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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 33823

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 33823 from May 16, 1957 through May 24, 2017, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
17
Wind Reports
12
Tornado Reports
10
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 33823 · 1957–present Updated  Daily · last May 24, 2017

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 33823

17 reports
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0.75″ hail
Jul 11, 2015
5:35 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 33823
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A local TV station sent in a picture of dime size hail that was falling in Auburndale.
NWS Hail Report Location: .92 SW Auburndale, FL
1.00″ hail
Jul 3, 2015
5:52 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 33823
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A local TV station relayed pictures of quarter size hail from the Auburndale area.
NWS Hail Report Location: .92 SW Auburndale, FL
1.00″ hail
May 13, 2011
4:00 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 33823
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A trained spotter reported quarter sized hail near Auburndale.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.54 WNW Inwood, FL
1.00″ hail
Jul 18, 2007
5:30 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 33823
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: One inch hail was reported by Emergency Management.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Auburndale, FL
1.00″ hail
May 25, 2005
2:22 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 33823
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Auburndale, FL
0.75″ hail
Jun 18, 2001
6:20 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 33823
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Auburndale police department reported dime sized hail Lake Ariana and Deen Boulevard in Auburndale.
NWS Hail Report Location: Auburndale, FL
0.75″ hail
Aug 3, 2000
5:55 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 33823
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Auburndale Police Department reported dime sized hail in Auburndale.
NWS Hail Report Location: Auburndale, FL
1.00″ hail
Apr 28, 1999
2:55 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 33823
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail was reported by the public in Auburndale through WTSP-TV.
NWS Hail Report Location: Auburndale, FL
1.00″ hail
May 5, 1998
10:16 AM EST
Hail report for ZIP 33823
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Auburndale, FL
0.88″ hail
Jun 26, 1997
6:10 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 33823
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel to dime sized hail was reported at the vicinity of U.S. Highway 98 between Edgewood and Combee Streets.
NWS Hail Report Location: NE Lakeland, FL
1.75″ hail
May 22, 1997
4:35 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 33823
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A Skywarn Spotter reported golfball sized hail on Old Polk City Road.
NWS Hail Report Location: Auburndale, FL
0.75″ hail
Jun 18, 1996
9:35 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 33823
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 12 NE Lakeland, FL
0.88″ hail
Jul 17, 1991
5:20 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 33823
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, FL
1.75″ hail
Jun 20, 1977
4:00 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 33823
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, FL
0.75″ hail
May 9, 1975
12:50 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 33823
Polk County · 203,501 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 33823

12 reports
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UNK mph
May 24, 2017
6:15 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 33823
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A METAL FLAT ROOF PEELED BACK OVER A LANAI. NO DAMAGE TO NEARBY TREES. WINDS ESTIMATED 50 MPH.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 N Auburndale, FL
52 mph
Jun 12, 2015
2:30 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 33823
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Polk County Department of Emergency Management reported that a roof was completely blown off a mobile home on Jana Circle, and then was blown down the street, hitting a fence and power pole. Additionally, a power pole was blown down onto a house on Pine Street just south of downtown.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.19 ESE Auburndale, FL
52 mph
Jun 10, 2014
4:50 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 33823
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A large oak tree with a shallow root system was uprooted.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.6 WSW Auburndale, FL
60 mph
May 13, 2011
4:00 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 33823
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A trained spotter reported snapped off telephone poles near Auburndale.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.29 SW Auburndale, FL
49 mph
Mar 11, 2010
4:15 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 33823
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power lines were downed near Lake Ariana and Lake Mariana.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ENE Auburndale, FL
UNK mph
Jun 24, 2001
11:35 AM EST
Wind report for ZIP 33823
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A local utility reported that thunderstorm winds downed a few large trees, several large branches and a few power lines from Auburndale to Winter Haven over northern Polk county.
NWS Wind Report Location: Auburndale, FL
UNK mph
Jul 12, 1998
1:20 PM EST
Wind report for ZIP 33823
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds downed a few large branches in Auburndale.
NWS Wind Report Location: Auburndale, FL
UNK mph
Aug 30, 1986
4:45 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 33823
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, FL
UNK mph
Jun 11, 1982
4:00 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 33823
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, FL
UNK mph
Jul 9, 1968
12:48 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 33823
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, FL
UNK mph
May 11, 1962
5:00 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 33823
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, FL
UNK mph
Mar 12, 1959
5:00 AM CST
Wind report for ZIP 33823
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, 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 33823

10 reports
EF0 category
Mar 11, 2010
4:50 PM EST-5
Tornado report for ZIP 33823
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down between Lake Ariana and Lake Mariana downing numerous power lines.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .61 E Auburndale, FL
EF0 category
Aug 12, 2009
4:20 PM EST-5
Tornado report for ZIP 33823
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A EF-0 tornado briefly touched down in the Diamond Ridge neighboorhood of Auburndale. Several trees were snapped or uprooted, and there was damage to fences, sheds, well-anchored playground equipment, and a screen porch was destroyed also causing minor roof damage where it was attached to the home.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.59 NNE Auburndale, FL
F0 category
Feb 24, 2004
1:45 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 33823
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Polk County Emergency Management completed a storm survey and found shingles stripped off a brick home and four mobile homes with minor damage, including damage to skirting, awnings, and attached shed. An eyewitness watch a thin tornado move through the area. The wind speed of the tornado was estimated at 70 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 WSW Auburndale, FL
F0 category
Jun 5, 1997
7:11 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 33823
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak short-lived tornado touched down on the 1900 block of Ariana Boulevard and downed a few large trees and power lines before it lifted and dissipated.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NW Auburndale, FL
F0 category
Apr 13, 1989
3:25 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 33823
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
Sep 6, 1983
7:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 33823
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
May 17, 1981
5:45 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 33823
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
May 16, 1975
1:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 33823
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
May 9, 1975
12:55 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 33823
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
May 16, 1957
3:45 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 33823
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 33823 area census snapshot

People & households
Population39,146
Households13,507
Housing units15,383
Income
Median household income$64,248
$100k+ households37.2%
$150k+ households15.0%
Housing stock
Single-family detached10,057
Attached single-family184
Small multifamily1,374
Large multifamily95
Mobile homes3,619
Housing mix
Single-family share65.4%
Attached-home share1.2%
Multifamily share9.6%
Mobile-home share23.5%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied9,617
Renter-occupied3,890
Vacant units1,876
Home value & age
Median home value$234,300
Owner homes $300k+35.4%
Owner homes $500k+9.1%
Owner homes $750k+2.9%
Median year built1988
Older-home share37.9%
Vehicle context
Households with cars12,615
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 33823 have on record?

Our records show 17 hail, 12 wind, and 10 tornado reports in and near ZIP 33823, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on May 24, 2017.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 33823?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 33823 is 1.75″. It was reported near Auburndale, FL on May 22, 1997.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 33823 — 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 33823 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 33823 — 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 33823 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 33823 — 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 33823 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 33823 — 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 33823, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 33823, 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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