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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Lakeland, FL
Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Lakeland, FL from July 2, 1956 through September 12, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.
Example: 33801 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code
Hail Reports
65
Wind Reports
89
Tornado Reports
26
Max Hail Size
2.00″
Source NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm ReportsCoverage Lakeland, FL · 1956–presentUpdated Daily · last Sep 12, 2026
Hail Report Description: A Twitter report of nickel sized hail in Lakeland was received around 7:30 PM EDT.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Lakeland, FL
0.75″hail
Jun 15, 2011 3:33 PM EST-5
Hail report for Lakeland, FL
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A trained spotter reported penny sized hail and a 42 mph wind gust in Lakeland.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Lakeland, FL
1.00″hail
Jun 15, 2011 2:45 PM EST-5
Hail report for Lakeland, FL
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported quarter sized hail near Highway 33 and Interstate 4.
NWS Hail Report Location: .79 S Foxtown, FL
0.88″hail
Jun 17, 2010 12:52 PM EST-5
Hail report for Lakeland, FL
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel-sized hail was reported near Gibsonia along with wind gusts estimated at 50mph.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Gibsonia, FL
0.88″hail
Jun 20, 2008 2:50 PM EST-5
Hail report for Lakeland, FL
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported nickel size hail in Lakeland.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Lakeland, FL
1.00″hail
Jun 19, 2008 3:17 PM EST-5
Hail report for Lakeland, FL
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A trained spotter reported quarter sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.25 WSW (Lal)Lakeland Muni A, FL
0.75″hail
Jul 14, 2007 1:51 PM EST-5
Hail report for Lakeland, FL
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A trained spotter reported penny size hail at his home.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 S Lakeland, FL
0.75″hail
Jun 7, 2007 4:14 PM EST-5
Hail report for Lakeland, FL
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The broadcast media reported penny size hail in Winston.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Winston, FL
0.75″hail
Jun 7, 2007 4:14 PM EST-5
Hail report for Lakeland, FL
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The broadcast media reported penny size hail in downtown Lakeland.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Lakeland, FL
0.75″hail
Jun 7, 2007 4:05 PM EST-5
Hail report for Lakeland, FL
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A trained spotter reported penny size hail along Griffin Road.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NW Lakeland, FL
0.88″hail
Jun 7, 2007 3:42 PM EST-5
Hail report for Lakeland, FL
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Reported by a trained spotter.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Lakeland, FL
1.00″hail
May 13, 2007 4:00 PM EST-5
Hail report for Lakeland, FL
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Numerous reports of nickel to quarter size hail were received in Lakeland and 4 miles south of Lakeland.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Lakeland, FL
0.88″hail
Apr 11, 2007 9:43 PM EST-5
Hail report for Lakeland, FL
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: An amateur radio operator reported nickel size hail at the intersection of Highway 98 and Wedgewood Estates Blvd.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Lakeland, FL
0.75″hail
May 25, 2005 1:48 PM EST
Hail report for Lakeland, FL
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Lakeland, FL
1.00″hail
Jun 9, 2004 4:46 PM EST
Hail report for Lakeland, FL
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lakeland, FL
1.25″hail
Jun 3, 2004 3:58 PM EST
Hail report for Lakeland, FL
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lakeland, FL
1.00″hail
Jun 3, 2004 3:41 PM EST
Hail report for Lakeland, FL
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SE Lakeland, FL
0.75″hail
May 29, 2002 7:15 PM EST
Hail report for Lakeland, FL
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 SE Lakeland, FL
0.75″hail
Apr 3, 2002 12:05 PM EST
Hail report for Lakeland, FL
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lakeland, FL
1.00″hail
Jun 26, 2001 5:25 PM EST
Hail report for Lakeland, FL
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Skywarn Spotters and the public reported that quarter to dime sized hail fell over portions of Lakeland in northern Polk county.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 E Lakeland, FL
0.75″hail
Jun 14, 2001 3:02 PM EST
Hail report for Lakeland, FL
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime sized hail was reported by Skywarn Spotters and the public, through WTVT-TV of Tampa, from Lakeland east to Winter Haven in northern Polk county.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lakeland, FL
