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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 33803

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 33803 from July 2, 1956 through April 5, 2011, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
27
Wind Reports
45
Tornado Reports
17
Max Hail Size
2.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 33803 · 1956–present Updated  Daily · last Apr 5, 2011

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 33803

27 reports
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0.88″ hail
Jun 20, 2008
2:50 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 33803
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported nickel size hail in Lakeland.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Lakeland, FL
0.75″ hail
Jun 7, 2007
4:14 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 33803
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The broadcast media reported penny size hail in downtown Lakeland.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Lakeland, FL
0.88″ hail
Jun 7, 2007
3:42 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 33803
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Reported by a trained spotter.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Lakeland, FL
1.00″ hail
May 13, 2007
4:00 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 33803
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Numerous reports of nickel to quarter size hail were received in Lakeland and 4 miles south of Lakeland.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Lakeland, FL
1.00″ hail
Jun 9, 2004
4:46 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 33803
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lakeland, FL
1.25″ hail
Jun 3, 2004
3:58 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 33803
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lakeland, FL
1.00″ hail
Jun 3, 2004
3:41 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 33803
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SE Lakeland, FL
0.75″ hail
Apr 3, 2002
12:05 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 33803
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lakeland, FL
0.75″ hail
Jun 14, 2001
3:02 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 33803
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime sized hail was reported by Skywarn Spotters and the public, through WTVT-TV of Tampa, from Lakeland east to Winter Haven in northern Polk county.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lakeland, FL
1.75″ hail
May 19, 1999
3:59 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 33803
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golfball sized hail was reported by the public through the broadcast media in Lakeland.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S Lakeland, FL
0.75″ hail
May 19, 1999
3:55 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 33803
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Television broadcast media reported that dime sized hail occurred near the intersection of County Road 37B and the Polk County Parkway in Lakeland.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SE Lakeland, FL
0.75″ hail
May 5, 1998
9:58 AM EST
Hail report for ZIP 33803
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime sized hail was reported in South Lakeland by a Skywarn Spotter.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S Lakeland, FL
2.00″ hail
May 22, 1997
4:38 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 33803
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail, slightly larger than golf balls, caused over one-hundred thousand dollars worth of damage to the roofs of homes and the surfaces of vehicles in Lakeland.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lakeland, FL
1.75″ hail
Mar 30, 1996
2:50 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 33803
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lakeland, FL
0.75″ hail
Mar 28, 1996
3:40 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 33803
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S Lakeland, FL
Showing 15 of 27
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 33803

45 reports
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58 mph
Apr 5, 2011
8:20 AM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 33803
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A wind gust caused a large pickup truck towing a trailer to jackknife and flip the trailer onto its side.
NWS Wind Report Location: .66 ESE Crystal Lake, FL
49 mph
Jan 25, 2011
6:00 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 33803
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Straight line winds destroyed an older mobile home on Wilkinson Road. Nearby trees received only small twigs and branches blown off of them.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.23 SE Winston, FL
60 mph
Jun 18, 2009
3:03 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 33803
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several large oak tree limbs were snapped off and fell onto vehicles. The limbs shattered the windows and buckled the roofs of a car and a minivan.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.15 WNW Crystal Lake, FL
60 mph
Jun 28, 2008
5:20 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 33803
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A spotter reported winds gusting to 60mph in South Lakeland.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Lakeland, FL
64 mph
Apr 11, 2007
9:33 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 33803
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The wind gust was measured from a home weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Lakeland, FL
58 mph
Jun 10, 2004
4:26 PM EST
Wind report for ZIP 33803
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees were downed and a large tree was blocking Pennsylvania Avenue.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lakeland, FL
58 mph
Jun 3, 2004
4:05 PM EST
Wind report for ZIP 33803
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down at County Road 540A and State Road 37 in Lakeland.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lakeland, FL
UNK mph
Aug 18, 2002
6:35 PM EST
Wind report for ZIP 33803
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency Management reported numerous trees down in the Lakeland Heights subdivision.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lakeland, FL
UNK mph
Jul 4, 2001
4:58 PM EST
Wind report for ZIP 33803
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A Lakeland utility company reported that thunderstorm winds downed several large branches and power lines throughout Lakeland, Florida.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lakeland, FL
UNK mph
Jun 20, 2000
6:46 PM EST
Wind report for ZIP 33803
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds downed several large tree branches on the south side of Lakeland in northwest Polk county.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Lakeland, FL
UNK mph
Jul 22, 1999
4:20 PM EST
Wind report for ZIP 33803
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds caused sporadic and minor wind damage over northern portions of Lakeland. The public reported that two mobile homes incurred damage from thunderstorm winds on Martin Drive and N. Socrum Loop Road in the Martin Estates Mobile Home Park in North Lakeland. Also, thunderstorm winds downed a large tree, several large branches and lifted a dog pen along Old Polk City Highway in Lakeland.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lakeland, FL
UNK mph
Feb 20, 1998
2:30 AM EST
Wind report for ZIP 33803
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds downed several power lines over southern parts of Lakeland.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Lakeland, FL
89 mph
Feb 19, 1998
11:25 PM EST
Wind report for ZIP 33803
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A thunderstorm wind gust of 88 mph was reported by a Skywarn Spotter. Several large trees and branches were downed by the thunderstorm winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Lakeland, FL
UNK mph
Dec 27, 1997
7:10 AM EST
Wind report for ZIP 33803
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds caused minor shingle and roof damage to a few homes in Lakeland. A few large trees and several power lines were downed near U.S. Highway 92 and State Road 37 in Lakeland.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lakeland, FL
UNK mph
Jul 11, 1997
12:56 PM EST
Wind report for ZIP 33803
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds caused minor to moderate wind damage to 30 mobile homes in two mobile home parks in the vicinity of Harden Blvd. and Beacon Road. Three of the mobile homes incurred minor roof damage while the majority of the damage was limited to carports and awnings. Nearly 13,000 electrical customers were without power from thunderstorm wind that downed power lines acres south Lakeland.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SW Lakeland, 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 33803

