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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 32456

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 32456 from April 3, 1960 through December 5, 2025, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
10
Wind Reports
40
Tornado Reports
17
Max Hail Size
2.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 32456 · 1960–present Updated  Daily · last Dec 5, 2025

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 32456

10 reports
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2.00″ hail
Mar 29, 2024
11:00 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 32456
Gulf County · 6,118 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Picture of hail estimated at 2 inches in diameter from White City.
NWS Hail Report Location: White City, FL
1.00″ hail
Mar 29, 2024
10:36 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 32456
Gulf County · 6,118 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ward Ridge, FL
1.00″ hail
Mar 29, 2024
10:36 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 32456
Gulf County · 6,118 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Port Saint Joe, FL
1.00″ hail
Mar 29, 2024
5:25 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 32456
Gulf County · 6,118 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Milltown, FL
0.88″ hail
May 9, 2006
12:40 AM EST
Hail report for ZIP 32456
Gulf County · 6,118 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel size hail reported by the Gulf County Sheriff.
NWS Hail Report Location: Port St Joe, FL
1.75″ hail
May 5, 2005
4:30 AM EST
Hail report for ZIP 32456
Gulf County · 6,118 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golfball size hail covered the ground. Reported by the Gulf County Sheriff.
NWS Hail Report Location: Port St Joe, FL
1.75″ hail
Mar 7, 1998
2:25 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 32456
Gulf County · 6,118 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golfball sized hail observed at beach just west of Port St. Joe.
NWS Hail Report Location: Port St Joe, FL
0.75″ hail
Feb 22, 1998
9:25 AM EST
Hail report for ZIP 32456
Gulf County · 6,118 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime size hail covering the ground at the Gulf County Sheriffs office.
NWS Hail Report Location: Port St Joe, FL
0.75″ hail
Nov 2, 1992
2:55 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 32456
Gulf County · 6,118 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, FL
1.00″ hail
Mar 6, 1983
7:35 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 32456
Gulf County · 6,118 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, FL
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Hail Damage Risk for Your Home +

Hail reports describe hail by diameter, often comparing stone size to familiar objects like peas, quarters, golf balls, and softballs. Use this guide as a starting point for possible hail damage to your roof, siding, gutters, vents, windows, and exterior. Actual hail damage depends on hail hardness, density, wind speed, impact angle, roof age, shingle condition, roof pitch, roofing material, installation quality, and prior storm damage.

Pea
0.25″
Low

Usually too small to cause hail damage to most sound asphalt roofs, siding, or gutters.

Mothball
0.50″
Sub-Severe Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but not always harmless. Repeated small hail can scuff surfaces, wear aging shingles, and loosen protective granules over time.

Penny
0.75″
Minor / Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but roof hail damage is still possible on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged shingles. May also mark screens, vents, gutters, and soft metal.

Nickel
0.88″
Minor / Watch

Still below the severe-hail threshold, but large enough to leave visible marks on soft metal and add wear to older or hail-weakened roof shingles.

Quarter
1.00″
Watch

The NWS severe-hail threshold. Quarter-size hail can bruise shingles, dent soft metal, and create roof hail damage worth checking.

Half Dollar
1.25″
Watch

More likely to dent gutters, vents, flashing, and siding. Hail damage risk rises quickly on older roofs or hail-weakened shingles.

Ping Pong / Walnut
1.50″
Likely

Hail damage becomes more likely, including bruised shingles, granule loss, dented siding, and damaged roof vents.

Golf Ball
1.75″
Likely

Often causes roof hail damage, cracked shingles, dented gutters, damaged flashing, and siding impacts. A roof inspection is recommended.

Hen Egg
2.00″
Serious

Can crack or puncture shingles, expose mat, dent siding, and cause widespread hail damage across the roof and exterior.

Tennis Ball
2.50″
Serious

Can cause heavy roof hail damage, punctured siding, broken skylights, damaged vents, and widespread exterior damage.

