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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Ocala, FL from January 12, 1964 through August 22, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 34470 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
48
Wind Reports
178
Tornado Reports
18
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Ocala, FL · 1964–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 22, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Ocala, FL

30 reports
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1.25″ hail
Apr 26, 2023
11:35 PM UTC
Hail report for Ocala, FL
Marion County · 123,229 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W Ocala, FL
1.75″ hail
Apr 26, 2023
11:30 PM UTC
Hail report for Ocala, FL
Marion County · 123,229 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: MARION COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT REPORTS THAT APPROXIMATELY 50 VEHICLES WERE DAMAGED BY HAIL AT THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMPLEX. TIME OF HAIL DAMAGE BASED ON RADAR DATA.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 WNW Ocala, FL
1.75″ hail
Apr 26, 2023
11:30 PM UTC
Hail report for Ocala, FL
Marion County · 123,229 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: EM REPORTED GOLF BALL SIZE HAIL FELL AT MARION COUNTY EOC.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 W Ocala, FL
1.00″ hail
Jun 19, 2020
9:28 PM UTC
Hail report for Ocala, FL
Marion County · 123,229 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL UP TO A QUARTER IN SIZE WAS REPORTED AT NE 19TH AVE IN OCALA. TIME ESTIMATE BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 E Ocala, FL
1.00″ hail
Apr 6, 2019
8:37 PM UTC
Hail report for Ocala, FL
Marion County · 123,229 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: STORM SPOTTER OBSERVED QUARTER INCH HAIL AT 1900 NW 58TH COURT.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 WNW Ocala, FL
1.00″ hail
Jun 10, 2012
3:55 PM EST-5
Hail report for Ocala, FL
Marion County · 123,229 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was observed.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.39 WSW West End, FL
1.00″ hail
Apr 5, 2011
7:02 AM EST-5
Hail report for Ocala, FL
Marion County · 123,229 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported at SW 103rd St and SW 84th Streets in Ocala.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 N Ocala, FL
0.75″ hail
Mar 11, 2010
10:20 AM EST-5
Hail report for Ocala, FL
Marion County · 123,229 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A spotter reported penny size hail on State Road 200 near the Paddock Mall.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.21 W West End, FL
0.75″ hail
Mar 11, 2010
10:17 AM EST-5
Hail report for Ocala, FL
Marion County · 123,229 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail was reported in Ocala.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.81 E Ocala West, FL
0.75″ hail
Jul 20, 2009
6:10 PM EST-5
Hail report for Ocala, FL
Marion County · 123,229 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A motel in downtown Ocala reported dime to penny size hail. The time of the event was based on radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: .6 W Ocala, FL
0.88″ hail
Jun 10, 2008
12:40 PM EST-5
Hail report for Ocala, FL
Marion County · 123,229 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel to penny size hail was reported east of downtown Ocala near 17th Street.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 N Ocala, FL
0.75″ hail
Jun 7, 2007
5:00 PM EST-5
Hail report for Ocala, FL
Marion County · 123,229 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Royal Oaks Golf Club reported up to penny size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 SW Ocala, FL
0.88″ hail
May 13, 2007
2:06 PM EST-5
Hail report for Ocala, FL
Marion County · 123,229 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny to nickel size hail was reported at the Ocala airport.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Ocala Arpt, FL
0.88″ hail
Aug 4, 2006
4:04 PM EST
Hail report for Ocala, FL
Marion County · 123,229 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ocala, FL
0.88″ hail
Jul 28, 2006
4:30 PM EST
Hail report for Ocala, FL
Marion County · 123,229 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ocala, 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 Ocala, FL

