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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 33811

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 33811 from June 8, 1983 through September 12, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
5
Wind Reports
16
Tornado Reports
4
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 33811 · 1983–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 12, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 33811

5 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jun 19, 2008
3:17 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 33811
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A trained spotter reported quarter sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.25 WSW (Lal)Lakeland Muni A, FL
0.75″ hail
Jun 7, 2007
4:14 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 33811
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The broadcast media reported penny size hail in Winston.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Winston, FL
0.75″ hail
Mar 29, 2001
11:29 AM EST
Hail report for ZIP 33811
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime sized hail was reported by Ham radio operators near the intersection Interstate 75 and County Line Road southeast to near Bartow over extreme western Polk county.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 W Lakeland, FL
1.75″ hail
May 21, 1999
4:38 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 33811
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Skywarn Spotters reported golfball to quarter sized hail from near the Hillsborough-Polk county line east to the State Road 37 (S. Florida Ave) and County Road 572 (Drane Field Dr) that caused paint damage to several vehicles in Lakeland.
NWS Hail Report Location: WSW Lakeland, FL
0.75″ hail
Jun 25, 1997
4:00 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 33811
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 SW Lakeland, 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 33811

16 reports
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49 mph
Sep 12, 2026
8:29 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 33811
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station AX219 LAKELAND reported 49 mph wind gust.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Ssw Winston, FL
UNK mph
Jun 6, 2024
12:58 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 33811
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Reports and video of multiple fences blown over and damage to pool cages just to the south of the Lakeland airport.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNW Willow Oak, FL
59 mph
Jun 21, 2021
8:25 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 33811
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: AWOS STATION KLAL LAKELAND REGIONAL.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Willow Oak, FL
65 mph
Nov 2, 2018
8:07 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 33811
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 65 MPH WIND GUST IN SOUTH LAKELAND AND LAKELAND HIGHLANDS AREA.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lal Lakeland Linder Air, FL
59 mph
Aug 21, 2013
2:48 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 33811
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Lakeland airport AWOS recorded a 59 mph wind gust.
NWS Wind Report Location: N (Lal)Lakeland Muni A, FL
58 mph
Jun 19, 2008
3:25 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 33811
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Air Traffic Control Tower at Lakeland Linder Regional Airport measured a wind gust of 58mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: N (Lal)Lakeland Muni A, FL
60 mph
Jun 19, 2008
3:17 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 33811
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A trained spotter estimated winds of 60mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.25 WSW (Lal)Lakeland Muni A, FL
63 mph
May 13, 2007
3:40 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 33811
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A wind gust of 63 MPH was recorded at the Lakeland Linder Airport.
NWS Wind Report Location: .69 N (Lal)Lakeland Muni A, FL
58 mph
Jun 4, 2004
2:00 PM EST
Wind report for ZIP 33811
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: (Lal)Lakeland Muni A, FL
58 mph
Apr 3, 2002
12:15 PM EST
Wind report for ZIP 33811
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lakeland Muni Arpt, FL
UNK mph
May 19, 1999
4:20 PM EST
Wind report for ZIP 33811
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A Skywarn Spotter reported that thunderstorm winds downed three to four large trees near the intersection of Medulla and County LIne Roads.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 SW Lakeland, FL
UNK mph
May 19, 1999
3:45 PM EST
Wind report for ZIP 33811
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The public reported that thunderstorm winds downed a large 30 to 40 foot oak tree and toppled a few metal sheds near the intersection of Ewell and Lunn Roads.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SW Lakeland, FL
63 mph
May 9, 1999
5:21 PM EST
Wind report for ZIP 33811
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A 63 mph wind gust was reported by Lakeland Municipal Airport weather observers.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SW Lakeland, FL
58 mph
Jun 30, 1998
5:50 PM EST
Wind report for ZIP 33811
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A thunderstorm wind gust of 58 mph was observed at the Lakeland Municipal Airport. Nearly 15,000 homes and businesses lost electrical power from wind blown branches that fell atop and downed power lines in Lakeland.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SW Lakeland, FL
86 mph
Jun 25, 1997
4:00 PM EST
Wind report for ZIP 33811
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm wind gusts of 86 mph were observed at the Lakeland Municipal Airport. The thunderstorm winds flipped over a Cessna 152 trainer aircraft, damaged several others and damaged three hangers.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 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 33811

4 reports
EF1 category
Mar 31, 2011
11:04 AM EST-5
Tornado report for ZIP 33811
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Seven people were injured during the Sun N Fun Festival activities. There were 50 planes that were damaged or destroyed, with several planes overturned. Five campsites were destroyed with several other camp site tents collapsed or blown down. Light towers and other ground equipment also received damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .43 NNW (Lal)Lakeland Muni A, FL
F0 category
Jun 24, 2006
2:13 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 33811
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An emergency management official reported a tornado touchdown in a large wooded area near the Polk County Parkway and US Highway 98.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 SW Lakeland, FL
F0 category
May 19, 1999
3:47 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 33811
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The public reported a tornado sporadically touched down and partially tore off the roof of a mobile home, snapped or uprooted between 15 and 20 pine and orange trees and severely damaged a few sheds before it lifted and dissipated.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 SW Lakeland, FL
F1 category
Jun 8, 1983
11:00 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 33811
Hillsborough County · 352,225 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 33811 area census snapshot

People & households
Population28,456
Households10,240
Housing units10,869
Income
Median household income$85,821
$100k+ households48.0%
$150k+ households20.1%
Housing stock
Single-family detached7,778
Attached single-family693
Small multifamily945
Large multifamily665
Mobile homes778
Housing mix
Single-family share71.6%
Attached-home share6.4%
Multifamily share14.8%
Mobile-home share7.2%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied7,848
Renter-occupied2,392
Vacant units629
Home value & age
Median home value$289,800
Owner homes $300k+46.1%
Owner homes $500k+11.9%
Owner homes $750k+3.9%
Median year built1996
Older-home share18.8%
Vehicle context
Households with cars9,997
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 33811 have on record?

Our records show 5 hail, 16 wind, and 4 tornado reports in and near ZIP 33811, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on September 12, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 33811?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 33811 is 1.75″. It was reported near WSW Lakeland, FL on May 21, 1999.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 33811 — 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 33811 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 33811 — 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 33811 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 33811 — 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 33811 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 33811 — 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 33811, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 33811, 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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