Baseball
2.75″
Major

Major hail damage is likely, including severe roof impacts, damaged siding, broken windows, and possible major roof repairs.

Tea Cup / Large Apple
3.00″
Major

Can cause heavy hail damage across the roof, siding, gutters, windows, and exterior. Significant repairs are often needed.

Softball
4.00″
Extreme

Destructive hail damage. Can severely damage roofing materials, siding, windows, gutters, vents, vehicles, and exterior surfaces.

Grapefruit
4.50″
Extreme

Catastrophic hail damage risk for roofs, windows, vehicles, siding, gutters, and exterior surfaces.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service hail size references are used for hail-size comparisons and the 1.00″ severe-hail threshold. Damage descriptions are general homeowner guidance, not official NOAA/NWS damage ratings. Sub-severe hail under 1.00″ is below the severe threshold, but that does not mean “no roof damage.” Penny- to nickel-size hail can still contribute to granule loss, cosmetic surface marks, and added wear, especially on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged roofs.

Latest NWS Wind Reports in and near ZIP 32456

40 reports
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UNK mph
Dec 5, 2025
11:56 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 32456
Gulf County · 6,118 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power outage to 21 Duke Energy customers caused by storm.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSE Saint Joseph Stat, FL
UNK mph
Oct 28, 2025
11:40 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 32456
Gulf County · 6,118 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Photo of roof and siding damage to a home in Beacon Hill.
NWS Wind Report Location: Beacon Hill, FL
58 mph
Oct 27, 2025
11:29 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 32456
Bay County · 53,986 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The 16th MB Mexico Beach ambient station gusted to 58 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Mexico Beach, FL
UNK mph
Jun 10, 2025
7:20 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 32456
Gulf County · 6,118 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power outage due to storms with strong winds moving through the area.
NWS Wind Report Location: Highland View, FL
UNK mph
Mar 17, 2025
10:00 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 32456
Gulf County · 6,118 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Powerlines reported down in Port St Joe on Hwy 71 and Ave A.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Port Saint Joe, FL
UNK mph
May 18, 2024
10:15 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 32456
Gulf County · 6,118 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Porch screens ripped apart... Doors mechanisms torn... Dead trees broken... Light debris scattered.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 S Saint Joseph State, FL
74 mph
May 17, 2024
10:13 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 32456
Gulf County · 6,118 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Ambient station gusted to 74 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SSE Saint Joseph Stat, FL
62 mph
May 17, 2024
10:07 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 32456
Gulf County · 6,118 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Ambient station gusted to 62 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ESE Indian Pass, FL
UNK mph
May 17, 2024
10:06 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 32456
Gulf County · 6,118 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Downed cable lines in Port St. Joe.
NWS Wind Report Location: Port Saint Joe, FL
87 mph
May 17, 2024
10:02 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 32456
Gulf County · 6,118 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Ambient station gusted to 87 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 S Saint Joseph State, FL
71 mph
May 17, 2024
10:01 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 32456
Gulf County · 6,118 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Ambient station gusted to 71 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSE Saint Joseph Stat, FL
UNK mph
Jun 18, 2023
7:26 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 32456
Gulf County · 6,118 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report from mPING: 1-inch tree limbs broken; Shingles blown off.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE Cape San Blas, FL
UNK mph
Jan 4, 2023
2:30 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 32456
Gulf County · 6,118 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ONE TREE DOWN ALONG SR-30A.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 S Simmons Bayou, FL
59 mph
Aug 2, 2022
8:55 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 32456
Gulf County · 6,118 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: COURTESY OF WEATHERSTEM AT GULF COUNTY SALINAS PARK.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Indian Pass, FL
UNK mph
May 6, 2022
10:00 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 32456
Gulf County · 6,118 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A FEW TREES WERE BLOWN DOWN IN THE PORT ST JOE AREA.
NWS Wind Report Location: Port St Joe, FL
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Wind Damage Risk for Your Home +

Storm reports list thunderstorm wind gusts in mph. The NWS marks storms as severe at 58+ mph, but wind damage to your home depends on roof age, shingle condition, installation, exposure, nearby trees, and prior hail or wind damage.

