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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Destin, FL from June 20, 1961 through May 10, 2025, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 32541 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
4
Wind Reports
38
Tornado Reports
13
Max Hail Size
1.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Destin, FL · 1961–present Updated  Daily · last May 10, 2025

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Destin, FL

4 reports
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1.00″ hail
May 6, 2022
2:27 PM UTC
Hail report for Destin, FL
Okaloosa County · 64,961 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZE HAIL AND THREE TREES SNAPPED AT THE DESTIN FIRE DEPARTMENT. SEVERAL REPORTS OF DIME TO QUARTER SIZE HAIL REPORTED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA... TOO.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 ESE Destin, FL
1.00″ hail
Jul 3, 2002
12:30 PM CST
Hail report for Destin, FL
Okaloosa County · 64,961 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Destin, FL
0.75″ hail
Jan 8, 1997
6:00 AM CST
Hail report for Destin, FL
Okaloosa County · 64,961 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Destin, FL
0.75″ hail
Feb 16, 1962
1:37 AM CST
Hail report for Destin, FL
Okaloosa County · 64,961 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 Destin, FL

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UNK mph
Jan 9, 2024
12:39 PM UTC
Wind report for Destin, FL
Okaloosa County · 64,961 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Gas station awning damage and fences down in the Main St area.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Destin, FL
78 mph
Jun 18, 2023
5:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Destin, FL
Okaloosa County · 64,961 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Peacocks Point Dr. wind recording from Tempest equipment.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Destin, FL
76 mph
Jun 18, 2023
5:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Destin, FL
Okaloosa County · 64,961 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tempest station recorded first severe gust at 1215pm and continued gusting between 73-78mph for 25 min.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Destin, FL
75 mph
Jun 18, 2023
5:05 PM UTC
Wind report for Destin, FL
Okaloosa County · 64,961 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Peacocks Point Dr. wind recording from Tempest equipment.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Destin, FL
64 mph
Jun 17, 2023
11:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Destin, FL
Okaloosa County · 64,961 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tempest station recorded a max wind gust of 56 knots.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Destin, FL
58 mph
Jun 17, 2023
11:16 PM UTC
Wind report for Destin, FL
Okaloosa County · 64,961 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Estimated wind gust of 50 knots between 615-620pm where a 43 knot gust was recorded at 615 and then a 56 knot gust at 620pm.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Destin, FL
66 mph
Jun 17, 2023
9:29 PM UTC
Wind report for Destin, FL
Okaloosa County · 64,961 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Fort Walton Beach weatherflow station recorded a sustained wind of 42 kts with a max gust of 57 kts.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 W Destin, FL
64 mph
Jun 16, 2023
2:44 PM UTC
Wind report for Destin, FL
Okaloosa County · 64,961 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wind gusts to 54 kts at the Fort Walton Weatherflow observation site.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Destin, FL
69 mph
Jun 16, 2023
2:39 PM UTC
Wind report for Destin, FL
Okaloosa County · 64,961 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd gst report from 2 ESE Destin. Severe wind gust at KDTS in Destin... FL.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ESE Destin, FL
62 mph
Jun 16, 2023
2:32 PM UTC
Wind report for Destin, FL
Okaloosa County · 64,961 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Severe wind gust at KDTS in Destin... FL.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ESE Destin, FL
60 mph
Jun 10, 2022
11:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Destin, FL
Okaloosa County · 64,961 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: WEATHER STATION WALTON WAY (SOUTHERN SHORE OF CHOCTAWHATCHEE BAY) RECORDED A WIND GUST OF 60 MPH.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 S Seminole, FL
60 mph
Jan 2, 2022
8:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Destin, FL
Okaloosa County · 64,961 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TEMPEST WEATHER STATION IN VISTA BLUFFS 5 MILES EAST SOUTHEAST OF DESTIN REPORTS 52KT MARINE THUNDERSTORM WIND GUST AT 2:10 PM CST.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 ESE Destin, FL
63 mph
Sep 1, 2021
11:55 AM UTC
Wind report for Destin, FL
Okaloosa County · 64,961 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: INDIAN TRAIL MESONET MEASURES PEAK MARINE THUNDERSTORM WIND GUST OF 55KTS... SUSTAINED AT 38KTS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Destin, FL
UNK mph
Feb 6, 2020
4:51 PM UTC
Wind report for Destin, FL
Okaloosa County · 64,961 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ROOF DAMAGE TO A HOME ON GULF SHORE DR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSW Destin, FL
UNK mph
Jan 11, 2020
9:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Destin, FL
Okaloosa County · 64,961 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: OKALOOSA COUNTY OFFICIALS REPORT POWER LINES DOWN ON LEGENDARY DRIVE IN THE DESTIN AREA. RELAYED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 E Destin, 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 Destin, FL

