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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Mary Esther, FL

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Mary Esther, FL from June 10, 1965 through April 10, 2021, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
7
Wind Reports
37
Tornado Reports
9
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Mary Esther, FL · 1965–present Updated  Daily · last Apr 10, 2021

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Mary Esther, FL

7 reports
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0.75″ hail
Jun 12, 2007
6:00 PM CST-6
Hail report for Mary Esther, FL
Okaloosa County · 64,961 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Severe thunderstorms produced penny sized hail from Fort Walton Beach to Destin. Some vehicles had their windshields cracked by the hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Ft Walton Beach, FL
0.75″ hail
Mar 26, 2005
6:10 PM CST
Hail report for Mary Esther, FL
Okaloosa County · 64,961 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ft Walton Beach, FL
1.00″ hail
Jul 15, 2004
2:45 PM CST
Hail report for Mary Esther, FL
Okaloosa County · 64,961 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Mary Esther, FL
1.75″ hail
Jul 12, 2000
1:20 PM CST
Hail report for Mary Esther, FL
Okaloosa County · 64,961 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ft Walton Beach, FL
1.75″ hail
Jul 12, 1999
7:45 PM CST
Hail report for Mary Esther, FL
Okaloosa County · 64,961 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Weather spotters reported golfball size hail which did some minor damage to a mailbox.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ft Walton Beach, FL
0.75″ hail
Mar 21, 1989
1:25 PM CST
Hail report for Mary Esther, FL
Okaloosa County · 64,961 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, FL
1.75″ hail
Feb 20, 1989
9:09 PM CST
Hail report for Mary Esther, FL
Okaloosa County · 64,961 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 Mary Esther, FL

30 reports
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60 mph
Apr 10, 2021
12:51 PM UTC
Wind report for Mary Esther, FL
Okaloosa County · 64,961 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: AWOS STATION (KHRT) ON HURLBURT FIELD GUSTED TO 60 MPH.
NWS Wind Report Location: Mary Esther, FL
58 mph
Apr 23, 2020
7:47 PM UTC
Wind report for Mary Esther, FL
Okaloosa County · 64,961 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: KHRT HURLBURT FIELD MEASURED A 58 MPH THUNDERSTORM WIND GUST.
NWS Wind Report Location: Mary Esther, FL
60 mph
Nov 18, 2015
7:46 AM CST-6
Wind report for Mary Esther, FL
Okaloosa County · 64,961 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Winds estimated at 60 mph downed a large tree and damaged road signs.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Mary Esther, FL
70 mph
Mar 28, 2014
10:00 AM CST-6
Wind report for Mary Esther, FL
Okaloosa County · 64,961 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Winds estimated at 70 mph caused the top part of a Wendys sign to falll down. Trees were downed on Mary Esther Library. A portable building was leaning on a car at harborwalk village and top of harborwalk ampitheater fell down.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Mary Esther, FL
70 mph
Jul 30, 2012
12:07 PM CST-6
Wind report for Mary Esther, FL
Okaloosa County · 64,961 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Winds estimated at 70 mph blew the roof off of a car dealership.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Ft Walton Beach, FL
64 mph
Sep 5, 2011
10:31 AM CST-6
Wind report for Mary Esther, FL
Okaloosa County · 64,961 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Mary Esther, FL
60 mph
Sep 5, 2011
10:31 AM CST-6
Wind report for Mary Esther, FL
Okaloosa County · 64,961 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Winds estimated at 60 mph downed numerous small with a few large tree limbs on Eglin Air Force Base near the Burger King.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Mary Esther, FL
59 mph
Sep 4, 2011
3:52 AM CST-6
Wind report for Mary Esther, FL
Okaloosa County · 64,961 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Mary Esther, FL
64 mph
Aug 1, 2011
3:45 PM CST-6
Wind report for Mary Esther, FL
Okaloosa County · 64,961 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NW Mary Esther, FL
58 mph
Dec 24, 2009
7:42 PM CST-6
Wind report for Mary Esther, FL
Okaloosa County · 64,961 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree blown down at Mary Esther Cut-off and Jonquil Avenue in Fort Walton. Reported by Okaloosa Fire/Rescue.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.82 NE Mary Esther, FL
58 mph
Jun 15, 2005
2:15 PM CST
Wind report for Mary Esther, FL
Okaloosa County · 64,961 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: High winds from a thunderstorm blew down trees and power lines near Mary Esther.
NWS Wind Report Location: Mary Esther, FL
58 mph
Jun 30, 2003
8:10 AM CST
Wind report for Mary Esther, FL
Okaloosa County · 64,961 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: High winds blew part of the metal siding off a county building that was used to house large equipment..
NWS Wind Report Location: Ft Walton Beach, FL
58 mph
May 18, 2003
1:30 PM CST
Wind report for Mary Esther, FL
Okaloosa County · 64,961 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: High thunderstorm winds blew down power lines at Fort Walton Beach.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ft Walton Beach, FL
104 mph
Feb 21, 2003
3:47 AM CST
Wind report for Mary Esther, FL
Okaloosa County · 64,961 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A line of severe thunderstorms moved across the coastal portions of the county during the early morning hours. The most intense part of the line of storms was along the coast in the vicinity of Okaloosa Island in the Fort Walton Beach area. Very strong straight line winds associated with a "bow echo" along the line storms produced extensive wind damage to the west wing of the Blue Horizon Beach Resort . The strong blast of wind tore the roof off of the three story west wing of the condos, and deposited it in the adjacent parking lot and onto Santa Rosa Blvd., the highway located just north of the condominium complex. Some of the roof debris also hit and damaged the Sugar Isle Motel, which is located next door to the Blue Horizon. About 60 rooms of the Blue Horizon's west wing received major structural and water damage, and significant damage also occurred to automobiles in the adjacent parking lot, which were hit by flying debris. In addition, power lines and power polls along Santa Rosa Blvd were also downed by debris and high winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ft Walton Beach, FL
81 mph
Jul 20, 2000
1:30 PM CST
Wind report for Mary Esther, FL
Okaloosa County · 64,961 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and power lines were blown down in the community as a thunderstorm moved through. A large concrete power pole in the parking lot of a car dealer was also blown down, fortunately missing all the vehicles in the lot.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ft Walton Beach, 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 Mary Esther, FL

