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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Bay County, FL

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Bay County, FL from July 18, 1955 through September 12, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 32428 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
68
Wind Reports
306
Tornado Reports
82
Max Hail Size
3.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Bay County, FL · 1955–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 12, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Bay County

30 reports
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0.88″ hail
Aug 19, 2026
8:50 PM UTC
Hail report for Bay County, FL
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Hail Report Description: Nickel size hail in Bayou George_ Florida.
NWS Hail Report Location: Bayou George, FL
0.25″ hail
Jul 18, 2026
4:01 AM UTC
Hail report for Bay County, FL
Bay County · 53,986 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: mPING report of pea size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 Wsw Southport, FL
1.00″ hail
Jul 22, 2025
10:15 PM UTC
Hail report for Bay County, FL
Bay County · 53,986 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter-sized hail reported on Hwy 388... east of ECP Airport.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 W Vicksburg, FL
1.00″ hail
Jun 25, 2025
9:54 PM UTC
Hail report for Bay County, FL
Bay County · 53,986 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SW Crystal Lake, FL
1.00″ hail
May 11, 2024
10:36 AM UTC
Hail report for Bay County, FL
Bay County · 53,986 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 E Callaway, FL
1.75″ hail
Jan 11, 2024
11:30 AM UTC
Hail report for Bay County, FL
Bay County · 53,986 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 WSW Magnolia Beach, FL
1.75″ hail
Jan 11, 2024
11:25 AM UTC
Hail report for Bay County, FL
Bay County · 53,986 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Magnolia Beach, FL
2.00″ hail
Jan 9, 2024
11:37 AM UTC
Hail report for Bay County, FL
Bay County · 53,986 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Hen Egg (2.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SW Southport, FL
1.25″ hail
Jan 9, 2024
11:32 AM UTC
Hail report for Bay County, FL
Bay County · 53,986 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: 1.25 hail reported at the WJHG-TV Panama City Beach about 1 mile east of the Hathaway Bridge.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Magnolia Beach, FL
1.25″ hail
Jan 9, 2024
11:30 AM UTC
Hail report for Bay County, FL
Bay County · 53,986 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail at WJHG TV Station.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NNE Gulf Lagoon Beach, FL
1.75″ hail
Apr 27, 2023
6:08 PM UTC
Hail report for Bay County, FL
Bay County · 53,986 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: THERE WERE MANY REPORTS OF HAIL AROUND THIS SIZE... INCLUDING AT THE EOC. TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN AS WELL AT MANY LOCATIONS ACROSS THE COUNTY.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 WNW Southport, FL
1.75″ hail
Apr 27, 2023
6:04 PM UTC
Hail report for Bay County, FL
Bay County · 53,986 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Lynn Haven, FL
1.50″ hail
Apr 27, 2023
6:02 PM UTC
Hail report for Bay County, FL
Bay County · 53,986 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT FROM MPING: PING PONG BALL (1.50 IN.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SW Southport, FL
1.25″ hail
Apr 27, 2023
5:30 PM UTC
Hail report for Bay County, FL
Bay County · 53,986 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PUBLIC REPORTED ESTIMATED QUARTER TO HALF-DOLLAR SIZE HAIL AT THE INTERSTECTION OF HWY 79 AND 98.
NWS Hail Report Location: Gulf Resort Beach, FL
1.00″ hail
Apr 18, 2022
6:29 AM UTC
Hail report for Bay County, FL
Bay County · 53,986 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PUBLIC REPORT OF QUARTER SIZE HAIL... ALSO ANOTHER REPORT OF SMALL HAIL FROM LYNN HAVEN.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Lynn Haven, 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 Bay County