0.75″hail
Jun 14, 2001 2:45 PM EST
Hail report for Lakeland, FL
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime sized hail was reported by the Lakeland police department mainly along U.S. Highway 98 and Carpenters Way Road. Skywarn Spotters also reported dime sized hail three miles southeast of Auburndale.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 N Lakeland, FL
0.75″hail
May 25, 2001 5:30 PM EST
Hail report for Lakeland, FL
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A utility company reported dime sized hail that covered the ground four miles east of downtown Lakeland.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 E Lakeland, FL
1.75″hail
May 25, 2001 4:55 PM EST
Hail report for Lakeland, FL
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported, through WTVT-TV (FOX) in Tampa, golfball sized hail, which caused paint damage to several vehicles near the intersection of Main Street (U.S. Highway 92) and Combee Road (State Road 659) in Lakeland.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 E Lakeland, FL
0.75″hail
May 25, 2001 4:45 PM EST
Hail report for Lakeland, FL
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Skywarn Spotters reported dime sized hail along the U.S. Highway 92 corridor between Lake Parker Avenue (U.S. Highway 98) and Combee Road (State Road 659) in Lakeland.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 E Lakeland, FL
0.75″hail
Mar 31, 2001 3:19 PM EST
Hail report for Lakeland, FL
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime sized hail was reported by a Skywarn Spotter one mile west of Lakeland.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W Lakeland, FL
0.75″hail
Mar 29, 2001 11:29 AM EST
Hail report for Lakeland, FL
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime sized hail was reported by Ham radio operators near the intersection Interstate 75 and County Line Road southeast to near Bartow over extreme western Polk county.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 W Lakeland, FL
1.00″hail
Mar 29, 2001 11:15 AM EST
Hail report for Lakeland, FL
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail was reported by Polk county emergency management near the intersection of Interstate 4 and U.S. Highway 98, two miles north of Lakeland.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Lakeland, FL
0.75″hail
Jun 9, 1999 4:10 PM EST
Hail report for Lakeland, FL
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported dime sized hail in Lakeland through Bay News Nine Cable of Pinellas Park.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 N Lakeland, FL
1.75″hail
May 21, 1999 4:38 PM EST
Hail report for Lakeland, FL
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Skywarn Spotters reported golfball to quarter sized hail from near the Hillsborough-Polk county line east to the State Road 37 (S. Florida Ave) and County Road 572 (Drane Field Dr) that caused paint damage to several vehicles in Lakeland.
NWS Hail Report Location: WSW Lakeland, 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.
Wind Report Description: A 60 FOOT TREE ACROSS THE ROAD AND HIT A HOME ON THE 6800 BLOCK LAKELAND HARBOR CIRCLE. NO OTHER TREES DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NNE Lacoochee, FL
UNKmph
Jan 23, 2017 12:17 AM UTC
Wind report for Lakeland, FL
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT REPORTED THAT 2 MOBILE HOMES SUSTAINED ROOF DAMAGE. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 N Lakeland, FL
UNKmph
Jul 18, 2016 6:27 PM UTC
Wind report for Lakeland, FL
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 16-18 INCH OAK TREE SNAPPED AND FELL ON HOME. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 WNW Lakeland, FL
UNKmph
Jul 18, 2016 6:22 PM UTC
Wind report for Lakeland, FL
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MOBILE HOME ROOF DAMAGE LIKELY FROM STRAIGHT LINE WINDS. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ENE Lakeland, FL
69mph
Jun 1, 2015 4:45 PM EST-5
Wind report for Lakeland, FL
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A broadcast media outlet relayed reports and pictures of several large trees uprooted by thunderstorm wind gusts in Lakeland.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Lakeland, FL
58mph
Aug 21, 2013 2:52 PM EST-5
Wind report for Lakeland, FL
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A local broadcast media station reported, and relayed a photo, of a tree down over a house near Lacoochee.
NWS Wind Report Location: .92 SW Lakeland, FL
59mph
Aug 21, 2013 2:48 PM EST-5
Wind report for Lakeland, FL
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Lakeland airport AWOS recorded a 59 mph wind gust.
NWS Wind Report Location: N (Lal)Lakeland Muni A, FL
58mph
Apr 5, 2011 8:20 AM EST-5
Wind report for Lakeland, FL
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A wind gust caused a large pickup truck towing a trailer to jackknife and flip the trailer onto its side.
