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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Arcadia, FL from January 26, 1958 through July 22, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
14
Wind Reports
38
Tornado Reports
20
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Arcadia, FL · 1958–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 22, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Arcadia, FL

14 reports
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0.75″ hail
Jul 30, 2009
3:43 PM EST-5
Hail report for Arcadia, FL
DeSoto County · 7,452 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A SKYWARN Spotter reported penny size hail and 40 MPH winds between Arcadia and Zolfo Springs.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.97 ENE Brownville, FL
1.00″ hail
May 12, 2007
2:32 PM EST-5
Hail report for Arcadia, FL
DeSoto County · 7,452 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny to quarter size hail covered the ground along parts of State Road 661.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NNW Arcadia, FL
0.75″ hail
May 5, 2007
3:47 PM EST-5
Hail report for Arcadia, FL
DeSoto County · 7,452 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail was observed near the intersection of Highway 70 and Highway 661.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NW Arcadia, FL
1.00″ hail
Apr 9, 2006
3:45 PM EST
Hail report for Arcadia, FL
DeSoto County · 7,452 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported by a trained spotter on Highway 72. The hail was partially covering the ground.
NWS Hail Report Location: 9 W Arcadia, FL
1.75″ hail
May 3, 2005
2:49 PM EST
Hail report for Arcadia, FL
DeSoto County · 7,452 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The hail covered the ground with 1 to 1.75 inch hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 WSW Arcadia, FL
0.75″ hail
Jun 22, 2000
1:20 PM EST
Hail report for Arcadia, FL
DeSoto County · 7,452 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Skywarn Spotters reported dime sized hail from Arcadia to three miles southeast of Arcadia in De Soto county.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SE Arcadia, FL
1.00″ hail
May 20, 1999
7:32 PM EST
Hail report for Arcadia, FL
DeSoto County · 7,452 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail was reported by the public at the former Bright Hour Ranch Airport near State Road 70 eight miles southeast of Arcadia.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 SE Arcadia, FL
0.75″ hail
May 20, 1999
4:47 PM EST
Hail report for Arcadia, FL
DeSoto County · 7,452 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime sized hail was reported by the Florida highway patrol along State Road 70 four miles east of Arcadia.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 E Arcadia, FL
0.75″ hail
May 9, 1999
6:40 PM EST
Hail report for Arcadia, FL
DeSoto County · 7,452 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime sized hail was reported by Skywarn Spotters in Arcadia.
NWS Hail Report Location: Arcadia, FL
0.75″ hail
May 9, 1999
5:40 PM EST
Hail report for Arcadia, FL
DeSoto County · 7,452 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime sized hail was reported by Skywarn Spotters in Arcadia.
NWS Hail Report Location: Arcadia, FL
1.00″ hail
May 8, 1999
3:25 PM EST
Hail report for Arcadia, FL
DeSoto County · 7,452 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel sized hail was reported by the Arcadia Police Department.
NWS Hail Report Location: Arcadia, FL
0.75″ hail
Apr 28, 1999
2:45 PM EST
Hail report for Arcadia, FL
DeSoto County · 7,452 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime sized hail was reported along U.S. Highway 17 by a Skywarn spotter.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 SW Arcadia, FL
1.00″ hail
Sep 20, 1996
6:21 PM EST
Hail report for Arcadia, FL
DeSoto County · 7,452 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SW Arcadia, FL
1.00″ hail
Apr 10, 1992
4:05 PM CST
Hail report for Arcadia, FL
DeSoto County · 7,452 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, 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 Arcadia, FL