30 reports
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40 mph
Sep 12, 2026
12:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Bay County, FL
Bay County · 53,986 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Hazcam Alert station in Panama City measured a 40-mph gust.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Wnw Millville, FL
UNK mph
Aug 19, 2026
9:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Bay County, FL
Bay County · 53,986 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Flag pole snapped in Southport.
NWS Wind Report Location: Southport, FL
UNK mph
Aug 19, 2026
8:47 PM UTC
Wind report for Bay County, FL
Bay County · 53,986 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on the side of the road in a yard in the Bayhead area.
NWS Wind Report Location: Recota Beach, FL
UNK mph
Aug 19, 2026
8:35 PM UTC
Wind report for Bay County, FL
Bay County · 53,986 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power lines down in Mexico Beach.
NWS Wind Report Location: Mexico Beach, FL
49 mph
Aug 19, 2026
8:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Bay County, FL
Bay County · 53,986 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Panama City HAZCAM recorded 49 mph gust at the Hospital.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Wnw Millville, FL
UNK mph
Jul 30, 2026
8:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Bay County, FL
Bay County · 53,986 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: From July 30th_ large trees were blown down and a power line snapped in the area of Hwy 388 E at Long Branch Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Wsw Bennett, FL
UNK mph
Jul 28, 2026
4:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Bay County, FL
Bay County · 53,986 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wind damage to a fence in Sweetwater Village South.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Bayou George, FL
43 mph
Jul 18, 2026
3:46 AM UTC
Wind report for Bay County, FL
Bay County · 53,986 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASOS station KECP Panama City.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 Ne West Bay, FL
60 mph
Jun 25, 2026
12:55 AM UTC
Wind report for Bay County, FL
Bay County · 53,986 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Elevated beachfront Hazcam station reported a wind gust of 60 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WNW Saint Andrews Sta, FL
UNK mph
Jun 16, 2026
8:21 PM UTC
Wind report for Bay County, FL
Bay County · 53,986 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power line down on East 23rd Street.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Dirego Park, FL
UNK mph
Jun 16, 2026
8:11 PM UTC
Wind report for Bay County, FL
Bay County · 53,986 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on power line on Highway 388.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNE Vicksburg, FL
UNK mph
Jun 16, 2026
8:03 PM UTC
Wind report for Bay County, FL
Bay County · 53,986 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 3 NNE Vicksburg. Tree down on power line on Highway 388.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNE Vicksburg, FL
UNK mph
Jun 16, 2026
7:53 PM UTC
Wind report for Bay County, FL
Bay County · 53,986 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 1 W Dirego Park. Power line down on East 23rd Street.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Dirego Park, FL
UNK mph
Jun 16, 2026
7:51 PM UTC
Wind report for Bay County, FL
Bay County · 53,986 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: report of a large tree down near East 8th Street and Bay Avenue.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW Millville, FL
UNK mph
Jun 16, 2026
7:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Bay County, FL
Bay County · 53,986 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: possible utility line down near Caldwell Drive.
NWS Wind Report Location: Panama City, 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 Bay County

