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Hail Map with Reports for Gainesville, FL

View the free hail map with reports for Gainesville, FL from July 11, 2026. This event is marked as Complete, with a Moderate storm impact level and a Moderate Event Inspection Score.

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Moderate
Event Inspection Score
Moderate
Storm Impact
Complete
Event Status
Jul 11, 2026
Event Date
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Hail Swath Map Preview

The Gainesville, FL hail swath map preview was last reviewed on August 30, 2026 and shows mapped hail estimates up to 1.50". There are 0 public hail reports, 9 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the July 11, 2026 event.

Region: Gainesville, FL
July 11, 2026 Hail swath map preview for Gainesville, FL on July 11, 2026
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Max Hail
1.50"
Mapped estimated hail size
Public Hail Reports
0
Largest report: —
Public Wind Reports
9
Reports near map area
Tornado Reports
0
Reports near map area

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Map Footprint

Impact Area and Population for the Gainesville, FL Hail Map

The July 11, 2026 hail swath map for Gainesville, FL covers approximately 831 square miles and includes an estimated 205,555 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the < 0.50" hail band, covering 410 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the < 0.50" hail band with 66,147 people.

Mapped Impact Area
831 sq mi
Largest band: < 0.50"
Population Inside Footprint
205,555
Highest population band: < 0.50"
Mapped Hail BandImpact AreaPopulation
< 0.50"410 sq mi66,147
0.50-0.75"305 sq mi65,742
0.75-1.00"74 sq mi20,379
1.00-1.25"32 sq mi31,901
1.25-1.50"8 sq mi17,681
1.50-1.75"2 sq mi3,705

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Housing Impact

Housing Exposure Inside the Gainesville, FL Hail Swath Map

Inside the July 11, 2026 hail swath map area for Gainesville, FL, HailGeeks estimates 76,463 single-family homes, 5,049 townhomes, and 40,529 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, with 27,598 single-family homes.

Single-Family Homes
76,463
Largest band: 0.50-0.75"
Townhomes
5,049
Largest band: < 0.50"
Multifamily Properties
40,529
Largest band: 0.50-0.75"
Mapped Hail BandSingle-FamilyTownhomesMultifamily
< 0.50"27,4782,0968,718
0.50-0.75"27,5981,22910,466
0.75-1.00"6,6125164,658
1.00-1.25"8,4997097,123
1.25-1.50"4,4893057,695
1.50-1.75"1,7871941,869

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Affected Cities

Cities Inside the Gainesville, FL Hail Map

Zooming in, the swath touched 23 cities near Gainesville, FL. Gainesville, FL had the strongest mapped signal at 1.50", with an estimated 19,555 single-family homes exposed.

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ZIP Codes

ZIP Codes Inside the Gainesville, FL Hail Swath Map

At the ZIP level, the July 11, 2026 Gainesville, FL hail map spans 81 ZIP codes. ZIP 32601 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 1.50" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 3,888.

32601Gainesville, FL
4K homes in the hail path
32605Gainesville, FL
7K homes in the hail path
34470Ocala, FL
6K homes in the hail path
34471Ocala, FL
4K homes in the hail path
32609Gainesville, FL
3K homes in the hail path
32612Gainesville, FL
227 homes in the hail path
34475Ocala, FL
3K homes in the hail path
32606Gainesville, FL
1K homes in the hail path
34474Ocala, FL
1K homes in the hail path
34482Ocala, FL
1K homes in the hail path
32641Gainesville, FL
1K homes in the hail path
32640Hawthorne, FL
975 homes in the hail path
Showing 12 of 81 ZIP codes

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Public Storm Reports

Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports

Public storm report tables connected to the July 11, 2026 hail map for Gainesville, FL currently list 0 public hail reports, 9 public wind reports, and 0 tornado reports.

Date & TimeWind SpeedCityStateDescription
July 11, 2026
1:40 PM CT
3 W Old TownFLDebris blew into a power line and resulted in a power outage.
July 11, 2026
1:40 PM CT
1 ESE EugeneFLDebris blew into power lines and resulted in a power outage.
July 11, 2026
2:30 PM CT
1 NNE OcalaFLMultiple trees and power lines down on the northeast side of Ocala. Time estimated via radar.
July 11, 2026
2:35 PM CT
1 N OcalaFLDamage to the roof of a business in Ocala... including portions of the roof torn off. Time of damage estimated via radar.
July 11, 2026
2:50 PM CT
2 SE GainesvilleFLNumerous reports of trees and wires down in Gainesville... highest concentration being on the east side of the city limits. Time estimated via measured 78 mph wind gust at the UF campus.
July 11, 2026
3:50 PM CT
3 W Live OakFLSuwannee County Dispatch reported 20 weather related reports of trees and powerlines down. Time estimated by radar.
July 11, 2026
5:10 PM CT
4 NW TallyrandFLJacksonville Sheriffs Office dispatch reported a tree down over the road in the Ribault area on the northern side of Jacksonville. Up to three reports concerning tree damage have been reported in this area. Time estimated by radar.
July 11, 2026
5:42 PM CT
1 WNW Ponte Vedra BeachFLPublic called in a report of minor outdoor patio furniture tossed... few recently planted trees toppled... and 3 inch tree limbs downed in Marsh Landing community.
July 11, 2026
2:30 PM CT
78 mph1 NE University Of FlorFLMesonet station 0663W 0.7 NE University of Florida (WEATHERSTEM). Elevated sensor... over 100 feet above ground level.
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This table includes only public storm reports connected to the July 11, 2026 Gainesville, FL storm event. When available, each report may include the time, size or magnitude, city, state, and a short description.

Related Hail Maps

Related Hail Maps in the Gainesville, FL Region

We found 6 more hail maps with reports from the same Gainesville, FL region as the July 11, 2026 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Jun 30, 2026 through Jul 10, 2026, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 0.75" to 1.25". In this set, the strongest related map reached 1.25", and the most recent map shown is from Jul 10, 2026.

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Remote Hail Inspection

Local Hail Review Options Near Gainesville, FL

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the July 11, 2026 Gainesville, FL hail event.

How big was the hail in Gainesville, FL on July 11, 2026?
Mapped hail estimates reached up to 1.50" in the Gainesville, FL area on July 11, 2026.
How accurate is this Gainesville, FL hail map?
This hail map is based on mapped hail estimates, with public storm report context shown where available. It helps show where stronger hail may have occurred during the July 11, 2026 storm event, but it does not confirm property damage at any one address.
What does the Event Inspection Score of Moderate mean?
For this Gainesville, FL event, the Event Inspection Score is Moderate. The score reflects how strong the hail-history signal is and whether a closer roof or exterior review may make sense. A higher score means a stronger signal, not confirmed damage.
How many people were in the Gainesville, FL hail area?
An estimated 205,555 people live inside the mapped hail footprint, which covers about 831 square miles. This is an estimate of residents inside the storm area, not a count of people who reported damage.
How many storm reports came from this event?
For the July 11, 2026 Gainesville, FL event, public storm report tables currently list 0 hail reports, 9 wind reports, and 0 tornado reports. Public reports are point observations and are not available for every location.
Can I use this Gainesville, FL hail map for my business or content?
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How often is this hail map updated?
This event map was generated shortly after the storm and was last reviewed on August 30, 2026. It may be updated as additional hail data or public storm reports become available.
My home is in the Gainesville, FL area — what should I do?
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