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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Lake City, FL

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Lake City, FL from February 25, 1960 through August 12, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 32024 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
28
Wind Reports
112
Tornado Reports
10
Max Hail Size
2.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Lake City, FL · 1960–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 12, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Lake City, FL

28 reports
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1.00″ hail
Feb 15, 2021
9:15 PM UTC
Hail report for Lake City, FL
Columbia County · 15,669 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PUBLIC SENT PHOTO VIA SOCIAL MEDIA OF GOLF BALL SIZED HAIL IN LAKE CITY... FL. ESTIMATED TIMING BASED ON RADAR ATA.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lake City, FL
1.00″ hail
Mar 26, 2015
3:15 PM EST-5
Hail report for Lake City, FL
Columbia County · 15,669 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.74 NE Bass, FL
1.75″ hail
Mar 23, 2013
12:11 PM EST-5
Hail report for Lake City, FL
Columbia County · 15,669 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball size was reported in Lake City by WRUFTV.
NWS Hail Report Location: .91 NW Lake City, FL
0.75″ hail
Jun 6, 2011
3:12 PM EST-5
Hail report for Lake City, FL
Columbia County · 15,669 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail was reported along County Road 247, two miles south of Interstate 95.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.26 NW Bass, FL
0.75″ hail
Apr 2, 2009
7:25 PM EST-5
Hail report for Lake City, FL
Columbia County · 15,669 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Local law enforcement reported three quarter inch sized hail along County Road 25a near U.Ss. Highways 441 and 41.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.16 SSW Lake City, FL
0.88″ hail
Jul 12, 2008
5:02 PM EST-5
Hail report for Lake City, FL
Columbia County · 15,669 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A spotter reported nickel size hail and wind gusts to 47 mph. Minor damage was observed with localized flooding near Godbold Avenue and Satellite Lane.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5.9 NW Bass, FL
1.75″ hail
Jun 18, 2008
2:45 PM EST-5
Hail report for Lake City, FL
Columbia County · 15,669 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball size hail was reported in Lake City along U.S. Highway 90.
NWS Hail Report Location: .91 NW Lake City, FL
0.75″ hail
Jun 18, 2008
2:40 PM EST-5
Hail report for Lake City, FL
Columbia County · 15,669 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail was reported in Lake City along U.S. Highway 90.
NWS Hail Report Location: .91 NW Lake City, FL
0.75″ hail
Jun 2, 2008
2:50 PM EST-5
Hail report for Lake City, FL
Columbia County · 15,669 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail was reported just south of Lake City.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.16 SSW Lake City, FL
0.88″ hail
Feb 3, 2006
8:14 PM EST
Hail report for Lake City, FL
Columbia County · 15,669 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Lake City, FL
0.88″ hail
Jun 21, 2005
7:13 PM EST
Hail report for Lake City, FL
Columbia County · 15,669 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lake City, FL
1.25″ hail
Apr 30, 2005
6:00 PM EST
Hail report for Lake City, FL
Columbia County · 15,669 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lake City, FL
0.75″ hail
Mar 26, 2005
4:00 PM EST
Hail report for Lake City, FL
Columbia County · 15,669 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lake City, FL
0.88″ hail
Mar 25, 2005
9:34 AM EST
Hail report for Lake City, FL
Columbia County · 15,669 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lake City, FL
0.75″ hail
Jun 29, 2004
6:10 PM EST
Hail report for Lake City, FL
Columbia County · 15,669 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 SW Lake City, 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 Lake City, FL

30 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 12, 2026
8:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Lake City, FL
Columbia County · 15,669 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A couple of trees and powerlines down along Pinemount Rd west of I-75.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 Wsw Lake City, FL
UNK mph
Aug 14, 2025
11:08 PM UTC
Wind report for Lake City, FL
Columbia County · 15,669 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: tree fell down onto powerline near the intersection of Southwest Ponce De Leon Avenue and Southwest Coronado Street. Time of event based on radar data and 911 call center.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 S Lake City, FL
UNK mph
May 10, 2024
12:25 PM UTC
Wind report for Lake City, FL
Columbia County · 15,669 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Old Oak trees snapped... Twisted Trees... Lawn Furniture Blown around... Power Outage. Images provided through social media.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 W Lake City, FL
UNK mph
Apr 3, 2024
2:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Lake City, FL
Columbia County · 15,669 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Branch fell on roof and root ball landed on a fence at 177 SW Ferndale.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 S Lake City, FL
UNK mph
Apr 3, 2024
2:18 PM UTC
Wind report for Lake City, FL
Columbia County · 15,669 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: *** 1 INJ *** Tree fell on a single wide mobile home with one minor injury. Report from the State Watch Office and time is based on radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 WSW Lake City, FL
UNK mph
Jun 21, 2023
4:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Lake City, FL
Columbia County · 15,669 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree reported down on a phone line on Sabre Ave near County Rd 242. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 WNW Columbia, FL
UNK mph
Jun 16, 2023
6:25 PM UTC
Wind report for Lake City, FL
Columbia County · 15,669 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A large tree snapped and fell across SW Prairie St. Photo was relayed via Columbia County Fire. Time was estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SW Lake City, FL
UNK mph
May 12, 2023
11:57 PM UTC
Wind report for Lake City, FL
Columbia County · 15,669 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE FELL ONTO HOUSE ALONG NW RIDGEWOOD AVE. TIME OF EVENT ESTIMATED VIA RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WSW Lake City, FL
UNK mph
Apr 28, 2023
12:49 AM UTC
Wind report for Lake City, FL
Columbia County · 15,669 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DELAYED REPORT OF TREE DOWN ON HOUSE. ESTIMATED WINDS 35-45 MPH.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Lake City, FL
UNK mph
Aug 13, 2021
8:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Lake City, FL
Columbia County · 15,669 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE FELL ON HOUSE AND POWER LINES ON SW SALEM ROAD OFF COUNTY ROAD 242.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NW Columbia, FL
UNK mph
Jul 7, 2021
11:35 AM UTC
Wind report for Lake City, FL
Columbia County · 15,669 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN OVER ROAD ON I-10 WESTBOUND AT MILE MARKER 309.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Lake City, FL
UNK mph
Feb 15, 2021
9:12 PM UTC
Wind report for Lake City, FL
Columbia County · 15,669 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: POSSIBLE TORNADO DAMAGE. BARN LEVELED ON PINEMOUNT RD. TIMING ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 WSW Lake City, FL
UNK mph
Dec 24, 2020
10:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Lake City, FL
Columbia County · 15,669 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE TREES DOWN IN LAKE CITY... FL.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lake City, FL
UNK mph
Mar 31, 2020
10:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Lake City, FL
Columbia County · 15,669 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREE DOWN ABOUT 1.5 MILES NORTH OF THE INTERSECTION OF HIGHWAYS 247 AND 242.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SW Lake City, FL
UNK mph
Oct 22, 2019
5:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Lake City, FL
Columbia County · 15,669 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LAW ENFORCEMENT RECEIVED REPORTS OF A TREE DOWN ON A POWERLINE. THE TIME GIVEN WAS BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NNW Columbia, 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 Lake City, FL

