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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Gainesville, FL from April 12, 1961 through August 20, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 32601 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
64
Wind Reports
239
Tornado Reports
10
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Gainesville, FL · 1961–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 20, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Gainesville, FL

30 reports
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1.75″ hail
Apr 11, 2025
11:00 PM UTC
Hail report for Gainesville, FL
Alachua County · 63,712 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Photos taken near the intersection of NW 34th St and NW 39th Ave show large hail up to golf ball size across the front yard of a residence.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 WNW Gainesville, FL
1.75″ hail
Apr 11, 2025
10:48 PM UTC
Hail report for Gainesville, FL
Alachua County · 63,712 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Numerous reports from around Gainesville with hail ranging from nickel size to slightly larger than golf balls.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NW University Of Flor, FL
1.75″ hail
Apr 11, 2025
10:45 PM UTC
Hail report for Gainesville, FL
Alachua County · 63,712 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public report of Golf Ball size hail falling near the intersection of NW 36th Place and NW 47th Ter.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 WNW Gainesville, FL
1.75″ hail
Apr 11, 2025
10:42 PM UTC
Hail report for Gainesville, FL
Alachua County · 63,712 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail slightly bigger than golf ball reported .
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NW Gainesville, FL
1.00″ hail
Feb 4, 2024
7:56 PM UTC
Hail report for Gainesville, FL
Alachua County · 63,712 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Photo from Social Media showing estimated quarter sized hail littering the green at UF golf course in Gainesville... FL. Time estimated off Radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NW University Of Flor, FL
0.75″ hail
Jun 1, 2015
4:01 PM EST-5
Hail report for Gainesville, FL
Alachua County · 63,712 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.07 S Phifer, FL
1.00″ hail
Aug 22, 2014
5:25 PM EST-5
Hail report for Gainesville, FL
Alachua County · 63,712 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail was reported on Archer Road, just west of Interstate 75.
NWS Hail Report Location: .92 NE Arredonda, FL
0.75″ hail
Feb 23, 2014
12:05 PM EST-5
Hail report for Gainesville, FL
Alachua County · 63,712 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny to dime size hail was reported on West Newberry Road.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.07 N Dayville, FL
0.75″ hail
Jul 10, 2012
3:20 PM EST-5
Hail report for Gainesville, FL
Alachua County · 63,712 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime size hail was reported at NW 16th Ave in Gainesville.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.2 W Gainesville North, FL
0.88″ hail
Mar 14, 2012
6:58 PM EST-5
Hail report for Gainesville, FL
Alachua County · 63,712 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel to dime size hail was reported at 8018 SW 53rd Place. Strong wind gusts were also reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: .61 NW Arredonda, FL
0.88″ hail
Mar 14, 2012
6:45 PM EST-5
Hail report for Gainesville, FL
Alachua County · 63,712 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel size hail and small limb damaged was reported west of UF. Hail lasted for about 15 minutes.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.07 N Arredonda, FL
0.75″ hail
Mar 14, 2012
6:45 PM EST-5
Hail report for Gainesville, FL
Alachua County · 63,712 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail was reported at SW 75th Street and SW 24th Avenue.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.07 N Arredonda, FL
0.75″ hail
Mar 14, 2012
6:40 PM EST-5
Hail report for Gainesville, FL
Alachua County · 63,712 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail was reported at 844 SW 57 Terrace.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.2 W Gainesville North, FL
0.88″ hail
Mar 14, 2012
6:33 PM EST-5
Hail report for Gainesville, FL
Alachua County · 63,712 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel to dime size hail was reported at 53rd Ave Northwest and 43rd St. Northwest Ave.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.2 W Phifer, FL
1.00″ hail
May 21, 2010
6:05 PM EST-5
Hail report for Gainesville, FL
Alachua County · 63,712 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported along Southeast Hawthorne Road.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.39 ESE Gainesville East, 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 Gainesville, FL

