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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 32609

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 32609 from April 12, 1961 through August 20, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
10
Wind Reports
73
Tornado Reports
4
Max Hail Size
2.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 32609 · 1961–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 20, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 32609

10 reports
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2.00″ hail
Apr 11, 2025
11:00 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 32609
Alachua County · 63,712 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public report of up to 2.0 inch diameter hail reported near Waldo Road/State road 24 and NE 96th Ave.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NNE Gainesville Airpo, FL
0.75″ hail
Jul 10, 2012
3:20 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 32609
Alachua County · 63,712 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime size hail was reported at NW 16th Ave in Gainesville.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.2 W Gainesville North, FL
0.75″ hail
Mar 14, 2012
6:40 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 32609
Alachua County · 63,712 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail was reported at 844 SW 57 Terrace.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.2 W Gainesville North, FL
0.75″ hail
May 21, 2010
5:54 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 32609
Alachua County · 63,712 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail was reported along State Road 24 near the Gainesville Regional Airport.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.38 N Air Base, FL
0.88″ hail
Jun 13, 2009
2:27 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 32609
Alachua County · 63,712 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A spotter reported nickel size hail west of Interstate 75 at Southwest 75th Road and 24th Avenue.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.2 W Gainesville North, FL
1.75″ hail
Mar 1, 2003
8:15 AM EST
Hail report for ZIP 32609
Alachua County · 63,712 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Damaged cars and homes. Covered ground. Dollar amount for damage unknown.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 W Waldo, FL
0.75″ hail
Jul 25, 2002
3:07 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 32609
Alachua County · 63,712 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Reported by FAA observer.
NWS Hail Report Location: (Gnv)Gainesville Arp, FL
1.25″ hail
Sep 5, 1982
2:55 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 32609
Alachua County · 63,712 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, FL
1.00″ hail
Apr 26, 1971
9:20 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 32609
Alachua County · 63,712 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, FL
1.00″ hail
Jun 26, 1961
4:00 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 32609
Alachua County · 63,712 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 32609

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63 mph
Aug 20, 2026
7:57 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 32609
Alachua County · 63,712 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASOS station KGNV Gainesville.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Nw Gainesville Airpor, FL
48 mph
Aug 18, 2026
10:31 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 32609
Alachua County · 63,712 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASOS station KGNV Gainesville.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Nw Gainesville Airpor, FL
46 mph
Aug 18, 2026
10:18 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 32609
Alachua County · 63,712 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASOS station KGNV Gainesville - wind gust 46 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Nw Gainesville Airpor, FL
40 mph
Aug 3, 2026
12:19 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 32609
Alachua County · 63,712 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASOS station KGNV Gainesville.
NWS Wind Report Location: Gainesville Airport, FL
46 mph
Jul 27, 2026
8:01 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 32609
Alachua County · 63,712 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASOS station KGNV Gainesville Regional Airport measured a peak wind gust of 46 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Nw Gainesville Airpor, FL
66 mph
Jul 10, 2026
8:28 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 32609
Alachua County · 63,712 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASOS station KGNV Gainesville.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW Gainesville Airpor, FL
UNK mph
Jul 10, 2026
8:25 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 32609
Alachua County · 63,712 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: At least a half dozen reports of trees and wires down in Gainesville... mainly on the northeast side. Time estimated via radar and 66 mph gust at nearby Gainesville Airport.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SW Gainesville Airpor, FL
61 mph
Mar 16, 2026
6:36 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 32609
Alachua County · 63,712 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASOS station KGNV Gainesville measured a peak gust of 61 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW Gainesville Airpor, FL
UNK mph
Jun 12, 2024
12:20 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 32609
Alachua County · 63,712 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A few trees were reported down near the intersection of NE 28th Ave and N Main St. Time was estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ENE Gainesville, FL
62 mph
Mar 13, 2023
6:49 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 32609
Alachua County · 63,712 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASOS STATION KGNV GAINESVILLE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW Gainesville Airpor, FL
UNK mph
Aug 8, 2022
8:21 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 32609
Alachua County · 63,712 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DELAYED REPORT. TREE DOWN ON POWERLINE ON NW 14TH AVE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Gainesville, FL
UNK mph
Aug 3, 2022
11:25 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 32609
Alachua County · 63,712 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DELAYED REPORT. POWERLINES DOWN AND OTHER REPORTS OF TREES DOWN IN THE AREA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 E Gainesville Airpor, FL
UNK mph
Jun 24, 2022
8:14 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 32609
Alachua County · 63,712 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DELAYED REPORT. MULTIPLE TREES DOWN ON CR 231.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 SSE La Crosse, FL
UNK mph
Jun 24, 2022
7:20 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 32609
Alachua County · 63,712 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DELAYED REPORT... MULTIPLE TREES DOWN BLOCKING LANES ON CR 225.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Gainesville Airpor, FL
UNK mph
May 30, 2022
2:24 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 32609
Alachua County · 63,712 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN VICINITY OF 6400 39TH BLVD. TIME BASED ON RADAR DATA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ESE Gainesville Airpo, 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 32609

4 reports
F0 category
Jun 13, 1992
11:35 AM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 32609
Alachua County · 63,712 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, FL
F2 category
Feb 3, 1970
1:45 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 32609
Alachua County · 63,712 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, FL
F1 category
Sep 21, 1966
1:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 32609
Alachua County · 63,712 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, FL
UNK category
Aug 16, 1964
2:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 32609
Alachua County · 63,712 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 32609 area census snapshot

People & households
Population19,694
Households7,736
Housing units8,515
Income
Median household income$48,121
$100k+ households28.2%
$150k+ households8.0%
Housing stock
Single-family detached4,196
Attached single-family238
Small multifamily1,887
Large multifamily873
Mobile homes1,321
Housing mix
Single-family share49.3%
Attached-home share2.8%
Multifamily share32.4%
Mobile-home share15.5%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied4,064
Renter-occupied3,672
Vacant units779
Home value & age
Median home value$174,500
Owner homes $300k+10.6%
Owner homes $500k+5.1%
Owner homes $750k+1.6%
Median year built1978
Older-home share53.9%
Vehicle context
Households with cars6,782
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 32609 have on record?

Our records show 10 hail, 73 wind, and 4 tornado reports in and near ZIP 32609, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 20, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 32609?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 32609 is 2.00″. It was reported near Gainesville Airpo, FL on April 11, 2025.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 32609 — 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 32609 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 32609 — 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 32609 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 32609 — 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 32609 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 32609 — 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 32609, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 32609, 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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