30 reports
UNK category
Oct 29, 2025
11:35 AM UTC
Tornado report for Bay County, FL
Bay County · 53,986 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF0 tornado confirmed by storm survey.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 WNW Mexico Beach, FL
UNK category
Oct 29, 2025
11:30 AM UTC
Tornado report for Bay County, FL
Bay County · 53,986 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: *** 10 INJ *** EF1 tornado confirmed by storm survey.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Mexico Beach, FL
UNK category
Jan 9, 2024
1:32 PM UTC
Tornado report for Bay County, FL
Bay County · 53,986 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TDS from KEVX radar.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 E Pine Log, FL
UNK category
Jan 9, 2024
11:50 AM UTC
Tornado report for Bay County, FL
Bay County · 53,986 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Structural damage to homes in this area corresponds to a TDS from EVX radar.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NE Bayhead, FL
UNK category
Jan 9, 2024
11:39 AM UTC
Tornado report for Bay County, FL
Bay County · 53,986 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Multiple reports of a tornado from spotters and public crossing US-98 east of Hathaway Bridge.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NNE Magnolia Beach, FL
UNK category
Jan 9, 2024
11:30 AM UTC
Tornado report for Bay County, FL
Bay County · 53,986 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Significant structural damage to beach homes in Panama City Beach. One home leaning sideways from its foundation. Photo via social media.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Gulf Lagoon Beach, FL
UNK category
Jan 9, 2024
11:30 AM UTC
Tornado report for Bay County, FL
Bay County · 53,986 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Spotter reported tornado damage to homes from tornado.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 ENE Biltmore Beach, FL
UNK category
Apr 27, 2023
8:05 PM UTC
Tornado report for Bay County, FL
Bay County · 53,986 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: PHOTOS OF STRUCTURAL DAMAGE WITH CONFIRMED TDS IN THE AREA.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Lynn Haven, FL
UNK category
Mar 18, 2023
12:51 AM UTC
Tornado report for Bay County, FL
Bay County · 53,986 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: WELL DEFINED TDS. NO STRUCTURAL DAMAGE REPORTED IN THIS RURAL AREA.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 NNE West Bay, FL
UNK category
Mar 18, 2022
11:20 PM UTC
Tornado report for Bay County, FL
Bay County · 53,986 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: MULTIPLE REPORTS OF STRUCTURAL DAMAGE AND TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN ACROSS THE CITY. SEVERAL VIDEOS OF A TORNADO POSTED TO TWITTER.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 SSE Panama City, FL
UNK category
Mar 18, 2022
11:20 PM UTC
Tornado report for Bay County, FL
Bay County · 53,986 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO ROOFS AND RESIDENCES WERE REPORTED IN THE AREA OF WEST 19TH ST BETWEEN HICKORY AVE AND ARTHUR AVE. NUMEROUS POWERLINES ARE DOWN ALONG CALHOUN AVE... WEST 19TH ST... CLAY AVE AND THE AREA OF BECK AVE AND US-98.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 WNW Panama City, FL
UNK category
Mar 9, 2022
12:15 PM UTC
Tornado report for Bay County, FL
Bay County · 53,986 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF1 TORNADO CONFIRMED BY STORM SURVEY.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NE Callaway, FL
UNK category
Apr 10, 2021
1:40 PM UTC
Tornado report for Bay County, FL
Bay County · 53,986 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: SEVERAL REPORTS AND VIDEOS OF A TORNADO MOVING ASHORE IN PANAMA CITY BEACH. NUMEROUS STRUCTURES DAMAGED WITH WIDESPREAD TREE AND POWERLINE DAMAGE. FULL ASSESSMENT OF IMPACT AND INTENSITY ONGOING.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Panama City Beach, FL
UNK category
Mar 19, 2021
11:25 AM UTC
Tornado report for Bay County, FL
Bay County · 53,986 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF1 TORNADO CONFIRMED FROM STORM SURVEY.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Bayou George, FL
UNK category
Mar 19, 2021
11:03 AM UTC
Tornado report for Bay County, FL
Bay County · 53,986 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF0 TORNADO CONFIRMED FROM STORM SURVEY.
NWS Tornado Report Location: NW Florida Beaches Intl, 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 · County

Bay County, FL area census snapshot

People & households
Population181,368
Households76,118
Housing units106,209
Income
Median household income$70,188
$100k+ households37.8%
$150k+ households13.4%
Housing stock
Single-family detached53,986
Attached single-family5,017
Small multifamily11,695
Large multifamily23,071
Mobile homes12,082
Housing mix
Single-family share50.8%
Attached-home share4.7%
Multifamily share32.7%
Mobile-home share11.4%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied51,976
Renter-occupied24,142
Vacant units30,091
Home value & age
Median home value$276,900
Owner homes $300k+44.1%
Owner homes $500k+13.7%
Owner homes $750k+5.2%
Median year built1992
Older-home share24.8%
Vehicle context
Households with cars73,073
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 68 hail, 306 wind, and 82 tornado reports in Bay County, 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 Bay County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Bay County is 3.00″. It was reported near Upper Grand Lagoon, FL on March 25, 1984.

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

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

I am selling a home in Bay County — 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 Bay County address?

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