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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Plant City, FL

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Plant City, FL from January 21, 1958 through April 3, 2024, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 33563 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
23
Wind Reports
28
Tornado Reports
15
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Plant City, FL · 1958–present Updated  Daily · last Apr 3, 2024

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Plant City, FL

23 reports
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0.88″ hail
Jul 11, 2014
4:05 PM EST-5
Hail report for Plant City, FL
Hillsborough County · 352,225 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Convenience Store customers reported large hail around 5:05PM, but the exact size was unknown.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.4 WSW Coronet, FL
0.88″ hail
Aug 14, 2012
2:42 PM EST-5
Hail report for Plant City, FL
Hillsborough County · 352,225 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Broadcast media relayed a few reports of nickel sized hail from the public.
NWS Hail Report Location: .61 W Plant City, FL
1.00″ hail
Jun 14, 2012
4:15 PM EST-5
Hail report for Plant City, FL
Hillsborough County · 352,225 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Broadcast media relayed a report of quarter sized hail at US 92 and Wiggins Road in Plant City.
NWS Hail Report Location: .36 SSE Enon Church, FL
1.00″ hail
Jun 10, 2012
6:16 PM EST-5
Hail report for Plant City, FL
Hillsborough County · 352,225 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: General public reported one inch hail near Plant City.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.38 S Coronet, FL
0.88″ hail
Jun 17, 2011
5:21 PM EST-5
Hail report for Plant City, FL
Hillsborough County · 352,225 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime to nickel sized hail was reported near Plant City.
NWS Hail Report Location: .61 W Plant City, FL
0.75″ hail
Mar 29, 2009
8:36 AM EST-5
Hail report for Plant City, FL
Hillsborough County · 352,225 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail was reported near Highway 39 about 7 miles north of Plant City.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.4 ESE Moriczville, FL
1.00″ hail
Aug 1, 2003
4:05 PM EST
Hail report for Plant City, FL
Hillsborough County · 352,225 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Plant City, FL
1.00″ hail
Jun 14, 2001
3:35 PM EST
Hail report for Plant City, FL
Hillsborough County · 352,225 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail was reported by the public along U.S. Highway 92 and McIntosh Road, five miles west of Plant City.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 W Plant City, FL
1.75″ hail
Jun 14, 2001
2:57 PM EST
Hail report for Plant City, FL
Hillsborough County · 352,225 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported, through WTVT-TV of Tampa, several observations of golfball sized hail over plant city.
NWS Hail Report Location: Plant City, FL
1.00″ hail
Aug 9, 2000
2:20 PM EST
Hail report for Plant City, FL
Hillsborough County · 352,225 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A private meteorologist reported quarter sized hail in Plant City.
NWS Hail Report Location: Plant City, FL
1.00″ hail
Jun 20, 2000
7:13 PM EST
Hail report for Plant City, FL
Hillsborough County · 352,225 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported quarter sized hail in Plant City through Bay News Nine Cable of Pinellas Park.
NWS Hail Report Location: Plant City, FL
0.75″ hail
Aug 16, 1998
6:38 PM EST
Hail report for Plant City, FL
Hillsborough County · 352,225 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Plant City, FL
0.88″ hail
May 5, 1998
11:40 AM EST
Hail report for Plant City, FL
Hillsborough County · 352,225 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 S Plant City, FL
1.00″ hail
May 12, 1995
4:15 AM EST
Hail report for Plant City, FL
Hillsborough County · 352,225 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Thunderstorm winds downed several power lines in Plant City.
NWS Hail Report Location: Plant City, FL
0.75″ hail
Mar 25, 1993
5:38 PM EST
Hail report for Plant City, FL
Hillsborough County · 352,225 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Marble-size hail fell.
NWS Hail Report Location: Plant City, 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 Plant City, FL