Below Severe
Under 58 mph
Minor

Usually little damage to a sound roof, but loose shingles, flashing, or debris may shift.

Severe
58–74 mph
Watch

Can loosen shingles, lift flashing, break limbs, and damage gutters, siding, fences, or trim.

Damaging
75–90 mph
Serious

Can peel shingles, damage vents, tear siding, rip gutters, and expose weak roof areas.

Extreme
90+ mph
Major

Can cause major roof covering loss, tree damage, broken windows, and structural damage.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service storm reports. Gusts may be measured or estimated; actual wind damage varies by roof condition, exposure, and prior hail or wind damage.

Latest NWS Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 32456

17 reports
UNK category
Oct 29, 2025
11:35 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 32456
Bay County · 53,986 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF0 tornado confirmed by storm survey.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 WNW Mexico Beach, FL
EF0 category
Aug 8, 2015
1:18 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 32456
Gulf County · 6,118 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado touched down in St. Joseph Bay State Buffer Preserve just west of Indian Pass in Gulf County. Only minor damage to trees was reported. However, the tornado was confirmed via social media reports and eyewitness video obtained through a local media partner.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.94 WNW Indian Pass, FL
F0 category
Mar 7, 2005
10:15 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 32456
Gulf County · 6,118 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado briefly touched down and damaged several homes and vehicles. Reported by a SKYWARN storm spotter.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 9 NNW Port St Joe, FL
F1 category
Sep 15, 2004
3:43 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 32456
Bay County · 53,986 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A wood-frame house was lifted 60 feet off its foundation and thrown into a field. Of the seven family members inside, one was killed and another injured. Several other homes were damaged. Reported by a HAM radio operator.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 SE Allanton, FL
F0 category
Sep 15, 2004
3:35 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 32456
Gulf County · 6,118 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down in Beacon Hill. Minor damage to a few homes, as well as downed trees and power lines occurred along its path. Reported by the Gulf County EMA.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Beacon Hill, FL
F0 category
Apr 25, 2003
10:05 AM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 32456
Gulf County · 6,118 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A waterspout came ashore near Windward Street on Cape San Blas. The weak tornado uprooted trees and power lines, and damaged a dozen homes as it moved northeast through Port, Leeward and Angle Fish Streets. Reported by the Gulf County EMA.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 WSW Indian Pass, FL
F0 category
Feb 16, 2003
6:37 AM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 32456
Gulf County · 6,118 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A waterspout came ashore at the north side of Port St. Joe and damaged a dozen homes. A home was damaged by a fallen tree, a carport had collapsed on top of a vehicle, and the front porch of a beach house was blown onto a vehicle. Numerous trees and power lines down. Reported by the Gulf County EMA.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Port St Joe, FL
F0 category
Mar 16, 2000
12:20 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 32456
Gulf County · 6,118 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A waterspout developed over St Joseph Bay and moved onshore. An office building sustained minor damage. Reported by the Gulf County EMA.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Port St Joe, FL
F0 category
Mar 8, 1998
4:00 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 32456
Gulf County · 6,118 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Waterspout came ashore at Sun Ray Court in Beacon Hill. A carport was destroyed and numerous roofs were damaged.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Beacon Hill, FL
F0 category
Mar 7, 1998
2:02 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 32456
Gulf County · 6,118 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Waterspout came ashore two miles east of Port St. Joe Beach. Condo roof lifted off on beach side of Highway 98. Two neighboring houses and two vehicles sustained damage from flying debris. Numerous homes reported water damage in the Port St. Joe Beach, Port St. Joe, and Highland View areas.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Port St Joe, FL
F0 category
Nov 13, 1997
6:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 32456
Gulf County · 6,118 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Highland View, FL
F1 category
Jan 24, 1993
12:30 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 32456
Gulf County · 6,118 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A small tornado touched down in an open field, then overturned a mobile home with two occupants and an unoccupied trailer, skipped across a road then dissipated. The two people in the mobile home suffered cuts and bruises but were otherwise fine.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Port St. Joe, FL
F0 category
Jan 23, 1980
1:30 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 32456
Gulf County · 6,118 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, FL
F1 category
Dec 24, 1978
4:10 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 32456
Gulf County · 6,118 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, FL
F0 category
Mar 9, 1976
3:51 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 32456
Gulf County · 6,118 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, FL
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Tornado Damage Risk for Your Home +

