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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Palm Harbor, FL

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Palm Harbor, FL from November 11, 1968 through May 14, 2024, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 34681 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
6
Wind Reports
12
Tornado Reports
4
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Palm Harbor, FL · 1968–present Updated  Daily · last May 14, 2024

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Palm Harbor, FL

6 reports
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0.88″ hail
May 25, 2014
1:05 PM EST-5
Hail report for Palm Harbor, FL
Pinellas County · 249,730 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A report of nickel sized hail was received from the public near Palm Harbor.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.07 N Crystal Beach, FL
1.00″ hail
Jul 27, 2006
2:20 PM EST
Hail report for Palm Harbor, FL
Pinellas County · 249,730 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: One inch hail was reported at the YMCA at East Lake and in the city of Palm Harbor.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 ENE Palm Harbor, FL
1.00″ hail
May 4, 2005
7:45 AM EST
Hail report for Palm Harbor, FL
Pinellas County · 249,730 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Palm Harbor, FL
0.88″ hail
Jul 18, 1999
6:20 PM EST
Hail report for Palm Harbor, FL
Pinellas County · 249,730 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel sized hail was reported at the intersection of U.S. Highway 19 and Tampa Road by the public through Bay News Nine Cable.
NWS Hail Report Location: Palm Harbor, FL
1.75″ hail
Jul 11, 1984
2:10 PM CST
Hail report for Palm Harbor, FL
Pinellas County · 249,730 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, FL
0.75″ hail
Jul 22, 1976
10:35 AM CST
Hail report for Palm Harbor, FL
Pinellas County · 249,730 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 Palm Harbor, FL

12 reports
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64 mph
May 14, 2024
3:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Palm Harbor, FL
Pinellas County · 249,730 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A mesonet site in Palm Harbor reported 64 mph wind gust.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ESE Palm Harbor, FL
UNK mph
Apr 11, 2021
3:22 PM UTC
Wind report for Palm Harbor, FL
Pinellas County · 249,730 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ROOF DAMAGE. SHINGLES AND METAL PEELED BACK OR REMOVED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WNW Palm Harbor, FL
UNK mph
Jul 21, 2016
9:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Palm Harbor, FL
Pinellas County · 249,730 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A TREE WAS BLOWN OVER AND COLLAPSED A RESIDENTIAL ROOFTOP. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Palm Harbor, FL
UNK mph
May 4, 2016
10:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Palm Harbor, FL
Pinellas County · 249,730 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MEDIUM SIZED TREE SNAPPED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 ESE Palm Harbor, FL
52 mph
Apr 20, 2015
3:05 PM EST-5
Wind report for Palm Harbor, FL
Pinellas County · 249,730 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was reported down in the Palm Harbor area.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.4 ENE Crystal Beach, FL
58 mph
Mar 29, 2014
12:45 PM EST-5
Wind report for Palm Harbor, FL
Pinellas County · 249,730 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: An amateur radio operator reported an uprooted oak tree in Palm Harbor.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Palm Harbor, FL
UNK mph
Sep 19, 2000
6:26 PM EST
Wind report for Palm Harbor, FL
Pinellas County · 249,730 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The public reported that thunderstorm winds damaged the roof of a commercial building under construction, downed a few large trees and several large branches near the intersection of U.S. Highway 19 and Tampa Road in Palm Harbor.
NWS Wind Report Location: Palm Harbor, FL
UNK mph
Mar 9, 1998
12:00 AM EST
Wind report for Palm Harbor, FL
Pinellas County · 249,730 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds of up to 50 mph downed a large tree which crushed a parked vehicle in Palm Harbor.
NWS Wind Report Location: Palm Harbor, FL
UNK mph
Feb 5, 1992
3:25 AM PST
Wind report for Palm Harbor, FL
Pinellas County · 249,730 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, FL
63 mph
Jul 15, 1988
2:00 PM CST
Wind report for Palm Harbor, FL
Pinellas County · 249,730 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, FL
UNK mph
Jan 25, 1975
3:30 PM CST
Wind report for Palm Harbor, FL
Pinellas County · 249,730 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, FL
UNK mph
Nov 11, 1968
10:30 AM CST
Wind report for Palm Harbor, FL
Pinellas County · 249,730 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 Palm Harbor, FL

4 reports
F0 category
Jun 5, 2002
5:45 PM EST
Tornado report for Palm Harbor, FL
Pinellas County · 249,730 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Trained weather spotter was watching the funnel cloud and noticed it touched down briefly with no damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 ENE Crystal Beach, FL
F0 category
Aug 12, 2000
12:50 PM EST
Tornado report for Palm Harbor, FL
Pinellas County · 249,730 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A waterspout moved onshore as a small F0 tornado, estimated maximum winds of 60 to 70 mph, at Carlyle Circle on Indian Bluff Island, two miles northwest of Palm Harbor. The micro sized tornado moved southeast and caused sporadic roof tile, lanai, boat dock and tree damage along Arrow and Carlyle Drives. The tornado continued southeast and caused sporadic roof tile and tree damage along Phillips Way. The small tornado continued southeast and destroyed the rear lanai of a home and caused structural damage to the second floor lanai and rear roof of a second home at the intersection of Ocean View Avenue and the Pinellas Trail.The tornado track shifted slightly to an east-southeast direction and crossed U.S. Highway Alternate 19 at the intersection of De Soto Boulevard where it caused sporadic tree and roof tile damage. The micro sized tornado damage path shrank to less than 10 yards wide as it moved over a heavily tree filled subdivision north of County Road 816 (Alderman Road). The tornado snapped several pine trees and toppled a few large oak trees along a narrow path that traversed Enniswood Parkway, Enisgrove Drive North, Glenside Avenue, Glenwood Court, Crestwood Lane, Harvest Moon Drive, Rolling Woods Drive, Eaglenest, Lepprechaun Lane, Pine Hill Road before it lifted and dissipated near the intersection of Alderman and Belcher Roads.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NW Palm Harbor, FL
F0 category
Jul 11, 1994
7:30 PM EST
Tornado report for Palm Harbor, FL
Pinellas County · 249,730 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: SKYWARN observer reported a brief tornado touched down in Crystal Beach blowing down a palm tree.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Crystal Beach, FL
F1 category
Feb 19, 1974
3:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Palm Harbor, FL
Pinellas County · 249,730 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

Palm Harbor, FL area census snapshot

People & households
Population61,454
Households26,724
Housing units30,353
Income
Median household income$75,354
$100k+ households38.6%
$150k+ households15.5%
Housing stock
Single-family detached16,493
Attached single-family3,203
Small multifamily3,922
Large multifamily4,603
Mobile homes2,010
Housing mix
Single-family share54.3%
Attached-home share10.6%
Multifamily share28.1%
Mobile-home share6.6%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied20,571
Renter-occupied6,153
Vacant units3,629
Home value & age
Median home value$359,600
Owner homes $300k+60.3%
Owner homes $500k+28.8%
Owner homes $750k+8.9%
Median year built1985
Older-home share27.2%
Vehicle context
Households with cars24,775
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 6 hail, 12 wind, and 4 tornado reports in and near Palm Harbor, FL, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on May 14, 2024.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Palm Harbor?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Palm Harbor, FL is 1.75″. It was reported near Palm Harbor, FL on July 11, 1984.

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

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

I am selling a home in Palm Harbor — 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 Palm Harbor address?

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