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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Jay, FL from March 21, 1974 through August 21, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Hail Reports
7
Wind Reports
32
Tornado Reports
3
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Jay, FL · 1974–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 21, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Jay, FL

7 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jun 13, 2023
8:57 PM UTC
Hail report for Jay, FL
Santa Rosa County · 62,767 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public report of quarter sized hail near Jay... FL.
NWS Hail Report Location: Jay, FL
1.00″ hail
Feb 9, 2021
9:30 AM UTC
Hail report for Jay, FL
Santa Rosa County · 62,767 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: SOCIAL MEDIA POST WITH PHOTO OF QUARTER SIZE HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: Jay, FL
1.75″ hail
May 11, 2009
7:00 PM CST-6
Hail report for Jay, FL
Santa Rosa County · 62,767 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Jay, FL
0.75″ hail
May 2, 2003
8:00 PM CST
Hail report for Jay, FL
Santa Rosa County · 62,767 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Jay, FL
0.75″ hail
Jul 11, 2000
4:15 PM CST
Hail report for Jay, FL
Santa Rosa County · 62,767 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Jay, FL
1.00″ hail
May 13, 2000
3:00 PM CST
Hail report for Jay, FL
Santa Rosa County · 62,767 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail was reported near Jay.
NWS Hail Report Location: Jay, FL
0.75″ hail
May 18, 1999
7:00 PM CST
Hail report for Jay, FL
Santa Rosa County · 62,767 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime size hail was reported just east of Jay.
NWS Hail Report Location: Jay, 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 Jay, FL

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UNK mph
Aug 21, 2026
9:35 PM UTC
Wind report for Jay, FL
Santa Rosa County · 62,767 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Utility company shared a photo via social media of multiple trees down along County Road 399 and Neal Jones road. Trees are blocking roadway and have downed power lines. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Ese Jay, FL
66 mph
May 12, 2024
8:41 AM UTC
Wind report for Jay, FL
Santa Rosa County · 62,767 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd gst report from 1 W Jay.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Jay, FL
UNK mph
May 12, 2024
8:40 AM UTC
Wind report for Jay, FL
Santa Rosa County · 62,767 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: *** 2 INJ *** Large hardwood trees uprooted or snapped aloft with power lines also down near Jay High School. Residential damage also reported on Watermill Rd with 2 people transported to the hospital with injuries.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSW Jay, FL
66 mph
May 10, 2024
7:41 AM UTC
Wind report for Jay, FL
Santa Rosa County · 62,767 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Jay, FL
UNK mph
Jun 16, 2023
1:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Jay, FL
Santa Rosa County · 62,767 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Jay, FL
UNK mph
May 26, 2022
11:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Jay, FL
Santa Rosa County · 62,767 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN ON HARVEST RD NEAR JAY.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SSW Jay, FL
UNK mph
May 6, 2022
9:45 AM UTC
Wind report for Jay, FL
Santa Rosa County · 62,767 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORTS OF A FEW TREES DAMAGED AND LARGE TREE LIMBS SNAPPED SOUTHWEST OF THE JAY COMMUNITY. PICTURES AND REPORTS VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SSW Jay, FL
UNK mph
Jun 29, 2021
8:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Jay, FL
Santa Rosa County · 62,767 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PHOTOS WERE SHARED ON SOCIAL MEDIA THAT SHOWED A LARGE TREE THAT HAD FALLEN AS WELL AS SOME MINOR STRUCTURAL DAMAGE TO A HOUSE AND FENCE IN MT. CARMEL... FL.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NE Jay, FL
UNK mph
Apr 25, 2021
11:26 AM UTC
Wind report for Jay, FL
Santa Rosa County · 62,767 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 911 CALL CENTER REPORTS THAT A LARGE OAK TREE FELL ON A HOME AND KNOCKED POWERLINES DOWN AT 13148 HIGHWAY 89.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSW Jay, FL
UNK mph
Apr 25, 2021
11:21 AM UTC
Wind report for Jay, FL
Santa Rosa County · 62,767 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE TREES DOWN ACROSS THE CITY OF JAY... FL. PHOTOS PROVIDED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Jay, FL
UNK mph
Jan 11, 2020
8:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Jay, FL
Santa Rosa County · 62,767 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORTS OF TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN ON DIXONVILLE ROAD. REPORT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 ENE Jay, FL
UNK mph
Jun 29, 2018
12:05 AM UTC
Wind report for Jay, FL
Santa Rosa County · 62,767 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SPORADIC TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN ACROSS NORTHERN PART OF THE COUNTY. ONE TREE FELL ON A VEHICLE (AS IT WAS BEING DRIVEN).
NWS Wind Report Location: Jay, FL
58 mph
Dec 14, 2009
8:02 PM CST-6
Wind report for Jay, FL
Santa Rosa County · 62,767 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Santa Rosa 911 reported a garage/shed was damaged on J.H. Carr Road near Jay.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.22 WSW Jay, FL
58 mph
Aug 3, 2006
5:42 PM CST
Wind report for Jay, FL
Santa Rosa County · 62,767 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: High winds from a thunderstorm blew down several trees and damaged some farm machinery just south of Jay.
NWS Wind Report Location: Jay, FL
58 mph
Jul 16, 2004
12:20 AM CST
Wind report for Jay, FL
Santa Rosa County · 62,767 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: High winds from a thunderstorm blew down several trees near Jay.
NWS Wind Report Location: Jay, 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 Jay, FL

3 reports
F0 category
May 1, 1987
2:07 PM CST
Tornado report for Jay, FL
Santa Rosa County · 62,767 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, FL
F0 category
Jul 9, 1981
6:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Jay, FL
Santa Rosa County · 62,767 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, FL
UNK category
Jan 1, 1979
2:05 PM CST
Tornado report for Jay, FL
Santa Rosa County · 62,767 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, FL
Showing 3 of 3
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

Jay, FL area census snapshot

People & households
Population706
Households267
Housing units335
Income
Median household income$36,964
$100k+ households19.1%
$150k+ households8.2%
Housing stock
Single-family detached242
Attached single-family2
Small multifamily21
Large multifamily19
Mobile homes51
Housing mix
Single-family share72.2%
Attached-home share0.6%
Multifamily share11.9%
Mobile-home share15.2%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied116
Renter-occupied151
Vacant units68
Home value & age
Median home value$126,800
Owner homes $300k+8.6%
Owner homes $500k+8.6%
Owner homes $750k+0.9%
Median year built1972
Older-home share60.6%
Vehicle context
Households with cars251
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 7 hail, 32 wind, and 3 tornado reports in and near Jay, FL, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 21, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Jay?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Jay, FL is 1.75″. It was reported near N Jay, FL on May 11, 2009.

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

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

I am selling a home in Jay — 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 Jay address?

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