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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 33830

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 33830 from June 26, 1956 through September 12, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 33830 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
19
Wind Reports
38
Tornado Reports
13
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 33830 · 1956–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 12, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 33830

19 reports
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1.00″ hail
Apr 6, 2017
11:40 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 33830
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Homeland, FL
1.00″ hail
Jul 21, 2008
6:26 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 33830
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported in Alturas.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Alturas, FL
1.25″ hail
Jul 19, 2007
4:32 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 33830
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A vigorous thunderstorm produced penny to half dollar size hail, torrential rains, and 50 MPH winds along an eight mile long path. Half dollar size hail broke windows of a home 5 miles northeast of Bartow.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Bartow Muni Arpt, FL
1.00″ hail
May 18, 2003
6:41 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 33830
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NE Bartow, FL
0.75″ hail
May 29, 2002
7:50 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 33830
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Bartow, FL
0.75″ hail
Apr 3, 2002
12:25 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 33830
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 SE Bartow, FL
0.75″ hail
Jun 21, 2001
3:41 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 33830
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime sized hail was reported by the public, through WTVT-TV (FOX) of Tampa, near the intersection of County Road 655A (Alturas Rd) and State Road 60, eight miles east of Bartow.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 E Bartow, FL
0.88″ hail
Jun 18, 2001
5:42 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 33830
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel sized hail was reported by a Skywarn Spotter in Bartow.
NWS Hail Report Location: Bartow, FL
0.88″ hail
May 15, 2000
1:05 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 33830
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Skywarn Spotters reported dime to nickel sized hail over Bartow in northwest Polk county for a duration of twenty minutes.
NWS Hail Report Location: Bartow, FL
0.88″ hail
May 19, 1999
4:19 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 33830
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel sized hail was reported by FAA control tower personnel at the Bartow Municipal Airport.
NWS Hail Report Location: NE Bartow, FL
1.75″ hail
Apr 28, 1999
2:07 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 33830
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golfball sized hail was reported by tower personnel at the Bartow Municipal Airport.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NE Bartow, FL
0.75″ hail
Jun 30, 1998
5:22 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 33830
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime sized hail was reported in Highland City by a Skywarn Spotter.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 N Bartow, FL
0.75″ hail
Jun 30, 1998
5:10 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 33830
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime sized hail was reported by the Bartow police department.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S Bartow, FL
0.88″ hail
May 22, 1997
5:50 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 33830
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel sized hail that lasted for ten minutes was reported at and around the Bartow Municipal Airport.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 NE Bartow, FL
1.25″ hail
Mar 30, 1996
3:25 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 33830
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 E Bartow, 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 33830

38 reports
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41 mph
Sep 12, 2026
8:15 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 33830
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: AWOS station KBOW Bartow Municipal reported 41 mph wind gust.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Sw Wahneta, FL
58 mph
Apr 10, 2021
10:15 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 33830
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: AWOS STATION KBOW BARTOW MUNICIPAL.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SW Wahneta, FL
52 mph
Jun 26, 2014
6:00 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 33830
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Polk County Department of Emergency Management reported numerous trees and powerlines down from a storm that passed through around 7 pm EDT. There were two homes that sustained damage when trees fell onto the roofs penetrating the homes.
NWS Wind Report Location: .92 NW Bartow, FL
46 mph
Feb 12, 2014
6:00 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 33830
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Polk County emergency management relayed a report of 2 houses sustaining roof damage at Tate Road and West Easy Street in Bartow. Time was estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.12 WSW Armour, FL
60 mph
Aug 21, 2013
2:33 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 33830
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The mesonet station 3 miles SW of Eagle Lake in Polk county recorded a wind gust of 60 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: .61 E Gordonville, FL
55 mph
Jul 28, 2010
4:05 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 33830
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Straight-line winds estimated at 50 MPH at a RV dealership damaged 26 RV trailers and totaled 16 RV trailers. The trailers and campers were not tied down or secured, and most of the damage was from one trailer tipping over onto another and trailers getting pushed into each other. There was no other damage at the dealership to trees, powerlines, or fencing, and the damage path was all in one direction.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.95 S Wahneta, FL
58 mph
Jun 18, 2009
3:05 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 33830
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several large water oak trees were fallen across East Hooker Street and South Floral Avenue blocking the roads.
NWS Wind Report Location: .09 SSW Bartow, FL
59 mph
Apr 3, 2008
4:35 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 33830
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The AWOS at the Bartow Municipal Airport measured a 51 knot wind gust.
NWS Wind Report Location: N (Bow)Bartow Muni Arp, FL
60 mph
Feb 13, 2007
2:22 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 33830
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Windows were broken and small trees were downed in Bartow. A measured gust of 56 MPH was reported several minutes earlier 9 miles west of Bartow from a trained SKYWARN spotter.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Bartow, FL
58 mph
Aug 6, 2005
4:40 PM EST
Wind report for ZIP 33830
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees and power lines were downed along State Road 640.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 SE Bartow, FL
58 mph
Jul 2, 2004
3:30 PM EST
Wind report for ZIP 33830
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm wind gusts caused numerous power outages, fallen trees, downed limbs, and isolated flooding in Bartow. A newly installed pool cage was destroyed on the 600 block of Alice Place.
NWS Wind Report Location: Bartow, FL
69 mph
Oct 7, 2003
7:00 PM EST
Wind report for ZIP 33830
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A local utility company reported numerous trees and power lines downed by strong thunderstorm winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: Bartow, FL
UNK mph
Aug 17, 2002
5:10 PM EST
Wind report for ZIP 33830
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Spotter reported strong winds at the Bartow airport which damaged two airplanes, downed trees, and took the roof off a storage shed.
NWS Wind Report Location: Bartow, FL
UNK mph
Jul 3, 2001
4:00 PM EST
Wind report for ZIP 33830
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds removed the tin roof of a home, damaged several sheds, downed a few large trees, numerous branches and power lines along Lake Buffum Road South in rural south central Polk county.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 NE Ft Meade, FL
UNK mph
Jun 18, 2001
5:45 PM EST
Wind report for ZIP 33830
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Polk county emergency management reported, through the Tampa Tribune newspaper, that thunderstorm winds destroyed three structures, caused major damage to six structures, minor damage to 21 additional structures, and downed numerous trees, branches and power lines in Bartow.
NWS Wind Report Location: Bartow, 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 33830

