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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Palatka, FL from December 5, 1977 through September 6, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
24
Wind Reports
91
Tornado Reports
7
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Palatka, FL · 1977–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 6, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Palatka, FL

24 reports
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1.25″ hail
Jun 19, 2020
12:53 AM UTC
Hail report for Palatka, FL
Putnam County · 18,201 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: ACTION NEWS WJAX-TV RELAYED A PICTURE OF NEARLY PING PONG BALL SIZED HAIL TAKEN NEAR SILVER LAKE IN NORTHEASTERN PUTNAM COUNTY. TIME OF HAIL ESTIMATED BY DOPPLER RADAR DATA.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 WSW Palatka, FL
0.88″ hail
Jun 16, 2010
12:45 AM EST-5
Hail report for Palatka, FL
Putnam County · 18,201 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel size hail was reported in Palatka.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.2 E Palatka Kay Arkin Ar, FL
0.75″ hail
Apr 13, 2009
5:18 PM EST-5
Hail report for Palatka, FL
Putnam County · 18,201 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Law Enforcement reported hail was covering the ground.
NWS Hail Report Location: .92 NE Palatka Kay Arkin Ar, FL
0.88″ hail
Aug 25, 2007
2:35 PM EST-5
Hail report for Palatka, FL
Putnam County · 18,201 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime to nickel sized hail fell in downtown Palatka. Winds were estimated around 45 to 50 mph.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.2 E Palatka Kay Arkin Ar, FL
0.75″ hail
Jun 21, 2005
4:00 PM EST
Hail report for Palatka, FL
Putnam County · 18,201 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Palatka, FL
0.88″ hail
Jun 21, 2005
3:30 PM EST
Hail report for Palatka, FL
Putnam County · 18,201 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 NE Palatka, FL
0.75″ hail
Mar 25, 2005
12:00 PM EST
Hail report for Palatka, FL
Putnam County · 18,201 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 S Palatka, FL
1.75″ hail
Jul 7, 2004
4:07 PM EST
Hail report for Palatka, FL
Putnam County · 18,201 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Palatka, FL
1.75″ hail
Jul 7, 2004
3:22 PM EST
Hail report for Palatka, FL
Putnam County · 18,201 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Palatka, FL
1.00″ hail
Jul 7, 2004
3:19 PM EST
Hail report for Palatka, FL
Putnam County · 18,201 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Palatka, FL
0.88″ hail
Jul 7, 2004
3:10 PM EST
Hail report for Palatka, FL
Putnam County · 18,201 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Palatka, FL
0.88″ hail
Jun 2, 2003
2:25 PM EST
Hail report for Palatka, FL
Putnam County · 18,201 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NW Palatka, FL
1.75″ hail
Apr 2, 2002
4:43 PM EST
Hail report for Palatka, FL
Putnam County · 18,201 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 E Hollister, FL
0.75″ hail
Jun 18, 2001
5:30 PM EST
Hail report for Palatka, FL
Putnam County · 18,201 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Palatka, FL
0.75″ hail
Jun 11, 2001
4:24 PM EST
Hail report for Palatka, FL
Putnam County · 18,201 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Palatka, 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 Palatka, FL