30 reports
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54 mph
Jul 22, 2026
11:37 PM UTC
Wind report for Arcadia, FL
DeSoto County · 7,452 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Observed at Arcadia Municipal Airport (X06).
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Se Arcadia, FL
UNK mph
Jan 17, 2016
9:55 AM UTC
Wind report for Arcadia, FL
DeSoto County · 7,452 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE TREES REPORTED DOWN ALONG HAMMOCK ROAD. TIME BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNE Arcadia, FL
UNK mph
Jan 15, 2016
4:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Arcadia, FL
DeSoto County · 7,452 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: THE DESOTO COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE REPORTED ROOF DAMAGE AND POWERLINES DOWN NEAR ARCADIA. TIME WAS ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 W Arcadia, FL
63 mph
May 20, 2013
5:40 PM EST-5
Wind report for Arcadia, FL
DeSoto County · 7,452 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The 911 Call Center reported three trees and a large flagpole down in Arcadia. One tree was at SE Pointer Avenue south of Arcadia Municipal Airport, another tree was on SW Baldwin Street, and the third tree was on Parkview Road. The flagpole was knocked down on the corner of Polk Avenue and Magnolia Street.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Arcadia, FL
60 mph
May 25, 2010
4:15 PM EST-5
Wind report for Arcadia, FL
DeSoto County · 7,452 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees were downed along Northwest Coker Street. Also, a large heavy brick was pushed several feet into a swimming pool, lawn furniture was destroyed, and an umbrella was snapped and blown away.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.55 WNW Lansing, FL
60 mph
May 25, 2010
4:10 PM EST-5
Wind report for Arcadia, FL
DeSoto County · 7,452 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A strong wallboard structure used to shelter a pumphouse was destroyed by wind and a large branch was broken off of a tree.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.41 WNW Bunker, FL
58 mph
Jun 24, 2004
5:01 PM EST
Wind report for Arcadia, FL
DeSoto County · 7,452 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several large trees were down, with one tree down on a house.
NWS Wind Report Location: Arcadia, FL
UNK mph
Jun 26, 2001
4:30 PM EST
Wind report for Arcadia, FL
DeSoto County · 7,452 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A Peace Electric Co-op representative reported that a few large trees and branches were toppled by thunderstorm winds across power lines along Oltmanns Road near U.S. Highway 17 in Brownville.
NWS Wind Report Location: Brownville, FL
UNK mph
Jun 17, 2001
8:00 PM EST
Wind report for Arcadia, FL
DeSoto County · 7,452 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The public reported, through WTVT-TV and WFTS-TV of Tampa, that thunderstorm winds caused damage to a mobile home, downed a few large trees and broke windows near the intersection of Pine Hurst and Eucalyptus Roads, four miles west of Arcadia.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 W Arcadia, FL
UNK mph
May 30, 2001
4:00 PM EST
Wind report for Arcadia, FL
DeSoto County · 7,452 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds, estimated at 50 mph, removed a large portion of a tin roof from a weathered mobile home in Arcadia.
NWS Wind Report Location: Arcadia, FL
UNK mph
Jul 31, 2000
7:30 PM EST
Wind report for Arcadia, FL
DeSoto County · 7,452 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A Skywarn Spotter reported that thunderstorm winds downed a few large trees, several branches and power lines in Arcadia.
NWS Wind Report Location: Arcadia, FL
UNK mph
May 21, 1999
4:00 PM EST
Wind report for Arcadia, FL
DeSoto County · 7,452 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The De Soto county sheriffs office reported that thunderstorm winds downed a few large trees and several power lines in northwest Arcadia.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW Arcadia, FL
UNK mph
Jan 3, 1999
12:47 AM EST
Wind report for Arcadia, FL
DeSoto County · 7,452 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds tore off the roof of a home along Cherry Road and downed several trees and power lines throughout Arcadia.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 E Arcadia, FL
60 mph
Jul 12, 1998
3:30 PM EST
Wind report for Arcadia, FL
DeSoto County · 7,452 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A thunderstorm wind gust of 60 mph was reported near the Arcadia Airport.
NWS Wind Report Location: Arcadia, FL
UNK mph
Jul 12, 1998
3:13 PM EST
Wind report for Arcadia, FL
DeSoto County · 7,452 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A downburst removed a large portion of the roof of a home at the corner of Garvin and Horshoe Roads in Arcadia.
NWS Wind Report Location: Arcadia, 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 Arcadia, FL

