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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 32696

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 32696 from April 15, 1981 through April 26, 2023, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
15
Wind Reports
27
Tornado Reports
2
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 32696 · 1981–present Updated  Daily · last Apr 26, 2023

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 32696

15 reports
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1.75″ hail
Apr 26, 2023
11:50 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 32696
Levy County · 10,621 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: LEVY COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SUBMITTED PICTURE OF APPROXIMATELY GOLF BALL SIZED HAIL FROM ALONG HWY 41 NEAR THE BORDER OF LEVY AND ALACHUA COUNTIES.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 NNW Williston, FL
1.00″ hail
Feb 23, 2014
2:10 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 32696
Levy County · 10,621 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A trained spotter reported quarter sized hail near Williston.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.51 WSW Lake Stafford, FL
0.75″ hail
Apr 20, 2011
3:50 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 32696
Marion County · 123,229 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime size hail lasted for about 5 minutes east of Williston.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4.7 WSW Flemington, FL
0.88″ hail
Jun 17, 2009
6:20 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 32696
Levy County · 10,621 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel sized hail was reported near Highway 27 in Williston.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Williston, FL
0.75″ hail
Jun 10, 2008
1:00 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 32696
Levy County · 10,621 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported penny sized hail in Williston.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Williston, FL
0.88″ hail
Jun 8, 2007
5:13 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 32696
Levy County · 10,621 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported nickel size hail one half mile west of the Marion County border.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SE Williston, FL
0.88″ hail
Apr 21, 2006
3:42 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 32696
Levy County · 10,621 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A trained spotter reported nickel size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 N Williston, FL
0.75″ hail
Feb 22, 2003
3:04 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 32696
Levy County · 10,621 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Williston, FL
0.75″ hail
Aug 9, 2000
2:30 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 32696
Levy County · 10,621 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Levy County Emergency Management reported dime sized hail in downtown Williston.
NWS Hail Report Location: Williston, FL
1.00″ hail
May 20, 1999
1:50 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 32696
Levy County · 10,621 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter to nickel sized hail that covered the ground white and caused minor damage to a few vehicles was reported by Skywarn Spotters in Williston.
NWS Hail Report Location: Williston, FL
1.00″ hail
May 20, 1999
1:20 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 32696
Levy County · 10,621 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A Skywarn Spotter reported that quarter sized hail caused minor damage to his vehicle.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S Williston, FL
0.75″ hail
Apr 29, 1999
4:10 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 32696
Levy County · 10,621 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Skywarn spotters reported that dime sized hail covered the ground in Williston.
NWS Hail Report Location: Williston, FL
1.75″ hail
Jun 23, 1998
6:50 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 32696
Levy County · 10,621 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golfball sized hail was reported by the Williston police department.
NWS Hail Report Location: Williston, FL
0.75″ hail
Jun 23, 1998
6:35 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 32696
Levy County · 10,621 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Williston, FL
0.75″ hail
Apr 15, 1981
4:00 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 32696
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 32696