9 reports
UNK category
Apr 23, 2020
7:52 PM UTC
Tornado report for Mary Esther, FL
Okaloosa County · 64,961 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: DOWNED TREES... POWER LINES... AND SHINGLE DAMAGE TO HOMES IN THE OCEAN CITY-WRIGHT AREA.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 N Mary Esther, FL
F0 category
Sep 28, 1998
9:10 PM CST
Tornado report for Mary Esther, FL
Okaloosa County · 64,961 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado, that spent most of its time just off the ground, skipped across the south part of Okaloosa county and caused minor roof and tree damage. The tornado began near Okaloosa Island and moved across the Sound then across Fort Walton Beach to the golf course, then went back into the cloud as it entered the Eglin Air Force Base reservation. No one was injured. Several people observed the funnel.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Ft Walton Beach, FL
F0 category
Jul 31, 1996
10:30 AM CST
Tornado report for Mary Esther, FL
Okaloosa County · 64,961 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Ft Walton Beach, FL
F0 category
Aug 3, 1995
9:00 AM CST
Tornado report for Mary Esther, FL
Okaloosa County · 64,961 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado briefly touched down in the city of Mary Esther. Several trees were blown down. The tornado was spawned ahead of Hurricane Erin.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Mary Esther, FL
F0 category
Mar 21, 1989
3:20 PM CST
Tornado report for Mary Esther, FL
Okaloosa County · 64,961 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, FL
F1 category
Oct 28, 1985
5:30 AM CST
Tornado report for Mary Esther, FL
Okaloosa County · 64,961 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, FL
F0 category
Sep 12, 1979
7:40 PM CST
Tornado report for Mary Esther, FL
Okaloosa County · 64,961 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, FL
F2 category
Dec 7, 1974
8:25 AM CST
Tornado report for Mary Esther, FL
Okaloosa County · 64,961 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, FL
F2 category
Jun 10, 1965
12:50 PM CST
Tornado report for Mary Esther, FL
Okaloosa County · 64,961 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

Mary Esther, FL area census snapshot

People & households
Population4,034
Households1,622
Housing units1,842
Income
Median household income$76,510
$100k+ households40.8%
$150k+ households14%
Housing stock
Single-family detached1,571
Attached single-family33
Small multifamily10
Large multifamily228
Mobile homes0
Housing mix
Single-family share85.3%
Attached-home share1.8%
Multifamily share12.9%
Mobile-home share--
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied1,131
Renter-occupied491
Vacant units220
Home value & age
Median home value$255,300
Owner homes $300k+40.8%
Owner homes $500k+11.5%
Owner homes $750k+2.5%
Median year built1973
Older-home share66.2%
Vehicle context
Households with cars1,571
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 7 hail, 37 wind, and 9 tornado reports in and near Mary Esther, FL, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on April 10, 2021.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Mary Esther?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Mary Esther, FL is 1.75″. It was reported near Ft Walton Beach, FL on July 12, 2000.

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

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

I am selling a home in Mary Esther — 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 Mary Esther address?

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