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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 32561

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 32561 from May 19, 1959 through May 10, 2025, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
6
Wind Reports
26
Tornado Reports
15
Max Hail Size
1.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 32561 · 1959–present Updated  Daily · last May 10, 2025

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 32561

6 reports
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1.00″ hail
Sep 24, 2016
9:20 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 32561
Santa Rosa County · 62,767 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT REPORTED QUARTER SIZE HAIL AT BURGREN RD. AT HWY.98.
NWS Hail Report Location: Gulf Breeze, FL
0.88″ hail
Apr 24, 2010
3:58 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 32561
Santa Rosa County · 62,767 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Gulf Breeze, FL
0.75″ hail
Mar 12, 2003
5:33 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 32561
Escambia County · 100,747 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Pensacola Beach, FL
1.00″ hail
Mar 12, 2003
5:20 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 32561
Santa Rosa County · 62,767 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Gulf Breeze, FL
0.88″ hail
Mar 29, 2000
4:50 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 32561
Santa Rosa County · 62,767 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickle size hail was reported in the community.
NWS Hail Report Location: Gulf Breeze, FL
0.75″ hail
Feb 16, 1998
3:40 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 32561
Escambia County · 100,747 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime size hail was reported on the eastern end of Pensacola Beach.
NWS Hail Report Location: Pensacola Beach, 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 32561

26 reports
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UNK mph
Jun 26, 2023
8:27 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 32561
Santa Rosa County · 62,767 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Photos relayed of damage to a gas station awning in Gulf Breeze... FL. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Gulf Breeze, FL
59 mph
Apr 27, 2023
6:05 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 32561
Santa Rosa County · 62,767 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MESONET PENSACOLA BEACH BLVD RECORDED A WIND GUST OF 59MPH.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Gulf Breeze, FL
58 mph
Apr 27, 2023
5:59 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 32561
Escambia County · 100,747 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MESONET SITE RECORDED WIND GUST OF 58MPH.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WSW Pensacola Beach, FL
63 mph
May 6, 2022
9:57 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 32561
Escambia County · 100,747 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: WEATHERSTEM SITE ON PENSACOLA BEACH MEASURED A 63 MPH THUNDERSTORM WIND GUST.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ENE Pensacola Beach, FL
62 mph
Apr 10, 2021
12:30 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 32561
Santa Rosa County · 62,767 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: WEATHERFLOW STATION (XGBZ) IN GULF BREEZE GUSTED TO 62 MPH.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Gulf Breeze, FL
68 mph
May 12, 2019
2:05 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 32561
Santa Rosa County · 62,767 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: WEATHERFLOW MESONET SITE IN GULF BREEZE REPORTS A WIND GUST OF 68 MPH.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Gulf Breeze, FL
60 mph
Aug 5, 2009
1:15 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 32561
Escambia County · 100,747 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Winds estimated at 60 mph damaged a historic building at Fort Pickens. The winds blew double doors and frames.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.27 SE (Npa)Nas Pensacola, FL
58 mph
Jul 21, 2002
4:45 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 32561
Santa Rosa County · 62,767 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees were blown down near Gulf Breeze by high winds from a thunderstorm.
NWS Wind Report Location: Gulf Breeze, FL
86 mph
Oct 13, 2001
2:20 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 32561
Santa Rosa County · 62,767 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: High thunderstorm winds blew down a large scoreboard at Gulf Breeze High School. Several trees were also blown down, and a few light weight structures were also damaged.
NWS Wind Report Location: Gulf Breeze, FL
63 mph
Jul 10, 2001
3:55 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 32561
Escambia County · 100,747 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A wind gust of 63 mph was measured by EMA wind equipment during a thunderstorm on Pensacola Beach. No damage was found as a result of the high winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: Pensacola Beach, FL
60 mph
Jul 10, 2001
3:50 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 32561
Santa Rosa County · 62,767 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A wind gust of near 60 mph was estimated at a local market during a thunderstorm in Gulf Breeze. No damage was reported from the high winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: Gulf Breeze, FL
79 mph
Jun 11, 2001
8:05 AM CST
Wind report for ZIP 32561
Escambia County · 100,747 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wind equipment on Pensacola Beach measured a peak wind gust of 79 mph as a line of thunderstorms moved through the area. The line of storms was associated with the remnants of Tropical Storm Allison, which were moving east across the region. No damage was reported.
NWS Wind Report Location: Pensacola Beach, FL
58 mph
Mar 13, 1999
10:35 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 32561
Escambia County · 100,747 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and power lines were blown down on Pensacola Beach.
NWS Wind Report Location: Pensacola Beach, FL
58 mph
Jul 5, 1997
10:05 AM CST
Wind report for ZIP 32561
Santa Rosa County · 62,767 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees were blown down in Gulf Breeze. This was the second thunderstorm to move through the city during the morning hours that caused wind damage.
NWS Wind Report Location: Gulf Breeze, FL
58 mph
Jul 5, 1997
4:00 AM CST
Wind report for ZIP 32561
Santa Rosa County · 62,767 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees were blown down in Gulf Breeze.
NWS Wind Report Location: Gulf Breeze, 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 32561