30 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 20, 2026
8:53 PM UTC
Wind report for Gainesville, FL
Alachua County · 63,712 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on NW 23rd Ave. Time estimated from radar image.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 Wnw University Of Flo, FL
63 mph
Aug 20, 2026
7:57 PM UTC
Wind report for Gainesville, FL
Alachua County · 63,712 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASOS station KGNV Gainesville.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Nw Gainesville Airpor, FL
UNK mph
Aug 20, 2026
12:03 AM UTC
Wind report for Gainesville, FL
Alachua County · 63,712 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down over NW 35th St_ time of event determined with radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Nw University Of Flor, FL
UNK mph
Aug 19, 2026
11:46 PM UTC
Wind report for Gainesville, FL
Alachua County · 63,712 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down near NW 45th Ave and NW 31 Terrace_ time of event determined with radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Nw Gainesville, FL
48 mph
Aug 18, 2026
10:31 PM UTC
Wind report for Gainesville, FL
Alachua County · 63,712 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASOS station KGNV Gainesville.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Nw Gainesville Airpor, FL
46 mph
Aug 18, 2026
10:18 PM UTC
Wind report for Gainesville, FL
Alachua County · 63,712 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASOS station KGNV Gainesville - wind gust 46 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Nw Gainesville Airpor, FL
48 mph
Aug 14, 2026
10:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Gainesville, FL
Alachua County · 63,712 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station 0663W 0.7 NE University of Florida (WEATHERSTEM).
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Ne University Of Flor, FL
40 mph
Aug 3, 2026
12:19 AM UTC
Wind report for Gainesville, FL
Alachua County · 63,712 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASOS station KGNV Gainesville.
NWS Wind Report Location: Gainesville Airport, FL
UNK mph
Jul 30, 2026
10:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Gainesville, FL
Alachua County · 63,712 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree reported down in the 6600 block of Millhopper Road. Time of event based on radar images.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 Wnw Gainesville, FL
46 mph
Jul 27, 2026
8:01 PM UTC
Wind report for Gainesville, FL
Alachua County · 63,712 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASOS station KGNV Gainesville Regional Airport measured a peak wind gust of 46 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Nw Gainesville Airpor, FL
UNK mph
Jul 11, 2026
7:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Gainesville, FL
Alachua County · 63,712 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous reports of trees and wires down in Gainesville... highest concentration being on the east side of the city limits. Time estimated via measured 78 mph wind gust at the UF campus.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SE Gainesville, FL
78 mph
Jul 11, 2026
7:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Gainesville, FL
Alachua County · 63,712 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station 0663W 0.7 NE University of Florida (WEATHERSTEM). Elevated sensor... over 100 feet above ground level.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE University Of Flor, FL
66 mph
Jul 10, 2026
8:28 PM UTC
Wind report for Gainesville, FL
Alachua County · 63,712 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASOS station KGNV Gainesville.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW Gainesville Airpor, FL
UNK mph
Jul 10, 2026
8:25 PM UTC
Wind report for Gainesville, FL
Alachua County · 63,712 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: At least a half dozen reports of trees and wires down in Gainesville... mainly on the northeast side. Time estimated via radar and 66 mph gust at nearby Gainesville Airport.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SW Gainesville Airpor, FL
61 mph
Mar 16, 2026
6:36 PM UTC
Wind report for Gainesville, FL
Alachua County · 63,712 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASOS station KGNV Gainesville measured a peak gust of 61 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW Gainesville Airpor, 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 Gainesville, FL

10 reports
F0 category
Apr 25, 2003
2:05 PM EST
Tornado report for Gainesville, FL
Alachua County · 63,712 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Public reported a brief touchdown on NW 43rd St. in Gainesville.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 W (Gnv)Gainesville Arp, FL
F0 category
Aug 8, 1990
12:05 PM CST
Tornado report for Gainesville, FL
Alachua County · 63,712 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, FL
F0 category
Jul 9, 1987
3:29 PM EST
Tornado report for Gainesville, FL
Alachua County · 63,712 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, FL
F2 category
Mar 14, 1986
5:17 AM EST
Tornado report for Gainesville, 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, 1983
10:00 AM CST
Tornado report for Gainesville, FL
Alachua County · 63,712 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, FL
F0 category
Jan 25, 1975
1:49 PM CST
Tornado report for Gainesville, FL
Alachua County · 63,712 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, FL
F2 category
Feb 3, 1970
1:45 AM CST
Tornado report for Gainesville, FL
Alachua County · 63,712 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, FL
F2 category
Sep 28, 1966
9:00 AM CST
Tornado report for Gainesville, 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
Sep 21, 1966
1:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Gainesville, FL
Alachua County · 63,712 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, FL
UNK category
Aug 16, 1964
2:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Gainesville, 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

Gainesville, FL area census snapshot

People & households
Population143,611
Households58,176
Housing units65,747
Income
Median household income$45,611
$100k+ households25.3%
$150k+ households9.1%
Housing stock
Single-family detached24,802
Attached single-family3,326
Small multifamily15,786
Large multifamily20,665
Mobile homes1,076
Housing mix
Single-family share37.7%
Attached-home share5.1%
Multifamily share55.4%
Mobile-home share1.6%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied22,388
Renter-occupied35,788
Vacant units7,571
Home value & age
Median home value$235,000
Owner homes $300k+29.6%
Owner homes $500k+7.0%
Owner homes $750k+1.6%
Median year built1983
Older-home share44.5%
Vehicle context
Households with cars52,076
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 64 hail, 239 wind, and 10 tornado reports in and near Gainesville, FL, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 20, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Gainesville?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Gainesville, FL is 2.75″. It was reported near Newmans Lake, FL on July 17, 1997.

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

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

I am selling a home in Gainesville — 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 Gainesville address?

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