27 reports
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UNK mph
Jun 24, 2022
6:46 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 32696
Levy County · 10,621 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: EMERGENCY MANAGER REPORTS MULTIPLE TREES DOWN BLOCKING HWY 121 S OF WILLISTON. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Williston, FL
UNK mph
Jun 13, 2021
5:53 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 32696
Levy County · 10,621 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A TREE DOWN BLOCKING CR 335 NEAR NE 160TH AVE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 NW Williston, FL
61 mph
Feb 7, 2020
3:00 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 32696
Levy County · 10,621 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MESONET STATION 0566W WILLISTON (WEATHERSTEM).
NWS Wind Report Location: Williston, FL
UNK mph
Apr 19, 2019
4:05 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 32696
Levy County · 10,621 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE BLOCKING THE ROAD NEAR WILLISTON
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Williston, FL
UNK mph
Apr 19, 2019
3:40 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 32696
Levy County · 10,621 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORTS TREE PARTIALLY BLOCKING HIGHWAY 41 JUST NORTH OF WILLISTON.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Williston, FL
UNK mph
Apr 19, 2019
3:40 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 32696
Levy County · 10,621 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORTS POWERLINES AND POLES DOWN ON NE 140 AVE IN WILLISTON.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 W Williston, FL
UNK mph
May 24, 2017
4:23 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 32696
Levy County · 10,621 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LAW ENFORCEMENT REPORTED NUMEROUS TREES DOWN ACROSS LEVY COUNTY. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 WSW Williston, FL
55 mph
Aug 7, 2015
6:10 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 32696
Levy County · 10,621 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Williston Fire Rescue reported on a social media page that numerous trees and power lines were down across the area, with some of the trees down across roads and on houses. Pictures accompanying the post showed several large oak trees down. Time was estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Williston, FL
52 mph
Jun 21, 2014
1:15 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 32696
Levy County · 10,621 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Levy County Fire Department reported via Social Media that a few trees were down on CR 320. Time of the event was estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: .92 NW East Williston, FL
52 mph
Oct 10, 2011
3:30 AM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 32696
Marion County · 123,229 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees and power lines were blown down northwest of Ocala from Highway 329 toward Highway 225A. The cost of damage removal and repair was estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: .88 S Flemington, FL
55 mph
Jun 13, 2011
2:30 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 32696
Levy County · 10,621 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The canopy over a gas station was blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Williston, FL
64 mph
May 14, 2011
1:00 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 32696
Levy County · 10,621 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The fire department reported that there were fifteen to twenty large oak and pine trees blown down near the intersection of U.S. Highway 41 and County Road 335.
NWS Wind Report Location: .83 NNE Raleigh, FL
60 mph
Jun 25, 2008
2:12 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 32696
Levy County · 10,621 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large trees and power lines were blown down near the intersection of State Road 121 and SE 10th Street.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.75 WSW Lake Stafford, FL
63 mph
Jul 22, 2007
1:35 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 32696
Levy County · 10,621 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The canopy of a gas station in Raleigh was torn off by thunderstorms winds. No injuries were reported.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NNW Williston, FL
58 mph
Jun 13, 2007
3:30 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 32696
Marion County · 123,229 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were blown down in a municipal park, about 4 miles west-southwest of Flemington.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4.17 WSW Flemington, 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 32696

2 reports
F0 category
Sep 15, 2004
9:17 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 32696
Levy County · 10,621 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Emergency Management reported a brief tornado touchdown in the city of Williston.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Williston, FL
F0 category
Oct 30, 1994
11:35 AM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 32696
Levy County · 10,621 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado damaged trailer roofs and tore apart porches. Trees were blown down, damaging 8 cars, and power lines were downed.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Se Williston, 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 32696 area census snapshot

People & households
Population14,532
Households5,592
Housing units6,133
Income
Median household income$56,944
$100k+ households30.3%
$150k+ households13.0%
Housing stock
Single-family detached3,574
Attached single-family37
Small multifamily164
Large multifamily26
Mobile homes2,271
Housing mix
Single-family share58.3%
Attached-home share0.6%
Multifamily share3.1%
Mobile-home share37.0%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied4,458
Renter-occupied1,134
Vacant units541
Home value & age
Median home value$202,800
Owner homes $300k+28.4%
Owner homes $500k+11.7%
Owner homes $750k+4.1%
Median year built1991
Older-home share27.9%
Vehicle context
Households with cars5,213
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 32696 have on record?

Our records show 15 hail, 27 wind, and 2 tornado reports in and near ZIP 32696, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on April 26, 2023.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 32696?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 32696 is 1.75″. It was reported near Williston, FL on April 26, 2023.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 32696 — 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 32696 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 32696 — 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 32696 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 32696 — 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 32696 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 32696 — 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 32696, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 32696, 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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