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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Okeechobee, FL from July 4, 1959 through July 13, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Hail Reports
30
Wind Reports
34
Tornado Reports
14
Max Hail Size
2.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Okeechobee, FL · 1959–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 13, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Okeechobee, FL

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
May 21, 2020
8:45 PM UTC
Hail report for Okeechobee, FL
Okeechobee County · 9,565 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL UP TO QUARTER SIZE AT THE RIVER BLUFF RV RESORT. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR DATA.
NWS Hail Report Location: 9 W Okeechobee, FL
1.00″ hail
Apr 27, 2015
4:35 PM EST-5
Hail report for Okeechobee, FL
Okeechobee County · 9,565 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Numerous reports via broadcast media and social media of quarter-sized hail in the city of Okeechobee. According to reports, duration of the hail was approximately 10 minutes.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.07 S Okeechobee, FL
2.50″ hail
Apr 28, 2011
6:15 PM EST-5
Hail report for Okeechobee, FL
Okeechobee County · 9,565 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A weather spotter observed observed tennis ball sized hail near the intersection of highway 78 and 441 in Okeechobee.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.45 S Okeechobee, FL
1.75″ hail
Apr 28, 2011
6:10 PM EST-5
Hail report for Okeechobee, FL
Okeechobee County · 9,565 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: An Okeechobee Sheriff relayed multiple reports of golf ball sized hail near the intersection of highway 78 and 441.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.45 S Okeechobee, FL
0.88″ hail
May 20, 2009
1:05 PM EST-5
Hail report for Okeechobee, FL
Okeechobee County · 9,565 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A public report was received of Nickel size hail in the 7000 block of Highway 78 West.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 S Okeechobee, FL
1.00″ hail
Jul 17, 2007
4:50 PM EST-5
Hail report for Okeechobee, FL
Okeechobee County · 9,565 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A trained spotter observed quarter size hail for about 10 minutes.
NWS Hail Report Location: 10 NE Okeechobee, FL
1.75″ hail
May 18, 2007
7:45 PM EST-5
Hail report for Okeechobee, FL
Okeechobee County · 9,565 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 SE Okeechobee, FL
0.75″ hail
May 18, 2007
7:45 PM EST-5
Hail report for Okeechobee, FL
Okeechobee County · 9,565 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S Okeechobee, FL
1.00″ hail
May 13, 2007
5:20 PM EST-5
Hail report for Okeechobee, FL
Okeechobee County · 9,565 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 E Okeechobee, FL
0.75″ hail
May 6, 2007
4:32 PM EST-5
Hail report for Okeechobee, FL
Okeechobee County · 9,565 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: S Okeechobee, FL
0.88″ hail
May 15, 2006
4:00 PM EST
Hail report for Okeechobee, FL
Okeechobee County · 9,565 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Okeechobee, FL
0.88″ hail
May 3, 2005
5:00 PM EST
Hail report for Okeechobee, FL
Okeechobee County · 9,565 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Basinger, FL
0.88″ hail
May 3, 2005
3:05 PM EST
Hail report for Okeechobee, FL
Okeechobee County · 9,565 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Basinger, FL
0.75″ hail
Aug 16, 2004
5:25 PM EST
Hail report for Okeechobee, FL
Okeechobee County · 9,565 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Basinger, FL
1.00″ hail
Jun 7, 2004
1:23 PM EST
Hail report for Okeechobee, FL
Okeechobee County · 9,565 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Spotter also reported an estimated wind gust to 60 mph.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 E Okeechobee, 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 Okeechobee, FL

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66 mph
Jul 13, 2026
10:35 PM UTC
Wind report for Okeechobee, FL
Okeechobee County · 9,565 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Okeechobee County Airport measured a peak wind gust of 66MPH/57KT from the west at 6:35 PM.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Whispering Pines, FL
UNK mph
Jun 15, 2023
10:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Okeechobee, FL
Okeechobee County · 9,565 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency Manager reports roof torn off of Windixie with water coming into the building. Also... reports power lines down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNW Journey End Mobil, FL
60 mph
Jul 22, 2012
1:12 PM EST-5
Wind report for Okeechobee, FL
Okeechobee County · 9,565 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: South Florida Water Management District site S65CW measured a thunderstorm wind gust of 60 mph along the Kissimmee River.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5.1 WNW Basinger, FL
58 mph
Aug 20, 2003
3:30 PM EST
Wind report for Okeechobee, FL
Okeechobee County · 9,565 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds damaged the roof and windows of a house northwest of Okeechobee.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NW Okeechobee, FL
69 mph
Aug 1, 2003
1:42 PM EST
Wind report for Okeechobee, FL
Okeechobee County · 9,565 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorms winds swept across the town of Okeechobee damaging 3 roofs, many fences and some screen porches.
NWS Wind Report Location: Okeechobee, FL
81 mph
Jun 27, 2003
3:15 PM EST
Wind report for Okeechobee, FL
Okeechobee County · 9,565 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds damaged the roof of a dairy building north of Okeechobee.
NWS Wind Report Location: Okeechobee, FL
58 mph
Dec 13, 2002
12:30 PM EST
Wind report for Okeechobee, FL
Okeechobee County · 9,565 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds blew down a few trees and damaged tin roofs on Highway SR 78 near Okeechobee.
NWS Wind Report Location: Okeechobee, FL
92 mph
Apr 3, 2002
3:00 PM EST
Wind report for Okeechobee, FL
Okeechobee County · 9,565 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Strong thunderstorm winds swept across U.S. Highway 441 just north of the city of Okeechobee blowing down power lines and a few trees.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Okeechobee, FL
58 mph
Sep 1, 2000
8:20 PM EST
Wind report for Okeechobee, FL
Okeechobee County · 9,565 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds blew shingles off a roof and damaged a canvas and pole awning.
NWS Wind Report Location: Okeechobee, FL
69 mph
Aug 2, 1999
4:45 PM EST
Wind report for Okeechobee, FL
Okeechobee County · 9,565 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds seriously damaged the roof of a home northwest of Okeechobee. A 20 foot light pole was blown down and a window was blown out of a home.
NWS Wind Report Location: 10 NE Okeechobee, FL
58 mph
Jul 27, 1999
7:30 PM EST
Wind report for Okeechobee, FL
Okeechobee County · 9,565 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds blew the roof off a mobile home in Okeechobee.
NWS Wind Report Location: Okeechobee, FL
58 mph
Jan 3, 1999
2:00 AM EST
Wind report for Okeechobee, FL
Okeechobee County · 9,565 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds blew down a few trees and power lines and a satellite dish in Okeechobee.
NWS Wind Report Location: Okeechobee, FL
58 mph
Aug 14, 1998
9:10 PM EST
Wind report for Okeechobee, FL
Okeechobee County · 9,565 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds blew down trees in the town of Okeechobee.
NWS Wind Report Location: Okeechobee, FL
58 mph
Jun 20, 1998
3:05 PM EST
Wind report for Okeechobee, FL
Okeechobee County · 9,565 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds damaged awnings and carports on mobile homes in Okeechobee.
NWS Wind Report Location: Okeechobee, FL
63 mph
Jun 12, 1998
8:15 PM EST
Wind report for Okeechobee, FL
Okeechobee County · 9,565 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds blew down trees in the Town of Okeechobee.
NWS Wind Report Location: Okeechobee, 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 Okeechobee, FL