15 reports
UNK category
May 10, 2025
11:21 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 32561
Escambia County · 100,747 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Multiple webcam vantage points and videos showed a waterspout moving onshore just east of the Pensacola Beach Pier. Pictures show damage to the sign at a local business along with a light pole knocked over and roofing material strewn across a parking lot.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Pensacola Beach, FL
EF0 category
Sep 1, 2008
7:55 AM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 32561
Santa Rosa County · 62,767 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An outer rainband from Hurricane Gustav produced a weak EF0 tornado in Gulf Breeze that caused tree damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: N Gulf Breeze, FL
F0 category
Sep 15, 2004
2:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 32561
Santa Rosa County · 62,767 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A fast moving tornado moved into Santa Rosa county from Escambia county. The weak tornado entered the county southeast of Gulf Breeze and moved rapidly west northwest before dissipating just west of Gulf Breeze. The tornado caused minor damage. The area had been evacuated due to Hurricane Ivan.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SE Gulf Breeze, FL
F0 category
Sep 15, 2004
1:55 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 32561
Escambia County · 100,747 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A fast moving tornado moved in from the Gulf of Mexico about eight miles east of Pensacola Beach. The weak tornado remained over isolated areas and thus caused only minor damage. The weak tornado moved into Santa Rosa county southeast of Gulf Breeze.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8 E Pensacola Beach, FL
F1 category
Jun 8, 1989
9:00 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 32561
Escambia County · 100,747 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, FL
F0 category
Feb 1, 1983
8:10 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 32561
Santa Rosa County · 62,767 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, FL
F0 category
Jul 4, 1982
6:25 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 32561
Escambia County · 100,747 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, FL
F0 category
Jun 27, 1982
11:45 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 32561
Escambia County · 100,747 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, FL
F1 category
Mar 3, 1979
9:55 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 32561
Escambia County · 100,747 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, FL
F0 category
Jun 3, 1976
10:00 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 32561
Escambia County · 100,747 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, FL
F1 category
Dec 25, 1973
3:40 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 32561
Escambia County · 100,747 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, FL
F1 category
May 26, 1973
2:20 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 32561
Escambia County · 100,747 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, FL
F3 category
Feb 7, 1971
3:18 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 32561
Escambia County · 100,747 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, FL
F1 category
Sep 15, 1960
11:00 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 32561
Santa Rosa County · 62,767 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, FL
F1 category
May 19, 1959
12:06 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 32561
Escambia County · 100,747 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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U.S. Census Data · ZIP Code

ZIP 32561 area census snapshot

People & households
Population9,254
Households4,179
Housing units6,591
Income
Median household income$119,042
$100k+ households40.0%
$150k+ households19.0%
Housing stock
Single-family detached3,372
Attached single-family138
Small multifamily1,018
Large multifamily2,063
Mobile homes0
Housing mix
Single-family share51.2%
Attached-home share2.1%
Multifamily share46.8%
Mobile-home share--
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied3,381
Renter-occupied798
Vacant units2,412
Home value & age
Median home value$576,100
Owner homes $300k+89.3%
Owner homes $500k+56.3%
Owner homes $750k+35.5%
Median year built1979
Older-home share52.1%
Vehicle context
Households with cars3,833
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 32561 have on record?

Our records show 6 hail, 26 wind, and 15 tornado reports in and near ZIP 32561, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on May 10, 2025.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 32561?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 32561 is 1.00″. It was reported near Gulf Breeze, FL on September 24, 2016.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 32561 — 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 32561 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 32561 — 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 32561 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 32561 — 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 32561 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 32561 — 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 32561, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 32561, 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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