17 reports
F0 category
Jul 30, 2000
1:45 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 33803
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado briefly touched down and removed the roof of a weathered homes wood overhang and downed several large trees and branches near the intersection of Coral Way and Combee Roads in Lakeland.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Lakeland, FL
F1 category
May 21, 1999
4:42 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 33803
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado initially touched down in the Heatherwood Village Mobile Home Park and caused minor to moderate damage to the roofs, carports, lanais, and awnings of over 30 mobile homes. The tornado continued to move north along Harden Boulevard and caused minor to moderate roof damage to a gas/convenience store at the intersection of W. Ariana Street and Sikes Boulevard while a strip shopping mall north of the intersection suffered minor to moderate roof damage from the F1 tornado.The tornado continued north along Central Avenue and uprooted or snapped dozens of Live Oak and pine trees and downed at least two dozen power lines on either side of the road. Two additional mobile home rooftops were removed by tornadic wind on Inman Drive while a shed and carport were destroyed at the intersection of Dorothy Street and Central Avenue.The tornado snapped a large tree which fell atop and caused significant structural damage to a home at the intersection of Lime Street and Veterans Avenue. The tornado lifted and dissipated north of Central Avenue and the CSX railroad tracks near the Amtrak station.The tornado caused major roof and wall damage to two businesses while three others suffered minor damage. The tornado caused major roof, wall and chimney damage to 14 single family homes with minor to moderate roof damage to an additional 84 single family homes. The tornado caused minor to moderate roof, carport, lanais and awning damage to 36 mobile homes.
NWS Tornado Report Location: SW Lakeland, FL
UNK category
Jan 4, 1993
5:25 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 33803
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A small tornado tipped a trailer over at Rockridge Road.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Lakeland, FL
F0 category
Jun 28, 1992
6:23 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 33803
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, FL
F0 category
Apr 25, 1991
2:20 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 33803
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, FL
F1 category
Mar 18, 1991
9:14 AM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 33803
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, FL
F0 category
Jan 19, 1991
10:50 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 33803
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, FL
F0 category
Jul 7, 1990
4:15 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 33803
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, FL
F0 category
Jun 22, 1990
12:45 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 33803
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, FL
F0 category
Jun 10, 1989
3:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 33803
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, FL
F0 category
Jul 1, 1984
2:50 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 33803
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, FL
F1 category
Jul 31, 1982
7:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 33803
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, FL
F0 category
Jun 5, 1977
3:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 33803
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, FL
F1 category
Jan 22, 1973
8:45 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 33803
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, FL
F2 category
Nov 29, 1971
11:55 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 33803
Polk County · 203,501 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 33803 area census snapshot

People & households
Population29,058
Households12,588
Housing units15,086
Income
Median household income$63,180
$100k+ households33.3%
$150k+ households11.9%
Housing stock
Single-family detached7,916
Attached single-family906
Small multifamily2,096
Large multifamily1,935
Mobile homes2,233
Housing mix
Single-family share52.5%
Attached-home share6.0%
Multifamily share26.7%
Mobile-home share14.8%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied7,832
Renter-occupied4,756
Vacant units2,498
Home value & age
Median home value$236,200
Owner homes $300k+32.1%
Owner homes $500k+10.9%
Owner homes $750k+5.2%
Median year built1972
Older-home share64.9%
Vehicle context
Households with cars11,711
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 33803 have on record?

Our records show 27 hail, 45 wind, and 17 tornado reports in and near ZIP 33803, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on April 5, 2011.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 33803?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 33803 is 2.00″. It was reported near Lakeland, FL on May 22, 1997.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 33803 — 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 33803 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 33803 — 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 33803 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 33803 — 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 33803 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 33803 — 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 33803, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 33803, 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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