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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 32626

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 32626 from May 14, 1976 through March 16, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
10
Wind Reports
42
Tornado Reports
5
Max Hail Size
1.25″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 32626 · 1976–present Updated  Daily · last Mar 16, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 32626

10 reports
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1.25″ hail
Mar 20, 2018
5:25 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 32626
Levy County · 10,621 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: LEVY COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS REPORTED HALF DOLLAR SIZE HAIL IN CHIEFLAND. ALSO RECEIVED A REPORT OF QUARTER SIZE HAIL FROM A TRAINED SPOTTER IN CHIEFLAND.
NWS Hail Report Location: Chiefland, FL
0.88″ hail
Jun 15, 2011
4:03 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 32626
Levy County · 10,621 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A trained spotter reported nickel sized hail near Chiefland.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 WNW Chiefland, FL
0.88″ hail
Jun 18, 2009
2:15 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 32626
Levy County · 10,621 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel sized hail was reported near County Road 341 in Chiefland.
NWS Hail Report Location: .76 W Chiefland, FL
0.88″ hail
Jun 25, 2008
1:45 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 32626
Levy County · 10,621 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel size hail was reported in Chiefland.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Chiefland, FL
0.88″ hail
Jul 28, 2006
6:10 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 32626
Levy County · 10,621 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel size hail was reported west of Chiefland near the Suwannee River.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 W Chiefland, FL
0.75″ hail
Mar 26, 2005
8:15 AM EST
Hail report for ZIP 32626
Levy County · 10,621 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A local utility reported penny size hail covered the ground.
NWS Hail Report Location: Chiefland, FL
1.00″ hail
May 30, 2002
3:50 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 32626
Levy County · 10,621 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Chiefland, FL
0.75″ hail
Jul 27, 1999
4:40 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 32626
Levy County · 10,621 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime to mothball sized hail was reported to fall for seven minutes near the intersection of County Roads 339 and 320 by the Levy County Emergency Management.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 NW Bronson, FL
0.75″ hail
Jan 18, 1999
12:30 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 32626
Levy County · 10,621 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A Skywarn Spotter reported dime sized hail in Chiefland.
NWS Hail Report Location: Chiefland, FL
1.00″ hail
Apr 25, 1991
10:20 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 32626
Levy County · 10,621 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 32626

42 reports
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UNK mph
Mar 16, 2026
5:24 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 32626
Levy County · 10,621 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Social media picture showed a tree down in front of Aldi and Bealls on US-19.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNW Chiefland, FL
60 mph
May 10, 2024
12:38 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 32626
Levy County · 10,621 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL TREES DOWN ACROSS CHIEFLAND AND FANNING SPRINGS. ONE OF THOSE TREES FELL ON A POWERLINE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SE Fanning Springs, FL
UNK mph
Apr 3, 2024
4:20 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 32626
Levy County · 10,621 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Levy County Sheriff Office reported a tree down across eastbound lane of FL Hwy 500 east of Chiefland. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 E Chiefland, FL
UNK mph
Jul 31, 2023
5:25 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 32626
Levy County · 10,621 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Two trees down across US 129 and NW 160 St.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NNE Chiefland, FL
UNK mph
Mar 12, 2022
12:25 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 32626
Levy County · 10,621 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL TREES IN THE CHIEFLAND AREA WERE DOWN... SOME ON POWER LINES. THESE WERE PUBLIC REPORTS TO EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT.
NWS Wind Report Location: Chiefland, FL
UNK mph
Feb 6, 2021
9:20 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 32626
Levy County · 10,621 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TWO HOMES RECEIVED MINOR TO MODERATE ROOF DAMAGE. MULTIPLE TREES AND POWERLINES DOWN BETWEEN CHIEFLAND AND FANNING SPRINGS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 N Chiefland, FL
UNK mph
Dec 24, 2020
10:35 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 32626
Levy County · 10,621 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORT RECEIVED OF TREE DOWNED ALONG CR 345 NEAR CR 347. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SSW Chiefland, FL
UNK mph
Jun 19, 2019
4:35 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 32626
Levy County · 10,621 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: FEW REPORTS OF TREES DOWN... INCLUDING ON A CAR AND ON POWER LINES. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 W Chiefland, FL
UNK mph
Apr 19, 2019
3:00 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 32626
Levy County · 10,621 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORTS MULTIPLE TREES DOWN AND ON POWERLINES AROUND THE CHIEFLAND AREA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 ENE Chiefland, FL
UNK mph
Jan 24, 2019
8:50 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 32626
Levy County · 10,621 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: FIVE LARGE OAK AND PINE TREES DOWN NEAR THE 12000 BLOCK OF NE 80 AVE. TWO POWER POLES SNAPPED. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Otter Creek, FL
UNK mph
Feb 9, 2017
2:38 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 32626
Levy County · 10,621 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PUBLIC SENT PHOTOS OF A 1 FOOT DIAMETER PINE TREE SNAPPED AND FENCE BLOWN DOWN IN CHIEFLAND. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Chiefland, FL
UNK mph
Feb 8, 2017
2:48 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 32626
Levy County · 10,621 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DISPATCH REPORTED TREE DOWN BLOCKING ROADWAY
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSE Chiefland, FL
UNK mph
Feb 8, 2017
2:46 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 32626
Levy County · 10,621 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL TREES DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WSW Chiefland, FL
58 mph
Nov 17, 2014
12:56 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 32626
Levy County · 10,621 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Levy County dispatch reported a tree down on U.S. 19 outside of Chiefland. A tree was also reported to have fallen on a house in Chiefland.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.16 SSE Chiefland, FL
46 mph
Aug 22, 2014
3:10 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 32626
Levy County · 10,621 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Levy County Department of Public Safety reported several trees down in the Gulf Hammock area west of U.S. Highway 19.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.39 ENE Usher, 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 32626

5 reports
F0 category
Apr 23, 1997
7:10 AM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 32626
Levy County · 10,621 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A short-lived tornado touched down near the intersection of State Road 320 and Willow Sink Road. The tornado snapped several large trees, damaged a couple of mobile homes and twisted a few roof top television antennas before it receded and dissipated.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NW Chiefland, FL
F0 category
Oct 30, 1993
9:20 AM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 32626
Levy County · 10,621 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A small tornado touched down briefly doing minor damage to homes.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, FL
F0 category
Oct 3, 1992
4:40 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 32626
Levy County · 10,621 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, FL
F1 category
Apr 8, 1982
6:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 32626
Levy County · 10,621 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, FL
F0 category
May 14, 1976
2:15 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 32626
Levy County · 10,621 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 32626 area census snapshot

People & households
Population8,994
Households3,694
Housing units4,358
Income
Median household income$49,643
$100k+ households32.7%
$150k+ households6.6%
Housing stock
Single-family detached2,020
Attached single-family23
Small multifamily337
Large multifamily111
Mobile homes1,867
Housing mix
Single-family share46.4%
Attached-home share0.5%
Multifamily share10.3%
Mobile-home share42.8%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied2,674
Renter-occupied1,020
Vacant units664
Home value & age
Median home value$160,900
Owner homes $300k+24.2%
Owner homes $500k+4.1%
Owner homes $750k+2.5%
Median year built1988
Older-home share32.5%
Vehicle context
Households with cars3,342
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 32626 have on record?

Our records show 10 hail, 42 wind, and 5 tornado reports in and near ZIP 32626, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on March 16, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 32626?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 32626 is 1.25″. It was reported near Chiefland, FL on March 20, 2018.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 32626 — 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 32626 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 32626 — 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 32626 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 32626 — 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 32626 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 32626 — 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 32626, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 32626, 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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