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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Bradenton, FL
Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Bradenton, FL from August 14, 1958 through April 19, 2019, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.
Example: 34205 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code
Hail Reports
23
Wind Reports
44
Tornado Reports
19
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm ReportsCoverage Bradenton, FL · 1958–presentUpdated Daily · last Apr 19, 2019
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail was reported in west Bradenton.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.22 WSW Bradenton, FL
1.00″hail
May 20, 2009 2:15 PM EST-5
Hail report for Bradenton, FL
Manatee County · 115,585 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported in downtown Bradenton.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Bradenton, FL
1.00″hail
Jun 8, 2004 4:20 PM EST
Hail report for Bradenton, FL
Manatee County · 115,585 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 SE Bradenton, FL
0.75″hail
Jul 25, 2002 3:38 PM EST
Hail report for Bradenton, FL
Manatee County · 115,585 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 W Bradenton, FL
0.75″hail
Jun 16, 2000 4:30 PM EST
Hail report for Bradenton, FL
Manatee County · 115,585 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported dime sized hail through WTSP-TV (CBS) of Tampa along Interstate 75.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 E Bradenton, FL
0.88″hail
Jun 12, 2000 3:10 PM EST
Hail report for Bradenton, FL
Manatee County · 115,585 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A Skywarn Spotter reported that nickel to dime sized hail fell near the Mill Creek subdivision along State Road 64 over rural eastern Manatee county.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 E Bradenton, FL
0.88″hail
Jul 15, 1999 3:44 PM EST
Hail report for Bradenton, FL
Manatee County · 115,585 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel sized hail was reported along Cortez Road in Bradenton by the public through Bay News Nine Cable.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SW Bradenton, FL
0.75″hail
Jul 14, 1999 5:50 PM EST
Hail report for Bradenton, FL
Manatee County · 115,585 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime sized hail was reported by the public in Bradenton through Bay News Nine Cable.
NWS Hail Report Location: Bradenton, FL
1.75″hail
May 21, 1999 2:50 PM EST
Hail report for Bradenton, FL
Manatee County · 115,585 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golfball sized hail was reported in the Lakewood Ranch Estates along State Road 70 two miles east of Interstate 75 by the Manatee county sheriff department.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 SE Bradenton, FL
0.75″hail
May 21, 1999 2:22 PM EST
Hail report for Bradenton, FL
Manatee County · 115,585 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime sized hail was reported by the public nine miles east of Bradenton.
NWS Hail Report Location: 9 E Bradenton, FL
0.75″hail
May 11, 1999 5:20 PM EST
Hail report for Bradenton, FL
Manatee County · 115,585 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported dime sized hail that covered the ground white at the Lake Manatee Recreation Area through WTVT-TV of Tampa, Florida.
NWS Hail Report Location: 10 E Bradenton, FL
1.00″hail
Jul 2, 1998 2:20 PM EST
Hail report for Bradenton, FL
Manatee County · 115,585 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail was observed on the 7000 block of 211th Street in the Panther Ridge subdivision in Bradenton.
NWS Hail Report Location: Bradenton, FL
1.75″hail
May 5, 1998 1:40 PM EST
Hail report for Bradenton, FL
Manatee County · 115,585 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golfball sized hail was reported by a Skywarn Spotter on Longboat Key.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 SW Bradenton, FL
1.75″hail
May 5, 1998 8:18 AM EST
Hail report for Bradenton, FL
Manatee County · 115,585 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golfball sized hail was reported in Parrish near the intersection of State Road 64 and County Road 675.
NWS Hail Report Location: 13 ENE Bradenton, FL
0.75″hail
Feb 16, 1998 1:30 PM EST
Hail report for Bradenton, FL
Manatee County · 115,585 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime sized hail was reported by a Skywarn Spotter.
