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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 34251

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 34251 from December 3, 1971 through October 28, 2021, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
10
Wind Reports
21
Tornado Reports
16
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 34251 · 1971–present Updated  Daily · last Oct 28, 2021

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 34251

10 reports
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1.75″ hail
Jul 23, 2008
6:15 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 34251
Manatee County · 115,585 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball size hail was reported at the Myakka City Grocery.
NWS Hail Report Location: .92 SE Myakka City, FL
0.75″ hail
Jun 15, 2001
3:08 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 34251
Manatee County · 115,585 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime sized hail was reported by a Skywarn Spotter in Duette over rural northeast Manatee county.
NWS Hail Report Location: Duette, FL
0.88″ hail
Jun 15, 2001
2:46 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 34251
Manatee County · 115,585 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel sized hail was reported by the public along Verna Bethany Road, seven miles northwest of Myakka City in rural eastern Manatee county.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 NW Myakka City, FL
0.75″ hail
Jun 20, 2000
4:55 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 34251
Manatee County · 115,585 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Division of Foresty reported dime sized hail near the intersection of State Road 70 and Sugar Bowl Road over rural extreme southeast Manatee county.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SE Myakka City, FL
0.75″ hail
May 21, 1999
3:15 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 34251
Manatee County · 115,585 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime sized hail was reported at the Pacific Tomato Farm along State Road 70 by the Myakka City Grocery Store.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NW Myakka City, FL
1.00″ hail
May 12, 1999
12:40 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 34251
Manatee County · 115,585 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: National Weather Service damage survey confirmed through eye witness reports that quarter to nickel sized hail fell for up to 20 minutes along and near the 9000 block of 289 Street E, five miles west of Myakka City.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 W Myakka City, FL
0.75″ hail
May 9, 1999
1:20 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 34251
Manatee County · 115,585 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime sized hail was reported in Myakka City by the Myakka City Fire Department.
NWS Hail Report Location: Myakka City, FL
0.75″ hail
Jul 18, 1997
3:10 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 34251
Manatee County · 115,585 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime sized hail was reported near the intersection of State Road 64 and County Road 675.
NWS Hail Report Location: 16 E Bradenton, FL
0.75″ hail
Jul 8, 1985
1:30 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 34251
Manatee County · 115,585 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, FL
0.75″ hail
Jul 23, 1973
2:45 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 34251
Manatee County · 115,585 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, FL
Showing 10 of 10
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 34251

21 reports
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45 mph
Jun 12, 2011
5:45 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 34251
Manatee County · 115,585 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A large stable was destroyed and blown 30 feet from its original location.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 WSW Myakka Head, FL
60 mph
Jul 23, 2008
6:15 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 34251
Manatee County · 115,585 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A wind gust caused significant damage to the roof of a house on Wauchula Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.15 NE Myakka City, FL
63 mph
Jul 11, 2004
4:00 PM EST
Wind report for ZIP 34251
Manatee County · 115,585 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: An electric co-op reported numerous downed trees and power lines.
NWS Wind Report Location: Myakka City, FL
46 mph
Jun 30, 2003
6:05 PM EST
Wind report for ZIP 34251
Manatee County · 115,585 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A wood frame home under construction was blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 N Verna, FL
UNK mph
Aug 10, 2001
5:30 PM EST
Wind report for ZIP 34251
Manatee County · 115,585 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Myakka City Fire Department reported that thunderstorm winds downed a power pole, several power lines and numerous large branches along State Road 70 in Myakka City.
NWS Wind Report Location: Myakka City, FL
UNK mph
Jun 3, 1999
4:50 PM EST
Wind report for ZIP 34251
Manatee County · 115,585 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Peace River Electric Group reported thunderstorm winds downed several power poles over rural eastern Manatee county.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 N Myakka City, FL
UNK mph
Jun 30, 1998
3:50 PM EST
Wind report for ZIP 34251
Manatee County · 115,585 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds caused extensive damage to a roof of a mobile home in Myakka City.
NWS Wind Report Location: Myakka City, FL
UNK mph
Mar 20, 1998
1:12 PM EST
Wind report for ZIP 34251
Manatee County · 115,585 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds downed several power lines two miles east of the intersection of State Road 70 and County Road 675.
NWS Wind Report Location: Myakka City, FL
UNK mph
Mar 19, 1998
2:00 PM EST
Wind report for ZIP 34251
Manatee County · 115,585 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds estimated at 60 to 70 mph by the public caused minor roof and shingle damage to a few homes and downed a few large trees and several large branches in Myakka City.
NWS Wind Report Location: Myakka City, FL
UNK mph
Feb 5, 1992
4:35 PM PST
Wind report for ZIP 34251
Manatee County · 115,585 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, FL
UNK mph
Sep 7, 1991
5:35 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 34251
Manatee County · 115,585 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, FL
UNK mph
Aug 9, 1991
1:20 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 34251
Manatee County · 115,585 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, FL
UNK mph
Jul 23, 1991
5:30 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 34251
Manatee County · 115,585 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, FL
UNK mph
Jul 20, 1991
1:35 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 34251
Manatee County · 115,585 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, FL
UNK mph
May 17, 1991
4:25 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 34251
Manatee County · 115,585 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 34251

