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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 33881

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 33881 from January 24, 1968 through September 12, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
4
Wind Reports
9
Tornado Reports
6
Max Hail Size
1.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 33881 · 1968–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 12, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 33881

4 reports
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1.00″ hail
Apr 27, 2023
12:30 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 33881
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: 1-INCH HAIL REPORTED NEAR INTERSECTION OF U.S. HWY 27 AND LUCERNE PARK RD. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SSW Haines City, FL
1.00″ hail
May 22, 2015
7:00 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 33881
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Polk County Emergency Management relayed a report of quarter sized hail in Winter Haven.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.84 SE Lake Alfred, FL
1.00″ hail
Jun 3, 2010
1:34 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 33881
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public sent a photo to a local news station of quarter-sized hail that fell at their location in Winter Haven.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Winter Haven, FL
0.88″ hail
May 14, 1999
1:30 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 33881
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported nickel sized hail three miles southwest of Haines City.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SW Haines City, 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 33881

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51 mph
Sep 12, 2026
8:41 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 33881
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASOS station KGIF Winter Haven reported 51 mph wind gust.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Sw Lake Alfred, FL
46 mph
Aug 4, 2026
11:11 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 33881
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASOS station KGIF Winter Haven.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Sw Lake Alfred, FL
46 mph
Jun 23, 2015
7:40 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 33881
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Broadcast media relayed a picture from a viewer of a wood patio and screened enclosure that was ripped off the back of the house. A large part of the decking came to rest on the roof of the house, and part of the screen enclosure ended up in a tree. Time was estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Winter Haven, FL
46 mph
Jul 22, 2013
2:37 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 33881
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Broadcast media reported that a thunderstorm wind gust partially peeled the metal roof off of a building. Nearby trees and other buildings were not impacted. Time of damage was estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: .9 WNW North Winter Haven, FL
63 mph
Jun 15, 2011
2:50 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 33881
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The ASOS at Winter Haven's Gilbert Airport measured a wind gust of 55 knots or 63 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: .76 NNW Jack Browns Seaport, FL
73 mph
Mar 31, 2011
11:15 AM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 33881
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The ASOS Station at the Winter Haven Gilbert Airport measured a wind gust of 72 mph or 63 knots.
NWS Wind Report Location: .71 NNW Jack Browns Seaport, FL
58 mph
Apr 11, 2007
9:52 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 33881
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A line of thunderstorms moved through Winter Haven and tore an aluminum roof off of a home.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW Winter Haven, FL
UNK mph
Aug 18, 1990
4:00 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 33881
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
Aug 15, 1973
2:35 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 33881
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 33881

6 reports
F2 category
Dec 27, 1997
4:08 AM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 33881
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A strong F2 tornado touched down in the Lake Region mobile home park along U.S. Highway 27 and County Road 544 in Polk county. Several mobile homes sustained major to severe damage. Residents of Haines City who heard the tornado described that the sound resembled a high-pitched whine.The F2 tornado moved northeast and travelled across U.S. Highway 27 and caused significant wall and roof damage to several well built wood, mixed brick and mobile homes over mainly south and east Haines City from County Road 544 northeast to County Road 580. The Boone Middle School over eastern Haines City had heavy damage to a main building while eleven portable classrooms were destroyed or heavily damaged.Numerous trees were uprooted or snapped half way up from the base. Several orange trees were sheared near the base along County Road 544. Several power poles were snapped and power lines downed along the path of the F2 tornado.Total damage was estimated at six million dollars. Seventy-five homes were destroyed, another 75-100 suffered major damage while another 75-100 received minor damage. Most of the homes destroyed were mobile or pre-fabricated homes. Also, at least ten vehicles were damaged or destroyed by the tornado.Nearly 2,000 electrical customers were without power from power poles and lines blown down by the tornadic wind.Most injuries that occurred during the tornado touchdown resulted from wind blown debris.
NWS Tornado Report Location: SW Haines City, FL
F0 category
Dec 10, 1992
7:55 AM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 33881
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
May 8, 1979
11:15 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 33881
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
Mar 17, 1973
3:00 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 33881
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 17, 1973
3:00 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 33881
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 24, 1968
12:30 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 33881
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 33881 area census snapshot

People & households
Population39,189
Households14,889
Housing units17,948
Income
Median household income$53,867
$100k+ households28.1%
$150k+ households8.4%
Housing stock
Single-family detached10,681
Attached single-family359
Small multifamily1,679
Large multifamily1,466
Mobile homes3,761
Housing mix
Single-family share59.5%
Attached-home share2%
Multifamily share17.5%
Mobile-home share21.0%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied10,361
Renter-occupied4,528
Vacant units3,059
Home value & age
Median home value$177,400
Owner homes $300k+25.5%
Owner homes $500k+4.1%
Owner homes $750k+1.6%
Median year built1983
Older-home share43.8%
Vehicle context
Households with cars13,843
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 33881 have on record?

Our records show 4 hail, 9 wind, and 6 tornado reports in and near ZIP 33881, 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 33881?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 33881 is 1.00″. It was reported near Haines City, FL on April 27, 2023.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 33881 — 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 33881 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 33881 — 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 33881 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 33881 — 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 33881 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 33881 — 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 33881, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 33881, 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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