NWS Hail Report Location: 10 N Bradenton, FL
0.75″hail
Jul 18, 1997 3:10 PM EST
Hail report for Bradenton, FL
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
May 28, 1997 3:35 PM EST
Hail report for Bradenton, FL
Manatee County · 115,585 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter to dime sized hail was reported from Palmetto to Ellenton to Parrish along U.S. Highway 301.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Bradenton, FL
1.00″hail
Apr 26, 1997 8:50 AM EST
Hail report for Bradenton, FL
Manatee County · 115,585 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 W Bradenton, FL
0.75″hail
Aug 24, 1996 12:50 PM EST
Hail report for Bradenton, FL
Manatee County · 115,585 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 N Bradenton, FL
1.50″hail
Jun 17, 1996 5:15 PM EST
Hail report for Bradenton, FL
Manatee County · 115,585 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W Bradenton, FL
0.75″hail
Jun 17, 1996 4:45 PM EST
Hail report for Bradenton, FL
Manatee County · 115,585 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 S Bradenton, FL
0.75″hail
May 3, 1996 6:20 PM EST
Hail report for Bradenton, FL
Manatee County · 115,585 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 S Bradenton, FL
1.75″hail
Jul 7, 1994 4:57 PM EST
Hail report for Bradenton, FL
Manatee County · 115,585 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Downburst wind blew half a roof off of a mobile home in Palmetto. One tree was blown down and another fell over after being struck by lightning. The trees damaged a mobile home and a house in Bradenton. Funnel clouds were also sighted near Bradenton.
NWS Hail Report Location: Bradenton, 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.
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREE DOWN IN SABEL HARBOUR COMMUNITY. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 ESE Bradenton, FL
UNKmph
Jul 23, 2018 9:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Bradenton, FL
Manatee County · 115,585 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: THUNDERSTORM DOWNBURST PRODUCED ROOF/BUILDING DAMAGE WITH TREES DOWN IN THE CARLTON INLET DRIVE AREA OF BRADENTON.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 ENE Bradenton, FL
UNKmph
May 24, 2017 6:48 PM UTC
Wind report for Bradenton, FL
Manatee County · 115,585 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: EMERGENCY MANAGER REPORTED A LARGE TREE FELL ON A HOUSE CAUSING MINOR DAMAGE ON THE 2200 BLOCK OF 57TH EAST IN BRADENTON.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 E Bradenton, FL
UNKmph
May 24, 2017 6:47 PM UTC
Wind report for Bradenton, FL
Manatee County · 115,585 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: HAM RADIO OPERATOR REPORTED LARGE TREE DOWN IN THE ONECO AREA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SE Bradenton, FL
UNKmph
Jan 23, 2017 12:50 AM UTC
Wind report for Bradenton, FL
Manatee County · 115,585 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL MOBILE HOMES WITH SIGNIFICANT ROOF DAMAGE IN HEATHER HILLS ESTATES AND CASA LOMA MOBILE HOME PARKS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSE Bradenton, FL
UNKmph
Jul 21, 2016 6:23 PM UTC
Wind report for Bradenton, FL
Manatee County · 115,585 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: THE ROOF OF AN OLDER TRAILER IN TRAILER ESTATES IN BAYSHORE GARDENS WAS BLOWN OFF AND SOME DEBRIS FROM THAT CAUSED MINOR DAMAGE TO TWO NEIGHBORING TRAILERS. WINDS ESTIMATED AT 45 MPH BASED OFF OF RADAR AND NEARBY OBSERVATIONS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 S Bradenton, FL
UNKmph
Jul 6, 2016 6:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Bradenton, FL
Manatee County · 115,585 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LOCAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT REPORTED 2 EMPTY TRACTOR TRAILER TRUCKS WERE BLOWN OVER ALONG WITH 8 QUEEN PALM TREES ON I-75. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 ENE Bradenton, FL
55mph
Jan 17, 2011 10:35 AM EST-5
Wind report for Bradenton, FL
Manatee County · 115,585 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A large tree branch was downed in a shopping plaza near the intersection of Manatee Avenue West and 75th Street West. Pea sized hail was also reported.