16 reports
UNK category
Oct 28, 2021
6:26 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 34251
Manatee County · 115,585 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: RADAR OBSERVED TDS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 N Myakka City, FL
UNK category
Dec 20, 2018
12:40 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 34251
Manatee County · 115,585 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: PORCH OFF HOUSE AND TREES DOWN ALONG KIBLER RANCH ROAD.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 9 NNW Myakka City, FL
EF0 category
Jun 6, 2013
1:47 AM EST-5
Tornado report for ZIP 34251
Manatee County · 115,585 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An NWS Storm Survey found a narrow damage path with damage to roofs of 3 single family homes, 6 pole barns, and 4 out buildings. A horse and 6 chickens were killed, and another horse and 2 dogs were injured. A large amount of debris and downed power lines covered Highway 70 in Myakka City and Singletary Road. Damage was roughly estimated at $50,000.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.11 S Myakka City, FL
EF0 category
Jan 25, 2011
6:15 PM EST-5
Tornado report for ZIP 34251
Manatee County · 115,585 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The public reported a tornado touching down in a rural area near State Road 64 and Windgate Road. No damage was observed.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.62 W Myakka Head, FL
F0 category
Jul 17, 2006
2:36 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 34251
Manatee County · 115,585 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A small tornado briefly touched down in a field in a rural area near State Road 70 and the Manatee-DeSoto County line.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 SE Myakka City, FL
F0 category
Sep 14, 2001
4:56 AM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 34251
Manatee County · 115,585 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak F0 tornado sporadically touched down across rural southeast Manatee county, eight miles southeast of Myakka City. The tornado continued to move northwest over rural open countryside where it downed a few large trees before crossing State Road 70, approximately three miles northwest of Myakka City. The tornado continued west northwest, over rural countryside, where it downed a few additional trees, toppled a few sheds and a couple of power lines, before it dissipated near Verna Road, north of State Road 70.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8 SE Myakka City, FL
F0 category
Jun 20, 2000
4:07 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 34251
Manatee County · 115,585 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado sporadically touched down north of State Road 70 over rural extreme southeast Manatee county and damaged a barn, two large storage sheds and snapped several large branches before it lifted and dissipated.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 SE Myakka City, FL
F0 category
May 12, 1999
12:40 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 34251
Manatee County · 115,585 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: National Weather Service damage survey determined that a weak and short-lived tornado, on the low end of the F0 range, destroyed a thin canvas tarp of a carport on the 9000 block of 289 Street E, five miles west of Myakka City.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 W Myakka City, FL
F1 category
Mar 19, 1998
1:55 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 34251
Manatee County · 115,585 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A short lived tornado destroyed a mobile home and six to seven barns at the Charlotte Horse Ranch on State Road 70 near Myakka City. A 23 year-old man was injured and his cat killed when the tornado destroyed there mobile home and pickup truck.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Myakka City, FL
F0 category
Oct 3, 1992
9:40 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 34251
Manatee County · 115,585 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, FL
F0 category
Sep 3, 1992
12:45 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 34251
Manatee County · 115,585 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, FL
F0 category
Jun 4, 1981
2:40 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 34251
Manatee County · 115,585 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, FL
F0 category
May 25, 1980
7:10 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 34251
Manatee County · 115,585 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, FL
F0 category
Aug 17, 1978
5:15 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 34251
Manatee County · 115,585 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, FL
F2 category
Feb 1, 1972
4:43 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 34251
Manatee County · 115,585 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 34251 area census snapshot

People & households
Population6,439
Households2,193
Housing units2,323
Income
Median household income$86,487
$100k+ households47.7%
$150k+ households24.5%
Housing stock
Single-family detached2,046
Attached single-family12
Small multifamily0
Large multifamily43
Mobile homes222
Housing mix
Single-family share88.1%
Attached-home share0.5%
Multifamily share1.9%
Mobile-home share9.6%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied1,987
Renter-occupied206
Vacant units130
Home value & age
Median home value$506,300
Owner homes $300k+77.4%
Owner homes $500k+51.0%
Owner homes $750k+11.9%
Median year built2001
Older-home share13.4%
Vehicle context
Households with cars2,119
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 34251 have on record?

Our records show 10 hail, 21 wind, and 16 tornado reports in and near ZIP 34251, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on October 28, 2021.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 34251?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 34251 is 1.75″. It was reported near .92 SE Myakka City, FL on July 23, 2008.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 34251 — 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 34251 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 34251 — 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 34251 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 34251 — 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 34251 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 34251 — 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 34251, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 34251, 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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