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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near High Springs, FL

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near High Springs, FL from June 21, 1979 through June 12, 2024, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 32643 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
6
Wind Reports
30
Tornado Reports
5
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  High Springs, FL · 1979–present Updated  Daily · last Jun 12, 2024

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near High Springs, FL

6 reports
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1.75″ hail
May 11, 2023
9:30 PM UTC
Hail report for High Springs, FL
Alachua County · 63,712 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORTS OF A MIX OF HAIL SIZES... PEA TO GOLF BALL SIZED... JUST SOUTHWEST OF HIGH SPRINGS.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 WSW High Springs, FL
1.50″ hail
May 11, 2023
8:55 PM UTC
Hail report for High Springs, FL
Alachua County · 63,712 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PHOTOS OF PING PONG SIZE HAIL REPORTED WEST OF HIGH SPRINGS BY A TRAINED SPOTTER... RELAYED BY EM. EXACT LOCATION ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 WSW High Springs, FL
1.00″ hail
Jun 13, 2011
4:50 PM EST-5
Hail report for High Springs, FL
Alachua County · 63,712 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported along Old Bellamy Road, south of Oleno State Park.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.4 E High Spgs Sky Rd Arp, FL
0.88″ hail
May 18, 2003
3:10 PM EST
Hail report for High Springs, FL
Alachua County · 63,712 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: High Spgs, FL
0.75″ hail
May 14, 2000
3:40 PM EST
Hail report for High Springs, FL
Alachua County · 63,712 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: High Spgs, FL
1.50″ hail
May 27, 1990
5:25 PM CST
Hail report for High Springs, FL
Alachua County · 63,712 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 High Springs, FL

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UNK mph
Jun 12, 2024
1:20 AM UTC
Wind report for High Springs, FL
Alachua County · 63,712 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A few trees were reported down near the intersection of NW 244th St and NW 187th Ave. Time was estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW High Springs, FL
UNK mph
Jan 9, 2024
7:15 PM UTC
Wind report for High Springs, FL
Alachua County · 63,712 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree blocking NW 190th Ave in High Springs. Time estimated by radar and info from EM.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ENE High Springs, FL
UNK mph
May 12, 2023
11:30 PM UTC
Wind report for High Springs, FL
Alachua County · 63,712 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ALACHUA COUNTY 911/DISPATCH REPORTS THAT A TREE WAS DOWNED OVER A POWERLINE BY STRONG WIND GUSTS ALONG NW 154TH PLACE IN THE VICINITY OF HIGH SPRINGS. TIME OF DAMAGE BASED ON RADAR DATA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SE High Springs, FL
UNK mph
Aug 8, 2022
9:03 PM UTC
Wind report for High Springs, FL
Alachua County · 63,712 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DELAYED REPORT. TREE DOWN NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF NW 183RD AVE AND HIGH SPRINGS MAIN ST.
NWS Wind Report Location: High Springs, FL
UNK mph
Aug 3, 2022
11:20 PM UTC
Wind report for High Springs, FL
Alachua County · 63,712 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DELAYED REPORT. FOUR TREES DOWN BLOCKING ROADWAY ON OLD BELLAMY.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SSE Oleno State Park, FL
UNK mph
Aug 3, 2022
10:36 PM UTC
Wind report for High Springs, FL
Alachua County · 63,712 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: STRONG WINDS CAUSED DAMAGE TO A RESIDENCE. EXTENT OF DAMAGE UNKNOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WSW High Springs, FL
UNK mph
Feb 7, 2020
2:46 AM UTC
Wind report for High Springs, FL
Alachua County · 63,712 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: HIGH SPRINGS FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORTED VIA FACEBOOK A TREE AND WIRES DOWN BLOCKING POE SPRINGS ROAD NEAR POE SPRING PARK.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W High Springs, FL
UNK mph
Jul 3, 2019
10:01 PM UTC
Wind report for High Springs, FL
Alachua County · 63,712 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 911 CALL CENTER PASSED ON SEVERAL REPORTS OF TREES DOWN IN THE HIGH SPRINGS AREA.
NWS Wind Report Location: High Springs, FL
UNK mph
Feb 8, 2017
2:18 AM UTC
Wind report for High Springs, FL
Alachua County · 63,712 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 12X24 AWNING RIPPED FROM GROUND
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSW High Springs, FL
UNK mph
Jul 24, 2016
1:55 AM UTC
Wind report for High Springs, FL
Alachua County · 63,712 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ALACHUA COUNTY 911/DISPATCH REPORTS A LARGE TREE DOWNED BY STRONG THUNDERSTORM WINDS NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF NORTHWEST 190TH AVENUE AND NORTHWEST 184TH TERRACE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ENE High Springs, FL
52 mph
Sep 12, 2015
11:50 AM EST-5
Wind report for High Springs, FL
Alachua County · 63,712 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A large tree was blown down near 2222nd Street and 165th Avenue. The time was based on radar. The cost of damage was estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: .91 SE High Spgs, FL
58 mph
Aug 13, 2015
4:18 PM EST-5
Wind report for High Springs, FL
Alachua County · 63,712 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was blown down near the intersection of NE 3rd Avenue and NE 4th Street. The time of damage was based on radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: .6 E High Spgs, FL
46 mph
Jul 20, 2015
1:35 PM EST-5
Wind report for High Springs, FL
Alachua County · 63,712 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was blown down onto a power line in High Springs. The cost of damage was unknown but estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: N High Spgs, FL
58 mph
May 31, 2015
5:35 PM EST-5
Wind report for High Springs, FL
Alachua County · 63,712 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree limbs were blown down, one along SW 1st Street and Poe Springs Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: .69 S High Spgs, FL
58 mph
May 31, 2015
5:35 PM EST-5
Wind report for High Springs, FL
Alachua County · 63,712 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A large tree limb was blown down a truck at 20112 NW Santa Fe Blvd in High Springs. No damage was reported. The time of damage was estimated based on radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.38 ESE High Spgs, 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 High Springs, FL