10 reports
EF1 category
May 15, 2014
8:15 AM EST-5
Tornado report for Lake City, FL
Columbia County · 15,669 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF1 tornado with maximum winds of 95 mph caused significant tree damage to properties at the intersection of Pinemount Road and Nugget Road. Many large oak trees were twisted and snapped with large limbs 8-12 inches torn off. Large pine trees were twisted at the bases and toppled. An outbuilding had significant damage. Sheets of metal were strewn across the property. Pieces of lumber were impaled into the pasture land 1 to 2 feet. Large pilings in the ground 1-1.5 ft were lifted out of the ground and dispersed across the property. The cost of damage is unknown.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6.83 NW Bass, FL
EF2 category
Mar 7, 2008
9:45 AM EST-5
Tornado report for Lake City, FL
Columbia County · 15,669 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: National Weather Service Storm Survey of the tornado track indicated most damage was EF1 scale with a small area of EF2 damage near NE Denver Street opposite a large field. Numerous Trees and power lines were snapped or blown over by the storm. Truck and trailers were also blown over in an industrial park. Nineteen homes were destroyed, twenty-one suffered major damage, and twenty had minor damage. Two businesses were destroyed with six suffering major damage. One female fatality occurred when a tree went through her mobile home. A male indirect fatality occurred when trying to connect a power generator. The mesocyclone which spanned this tornado was tracked across Taylor, Lafayette, and Suwannee Counties prior to this touchdown and it later spanned tornadoes in Baker, Charlton and Nassau Counties.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.34 NW Lake City, FL
F0 category
Oct 11, 1990
1:50 PM CST
Tornado report for Lake City, FL
Columbia County · 15,669 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, FL
F0 category
Sep 5, 1987
2:30 PM EST
Tornado report for Lake City, FL
Columbia County · 15,669 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, FL
F0 category
Jul 23, 1987
4:25 PM EST
Tornado report for Lake City, FL
Columbia County · 15,669 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, FL
F0 category
Aug 12, 1986
3:15 PM EST
Tornado report for Lake City, FL
Columbia County · 15,669 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, FL
F1 category
Apr 5, 1982
6:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Lake City, FL
Columbia County · 15,669 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, FL
F0 category
Jul 19, 1977
3:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Lake City, FL
Columbia County · 15,669 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, FL
F1 category
Aug 20, 1975
3:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Lake City, FL
Columbia County · 15,669 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, FL
F3 category
Feb 25, 1960
5:30 AM CST
Tornado report for Lake City, FL
Columbia County · 15,669 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

Lake City, FL area census snapshot

People & households
Population12,404
Households4,879
Housing units5,487
Income
Median household income$51,175
$100k+ households25.4%
$150k+ households8.6%
Housing stock
Single-family detached3,040
Attached single-family59
Small multifamily1,494
Large multifamily686
Mobile homes208
Housing mix
Single-family share55.4%
Attached-home share1.1%
Multifamily share39.7%
Mobile-home share3.8%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied1,943
Renter-occupied2,936
Vacant units608
Home value & age
Median home value$178,600
Owner homes $300k+21.2%
Owner homes $500k+5.0%
Owner homes $750k+3.2%
Median year built1979
Older-home share51.2%
Vehicle context
Households with cars4,425
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 28 hail, 112 wind, and 10 tornado reports in and near Lake City, FL, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 12, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Lake City?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Lake City, FL is 2.00″. It was reported near Lake City, FL on May 18, 2003.

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

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

I am selling a home in Lake City — 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 Lake City address?

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