30 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 22, 2026
3:53 PM UTC
Wind report for Ocala, FL
Marion County · 123,229 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Ocala Fire Rescue reported a large tree crashed through the roof of a home along SE Eighth St_ compromising the residences structural integrity by breaking through trusses and damaging areas from the
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Ocala, FL
UNK mph
Aug 18, 2026
11:41 PM UTC
Wind report for Ocala, FL
Marion County · 123,229 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: According to Ocala Fire_ at around 741 p.m._ a report came in regarding a structure collapse with potential entrapment at Arborgate_ located along NE 3rd St. A tree had fallen on a multifamily apartm
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Ocala, FL
UNK mph
Jul 11, 2026
7:35 PM UTC
Wind report for Ocala, FL
Marion County · 123,229 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Damage to the roof of a business in Ocala... including portions of the roof torn off. Time of damage estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Ocala, FL
UNK mph
Jul 11, 2026
7:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Ocala, FL
Marion County · 123,229 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees and power lines down on the northeast side of Ocala. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Ocala, FL
59 mph
Jun 24, 2026
10:11 PM UTC
Wind report for Ocala, FL
Marion County · 123,229 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: AWOS station KOCF Ocala Airport - Jim Taylor Fld measured a peak wind of 59 mph due to a downburst.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ocala Airport, FL
UNK mph
May 29, 2025
7:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Ocala, FL
Marion County · 123,229 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: *** 1 FATAL *** Marion County Emergency Management reports one fatality resulting from a snapped tree along Southwest 46th Avenue in Ocala.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ENE Ocala Airport, FL
UNK mph
May 29, 2025
6:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Ocala, FL
Marion County · 123,229 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: *** 1 FATAL *** Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 2 ENE Ocala Airport. Marion County Emergency Management reports one fatality resulting from a snapped tree along Southwest 46th Avenue in Ocala. Event time corrected and based on radar data.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ENE Ocala Airport, FL
UNK mph
Aug 22, 2024
10:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Ocala, FL
Marion County · 123,229 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A power pole was blown down onto a vehicle along South Pine Avenue with one person inside. The person inside was electrically shocked... but medical transport was not needed. The time of damage was based on radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNW Santos, FL
UNK mph
Aug 22, 2024
10:05 PM UTC
Wind report for Ocala, FL
Marion County · 123,229 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were blown down into power lines along SE 38th Street. The time of damage was based on radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Santos, FL
UNK mph
Aug 22, 2024
9:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Ocala, FL
Marion County · 123,229 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: County dispatch reported a tree was blown down across a vehicle at the Glade Winds Apartment complex with people in the vehicle. There were no injuries reported. The time of damage was based on radar data.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 E Ocala Airport, FL
UNK mph
Aug 22, 2024
9:53 PM UTC
Wind report for Ocala, FL
Marion County · 123,229 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: County dispatch reported trees were blown down onto powerlines along SW 6th Street. The time of damage was based on radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WSW Ocala, FL
UNK mph
Aug 22, 2024
9:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Ocala, FL
Marion County · 123,229 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree fell on a RV at Holiday Travel Park near Ocala. Residence was deemed uninhabitable. No injuries were reported. An unknown number of residents were displaced.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ENE Ocala Airport, FL
UNK mph
Jun 20, 2023
1:25 PM UTC
Wind report for Ocala, FL
Marion County · 123,229 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A large oak tree was reported down at a medical plaza on Southeast 17th Street near 15th Avenue. Time was estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Ocala, FL
UNK mph
Apr 27, 2023
1:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Ocala, FL
Marion County · 123,229 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: FDEM REGION 3 COORDINATOR REPORTED DAMAGE ACROSS OCALA FROM PASSING THUNDERSTORMS. REPORTED A STRUCTURE FIRE DUE TO HIGH WINDS. REPORTED HAIL DAMAGE TO APPROX. 40 COUNTY VEHICLES AND 4 HOUSES. THERE WERE ALSO DOWNED POWER LINES.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE Ocala Airport, FL
UNK mph
Jul 15, 2022
11:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Ocala, FL
Marion County · 123,229 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MARION COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT REPORTS MULTIPLE DOWNED POWERLINES IN THE VICINITY OF STATE ROAD 200 TO THE SOUTH OF THE OCALA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT. TIME OF DAMAGE BASED ON RADAR DATA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SE Ocala Airport, 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 Ocala, FL

