNCEI record
April 2, 202246 mph (estimated gust)8.2 miMarion, FLAnthonyNCEI record
March 12, 202272 mph (measured gust)8.4 miMarion, FLYorkNCEI 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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