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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 33471

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 33471 from March 19, 1975 through July 13, 2025, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
12
Wind Reports
17
Tornado Reports
16
Max Hail Size
1.25″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 33471 · 1975–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 13, 2025

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 33471

12 reports
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1.00″ hail
Apr 4, 2022
8:00 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 33471
Hendry County · 8,600 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: EMERGENCY MANAGERS REPORTED HAIL UP TO THE SIZE OF QUARTERS. CAR REPORTED DENTED FROM LARGE HAIL ALONG HWY 80 AT THE BORDER OF GLADES AND HENDRY COUNTIES.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SSE Ortona, FL
0.88″ hail
May 10, 2015
3:40 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 33471
Glades County · 2,738 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel sized hail was reported in Ortona.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Ortona, FL
1.00″ hail
Apr 29, 2013
3:55 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 33471
Glades County · 2,738 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: An isolated severe thunderstorm produced quarter sized hail at the Moore Haven Lock and Dam.
NWS Hail Report Location: .83 NNW Moore Haven, FL
1.00″ hail
Jul 30, 2012
5:20 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 33471
Glades County · 2,738 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Glades County Emergency Manager reported one inch hail on Wayman Road near U.S. 27 west of Moore Haven.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6.01 ENE Ortona, FL
1.00″ hail
Jun 17, 2011
5:15 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 33471
Glades County · 2,738 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Large hail was reported in the Muse and Ortona areas.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.41 ESE Ortona, FL
0.88″ hail
Jul 10, 2009
6:26 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 33471
Glades County · 2,738 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Sheriff office in Moore Haven reported nickel hail falling.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.23 W Moore Haven, FL
1.00″ hail
May 20, 2009
12:40 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 33471
Glades County · 2,738 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny to quarter sized hail was reported by fire/rescue in Lakeport with a passing thunderstorm. Hail was initially penny sized, then became quarter sized as the storm intensified over the area.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Lakeport, FL
1.00″ hail
Jun 21, 2008
3:32 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 33471
Glades County · 2,738 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Glades County sheriff���s office reported hail the size of quarters in Moore Haven.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Moore Haven, FL
1.25″ hail
Sep 28, 2005
4:51 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 33471
Glades County · 2,738 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Moore Haven, FL
0.75″ hail
Jun 6, 2003
4:10 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 33471
Glades County · 2,738 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime-size hail was reported at the Sheriff's Office.
NWS Hail Report Location: Moore Haven, FL
1.00″ hail
May 31, 2002
5:50 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 33471
Glades County · 2,738 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 NE Ortona, FL
0.75″ hail
Aug 15, 1997
4:40 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 33471
Glades County · 2,738 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Moore Haven, 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 33471

17 reports
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UNK mph
Jul 13, 2025
10:36 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 33471
Glades County · 2,738 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down and power pole down due to thunderstorm wind damage.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 S Lakeport, FL
UNK mph
May 24, 2025
12:21 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 33471
Glades County · 2,738 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Social media image depicts a flipped and damaged mobile home trailer associated with a strong thunderstorm downburst.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Lakeport, FL
UNK mph
Feb 16, 2016
9:50 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 33471
Glades County · 2,738 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: WIND GUSTS FROM A THUNDERSTORM CAUSED DAMAGE TO A TRAILER AND ITS TENT TWISTED ON TOP. ROOF DAMAGE TO A HOUSE ALONG WESTERN AVE WAS REPORTED AS WELL AS TREES AND POWERLINES DOWN
NWS Wind Report Location: Moore Haven, FL
60 mph
Aug 2, 2012
4:55 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 33471
Glades County · 2,738 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Estimated winds up to 60 mph in Lakeport with some power outages.
NWS Wind Report Location: .33 NNE Lakeport, FL
60 mph
Apr 22, 2012
1:50 AM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 33471
Glades County · 2,738 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Glades County Sheriffs Office reported a possible tornado in the Lakeport area with an estimated radar time of 250 AM EDT. Further investigation revealed that this was not a tornado but straight line thunderstorm wind gusts of 60-70 mph. A double-wide mobile home was tipped over but the unit was not tied down or secured. Another mobile home sustained roof damage but had already been weakened by previous unrepaired damage.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Lakeport, FL
58 mph
Apr 26, 2010
3:00 AM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 33471
Glades County · 2,738 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Glades County Sherriff���s office reported a tree down in Moore Haven along with widespread power outages.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Moore Haven, FL
70 mph
Jun 13, 2007
6:50 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 33471
Glades County · 2,738 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Strong winds caused some damage to mobile home carports and roofs along Azalea Avenue at Bowden's sub-division just south of Moore Haven. Several power lines were also downed near a sugarcane field. Area affected was roughly a half mile wide.||Damage survey done by Glades County Emergency Management after initial report by law enforcement.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.23 S Moore Haven, FL
75 mph
May 6, 2007
5:10 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 33471
Glades County · 2,738 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: .69 N Lakeport, FL
81 mph
Aug 12, 2004
11:25 PM EST
Wind report for ZIP 33471
Miami-Dade County · 427,519 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Cutler Ridge, FL
60 mph
Mar 14, 2003
8:55 PM EST
Wind report for ZIP 33471
Glades County · 2,738 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and power lines were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ortona, FL
81 mph
May 31, 2002
5:45 PM EST
Wind report for ZIP 33471
Glades County · 2,738 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ortona, FL
58 mph
May 4, 1999
6:54 PM EST
Wind report for ZIP 33471
Glades County · 2,738 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency Management reported tree limbs down in Lakeport and pea-size hail in Palmdale.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lakeport, FL
58 mph
Aug 5, 1998
6:00 PM EST
Wind report for ZIP 33471
Glades County · 2,738 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Barn was destroyed. power lines were downed and trees uprooted.
NWS Wind Report Location: Moore Haven, FL
63 mph
May 4, 1998
3:25 PM EST
Wind report for ZIP 33471
Glades County · 2,738 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Male was swept overboard from 30 foot sailboat. He was rescued as he clung to a buoy and his mate and sailboat drifted about one half mile away on Lake Okeechobee.
NWS Wind Report Location: Moore Haven, FL
69 mph
Feb 2, 1998
9:30 PM EST
Wind report for ZIP 33471
Glades County · 2,738 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: One home lost porch roof and half of residences roof. Numerous trees and power lines down over much of eastern Glades county.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lakeport, 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 33471