18 reports
UNK category
Mar 13, 2022
11:45 AM UTC
Tornado report for Ocala, FL
Marion County · 123,229 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF-1 TORNADO... ESTIMATED PEAK WIND 110 MPH. PATH LENGTH 26.67 MILES... PATH WIDTH 65 YARDS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 E Ocala, FL
UNK category
Mar 12, 2022
12:16 PM UTC
Tornado report for Ocala, FL
Marion County · 123,229 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS TORNADO REPORT FROM 5 E OCALA. REPORT CORRECTED FOR TIMING. EF-1 TORNADO... ESTIMATED PEAK WIND 110 MPH. PATH LENGTH 26.67 MILES... PATH WIDTH 65 YARDS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 E Ocala, FL
UNK category
Apr 18, 2021
11:23 PM UTC
Tornado report for Ocala, FL
Marion County · 123,229 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF1 TORNADO...NWS SURVEY ESTIMATED PEAK WIND SPEEDS OF 110 MPH. STREET SIGNS AND PLASTIC SIGNS WERE TWISTED AND RIPPED OUT OF GROUND. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT REPORTED A LARGE WAREHOUSE DAMAGED ALONG STATE ROAD 40 EAST OF I-75. POWER LINES WERE DOWNED AND A LARGE LIVE OAK TREE IN AN OPEN FIELD WAS BLOWN DOWN. SEVERAL SHEET METAL CONSTRUCTION OUT BUILDINGS HAVE ALSO BEEN DAMAGED OR DESTROYED.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 W Ocala, FL
F1 category
Apr 7, 2005
2:40 PM EST
Tornado report for Ocala, FL
Marion County · 123,229 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Ocala Arpt, FL
F2 category
Mar 29, 2001
10:20 AM EST
Tornado report for Ocala, FL
Marion County · 123,229 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: More than 85 homes were damaged in three neighborhoods, knocking power out to 10,000 thousand of residents.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 20 SW Ocala, FL
F0 category
Mar 4, 2001
7:50 AM EST
Tornado report for Ocala, FL
Marion County · 123,229 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado was a weak FO, with some evidence of downburst. Damage was near Northeast 38th Street. Two homes with substantial roof damage, and 19 others with damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 NE Ocala, FL
F0 category
Oct 7, 1996
3:50 PM EST
Tornado report for Ocala, FL
Marion County · 123,229 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: E Ocala, FL
F0 category
Dec 23, 1986
5:02 PM EST
Tornado report for Ocala, FL
Marion County · 123,229 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, FL
F1 category
Aug 31, 1985
4:30 AM CST
Tornado report for Ocala, FL
Marion County · 123,229 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, FL
F2 category
Apr 9, 1983
1:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Ocala, FL
Marion County · 123,229 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, FL
F1 category
Jul 15, 1981
12:20 PM CST
Tornado report for Ocala, FL
Marion County · 123,229 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, FL
F1 category
Apr 15, 1981
3:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Ocala, FL
Marion County · 123,229 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, FL
F1 category
Aug 5, 1979
2:54 PM CST
Tornado report for Ocala, FL
Marion County · 123,229 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, FL
F1 category
Jul 10, 1976
5:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Ocala, FL
Marion County · 123,229 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, FL
F0 category
Dec 31, 1975
10:30 AM CST
Tornado report for Ocala, FL
Marion County · 123,229 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

Ocala, FL area census snapshot

People & households
Population64,903
Households26,238
Housing units29,151
Income
Median household income$53,520
$100k+ households29.3%
$150k+ households9.4%
Housing stock
Single-family detached14,916
Attached single-family1,415
Small multifamily6,603
Large multifamily4,649
Mobile homes1,487
Housing mix
Single-family share51.2%
Attached-home share4.9%
Multifamily share38.6%
Mobile-home share5.1%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied13,236
Renter-occupied13,002
Vacant units2,913
Home value & age
Median home value$219,900
Owner homes $300k+32.4%
Owner homes $500k+7.9%
Owner homes $750k+1.8%
Median year built1983
Older-home share44.2%
Vehicle context
Households with cars23,777
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 48 hail, 178 wind, and 18 tornado reports in and near Ocala, FL, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 22, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Ocala?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Ocala, FL is 1.75″. It was reported near Ocala, FL on April 26, 2023.

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

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

I am selling a home in Ocala — 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 Ocala address?

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