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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Otter Creek, FL

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Otter Creek, FL from April 23, 1983 through April 11, 2024, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 32683 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
2
Wind Reports
13
Tornado Reports
2
Max Hail Size
0.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Otter Creek, FL · 1983–present Updated  Daily · last Apr 11, 2024

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Otter Creek, FL

2 reports
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0.75″ hail
Oct 13, 2002
12:50 PM EST
Hail report for Otter Creek, FL
Levy County · 10,621 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Otter Creek, FL
0.75″ hail
Jun 19, 2001
2:30 PM EST
Hail report for Otter Creek, FL
Levy County · 10,621 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime sized hail was reported by the Chiefland police department in Otter Creek.
NWS Hail Report Location: Otter Creek, 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 Otter Creek, FL

13 reports
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UNK mph
Apr 11, 2024
1:54 PM UTC
Wind report for Otter Creek, FL
Levy County · 10,621 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down near hwy 19 and cr326 near Gulf Hammock.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SE Otter Creek, FL
UNK mph
Apr 19, 2019
3:34 PM UTC
Wind report for Otter Creek, FL
Levy County · 10,621 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: FDOT REPORTS TREE BLOCKING LEFT LANE OF US-19 IN GULF HAMMOCK.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 SSE Otter Creek, FL
UNK mph
Jan 24, 2019
8:50 AM UTC
Wind report for Otter Creek, FL
Levy County · 10,621 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: FIVE LARGE OAK AND PINE TREES DOWN NEAR THE 12000 BLOCK OF NE 80 AVE. TWO POWER POLES SNAPPED. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Otter Creek, FL
UNK mph
Sep 1, 2017
11:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Otter Creek, FL
Levy County · 10,621 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 911 CALL OF A TREE DOWN ON POWER LINES NEAR SOUTHEAST 42 COURT AND COUNTY ROAD 326. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 SE Otter Creek, FL
46 mph
Aug 22, 2014
3:05 PM EST-5
Wind report for Otter Creek, FL
Levy County · 10,621 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Levy County Department of Public Safety reported trees down along U.S. Highway 19.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.76 S Otter Creek, FL
46 mph
Aug 22, 2014
3:05 PM EST-5
Wind report for Otter Creek, FL
Levy County · 10,621 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Public reported two trees down south of Chiefland.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.75 NW Ellzey, FL
60 mph
Apr 14, 2009
7:15 AM EST-5
Wind report for Otter Creek, FL
Levy County · 10,621 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees were downed in a wooded area.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5.93 NW Duttons Spur, FL
60 mph
Mar 7, 2008
10:30 AM EST-5
Wind report for Otter Creek, FL
Levy County · 10,621 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency Management reported trees and powerlines down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 10 SE Otter Creek, FL
58 mph
Jun 8, 2004
5:00 PM EST
Wind report for Otter Creek, FL
Levy County · 10,621 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A roof was blown off a mobile home.
NWS Wind Report Location: Otter Creek, FL
69 mph
Jul 9, 2002
1:30 PM EST
Wind report for Otter Creek, FL
Levy County · 10,621 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency Management reported several large pine trees uprooted.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SW Otter Creek, FL
UNK mph
Jun 23, 1998
7:05 PM EST
Wind report for Otter Creek, FL
Levy County · 10,621 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds downed trees and power lines from Otter Creek to Gulf Hammock.
NWS Wind Report Location: Otter Creek, FL
58 mph
Mar 2, 1989
4:44 PM CST
Wind report for Otter Creek, FL
Levy County · 10,621 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, FL
UNK mph
Apr 23, 1983
11:00 AM CST
Wind report for Otter Creek, FL
Levy County · 10,621 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, 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 Otter Creek, FL

2 reports
F0 category
Jul 18, 2000
12:30 PM EST
Tornado report for Otter Creek, FL
Levy County · 10,621 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The Levy County Emergency Management reported that a tornado briefly touched down along U.S. Highway 19 near Gulf Hammock.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Gulf Hammock, FL
F1 category
Jun 16, 1989
9:20 AM CST
Tornado report for Otter Creek, FL
Levy County · 10,621 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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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · City

Otter Creek, FL area census snapshot

People & households
Population155
Households78
Housing units104
Income
Median household income$62,833
$100k+ households--
$150k+ households--
Housing stock
Single-family detached40
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily45
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes19
Housing mix
Single-family share38.5%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share43.3%
Mobile-home share18.3%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied33
Renter-occupied45
Vacant units26
Home value & age
Median home value$23,900
Owner homes $300k+--
Owner homes $500k+--
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1982
Older-home share48.1%
Vehicle context
Households with cars78
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 2 hail, 13 wind, and 2 tornado reports in and near Otter Creek, FL, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on April 11, 2024.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Otter Creek?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Otter Creek, FL is 0.75″. It was reported near Otter Creek, FL on October 13, 2002.

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

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

I am selling a home in Otter Creek — 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 Otter Creek address?

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