NWS Wind Report Location: .66 ESE Crystal Lake, FL
49mph
Jan 25, 2011 6:00 PM EST-5
Wind report for Lakeland, FL
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Straight line winds destroyed an older mobile home on Wilkinson Road. Nearby trees received only small twigs and branches blown off of them.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.23 SE Winston, FL
60mph
Jun 28, 2008 5:20 PM EST-5
Wind report for Lakeland, FL
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A spotter reported winds gusting to 60mph in South Lakeland.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Lakeland, FL
58mph
Jun 19, 2008 3:25 PM EST-5
Wind report for Lakeland, FL
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Air Traffic Control Tower at Lakeland Linder Regional Airport measured a wind gust of 58mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: N (Lal)Lakeland Muni A, FL
60mph
Jun 19, 2008 3:17 PM EST-5
Wind report for Lakeland, FL
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A trained spotter estimated winds of 60mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.25 WSW (Lal)Lakeland Muni A, FL
58mph
Jul 14, 2007 1:45 PM EST-5
Wind report for Lakeland, FL
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A trained spotter reported a 58 MPH wind gust on his home weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 S Lakeland, FL
58mph
Jun 7, 2007 4:00 PM EST-5
Wind report for Lakeland, FL
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency Management reported a four inch diameter tree down on a single wide home with extensive damage to the home.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 WNW Lakeland, FL
63mph
May 13, 2007 3:40 PM EST-5
Wind report for Lakeland, FL
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A wind gust of 63 MPH was recorded at the Lakeland Linder Airport.
NWS Wind Report Location: .69 N (Lal)Lakeland Muni A, FL
64mph
Apr 11, 2007 9:33 PM EST-5
Wind report for Lakeland, FL
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The wind gust was measured from a home weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Lakeland, FL
60mph
May 25, 2005 1:48 PM EST
Wind report for Lakeland, FL
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous large tree branches were downed.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Lakeland, FL
58mph
Jun 10, 2004 4:26 PM EST
Wind report for Lakeland, FL
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees were downed and a large tree was blocking Pennsylvania Avenue.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lakeland, FL
58mph
Jun 4, 2004 2:00 PM EST
Wind report for Lakeland, FL
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: (Lal)Lakeland Muni A, FL
58mph
Jun 3, 2004 4:05 PM EST
Wind report for Lakeland, FL
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down at County Road 540A and State Road 37 in Lakeland.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lakeland, FL
UNKmph
Oct 23, 2002 3:15 PM EST
Wind report for Lakeland, FL
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Estimated 50 mph (43 knot) winds at the Dawn Heights mobile home park produced minor damage to awnings, porches, and windows.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lakeland, FL
UNKmph
Aug 18, 2002 6:35 PM EST
Wind report for Lakeland, FL
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency Management reported numerous trees down in the Lakeland Heights subdivision.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lakeland, FL
60mph
May 31, 2002 5:30 PM EST
Wind report for Lakeland, FL
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A microburst, emanating from a severe storm which originated in Pasco Co and drifted southeast, produced a small area of damage, roughly 1/3 by 1/2 mile, along two residential streets off Old Polk City Road north of Lakeland. Damage included three very large limbs downed, including one onto a pickup truck. Several medium size limbs were blown down, and three sheds had tin roofs blown off. Two small trampolines were moved, one over 100 feet and another into a tree. A few siding strips were torn off one home.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 N Lakeland, FL
58mph
Apr 3, 2002 12:15 PM EST
Wind report for Lakeland, FL
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lakeland Muni Arpt, FL
UNKmph
Aug 18, 2001 3:10 PM EST
Wind report for Lakeland, FL
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A Skywarn Spotter reported that thunderstorm winds uprooted several large trees south of the intersection of U.S. Highway 98 and Rock Ridge Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NW Lakeland, FL
UNKmph
Jul 4, 2001 4:58 PM EST
Wind report for Lakeland, FL
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A Lakeland utility company reported that thunderstorm winds downed several large branches and power lines throughout Lakeland, Florida.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lakeland, 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 Lakeland, FL
26 reports
UNKcategory
Dec 16, 2020 10:15 PM UTC
Tornado report for Lakeland, FL
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT REPORTED DAMAGE TO AT LEAST 3 HOMES IN THE AREA OF DAUGHTRY RD AND US98. COUNTY IS STILL ASSESSING THE SITUATION. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Gibsonia, FL
UNKcategory
Oct 19, 2019 3:10 AM UTC
Tornado report for Lakeland, FL
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NUMEROUS REPORTS FROM MULTIPLE SOURCES OF SEVERAL OVERTURNED TRACTOR TRAILERS ALONG I-4 BETWEEN THE POLK PKWY AND MEMORIAL BLVD. PUBLIC ALSO REPORTED SEEING THE TORNADO CROSS THE INTERSTATE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 WNW Winston, FL
EF1category
Mar 31, 2011 11:04 AM EST-5
Tornado report for Lakeland, FL
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Seven people were injured during the Sun N Fun Festival activities. There were 50 planes that were damaged or destroyed, with several planes overturned. Five campsites were destroyed with several other camp site tents collapsed or blown down. Light towers and other ground equipment also received damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .43 NNW (Lal)Lakeland Muni A, FL
F0category
Jun 24, 2006 2:13 PM EST
Tornado report for Lakeland, FL
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An emergency management official reported a tornado touchdown in a large wooded area near the Polk County Parkway and US Highway 98.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 SW Lakeland, FL