16 reports
UNK category
Oct 9, 2024
6:24 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 33471
Glades County · 2,738 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Start point of the EF3 Lakeport Tornado. Time estimated off of KAMX.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 NE Moore Haven, FL
UNK category
Oct 9, 2024
3:44 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 33471
Glades County · 2,738 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Beginning time/location of the EF1 Lakeport Tornado via KAMX and NWS Storm Survey.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 ENE Lakeport, FL
UNK category
Feb 17, 2016
9:49 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 33471
Glades County · 2,738 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: SEVERAL MOBILE HOMES SIGNIFICANTLY DAMAGED. DAMAGE TO A TRAILER AND ITS TENT TWISTED ON TOP. ROOF DAMAGE TO A HOUSE ALONG WESTERN AVE WAS REPORTED AS WELL AS TREES AND POWERLINES DOWN.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 SSW Moore Haven, FL
EF0 category
Jul 12, 2012
2:12 PM EST-5
Tornado report for ZIP 33471
Glades County · 2,738 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The Glades County Emergency Manager reported a tornado touched down in open country near the intersection of U.S. 27 and State Road 78. There were no reports of injuries, fatalities or damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.05 WNW Moore Haven, FL
EF0 category
Oct 18, 2011
6:25 PM EST-5
Tornado report for ZIP 33471
Glades County · 2,738 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado rated at EF-0 moved across Lakeport in Glades County. The tornado damaged approximately 30 manufactured homes. Damage was mostly minor with siding peeled off and some roof and tree damage. Maximum winds were estimated at 85 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.82 ENE Lakeport, FL
EF0 category
Jun 10, 2009
5:20 PM EST-5
Tornado report for ZIP 33471
Glades County · 2,738 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Broadcast media relayed a report of damage caused by a small tornado at Lakeport RV Park in Lakeport. The person reporting the damage stated that several people saw a 8-10 foot funnel on the ground. ||A roof was lifted off of a trailer at 1256 Milum Drive, with minor porch and gutter damage to other trailers at the park. Eyewitnesses also reported hail and minor flooding.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .18 N Lakeport, FL
F1 category
Jul 29, 2002
2:35 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 33471
Glades County · 2,738 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado formed along the southeast shore of Lake Okeechobee and moved west northwest. Sporadic damage along the track consisted of a pool enclosure blown into a canal and the roof of a Catholic Church being partially blown off.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 E Moore Haven, FL
F0 category
May 31, 2002
5:55 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 33471
Glades County · 2,738 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado touchdown was observed by witnesses. The tornado did minor damage to roofs and screened porches.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 N Moore Haven, FL
F0 category
Jun 21, 1998
5:19 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 33471
Glades County · 2,738 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado was reported by a sheriff's deputy. F0 tornado touched down in a sugar cane field near the intersection of US27 and CR710. Minor damage to powerlines.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Moore Haven, FL
F1 category
Feb 2, 1998
9:50 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 33471
Glades County · 2,738 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado touched down in Buckhead Ridge. Two homes had their roofs torn off. Ten homes had roof damage. Numerous trees and powerlines down.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Lakeport, FL
F0 category
Jun 20, 1997
7:45 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 33471
Glades County · 2,738 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: reported by glades county e.m. near muce 10nm w of ortona.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Ortona, FL
F0 category
May 3, 1997
2:30 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 33471
Glades County · 2,738 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Buckhead Ridge, FL
F0 category
Sep 19, 1994
4:55 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 33471
Glades County · 2,738 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Glades County Sheriff's Office reported a tornado on the ground 4 miles west of Moore Haven. No casualties or damage was reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: W Moore Haven, FL
F0 category
Jun 9, 1989
4:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 33471
Glades County · 2,738 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, FL
F0 category
Aug 31, 1985
12:20 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 33471
Glades County · 2,738 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 33471 area census snapshot

People & households
Population6,679
Households2,318
Housing units3,284
Income
Median household income$36,624
$100k+ households20.3%
$150k+ households5.2%
Housing stock
Single-family detached1,253
Attached single-family26
Small multifamily141
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes1,815
Housing mix
Single-family share38.2%
Attached-home share0.8%
Multifamily share4.3%
Mobile-home share55.3%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied1,660
Renter-occupied658
Vacant units966
Home value & age
Median home value$105,700
Owner homes $300k+7.6%
Owner homes $500k+3.1%
Owner homes $750k+2.5%
Median year built1988
Older-home share30.4%
Vehicle context
Households with cars2,248
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 33471 have on record?

Our records show 12 hail, 17 wind, and 16 tornado reports in and near ZIP 33471, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 13, 2025.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 33471?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 33471 is 1.25″. It was reported near Moore Haven, FL on September 28, 2005.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 33471 — 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 33471 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 33471 — 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 33471 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 33471 — 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 33471 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 33471 — 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 33471, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 33471, 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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