28 reports
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UNK mph
Apr 3, 2024
6:05 PM UTC
Wind report for Plant City, FL
Hillsborough County · 352,225 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Damaged to a few mobile homes and an old barn located near Platt Rd. in Plant City was reported by the public.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NW Plant City, FL
60 mph
Jul 15, 2010
4:55 PM EST-5
Wind report for Plant City, FL
Hillsborough County · 352,225 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Broadcast media relayed a viewer report of powerlines and powerpoles downed near the intersection of Wheeler Street and Baker Street.
NWS Wind Report Location: .61 NNW Plant City, FL
58 mph
Jul 21, 2007
2:00 PM EST-5
Wind report for Plant City, FL
Hillsborough County · 352,225 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm wind damage was reported along the 3300 block of Silverpond Drive. The winds damaged a chimney, pool cage, and downed a few trees.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.7 SE Plant City, FL
63 mph
Jul 22, 2003
12:33 PM EST
Wind report for Plant City, FL
Hillsborough County · 352,225 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and power lines were downed by a microburst, blocking Wiggins road near the intersection of Kirkland. The microburst traveled southeast to the Lakeland Linder Regional Airport in Polk county.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ESE Plant City, FL
58 mph
Jul 25, 2002
4:30 PM EST
Wind report for Plant City, FL
Hillsborough County · 352,225 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TECO reported downed power lines due to wind damage to numerous trees.
NWS Wind Report Location: Plant City, FL
UNK mph
Jun 17, 2001
3:00 PM EST
Wind report for Plant City, FL
Hillsborough County · 352,225 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The public reported, through WFTS-TV of Tampa, that thunderstorm winds damaged three mobile homes and downed a few large trees along Alexander and Baker Streets in Plant City.
NWS Wind Report Location: Plant City, FL
UNK mph
Aug 26, 2000
4:45 PM EST
Wind report for Plant City, FL
Hillsborough County · 352,225 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The broadcast media reported that thunderstorm winds produced widespread damage from near Plant City west to Thonotosassa. Thunderstorm winds destroyed two hangers and damaged eight small planes five miles north northwest of Plant City. Also, several large trees and power lines were downed by thunderstorm winds along U.S. Highway 301 near Hillsborough State Park. In Thonotosassa, thunderstorm winds overturned a trailer on Five Acre Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NNW Plant City, FL
66 mph
Aug 9, 2000
2:25 PM EST
Wind report for Plant City, FL
Hillsborough County · 352,225 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A private meteorologist reported a 65 mph wind gust in Plant City.
NWS Wind Report Location: Plant City, FL
UNK mph
Jun 24, 2000
1:00 PM EST
Wind report for Plant City, FL
Hillsborough County · 352,225 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The public reported thunderstorm winds removed the roof off a trailer and uprooted several large trees in Plant City through WFTS-TV (ABC) of Tampa.
NWS Wind Report Location: Plant City, FL
UNK mph
Jun 7, 2000
4:14 PM EST
Wind report for Plant City, FL
Hillsborough County · 352,225 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Tampa Electric Company reported that a few large trees and several branches were downed by thunderstorm winds at the 3700 block of Swindell Road and 900 block of Half Mile Road in Plant City.
NWS Wind Report Location: Plant City, FL
UNK mph
Aug 16, 1998
7:00 PM EST
Wind report for Plant City, FL
Hillsborough County · 352,225 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds downed several large trees in Plant City.
NWS Wind Report Location: Plant City, FL
UNK mph
Jun 21, 1998
2:30 PM EST
Wind report for Plant City, FL
Hillsborough County · 352,225 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds snapped a large 500-pound, 15 inch oak branch which fell atop and killed a 71 year old female while she walked along a sidewalk near the 6300 block of State Road 39 in Plant City.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 S Plant City, FL
UNK mph
Dec 27, 1997
7:00 AM EST
Wind report for Plant City, FL
Hillsborough County · 352,225 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds downed a few trees and several large branches along U.S. Highway 92 in Plant City.
NWS Wind Report Location: Plant City, FL
UNK mph
Aug 10, 1997
5:33 PM EST
Wind report for Plant City, FL
Hillsborough County · 352,225 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds toppled a large tree which downed a few power lines near the 1200 block of North Wheeler Street in Plant City.
NWS Wind Report Location: Plant City, FL
UNK mph
May 4, 1995
4:56 PM EST
Wind report for Plant City, FL
Hillsborough County · 352,225 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds downed a few power lines in Plant City and Thomotosassa.
NWS Wind Report Location: Plant City, 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 Plant City, FL