F0category
Jul 30, 2000 1:45 PM EST
Tornado report for Lakeland, FL
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado briefly touched down and removed the roof of a weathered homes wood overhang and downed several large trees and branches near the intersection of Coral Way and Combee Roads in Lakeland.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Lakeland, FL
F1category
May 21, 1999 4:42 PM EST
Tornado report for Lakeland, FL
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado initially touched down in the Heatherwood Village Mobile Home Park and caused minor to moderate damage to the roofs, carports, lanais, and awnings of over 30 mobile homes. The tornado continued to move north along Harden Boulevard and caused minor to moderate roof damage to a gas/convenience store at the intersection of W. Ariana Street and Sikes Boulevard while a strip shopping mall north of the intersection suffered minor to moderate roof damage from the F1 tornado.The tornado continued north along Central Avenue and uprooted or snapped dozens of Live Oak and pine trees and downed at least two dozen power lines on either side of the road. Two additional mobile home rooftops were removed by tornadic wind on Inman Drive while a shed and carport were destroyed at the intersection of Dorothy Street and Central Avenue.The tornado snapped a large tree which fell atop and caused significant structural damage to a home at the intersection of Lime Street and Veterans Avenue. The tornado lifted and dissipated north of Central Avenue and the CSX railroad tracks near the Amtrak station.The tornado caused major roof and wall damage to two businesses while three others suffered minor damage. The tornado caused major roof, wall and chimney damage to 14 single family homes with minor to moderate roof damage to an additional 84 single family homes. The tornado caused minor to moderate roof, carport, lanais and awning damage to 36 mobile homes.
NWS Tornado Report Location: SW Lakeland, FL
F0category
May 19, 1999 3:47 PM EST
Tornado report for Lakeland, FL
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The public reported a tornado sporadically touched down and partially tore off the roof of a mobile home, snapped or uprooted between 15 and 20 pine and orange trees and severely damaged a few sheds before it lifted and dissipated.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 SW Lakeland, FL
F0category
Mar 30, 1996 3:35 PM EST
Tornado report for Lakeland, FL
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 12 N Lakeland, FL
UNKcategory
Jan 4, 1993 5:25 PM EST
Tornado report for Lakeland, FL
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A small tornado tipped a trailer over at Rockridge Road.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Lakeland, FL
F0category
Jun 28, 1992 6:23 PM EST
Tornado report for Lakeland, FL
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, FL
F0category
Apr 25, 1991 2:20 PM CST
Tornado report for Lakeland, FL
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, FL
F1category
Mar 18, 1991 9:14 AM EST
Tornado report for Lakeland, FL
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, FL
F0category
Jan 19, 1991 10:50 PM EST
Tornado report for Lakeland, FL
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, FL
F0category
Jul 7, 1990 4:15 PM CST
Tornado report for Lakeland, FL
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, FL
F0category
Jun 22, 1990 12:45 PM EST
Tornado report for Lakeland, FL
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, FL
F0category
Jun 10, 1989 3:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Lakeland, FL
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, FL
F0category
Jul 1, 1984 2:50 PM CST
Tornado report for Lakeland, FL
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, FL
F1category
Jul 31, 1982 7:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Lakeland, FL
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, FL
F0category
Jun 5, 1977 3:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Lakeland, FL
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, FL
F1category
Jun 18, 1974 4:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Lakeland, FL
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, FL
F1category
Jan 22, 1973 8:45 AM CST
Tornado report for Lakeland, FL
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, FL
F2category
Nov 29, 1971 11:55 AM CST
Tornado report for Lakeland, FL
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, FL
F1category
Mar 3, 1971 3:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Lakeland, FL
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, FL
F1category
Mar 15, 1960 12:40 PM CST
Tornado report for Lakeland, FL
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, FL
F0category
Mar 4, 1957 11:20 AM CST
Tornado report for Lakeland, FL
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, FL
F0category
Jul 2, 1956 5:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Lakeland, FL
Polk County · 203,501 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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Frequently asked questions
for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does Lakeland have on record?
Our records show 65 hail, 89 wind, and 26 tornado reports in and near Lakeland, FL, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on September 12, 2026.
What is the largest hail ever reported in Lakeland?
The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Lakeland, FL is 2.00″. It was reported near Lakeland, FL on May 22, 1997.
A storm report showed up near my home in Lakeland — 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 Lakeland and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.
I am buying a home in Lakeland — 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 Lakeland address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.
I am selling a home in Lakeland — 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 Lakeland address?
Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in Lakeland — 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 Lakeland, FL, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in Lakeland, 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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