13 reports
UNK category
Aug 4, 2024
5:58 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 33830
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Spotter video of tornado on ground for around 2 minutes. Location and time based on spotter position and radar warned tornado location.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 SW Bartow, FL
UNK category
Jul 23, 2024
9:30 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 33830
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Broadcast media shared a video from social media of what appears to be a landspout near Alturas... FL this evening. Radar data at the time does not support the presence of a mesocyclone... and the location was just to the west of the reflectivity. As an outflow boundary surged west... brief enhancement of the boundary layer wind field supported this surface-based circulation developing and stretching towards the clouds in a region where no updraft was present. In the video... the circulation can be seen hitting a trailer and a small carport-style structure... causing damage. Based upon damage in the video... this appears to be winds of EF-0 strength. The circulation lasted only a few seconds before dissipating.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 WSW Lake Wales, FL
F0 category
Jun 12, 2006
7:09 AM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 33830
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado was reported two miles east of the Polk County Emergency Operations Center at the Bartow Municipal Airport.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 NE Bartow, FL
F0 category
Sep 6, 2004
9:32 AM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 33830
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A feeder band behind Hurricane Frances produced a brief tornado. Radar estimated the storm's movement to be northeast at 45 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SW Bartow, FL
F0 category
Nov 13, 1997
1:55 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 33830
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A small tornado blew the roof off a church, downed several power lines and uprooted three large trees on County Road 555, two miles north of County Road 630.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 N Ft Meade, FL
F0 category
May 22, 1997
5:37 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 33830
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak tornado touched down briefly along a path less than a mile long near State Road 60. Damage was confined to sheet metal on a few mobile homes and downed trees.
NWS Tornado Report Location: E Bartow, FL
F0 category
Oct 7, 1996
11:32 AM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 33830
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: N Wauchula, FL
F0 category
Apr 25, 1991
3:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 33830
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 29, 1987
5:40 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 33830
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
Feb 8, 1986
12:45 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 33830
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
Jun 13, 1981
6:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 33830
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 16, 1974
4:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 33830
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, FL
UNK category
Dec 11, 1967
8:00 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 33830
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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ZIP 33830 area census snapshot

People & households
Population32,738
Households10,901
Housing units11,989
Income
Median household income$62,636
$100k+ households37.2%
$150k+ households14.0%
Housing stock
Single-family detached8,279
Attached single-family123
Small multifamily1,123
Large multifamily542
Mobile homes1,879
Housing mix
Single-family share69.1%
Attached-home share1.0%
Multifamily share13.9%
Mobile-home share15.7%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied7,466
Renter-occupied3,435
Vacant units1,088
Home value & age
Median home value$207,900
Owner homes $300k+23.1%
Owner homes $500k+5.3%
Owner homes $750k+2%
Median year built1981
Older-home share48.0%
Vehicle context
Households with cars10,246
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 33830 have on record?

Our records show 19 hail, 38 wind, and 13 tornado reports in and near ZIP 33830, 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 33830?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 33830 is 2.75″. It was reported near Bartow, FL on March 30, 1996.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 33830 — 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 33830 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 33830 — 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 33830 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 33830 — 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 33830 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 33830 — 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 33830, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 33830, 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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