NWS Wind Report Location: .44 SW Palma Sola, FL
60mph
Jan 17, 2011 10:20 AM EST-5
Wind report for Bradenton, FL
Manatee County · 115,585 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A trained spotter reported cars being blown off the road along the Palma Sola Causeway/Manatee Avenue West.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.92 W Palma Sola, FL
58mph
Jun 29, 2004 3:40 PM EST
Wind report for Bradenton, FL
Manatee County · 115,585 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A Red Cross survey of a mobile home park on the 3900 block of 71st Street West showed numerous large tree limbs downed and four mobile homes with damage to roofs, carports, and siding.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SW Bradenton, FL
58mph
Jun 13, 2004 3:30 PM EST
Wind report for Bradenton, FL
Manatee County · 115,585 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A lanai was destroyed and shingles were blown off a roof. Two trees were down and large hail was also reported, though size was not determined.
NWS Wind Report Location: Bradenton, FL
67mph
Apr 12, 2004 4:43 AM EST
Wind report for Bradenton, FL
Manatee County · 115,585 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The storm wind gust of 67 mph was recorded at the Sarasota/Bradenton International Airport.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 SSE Bradenton, FL
UNKmph
Jul 25, 2001 3:05 PM EST
Wind report for Bradenton, FL
Manatee County · 115,585 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds downed trees, power poles and power lines along State Roads 70 and 64, near the Interstate 75 corridor, in west central Manatee county.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 SE Bradenton, FL
UNKmph
Jun 20, 2001 4:30 PM EST
Wind report for Bradenton, FL
Manatee County · 115,585 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds downed several large trees, branches and power lines, from near the intersection of U.S. Highway 301 and Whitfield Avenue, to 51st Avenue East in Bradenton.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 ESE Bradenton, FL
UNKmph
Mar 18, 2000 8:20 AM EST
Wind report for Bradenton, FL
Manatee County · 115,585 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A thunderstorm wind gust of up to 45 mph caused minor damage to the roof of a mobile home on the 6800 block of 44th Avenue E. in Bradenton.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 E Bradenton, FL
UNKmph
Jun 5, 1999 3:30 PM EST
Wind report for Bradenton, FL
Manatee County · 115,585 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Bradenton Herald newspaper reported that thunderstorm winds downed a large tree which damaged the roof of a home on 55th Avenue Drive East near U.S. Highway 301 in Bradenton.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SE Bradenton, FL
UNKmph
Sep 25, 1998 2:00 PM EST
Wind report for Bradenton, FL
Manatee County · 115,585 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds, associated with an outer band of Hurricane Georges, toppled the large metal canopy of a gasoline service station along the 10200 block of State Road 684 (Cortez Road) in Bradenton.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 WSW Bradenton, FL
UNKmph
Aug 16, 1998 6:46 PM EST
Wind report for Bradenton, FL
Manatee County · 115,585 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds downed a large tree which fell atop and damaged a parked vehicle in Bradenton. Thunderstorm winds also downed several large trees at the Coach House mobile home park in Palmetto.
NWS Wind Report Location: Bradenton, FL
UNKmph
Jun 29, 1998 1:45 PM EST
Wind report for Bradenton, FL
Manatee County · 115,585 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds damaged the roofs of a couple of homes and downed several large trees and branches in Ellenton.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 N Bradenton, FL
UNKmph
May 4, 1998 2:20 PM EST
Wind report for Bradenton, FL
Manatee County · 115,585 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A 70 mph wind gust was reported at Coquina Beach by a lifeguard.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 SW Bradenton, FL
UNKmph
Mar 9, 1998 1:02 AM EST
Wind report for Bradenton, FL
Manatee County · 115,585 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds removed several shingles from the roof of a structure on 10th Avenue East near Interstate 75 in Bradenton.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 E Bradenton, FL
67mph
Mar 9, 1998 12:25 AM EST
Wind report for Bradenton, FL
Manatee County · 115,585 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm wind gusts of 67 mph were measured by a Skywarn Spotter four miles east of the Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport in Manatee county.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 SE Bradenton, FL
UNKmph
Mar 1, 1998 5:45 AM EST
Wind report for Bradenton, FL
Manatee County · 115,585 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds downed several large trees in the city of Bradenton.