30 reports
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UNK mph
Sep 6, 2026
10:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Palatka, FL
Putnam County · 18,201 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple reports of Trees and powerlines down in eastern Putnam county. Time estimated by Radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Ssw Palatka, FL
UNK mph
May 23, 2026
10:12 PM UTC
Wind report for Palatka, FL
Putnam County · 18,201 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A storm spotter reported a large tree branch snapped off near the base of the trunk west of Palatka. Time was estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Palatka, FL
UNK mph
Mar 16, 2026
7:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Palatka, FL
Putnam County · 18,201 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees and powerlines were reported across Palatka along 3rd Ave... Horseman Club Rd... South State Rd 19... Bardin Rd... Silver Lake Dr... West River Rd and Kelley Smith Ranch Rd. Time was estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Palatka, FL
UNK mph
Mar 16, 2026
5:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Palatka, FL
Putnam County · 18,201 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Putnam county EM reported trees down along South Moody Rd near pine Oak Way and South State Rd 19. Time was estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SW Palatka, FL
UNK mph
Aug 28, 2025
7:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Palatka, FL
Putnam County · 18,201 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Putnam County Sheriff reported trees and powerlines were blown down along Silverlake Drive. The time of damage was based on radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 WSW Palatka, FL
UNK mph
Aug 28, 2025
7:17 PM UTC
Wind report for Palatka, FL
Putnam County · 18,201 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees and power lines down near Karen Lane and FL 19 southwest of Palatka. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SW Palatka, FL
UNK mph
May 10, 2024
1:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Palatka, FL
Putnam County · 18,201 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree fell onto of house... causing significant roof damage.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WSW Palatka, FL
UNK mph
Sep 12, 2023
2:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Palatka, FL
Putnam County · 18,201 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Powerline Down. Location 1506 Husfon Ave.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Palatka, FL
UNK mph
Sep 11, 2023
10:58 PM UTC
Wind report for Palatka, FL
Putnam County · 18,201 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 1 S Palatka. Powerline Down. Location 1506 Husfon Ave.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Palatka, FL
UNK mph
Jul 17, 2023
11:14 PM UTC
Wind report for Palatka, FL
Putnam County · 18,201 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report of Trees Down from Thunderstorm.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Palatka, FL
UNK mph
Jul 17, 2023
11:13 PM UTC
Wind report for Palatka, FL
Putnam County · 18,201 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees Down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSW Palatka, FL
UNK mph
Apr 30, 2023
9:46 AM UTC
Wind report for Palatka, FL
Putnam County · 18,201 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORT OF TREES DOWN CAUSED BY THUNDERSTORM WINDS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ENE Palatka, FL
UNK mph
Jun 24, 2022
6:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Palatka, FL
Putnam County · 18,201 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE REPORTED ON A HOUSE IN BUFFALO BLUFF.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NW Satsuma, FL
UNK mph
May 7, 2022
3:50 AM UTC
Wind report for Palatka, FL
Putnam County · 18,201 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN ON ROAD CAUSED BY THUNDERSTORM WINDS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NW Satsuma, FL
UNK mph
Jul 23, 2021
9:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Palatka, FL
Putnam County · 18,201 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DELAYED REPORT OF TREE DOWN AT THE INTERSECTION OF GOLF ST AND PROSPECT ST.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSE Palatka, 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 Palatka, FL

7 reports
EF0 category
Aug 23, 2008
4:53 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Palatka, FL
Putnam County · 18,201 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A Seminole Electric employee reported a tornado near 870 North Highway 17 moving north toward Bostwick. This was possibly a waterspout moving inland off the river. At 1647 EDT the public reported a tornado on the ground near West River Road and Mink Road. The parent thunderstorm was moving north along U.S. Highway 17 toward the Bostwick area.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.39 ENE Palatka Kay Arkin Ar, FL
F0 category
Jun 21, 2005
3:26 PM EST
Tornado report for Palatka, FL
Putnam County · 18,201 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Palatka, FL
F0 category
Sep 5, 2004
5:50 PM EST
Tornado report for Palatka, FL
Putnam County · 18,201 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Hurricane "Frances"0630 EDT:Tornado picked up trampoline 4 miles west of Palatka. 0650 EDT:EMA reported a tornado on the ground near Interlachen.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 W Palatka, FL
F0 category
Jan 2, 1999
11:15 PM EST
Tornado report for Palatka, FL
Putnam County · 18,201 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Four mobile homes with minor damage, one with major. Tornado was weak, and mainly at tree top level. Continue into St. Johns County.
NWS Tornado Report Location: SW Bostwick, FL
F0 category
Jun 14, 1996
4:00 PM EST
Tornado report for Palatka, FL
Putnam County · 18,201 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: SE Palatka, FL
UNK category
Jul 2, 1994
3:00 PM EST
Tornado report for Palatka, FL
Putnam County · 18,201 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado tore the roofs off three buildings including a barn and two commercial buildings. Tree limbs were blown damaging some vehicles.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Palatka, FL
F2 category
Dec 5, 1977
12:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Palatka, FL
Putnam County · 18,201 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

Palatka, FL area census snapshot

People & households
Population10,558
Households4,277
Housing units4,571
Income
Median household income$33,628
$100k+ households16.4%
$150k+ households2.8%
Housing stock
Single-family detached2,692
Attached single-family32
Small multifamily1,383
Large multifamily306
Mobile homes151
Housing mix
Single-family share58.9%
Attached-home share0.7%
Multifamily share37.0%
Mobile-home share3.3%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied1,988
Renter-occupied2,289
Vacant units294
Home value & age
Median home value$112,300
Owner homes $300k+10.7%
Owner homes $500k+4.8%
Owner homes $750k+2.2%
Median year built1971
Older-home share62.0%
Vehicle context
Households with cars3,612
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 24 hail, 91 wind, and 7 tornado reports in and near Palatka, FL, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on September 6, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Palatka?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Palatka, FL is 1.75″. It was reported near Palatka, FL on July 7, 2004.

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

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

I am selling a home in Palatka — 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 Palatka address?

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