After a tornado, the National Weather Service assigns an EF rating from EF0 to EF5 based on surveyed damage. The rating estimates wind speed from what the tornado damaged, so actual damage can vary by construction quality, roof age, garage doors, windows, trees, debris, and how close the home was to the tornado path.

EF0
65–85 mph
Light

Can peel shingles, damage gutters or siding, break tree limbs, and toss loose outdoor items.

EF1
86–110 mph
Moderate

Can strip roof covering, damage exterior doors, break windows, snap trees, and cause heavier siding or gutter damage.

EF2
111–135 mph
Serious

Can tear off large sections of roofing, break or uproot trees, destroy weaker structures, and cause major exterior damage.

EF3–EF5
136+ mph
Severe

Can remove roofs and walls, destroy large portions of homes, toss vehicles, and cause severe to total destruction near the path.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service. EF ratings are assigned after a post-storm damage survey and are based on observed damage, not a direct measurement at every home.

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ZIP 32456 area census snapshot

People & households
Population7,304
Households3,554
Housing units6,252
Income
Median household income$73,723
$100k+ households36.8%
$150k+ households14.5%
Housing stock
Single-family detached4,742
Attached single-family198
Small multifamily652
Large multifamily239
Mobile homes291
Housing mix
Single-family share75.9%
Attached-home share3.2%
Multifamily share14.3%
Mobile-home share4.7%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied2,886
Renter-occupied668
Vacant units2,698
Home value & age
Median home value$338,100
Owner homes $300k+57.6%
Owner homes $500k+28.9%
Owner homes $750k+15.9%
Median year built2001
Older-home share22.8%
Vehicle context
Households with cars3,449
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 32456 have on record?

Our records show 10 hail, 40 wind, and 17 tornado reports in and near ZIP 32456, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on December 5, 2025.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 32456?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 32456 is 2.00″. It was reported near White City, FL on March 29, 2024.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 32456 — does that mean my roof is damaged?

Not necessarily. A storm report only means hail, wind, or a tornado was observed nearby; it does not confirm damage at any specific address, and conditions change from block to block. Check an address-level hail report first, and if it looks significant, find a local pro that serves ZIP 32456 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 32456 — why should I look at its storm history?

Recent hail or wind can leave a roof or exterior with damage that is easy to miss during a walkthrough, and a recent roof replacement is sometimes an insurance job after a storm. Reviewing the storm history for a ZIP 32456 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 32456 — how does this help me?

Knowing the storm history for your address lets you answer buyer questions with confidence, document repairs you have already made, and decide whether a pre-listing roof check is worthwhile. A clear hail history removes a common sticking point during negotiations.

How do I check hail history for a specific ZIP 32456 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 32456 — no phone number or email required. It shows recent hail activity for that address so you know whether a closer roof or exterior review makes sense.

Where does this storm report data come from, and what are its limits?

Storm reports on this page are public reports from storm events in and around ZIP 32456, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 32456, but they do not confirm damage at any specific property. Report locations, sizes, and times may be approximate and can vary from what an individual home experienced. For property-specific hail history, use an address-level hail report or contact a participating local professional for a remote hail inspection. Pros inclusion is not an endorsement, and contacting a professional does not confirm damage at any property.

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