14 reports
UNK category
Oct 9, 2024
6:11 PM UTC
Tornado report for Okeechobee, FL
Okeechobee County · 9,565 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Emergency manager confirms a tornado on the ground near Dixie Ranch Acres.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 NW Basswood Estates, FL
F0 category
Aug 21, 2006
1:18 PM EST
Tornado report for Okeechobee, FL
Okeechobee County · 9,565 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Both the Okeechobee County Sheriffs office and the St. Lucie County Emergency Management simultaneously reported a small tornado on the ground just west of the Okeechobee - St. Lucie county line. No significant damage was found.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 10 NE Okeechobee, FL
F0 category
May 3, 2005
9:30 PM EST
Tornado report for Okeechobee, FL
Okeechobee County · 9,565 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A small F0 tornado briefly touched down near Basinger blowing over a few trees. One inch hail was also reported in the area.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Basinger, FL
F1 category
Mar 9, 1998
3:20 AM EST
Tornado report for Okeechobee, FL
Okeechobee County · 9,565 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An F1 tornado touched down along the north shore of Lake Okeechobee near Highway 441. The tornado moved northeast though Okeechobee damaging six businesses and nine homes. Thirteen mobile homes and recreational vehicles were destroyed. About 100 others were damaged. Ten people were injured. Two required hospitalization.
NWS Tornado Report Location: SW Okeechobee, FL
F0 category
May 12, 1996
9:10 PM EST
Tornado report for Okeechobee, FL
Okeechobee County · 9,565 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: SW Okeechobee, FL
F0 category
Jul 26, 1988
5:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Okeechobee, FL
Okeechobee County · 9,565 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, FL
F1 category
Apr 30, 1988
11:50 AM EST
Tornado report for Okeechobee, FL
Okeechobee County · 9,565 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, FL
F2 category
Mar 21, 1983
4:30 AM CST
Tornado report for Okeechobee, FL
Okeechobee County · 9,565 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, FL
F2 category
Sep 26, 1982
3:00 AM CST
Tornado report for Okeechobee, FL
Okeechobee County · 9,565 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, FL
F0 category
Jun 24, 1981
1:45 PM CST
Tornado report for Okeechobee, FL
Okeechobee County · 9,565 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, FL
F0 category
Jun 24, 1981
1:45 PM CST
Tornado report for Okeechobee, FL
Okeechobee County · 9,565 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, FL
F0 category
Apr 19, 1980
4:55 PM CST
Tornado report for Okeechobee, FL
Okeechobee County · 9,565 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, FL
F1 category
Jun 18, 1972
11:55 AM CST
Tornado report for Okeechobee, FL
Okeechobee County · 9,565 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, FL
UNK category
Jul 4, 1959
12:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Okeechobee, FL
Okeechobee County · 9,565 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

Okeechobee, FL area census snapshot

People & households
Population5,376
Households1,806
Housing units1,983
Income
Median household income$50,365
$100k+ households25.3%
$150k+ households13.0%
Housing stock
Single-family detached1,323
Attached single-family134
Small multifamily255
Large multifamily36
Mobile homes235
Housing mix
Single-family share66.7%
Attached-home share6.8%
Multifamily share14.7%
Mobile-home share11.9%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied1,199
Renter-occupied607
Vacant units177
Home value & age
Median home value$187,400
Owner homes $300k+15.6%
Owner homes $500k+0.8%
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1978
Older-home share53.9%
Vehicle context
Households with cars1,663
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 30 hail, 34 wind, and 14 tornado reports in and near Okeechobee, FL, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 13, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Okeechobee?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Okeechobee, FL is 2.50″. It was reported near Okeechobee, FL on April 28, 2011.

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

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

I am selling a home in Okeechobee — 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 Okeechobee address?

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