NWS Wind Report Location: Bradenton, FL
UNKmph
Feb 20, 1998 2:25 AM EST
Wind report for Bradenton, FL
Manatee County · 115,585 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds destroyed a carport in Bradenton.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNE Bradenton, FL
UNKmph
Feb 19, 1998 10:10 PM EST
Wind report for Bradenton, FL
Manatee County · 115,585 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm wind shattered the windows of 21 vehicles, blew off the roofs of several home and downed numerous large trees in Holmes Beach and Anna Maria.
NWS Wind Report Location: 10 W Bradenton, FL
UNKmph
Dec 27, 1997 7:05 AM EST
Wind report for Bradenton, FL
Manatee County · 115,585 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds caused minor siding and lanai damage to a few mobile homes in Bradenton.
NWS Wind Report Location: Bradenton, FL
UNKmph
Oct 31, 1997 12:00 PM EST
Wind report for Bradenton, FL
Manatee County · 115,585 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds downed several trees and power lines near Cortez Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SW Bradenton, FL
UNKmph
Oct 27, 1997 9:00 AM EST
Wind report for Bradenton, FL
Manatee County · 115,585 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds downed several power lines across Bradenton.
NWS Wind Report Location: Bradenton, FL
UNKmph
Jun 22, 1997 4:50 PM EST
Wind report for Bradenton, FL
Manatee County · 115,585 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds cause minor to moderate damage to the roofs of a few homes and downed numerous large tree limbs on the 500 block of 8th Avenue W. in Palmetto. Two homes in the Leisure Lake mobile home park also suffered roof damage near the 3000 block of U.S. Highway 41 North.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Bradenton, FL
UNKmph
Apr 26, 1997 9:45 AM EST
Wind report for Bradenton, FL
Manatee County · 115,585 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees and power lines were downed throughout the city of Bradenton which left nearly 3,300 residents without electrical power for a couple of hours.
NWS Wind Report Location: Bradenton, 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 Bradenton, FL
19 reports
UNKcategory
Aug 27, 2017 1:21 AM UTC
Tornado report for Bradenton, FL
Manatee County · 115,585 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: REPORT FROM LAST EVENING. DAMAGE AT A MANATEE COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS FACILITY. ALUMINUM DEBRIS AND TREES AND BRANCHES DOWNED.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 ESE Bradenton, FL
F1category
Jul 9, 2005 5:00 AM EST
Tornado report for Bradenton, FL
Manatee County · 115,585 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado related to Hurricane Dennis in the Hidden Oaks and Greyhawk Landing communities collapsed a large concrete block barn with a metal roof as one of the walls was pushed inward, shredded several pool cages, and uprooted many trees. The maximum wind was estimated at 90 MPH.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 9 ENE Bradenton, FL
F0category
Jun 8, 2004 4:20 PM EST
Tornado report for Bradenton, FL
Manatee County · 115,585 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado briefly touched down along 27th Avenue near 14th Street. Sheet metal was peeled off the roof of a large metal shed. Also, several two-by-fours damaged a tow truck.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 S Bradenton, FL
F0category
Jul 29, 2002 3:37 PM EST
Tornado report for Bradenton, FL
Manatee County · 115,585 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Fire and rescue reported that many trees were down due to the tornado in the Lakewood Ranch and Gray Hawk subdivisions.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8 SE Bradenton, FL
F0category
Sep 9, 2000 11:35 AM EST
Tornado report for Bradenton, FL
Manatee County · 115,585 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The public reported, through the Manatee County Emergency Management and print media, that a very small tornado (gustnado) briefly touched downed and damaged a home roof awning and destroyed a metal pole and tarp canopy of a Wal-Mart store on the 5300 block of West Cortez Road in Bradenton.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 SW Bradenton, FL
F0category
Jul 9, 1999 1:30 PM EST
Tornado report for Bradenton, FL
Manatee County · 115,585 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado briefly touched down without damage near the intersection of Interstate 75 and State Road 64.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 E Bradenton, FL
F0category