13 reports
UNK category
May 10, 2025
2:07 PM UTC
Tornado report for Destin, FL
Okaloosa County · 64,961 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Multiple videos and photos of damage from EMA and fire/rescue in Destin that coincides with a TDS on KEVX radar. Several businesses and vehicles damaged along with trees and power poles down along Emerald Coast Parkway and Kelly Plantation.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 ESE Destin, FL
UNK category
May 10, 2025
2:05 PM UTC
Tornado report for Destin, FL
Okaloosa County · 64,961 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A waterspout moved onshore in Destin over the Henderson Beach State Park tracking northward across Emerald Coast Parkway. The first location of reported damage was at the Osaka Japanese Hibachi Steakhouse & Sushi Bar where a light pole was knocked over facing northwest. Similarly... a power pole at the Mattress Firm was leaning but had not fallen. The tornado continued across the Home Goods and Tuesday Morning parking lots knocking down large tree limbs on the east side and uprooting several trees on the west side of the circulation that fell onto several cars. As the tornado continued north... it appeared to regain some intensity as it moved across Kelly Plantation golf course area. On Kelly Plantation Dr north of Stonebridge Road multiple trees were uprooted facing due west... indicating the tornado tracked just on the west side of Kelly Plantation Dr. While there have been no other reports of damage so far further north into Kelly Plantation... public video of a waterspout just offshore
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 ESE Destin, FL
UNK category
Nov 30, 2016
5:40 PM UTC
Tornado report for Destin, FL
Okaloosa County · 64,961 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: WEB CAM AND OKALOOSA COUNTY LAW ENFORCEMENT CONFIRM A TORNADO MOVED ONSHORE BETWEEN DESTIN AND MIRAMAR BEACH.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 E Destin, FL
F0 category
Dec 22, 2004
5:45 PM CST
Tornado report for Destin, FL
Okaloosa County · 64,961 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado briefly touched down at a construction site along the coast in Destin. The tornado did minor damage to some construction equipment.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Destin, FL
F0 category
Oct 14, 2002
6:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Destin, FL
Okaloosa County · 64,961 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak tornado moved ashore near Destin. The tornado downed some trees and caused roof damage to a condo. A screen room was also damaged at a home. No injuries were reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Destin, FL
F0 category
Jan 7, 1998
10:15 AM CST
Tornado report for Destin, FL
Okaloosa County · 64,961 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A waterspout moved onshore on Okaloosa Island and damaged a home under construction. The waterspout/tornado quickly dissipated as it moved onshore. The tornado track on the island was less than a block long. A male working on the house was injured and was briefly hospitalised.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Destin, FL
F0 category
Mar 5, 1983
7:15 PM CST
Tornado report for Destin, FL
Okaloosa County · 64,961 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, FL
F0 category
Jun 26, 1980
6:50 AM CST
Tornado report for Destin, FL
Okaloosa County · 64,961 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, FL
F1 category
Feb 23, 1977
11:45 PM CST
Tornado report for Destin, FL
Okaloosa County · 64,961 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, FL
UNK category
Apr 19, 1970
6:45 PM CST
Tornado report for Destin, FL
Okaloosa County · 64,961 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, FL
UNK category
Dec 25, 1969
1:20 PM CST
Tornado report for Destin, FL
Okaloosa County · 64,961 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, FL
UNK category
Mar 22, 1968
10:40 AM CST
Tornado report for Destin, FL
Okaloosa County · 64,961 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, FL
F2 category
Jan 5, 1962
5:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Destin, FL
Okaloosa County · 64,961 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

Destin, FL area census snapshot

People & households
Population14,018
Households6,206
Housing units13,656
Income
Median household income$89,141
$100k+ households43.7%
$150k+ households17.9%
Housing stock
Single-family detached4,973
Attached single-family736
Small multifamily1,784
Large multifamily6,102
Mobile homes61
Housing mix
Single-family share36.4%
Attached-home share5.4%
Multifamily share57.8%
Mobile-home share0.5%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied4,333
Renter-occupied1,873
Vacant units7,450
Home value & age
Median home value$455,100
Owner homes $300k+79.1%
Owner homes $500k+40.7%
Owner homes $750k+21.2%
Median year built1992
Older-home share18.6%
Vehicle context
Households with cars5,991
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 4 hail, 38 wind, and 13 tornado reports in and near Destin, FL, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on May 10, 2025.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Destin?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Destin, FL is 1.00″. It was reported near Destin, FL on May 6, 2022.

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

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

I am selling a home in Destin — 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 Destin address?

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