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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 32531

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 32531 from March 8, 1972 through May 12, 2024, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
6
Wind Reports
24
Tornado Reports
6
Max Hail Size
1.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 32531 · 1972–present Updated  Daily · last May 12, 2024

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 32531

6 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jun 8, 2011
11:35 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 32531
Okaloosa County · 64,961 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 W Crestview, FL
1.00″ hail
Apr 6, 2005
5:55 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 32531
Okaloosa County · 64,961 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Milligan, FL
1.00″ hail
Mar 12, 2001
3:50 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 32531
Okaloosa County · 64,961 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Baker, FL
0.75″ hail
Jun 20, 1997
12:55 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 32531
Okaloosa County · 64,961 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime size hail was reported in the Baker community.
NWS Hail Report Location: Baker, FL
0.75″ hail
Jan 24, 1997
7:45 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 32531
Okaloosa County · 64,961 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Baker, FL
1.50″ hail
Feb 1, 1983
6:10 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 32531
Okaloosa County · 64,961 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 32531

24 reports
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UNK mph
May 12, 2024
9:05 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 32531
Okaloosa County · 64,961 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple large trees uprooted/downed in the community of Baker.
NWS Wind Report Location: Baker, FL
UNK mph
Jun 22, 2023
2:36 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 32531
Okaloosa County · 64,961 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Social media report of multiple trees down and widespread power outages in Baker... FL.
NWS Wind Report Location: Baker, FL
UNK mph
Apr 24, 2021
12:06 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 32531
Okaloosa County · 64,961 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREES DOWN ALONG HWY 189 IN BLACKMAN... FL AREA. TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Blackman, FL
UNK mph
Apr 24, 2021
12:06 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 32531
Okaloosa County · 64,961 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE TREES DOWN IN ESCAMBIA FARMS AREA ALONG HWY 189 FROM HWY C180 TO AL STATE LINE. TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Good Hope, FL
UNK mph
Jan 11, 2020
9:08 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 32531
Okaloosa County · 64,961 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: OKALOOSA COUNTY OFFICIALS REPORT TREES DOWN NEAR THE VICINITY OF REEVES ROAD AND GRIFFITH MILL ROAD. REPORTED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WSW Baker, FL
60 mph
Jun 5, 2012
2:35 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 32531
Okaloosa County · 64,961 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Winds estimated at 60 mph downed several powerlines down on State Road 189.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 N Baker, FL
60 mph
Sep 5, 2011
10:45 AM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 32531
Okaloosa County · 64,961 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Winds estimated at 60 mph downed a tree on a house on Wadsworth Blvd.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Baker, FL
58 mph
Apr 4, 2011
10:00 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 32531
Okaloosa County · 64,961 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees and power lines blown down by severe thunderstorm winds near 60 mph around the Baker area. The heaviest damage was reported on Dairy Road just northeast of Baker, with significant tree damage, two homes with structural damage, and power lines down with the poles snapped.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.19 E Baker, FL
58 mph
Jun 29, 2008
1:55 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 32531
Okaloosa County · 64,961 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: High winds from a thunderstorm blew down several trees and power lines near Escambia Farms.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Escambia Farms, FL
58 mph
Oct 19, 2004
12:35 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 32531
Okaloosa County · 64,961 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: High winds from a line of thunderstorms blew down several trees near Baker. The high winds also caused roof damage to a manufactured home.
NWS Wind Report Location: Baker, FL
63 mph
Mar 12, 2001
1:20 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 32531
Okaloosa County · 64,961 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees and power lines were blown down by high thunderstorm winds just west of Blackman.
NWS Wind Report Location: Blackman, FL
63 mph
Jul 22, 2000
3:50 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 32531
Okaloosa County · 64,961 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and power lines were blown down in the community and along Highway 85 as thunderstorms moved through the area.
NWS Wind Report Location: Blackman, FL
63 mph
Jul 16, 2000
4:20 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 32531
Okaloosa County · 64,961 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several sheds were damaged by high winds near the community.
NWS Wind Report Location: Baker, FL
67 mph
Jun 4, 1999
7:50 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 32531
Okaloosa County · 64,961 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Storm spotters reported that high winds blew numerous trees down near the area.
NWS Wind Report Location: Baker, FL
58 mph
Apr 29, 1999
11:40 AM CST
Wind report for ZIP 32531
Okaloosa County · 64,961 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were blown down just northeast of Blackman.
NWS Wind Report Location: Blackman, 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 32531

6 reports
F0 category
Jan 13, 2006
10:41 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 32531
Okaloosa County · 64,961 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak tornado touched down along State Highway 4 in Baker near the Post Office. The tornado tracked northeast and tore part of the roof off the Baker School. The winds from the storm funneled into part of the school and peeled sections of the roof off. Kids inside quickly got underneath their desks. Water from the rain fell into the classrooms and caused part of the ceiling to collapse. Thirteen kids suffered minor injuries. At least four classrooms at the school were damaged. The weak tornado continued tracking northeast and damaged several more homes before lifting back into the clouds near Old River Road.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Baker, FL
F0 category
Aug 18, 2000
2:15 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 32531
Okaloosa County · 64,961 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak tornado was observed near the community. The tornado only briefly touched down, blowing down one tree and producing other vegitative damage in the area. The weak tornado was captured on video.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Baker, FL
F0 category
Mar 3, 1999
2:00 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 32531
Okaloosa County · 64,961 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A F0 tornado (winds 40 to 73 mph on the Fujita Scale) moved from west to east, nearly parallel to State Rd. 2 near the Blackman community. The only major structural damage was to a large chicken facility, west of Blackman. A pump house to one home was overturned. Numerous trees in the tornados path were blown down as well as power lines. Most of the time the circulation was aloft as a funnel cloud, but briefly touched down as a tornado about 7 times during its life span.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Blackman, FL
F0 category
Oct 28, 1985
7:45 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 32531
Okaloosa County · 64,961 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, FL
F1 category
Feb 10, 1981
12:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 32531
Okaloosa County · 64,961 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, FL
F1 category
Mar 8, 1972
5:45 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 32531
Okaloosa County · 64,961 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 32531 area census snapshot

People & households
Population7,445
Households3,069
Housing units3,379
Income
Median household income$81,313
$100k+ households39.5%
$150k+ households16.9%
Housing stock
Single-family detached2,667
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily13
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes664
Housing mix
Single-family share78.9%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share0.4%
Mobile-home share19.7%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied2,573
Renter-occupied496
Vacant units310
Home value & age
Median home value$291,700
Owner homes $300k+48.4%
Owner homes $500k+15.7%
Owner homes $750k+3.4%
Median year built2000
Older-home share26.7%
Vehicle context
Households with cars2,937
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 32531 have on record?

Our records show 6 hail, 24 wind, and 6 tornado reports in and near ZIP 32531, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on May 12, 2024.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 32531?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 32531 is 1.50″. It was reported near Crestview, FL on February 1, 1983.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 32531 — 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 32531 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 32531 — 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 32531 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 32531 — 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 32531 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 32531 — 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 32531, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 32531, 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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