Feb 19, 1998 10:30 PM EST
Tornado report for Bradenton, FL
Manatee County · 115,585 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak short-lived tornado caused minor damage to a mobile home park along Moccasin Wallow Road and Imperial Circle near Interstate 75.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8 NNE Bradenton, FL
F0category
Oct 31, 1997 1:17 PM EST
Tornado report for Bradenton, FL
Manatee County · 115,585 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down and severely damaged a pool cage, barn roof and downed several oak trees near State Road 64 and Upper Manatee River Road.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 9 E Bradenton, FL
F0category
Oct 31, 1997 12:58 PM EST
Tornado report for Bradenton, FL
Manatee County · 115,585 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado briefly touched down and toppled trees and power lines near 59th Street and Cortez Blvd. before it lifted and dissipated.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 SW Bradenton, FL
F0category
Oct 31, 1997 12:25 PM EST
Tornado report for Bradenton, FL
Manatee County · 115,585 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado briefly touched down and toppled trees and power lines near U.S. Highway 41 and Pearl Avenue.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 S Bradenton, FL
F0category
Apr 26, 1997 9:15 AM EST
Tornado report for Bradenton, FL
Manatee County · 115,585 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A short-lived tornado touched down south of De Soto Square Mall, lifted and moved east then touched down for a final time along the 1900 block of 27th Street.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Bradenton, FL
F0category
Apr 23, 1997 12:10 PM EST
Tornado report for Bradenton, FL
Manatee County · 115,585 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A short-lived tornado caused severe damage to the roofs of two homes, caused moderate damage to the roof of a motel and damaged two vehicles in Bradenton Beach. Numerous trees and power lines were also downed by the brief tornado.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 9 WSW Bradenton, FL
F0category
Apr 23, 1997 11:45 AM EST
Tornado report for Bradenton, FL
Manatee County · 115,585 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A waterspout briefly moved onshore as a tornado on Anna Maria Island and caused no damage before it lifted.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 9 W Bradenton, FL
F0category
Aug 23, 1996 4:30 PM EST
Tornado report for Bradenton, FL
Manatee County · 115,585 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 N Bradenton, FL
F0category
Aug 6, 1996 2:44 PM EST
Tornado report for Bradenton, FL
Manatee County · 115,585 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Bradenton, FL
F0category
Aug 3, 1975 9:00 AM CST
Tornado report for Bradenton, FL
Manatee County · 115,585 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, FL
F1category
Apr 3, 1973 12:30 AM CST
Tornado report for Bradenton, FL
Manatee County · 115,585 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, FL
F1category
Jun 8, 1969 5:05 PM CST
Tornado report for Bradenton, FL
Manatee County · 115,585 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, FL
F0category
Aug 15, 1966 1:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Bradenton, FL
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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Frequently asked questions
for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does Bradenton have on record?
Our records show 23 hail, 44 wind, and 19 tornado reports in and near Bradenton, FL, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on April 19, 2019.
What is the largest hail ever reported in Bradenton?
The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Bradenton, FL is 1.75″. It was reported near Bradenton, FL on May 21, 1999.
A storm report showed up near my home in Bradenton — 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 Bradenton and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.
I am buying a home in Bradenton — 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 Bradenton address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.
I am selling a home in Bradenton — 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 Bradenton address?
Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in Bradenton — 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 Bradenton, FL, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in Bradenton, 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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