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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Alachua, FL

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Alachua, FL from May 26, 1973 through August 19, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 32615 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
12
Wind Reports
38
Tornado Reports
5
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Alachua, FL · 1973–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 19, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Alachua, FL

12 reports
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1.00″ hail
Feb 6, 2021
10:10 PM UTC
Hail report for Alachua, FL
Alachua County · 63,712 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: MEDIA RELAYED REPORT OF ONE QUARTER INCH HAIL IN THE CITY OF ALACHUA.
NWS Hail Report Location: Alachua, FL
1.75″ hail
Jun 1, 2015
4:02 PM EST-5
Hail report for Alachua, FL
Alachua County · 63,712 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.07 S Hague, FL
1.00″ hail
Mar 14, 2012
6:40 PM EST-5
Hail report for Alachua, FL
Alachua County · 63,712 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported near Interstate 75 and Highway 222.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4.65 W Phifer, FL
1.25″ hail
Mar 14, 2012
6:35 PM EST-5
Hail report for Alachua, FL
Alachua County · 63,712 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Half dollar to quarter size hail was reported at Interstate 75 and 39th Ave.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4.66 W Phifer, FL
1.00″ hail
Jun 13, 2011
4:45 PM EST-5
Hail report for Alachua, FL
Alachua County · 63,712 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Large hail was reported along Interstate 75 near the High Springs U.S. Highway 441 exit.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.51 NNW Alachua, FL
1.50″ hail
Mar 31, 2011
7:55 AM EST-5
Hail report for Alachua, FL
Alachua County · 63,712 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Broadcast media relayed a public report of ping pong ball size hail about 3 miles north of Alachua.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.8 W Hainesworth, FL
1.00″ hail
Mar 1, 2003
8:10 AM EST
Hail report for Alachua, FL
Alachua County · 63,712 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Reported to have knocked out windshields on Interstate 75.
NWS Hail Report Location: Alachua, FL
0.75″ hail
Mar 1, 2003
8:00 AM EST
Hail report for Alachua, FL
Alachua County · 63,712 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Alachua, FL
0.75″ hail
May 25, 2001
7:55 PM EST
Hail report for Alachua, FL
Alachua County · 63,712 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Alachua, FL
0.75″ hail
Mar 15, 2001
8:47 PM EST
Hail report for Alachua, FL
Alachua County · 63,712 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Alachua, FL
0.75″ hail
Mar 15, 2001
5:10 PM EST
Hail report for Alachua, FL
Alachua County · 63,712 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Alachua, FL
0.75″ hail
May 14, 2000
3:50 PM EST
Hail report for Alachua, FL
Alachua County · 63,712 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Alachua, 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 Alachua, FL

