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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Buckhead Ridge, FL

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Buckhead Ridge, FL from August 21, 1958 through April 27, 2023, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Hail Reports
6
Wind Reports
10
Tornado Reports
5
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Buckhead Ridge, FL · 1958–present Updated  Daily · last Apr 27, 2023

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Buckhead Ridge, FL

6 reports
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1.25″ hail
Apr 27, 2023
11:00 PM UTC
Hail report for Buckhead Ridge, FL
Glades County · 2,738 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: ESTIMATED 1.25 INCH HAIL IN BUCKHEAD RIDGE. DELAYED REPORT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: Buckhead Ridge, FL
1.00″ hail
May 17, 2016
7:12 PM UTC
Hail report for Buckhead Ridge, FL
Glades County · 2,738 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: SEMINOLE PD REPORTED QUARTER SIZE HAIL AT THE CASINO
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 NNE Lakeport, FL
0.88″ hail
May 20, 2012
9:39 PM EST-5
Hail report for Buckhead Ridge, FL
Glades County · 2,738 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel-size hail reported in Buckhead Ridge.
NWS Hail Report Location: 18.69 NE Lakeport, FL
1.75″ hail
Apr 28, 2011
5:55 PM EST-5
Hail report for Buckhead Ridge, FL
Glades County · 2,738 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Reported by the Sheriff���s department as well as Lightsey Fish Company. Hail blew off screen porch.
NWS Hail Report Location: 18.87 NE Lakeport, FL
0.88″ hail
May 26, 2009
4:45 PM EST-5
Hail report for Buckhead Ridge, FL
Glades County · 2,738 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Glades County SO reported hail the size of nickels along with winds of around 50MPH.
NWS Hail Report Location: 18.84 NE Lakeport, FL
1.75″ hail
Apr 4, 2006
6:10 PM EST
Hail report for Buckhead Ridge, FL
Glades County · 2,738 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball size hail in Buckhead Ridge was reported to the Glades County Sheriff's Office.
NWS Hail Report Location: 20 NE Lakeport, 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 Buckhead Ridge, FL

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UNK mph
Jun 26, 2016
9:02 PM UTC
Wind report for Buckhead Ridge, FL
Glades County · 2,738 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN. ONE ROOF OF A HOUSE DAMAGED. REPORTED BY GLADES COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE
NWS Wind Report Location: Buckhead Ridge, FL
60 mph
May 23, 2013
8:55 PM EST-5
Wind report for Buckhead Ridge, FL
Glades County · 2,738 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Local law enforcement reported four of five downed trees in the vicinity of Buckhead Ridge.
NWS Wind Report Location: 18.24 NE Lakeport, FL
60 mph
Mar 24, 2013
5:30 PM EST-5
Wind report for Buckhead Ridge, FL
Glades County · 2,738 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree limbs downed in Buckhead Ridge.
NWS Wind Report Location: 18.29 NE Lakeport, FL
60 mph
Jun 23, 2009
1:00 PM EST-5
Wind report for Buckhead Ridge, FL
Glades County · 2,738 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Glades County Emergency Management relayed report that a transformer blew out in Buckhead Ridge. Winds of 60 mph winds were reported in the area at that time.
NWS Wind Report Location: 18.87 NE Lakeport, FL
60 mph
Jun 18, 2009
5:00 PM EST-5
Wind report for Buckhead Ridge, FL
Glades County · 2,738 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Public reported 60 mph wind gust at the Brighton Seminole reservation campground.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8.74 NNE Lakeport, FL
64 mph
Jun 2, 2008
4:05 PM EST-5
Wind report for Buckhead Ridge, FL
Glades County · 2,738 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Strong Thunderstorms moved inland from Lake Okeechobee and into Buckhead Ridge producing damage to two homes, with one becoming uninhabitable. The resident of the mobile home was watching television and heard the wind pick up and noticed water coming through the ceiling and around the ceiling fan. She then ran for cover while the roof lifted off. Destruction to the mobile home was 80% with 100% destruction occurring to an addition. Amount of damage to second home was unknown.
NWS Wind Report Location: 17.91 NE Lakeport, FL
58 mph
Jun 22, 2004
1:15 PM EST
Wind report for Buckhead Ridge, FL
Glades County · 2,738 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree limbs were blown down in Buckhead Ridge.
NWS Wind Report Location: 20 NE Lakeport, FL
63 mph
Dec 13, 2002
11:45 AM EST
Wind report for Buckhead Ridge, FL
Glades County · 2,738 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A coop observer reported trees blown down along Highway 78 on the Brighton Indian Reservation.
NWS Wind Report Location: 10 NE Lakeport, FL
75 mph
Jun 22, 1999
4:55 PM EST
Wind report for Buckhead Ridge, FL
Glades County · 2,738 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 20 NE Lakeport, FL
UNK mph
Aug 21, 1958
8:00 PM CST
Wind report for Buckhead Ridge, FL
Glades County · 2,738 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 Buckhead Ridge, FL

5 reports
UNK category
Sep 14, 2017
1:22 PM UTC
Tornado report for Buckhead Ridge, FL
Glades County · 2,738 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: AT 922AM. RECEIVED EMAIL FROM GLADES COUNTY EM THAT LANDSPOUT TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN IN THE VICINITY OF BUCKHEAD RIDGE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NW Buckhead Ridge, FL
EF0 category
Oct 18, 2011
6:55 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Buckhead Ridge, FL
Glades County · 2,738 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado damaged a home and barn just west of Buckhead Ridge. Damage was done to windows and roof of the home. A formal damage survey was not done due to the isolated and relatively minor nature of the damage, but the tornado is rated as an EF-0 due to the extent of the damage noted. Time and path is estimated based on emergency manager reports and analysis of radar data.||This tornado was likely spawned from the same storm that produced a tornado in Lakeport about 30 minutes earlier.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 14.82 NE Lakeport, FL
F0 category
May 3, 1997
2:30 PM EST
Tornado report for Buckhead Ridge, FL
Glades County · 2,738 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Buckhead Ridge, FL
UNK category
Jul 11, 1970
4:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Buckhead Ridge, FL
Glades County · 2,738 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, FL
UNK category
Jul 11, 1970
4:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Buckhead Ridge, FL
Glades County · 2,738 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

Buckhead Ridge, FL area census snapshot

People & households
Population886
Households484
Housing units895
Income
Median household income$35,345
$100k+ households30.4%
$150k+ households13.8%
Housing stock
Single-family detached453
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily7
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes435
Housing mix
Single-family share50.6%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share0.8%
Mobile-home share48.6%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied394
Renter-occupied90
Vacant units411
Home value & age
Median home value$134,800
Owner homes $300k+6.4%
Owner homes $500k+--
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1986
Older-home share45.0%
Vehicle context
Households with cars477
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 6 hail, 10 wind, and 5 tornado reports in and near Buckhead Ridge, FL, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on April 27, 2023.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Buckhead Ridge?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Buckhead Ridge, FL is 1.75″. It was reported near Lakeport, FL on April 28, 2011.

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

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

I am selling a home in Buckhead Ridge — 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 Buckhead Ridge address?

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