5 reports
EF0 category
Mar 24, 2012
1:40 PM EST-5
Tornado report for High Springs, FL
Alachua County · 63,712 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Based on photos, the NWS determined that an EF0 tornado caused wind damage (max winds around 75 mph) across the west side of Gainesville. A carport was damaged and numerous trees were blown down along 196th Terrace Ave. Two homes were also damaged along the path. At least 3 dozen trees were snapped off along a portion of the path as well. The cost of damage was estimated.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.51 NNW Cadillac, FL
F0 category
Sep 5, 2004
6:00 PM EST
Tornado report for High Springs, FL
Alachua County · 63,712 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Hurricane "Frances"Large trees were down in a lawn and others were snapped off across the road several hundred feet down highway 236 just outside of High Springs.
NWS Tornado Report Location: High Spgs, FL
F0 category
Apr 25, 2003
1:40 PM EST
Tornado report for High Springs, FL
Alachua County · 63,712 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Brief touchdown reported at intersection of County Road 241 and U.S. 441.
NWS Tornado Report Location: High Spgs, FL
F1 category
Jun 30, 1985
8:30 AM CST
Tornado report for High Springs, 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, 1979
7:08 PM CST
Tornado report for High Springs, 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

High Springs, FL area census snapshot

People & households
Population6,396
Households2,010
Housing units2,279
Income
Median household income$80,973
$100k+ households41.7%
$150k+ households14.3%
Housing stock
Single-family detached1,762
Attached single-family44
Small multifamily50
Large multifamily11
Mobile homes412
Housing mix
Single-family share77.3%
Attached-home share1.9%
Multifamily share2.7%
Mobile-home share18.1%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied1,619
Renter-occupied391
Vacant units269
Home value & age
Median home value$263,800
Owner homes $300k+35.1%
Owner homes $500k+6.2%
Owner homes $750k+1.4%
Median year built1999
Older-home share24.1%
Vehicle context
Households with cars1,982
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 6 hail, 30 wind, and 5 tornado reports in and near High Springs, FL, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on June 12, 2024.

What is the largest hail ever reported in High Springs?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near High Springs, FL is 1.75″. It was reported near High Springs, FL on May 11, 2023.

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

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

I am selling a home in High Springs — 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 High Springs address?

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