30 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 19, 2026
11:29 PM UTC
Wind report for Alachua, FL
Alachua County · 63,712 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down across Millhopper Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 Sse Alachua, FL
40 mph
Aug 6, 2026
10:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Alachua, FL
Alachua County · 63,712 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: FAWN site at Alachua measured a wind gust of 40 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 E Alachua, FL
UNK mph
Jun 5, 2024
8:35 PM UTC
Wind report for Alachua, FL
Alachua County · 63,712 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed Report. Damage occurred at the Deerhaven Generating Station along NW 13th St. Part of the tin roof peeled off the building at a height of 320 ft above MSL. Damage picture was provided by Gainesville Regional Utilities. Time was estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 ESE Alachua, FL
UNK mph
Aug 8, 2022
8:13 PM UTC
Wind report for Alachua, FL
Alachua County · 63,712 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DELAYED REPORT. TREE DOWN ON I-75 NEAR MILE MARKER 393.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SSE Alachua, FL
UNK mph
Mar 18, 2021
7:08 PM UTC
Wind report for Alachua, FL
Alachua County · 63,712 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: POSSIBLE TORNADO DAMAGE. ROOF TORN OFF HOME AND VEHICLE DAMAGED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNW Alachua, FL
UNK mph
Jun 28, 2018
10:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Alachua, FL
Alachua County · 63,712 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A TREE WAS REPORTED DOWN BLOCKING THE ROAD BETWEEN HIGH SPRINGS AND ALACHUA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WNW Alachua, FL
UNK mph
Jun 4, 2018
7:51 PM UTC
Wind report for Alachua, FL
Alachua County · 63,712 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 911 CALL CENTER REPORTED TREE DOWN BLOCKING THE ENTIRE ROAD NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF CR 237 AND W STATE ROUTE 235.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NE Alachua, FL
UNK mph
Jun 4, 2018
7:48 PM UTC
Wind report for Alachua, FL
Alachua County · 63,712 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 911 CALL CENTER PASSED ON A REPORT OF POWERLINES DOWN ON NW 156TH AVE
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 ENE Alachua, FL
UNK mph
May 31, 2016
10:22 PM UTC
Wind report for Alachua, FL
Alachua County · 63,712 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CENTRAL DISPATCH RECEIVED A REPORT OF A TREE DOWN BLOCKING BOTH LANES OF COUNTY ROAD 237.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 ENE Alachua, FL
UNK mph
Mar 25, 2016
2:32 AM UTC
Wind report for Alachua, FL
Alachua County · 63,712 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CENTRAL DISPATCH REPORTED TREES DOWN IN THE CITY OF ALACHUA.
NWS Wind Report Location: Alachua, FL
58 mph
Jul 5, 2014
4:50 PM EST-5
Wind report for Alachua, FL
Alachua County · 63,712 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: At least 5 trees were blown down. The time was based on radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5.49 NE Archer Flying Ten Ar, FL
58 mph
Jul 31, 2013
3:12 PM EST-5
Wind report for Alachua, FL
Alachua County · 63,712 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was reported blown down across the road near NW 186th Street and NW 62nd Ave.
NWS Wind Report Location: .92 NW Cadillac, FL
58 mph
Jun 6, 2011
4:45 PM EST-5
Wind report for Alachua, FL
Alachua County · 63,712 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: San Felasco Hammock Preserve State Park reported a few trees blown down along trails in the park. The time of the event was based on radar imagery.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.07 S Bunker, FL
58 mph
Apr 5, 2011
5:33 AM EST-5
Wind report for Alachua, FL
Alachua County · 63,712 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was blown down and blocking the road at 9016 NW 143rd Street.
NWS Wind Report Location: N East Alachua, FL
58 mph
Apr 5, 2011
5:20 AM EST-5
Wind report for Alachua, FL
Alachua County · 63,712 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wind damage was reported at 8223 NW 69th Ave. The time was based on radar imagery.
NWS Wind Report Location: .69 S Hague, 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 Alachua, FL

5 reports
UNK category
Mar 18, 2021
7:05 PM UTC
Tornado report for Alachua, FL
Alachua County · 63,712 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS TSTM WND DMG REPORT FROM 1 NNW ALACHUA. ROOF PEELED OFF CARPORT AND MULTIPLE TREES DOWN... ONE OF WHICH FELL ON AND DAMAGED A CAR. EF-0 DAMAGE... ESTIMATED 81 MPH.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NNW Alachua, FL
EF1 category
Dec 16, 2007
2:45 AM EST-5
Tornado report for Alachua, FL
Alachua County · 63,712 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The EF1 path length was estimated at 3/4 mile and averaged about 200 yards wide. Maximum winds were estimated around 90-95 mph based on the damage survey. Numerous pine trees were snapped and a few were uprooted. A portion of a masonry brick wall on a small farm outbuilding was knocked over and the metal roof was ripped off and strewn across a field. A farm truck as flipped on its side near the outbuilding. Another house had a damaged carport, minor wall damage, a toppled TV antenna mast and many of the roof shingles were stripped. This location was along Northwest 93rd Avenue, northwest of Gainesville. The cost of damage was estimated.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.83 SSE Hague, FL
F0 category
Jul 20, 2002
4:00 PM EST
Tornado report for Alachua, FL
Alachua County · 63,712 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Brief touchdown in traveler's camp.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Alachua, FL
F0 category
Mar 22, 1981
9:45 AM CST
Tornado report for Alachua, FL
Alachua County · 63,712 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, FL
F1 category
Jun 21, 1977
12:04 PM CST
Tornado report for Alachua, FL
Alachua County · 63,712 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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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · City

Alachua, FL area census snapshot

People & households
Population10,638
Households4,341
Housing units4,767
Income
Median household income$78,526
$100k+ households44.9%
$150k+ households19.5%
Housing stock
Single-family detached3,978
Attached single-family169
Small multifamily162
Large multifamily195
Mobile homes263
Housing mix
Single-family share83.5%
Attached-home share3.6%
Multifamily share7.5%
Mobile-home share5.5%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied3,196
Renter-occupied1,145
Vacant units426
Home value & age
Median home value$285,700
Owner homes $300k+46.1%
Owner homes $500k+10.7%
Owner homes $750k+3.5%
Median year built1994
Older-home share24.0%
Vehicle context
Households with cars4,116
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 12 hail, 38 wind, and 5 tornado reports in and near Alachua, FL, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 19, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Alachua?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Alachua, FL is 1.75″. It was reported near Hague, FL on June 1, 2015.

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

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

I am selling a home in Alachua — 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 Alachua address?

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