20 reports
F0 category
Jun 12, 2006
2:18 PM EST
Tornado report for Arcadia, FL
DeSoto County · 7,452 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Amateur radio reported a tornado north of Arcadia and the visible funnel extended three-quarters of the way to the ground. This tornado is from a different storm than the tornado south of Arcadia. No significant damage was reported. Path of tornado was estimated.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 N Arcadia, FL
F0 category
Jun 12, 2006
1:28 PM EST
Tornado report for Arcadia, FL
DeSoto County · 7,452 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Law enforcement reported a tornado. No significant damage was reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 S Arcadia, FL
F0 category
Aug 13, 2004
2:10 PM EST
Tornado report for Arcadia, FL
DeSoto County · 7,452 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado moved north near the intersection of McIntyce Road and U.S. 17. One building sustained damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Brownville, FL
F0 category
Jun 20, 1997
6:44 PM EST
Tornado report for Arcadia, FL
DeSoto County · 7,452 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A short-lived tornado downed a few trees in a pasture near Hansel Road two miles east of Arcadia.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 E Arcadia, FL
F0 category
Apr 28, 1997
12:45 PM EST
Tornado report for Arcadia, FL
DeSoto County · 7,452 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado touchdown occurred three miles east of Arcadia with no apparent damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 E Arcadia, FL
F0 category
Apr 28, 1997
12:23 PM EST
Tornado report for Arcadia, FL
DeSoto County · 7,452 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado touched down near the intersection of U.S. Highway 17 and State Road 70 in Arcadia with minimal damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Arcadia, FL
F0 category
Oct 7, 1996
10:30 AM EST
Tornado report for Arcadia, FL
DeSoto County · 7,452 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: W Arcadia, FL
F0 category
Feb 22, 1993
4:58 PM EST
Tornado report for Arcadia, FL
DeSoto County · 7,452 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A small tornado knocked down many trees, one of which fell onto and damaged a mobile home west of Arcadia.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Arcadia, FL
F0 category
May 20, 1991
6:43 PM CST
Tornado report for Arcadia, FL
DeSoto County · 7,452 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, FL
F0 category
Apr 4, 1989
3:00 PM EST
Tornado report for Arcadia, FL
DeSoto County · 7,452 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, FL
F0 category
May 5, 1987
4:35 PM CST
Tornado report for Arcadia, FL
DeSoto County · 7,452 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, FL
F1 category
Jun 4, 1985
4:45 PM CST
Tornado report for Arcadia, FL
DeSoto County · 7,452 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, FL
F1 category
Jul 15, 1984
5:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Arcadia, FL
DeSoto County · 7,452 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, FL
F0 category
Jul 8, 1984
4:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Arcadia, FL
DeSoto County · 7,452 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, FL
F2 category
Dec 12, 1983
1:30 AM CST
Tornado report for Arcadia, FL
DeSoto County · 7,452 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 · City

Arcadia, FL area census snapshot

People & households
Population7,571
Households3,031
Housing units3,405
Income
Median household income$38,388
$100k+ households17.1%
$150k+ households6.6%
Housing stock
Single-family detached2,184
Attached single-family50
Small multifamily729
Large multifamily274
Mobile homes168
Housing mix
Single-family share64.1%
Attached-home share1.5%
Multifamily share29.5%
Mobile-home share4.9%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied1,436
Renter-occupied1,595
Vacant units374
Home value & age
Median home value$158,900
Owner homes $300k+7.9%
Owner homes $500k+1.2%
Owner homes $750k+1.0%
Median year built1974
Older-home share62.7%
Vehicle context
Households with cars2,716
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 14 hail, 38 wind, and 20 tornado reports in and near Arcadia, FL, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 22, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Arcadia?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Arcadia, FL is 1.75″. It was reported near Arcadia, FL on May 3, 2005.

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

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

I am selling a home in Arcadia — 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 Arcadia address?

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