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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Paxton, FL from March 30, 1960 through August 21, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
5
Wind Reports
45
Tornado Reports
8
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Paxton, FL · 1960–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 21, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Paxton, FL

5 reports
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1.00″ hail
May 7, 2026
6:04 PM UTC
Hail report for Paxton, FL
Walton County · 33,574 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from a bank near the AL/FL line of quarter size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NNW Paxton, FL
0.75″ hail
Jul 23, 2002
5:02 PM EST
Hail report for Paxton, FL
Walton County · 33,574 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime size hail reported by a SKYWARN spotter.
NWS Hail Report Location: Paxton, FL
0.75″ hail
Jun 5, 1999
4:40 PM EST
Hail report for Paxton, FL
Walton County · 33,574 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Storm spotter observed dime size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Gaskin, FL
1.00″ hail
May 26, 1992
3:00 PM CST
Hail report for Paxton, FL
Walton County · 33,574 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, FL
1.75″ hail
Mar 30, 1992
2:15 PM CST
Hail report for Paxton, FL
Walton County · 33,574 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 Paxton, FL

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UNK mph
Aug 21, 2026
8:51 PM UTC
Wind report for Paxton, FL
Walton County · 33,574 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and power lines down near the state line.
NWS Wind Report Location: Paxton, FL
UNK mph
Aug 18, 2026
9:19 PM UTC
Wind report for Paxton, FL
Walton County · 33,574 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Walton County dispatch reported a tree falling on a power line on County Highway 1087.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Ssw Gordon, FL
UNK mph
Jul 10, 2026
7:56 PM UTC
Wind report for Paxton, FL
Walton County · 33,574 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were reported down across the northern part of Walton county.
NWS Wind Report Location: Gaskin, FL
UNK mph
May 7, 2026
5:57 PM UTC
Wind report for Paxton, FL
Walton County · 33,574 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees reported down west of Paxton.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WNW Paxton, FL
UNK mph
May 7, 2026
2:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Paxton, FL
Walton County · 33,574 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees down between Paxton and New Harmony. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Gordon, FL
UNK mph
Jul 12, 2025
12:42 AM UTC
Wind report for Paxton, FL
Walton County · 33,574 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on power lines on Mathews Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Darlington, FL
UNK mph
Jul 12, 2025
12:42 AM UTC
Wind report for Paxton, FL
Walton County · 33,574 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down across the roadway at 1893 Mathews Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW Darlington, FL
UNK mph
Mar 31, 2025
4:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Paxton, FL
Walton County · 33,574 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Walton County 911 dispatch reported several trees and powerlines down near the intersection of Hwy 2 and US Hwy 331. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E New Harmony, FL
UNK mph
Jan 9, 2024
12:49 PM UTC
Wind report for Paxton, FL
Walton County · 33,574 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A wood fence was blown over.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSE Paxton, FL
UNK mph
Aug 15, 2023
11:57 PM UTC
Wind report for Paxton, FL
Walton County · 33,574 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Walton County dispatch reported multiple trees down on powerlines near the FL state line with Covington County... AL.
NWS Wind Report Location: Clear Springs, FL
UNK mph
Aug 4, 2023
11:08 PM UTC
Wind report for Paxton, FL
Walton County · 33,574 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down near 16825 Highway 83.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSW Gaskin, FL
UNK mph
Apr 15, 2023
10:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Paxton, FL
Walton County · 33,574 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: POWER LINES DOWN AND ARCING ALONG HIGHWAY 2 IN NORTHERN WALTON COUNTY.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ENE Caney Creek, FL
UNK mph
Apr 1, 2022
6:51 AM UTC
Wind report for Paxton, FL
Walton County · 33,574 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A TREE FELL ON A STRUCTURE IN THE PAXTON AREA.
NWS Wind Report Location: Paxton, FL
UNK mph
Apr 10, 2021
11:45 AM UTC
Wind report for Paxton, FL
Walton County · 33,574 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ANDREWS ROAD WAS CLOSED DUE TO TREES DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Darlington, FL
UNK mph
Apr 10, 2021
11:23 AM UTC
Wind report for Paxton, FL
Walton County · 33,574 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CROWDER CHAPEL ROAD WAS CLOSED DUE TO TREES DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Pond Creek, 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 Paxton, FL

8 reports
UNK category
Apr 11, 2021
11:23 AM UTC
Tornado report for Paxton, FL
Walton County · 33,574 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: APPROXIMATE STARTING POINT OF EF1 TORNADO CONFIRMED BY STORM SURVEY. MAX WINDS ESTIMATED AT 95 MPH.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 E Pond Creek, FL
F0 category
Apr 25, 2003
5:20 AM EST
Tornado report for Paxton, FL
Walton County · 33,574 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak tornado briefly touched down. A barn and several homes were damaged, along with downed trees. Reported by a SKYWARN storm spotter.
NWS Tornado Report Location: New Harmony, FL
F0 category
Jun 19, 1998
8:18 PM EST
Tornado report for Paxton, FL
Walton County · 33,574 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado touchdown at the intersection of Caney Creek and Florida Highway 2 just near Caney Creek. Numerous pine tree tops snapped.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Caney Creek, FL
F0 category
Jun 19, 1998
7:45 PM EST
Tornado report for Paxton, FL
Walton County · 33,574 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado touchdown at the junction of Florida Highway 2 and U.S. Highway 331 about five miles southwest of Darlington. Numerous pine tree tops snapped.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Darlington, FL
F0 category
Oct 4, 1995
11:58 AM CST
Tornado report for Paxton, FL
Walton County · 33,574 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado briefly touched down destroying a mobile home and shed.
NWS Tornado Report Location: N Glendale, FL
F2 category
Feb 1, 1983
9:30 AM CST
Tornado report for Paxton, FL
Walton County · 33,574 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, FL
F2 category
May 26, 1973
12:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Paxton, FL
Walton County · 33,574 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, FL
F2 category
Mar 30, 1960
4:00 AM CST
Tornado report for Paxton, FL
Walton County · 33,574 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

Paxton, FL area census snapshot

People & households
Population621
Households254
Housing units295
Income
Median household income$57,917
$100k+ households28.0%
$150k+ households2.4%
Housing stock
Single-family detached245
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily0
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes50
Housing mix
Single-family share83.1%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share--
Mobile-home share17.0%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied193
Renter-occupied61
Vacant units41
Home value & age
Median home value$121,900
Owner homes $300k+18.1%
Owner homes $500k+3.1%
Owner homes $750k+1.6%
Median year built1975
Older-home share68.1%
Vehicle context
Households with cars244
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 5 hail, 45 wind, and 8 tornado reports in and near Paxton, FL, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 21, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Paxton?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Paxton, FL is 1.75″. It was reported near Paxton, FL on March 30, 1992.

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

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

I am selling a home in Paxton — 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 Paxton address?

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