15 reports
UNK category
Dec 16, 2020
9:59 PM UTC
Tornado report for Plant City, FL
Hillsborough County · 352,225 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: SOCIAL MEDIA PHOTO SHOWING MOBILE HOME DAMAGE WITH SHEET METAL DEBRIS LOFTED AROUND POWER POLES AND UTILITY LINES. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 SW Kathleen, FL
UNK category
Oct 19, 2019
2:45 AM UTC
Tornado report for Plant City, FL
Hillsborough County · 352,225 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: DAMAGE AND DEBRIS REPORTED NEAR SR 60 AND CR 39 FROM POSSIBLE TORNADO.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 S Plant City, FL
F0 category
Aug 6, 1998
5:15 PM EST
Tornado report for Plant City, FL
Hillsborough County · 352,225 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A short lived tornado touched down and partially removed the roofs off two school buildings at the Robinson Elementary School on South Turkey Creek Road in Plant City. Five to six classrooms incurred damage to carpets, bulletin boards, computers and books from wind blown debris and rain.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Plant City, FL
F0 category
Oct 7, 1996
2:04 PM EST
Tornado report for Plant City, FL
Hillsborough County · 352,225 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: NNE Plant City, FL
F0 category
Oct 7, 1996
1:45 PM EST
Tornado report for Plant City, FL
Hillsborough County · 352,225 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: S Plant City, FL
F0 category
Jun 22, 1990
12:15 PM CST
Tornado report for Plant City, FL
Hillsborough County · 352,225 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, FL
F1 category
Jun 8, 1983
11:00 AM CST
Tornado report for Plant City, FL
Hillsborough County · 352,225 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, FL
F0 category
May 26, 1978
5:40 PM CST
Tornado report for Plant City, FL
Hillsborough County · 352,225 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, FL
F1 category
Jul 28, 1971
5:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Plant City, FL
Hillsborough County · 352,225 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, FL
F0 category
Jul 2, 1971
3:36 PM CST
Tornado report for Plant City, FL
Hillsborough County · 352,225 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, FL
UNK category
Jan 6, 1970
10:00 AM CST
Tornado report for Plant City, FL
Hillsborough County · 352,225 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, FL
F2 category
Jul 2, 1964
12:22 PM CST
Tornado report for Plant City, FL
Hillsborough County · 352,225 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, FL
F2 category
Feb 19, 1963
6:40 AM CST
Tornado report for Plant City, FL
Hillsborough County · 352,225 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, FL
F0 category
Mar 16, 1960
8:25 AM CST
Tornado report for Plant City, FL
Hillsborough County · 352,225 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, FL
UNK category
Jan 21, 1958
10:20 AM CST
Tornado report for Plant City, FL
Hillsborough County · 352,225 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

Plant City, FL area census snapshot

People & households
Population40,009
Households14,711
Housing units15,525
Income
Median household income$64,536
$100k+ households36.9%
$150k+ households13.9%
Housing stock
Single-family detached10,452
Attached single-family659
Small multifamily1,775
Large multifamily1,811
Mobile homes807
Housing mix
Single-family share67.3%
Attached-home share4.2%
Multifamily share23.1%
Mobile-home share5.2%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied9,353
Renter-occupied5,358
Vacant units814
Home value & age
Median home value$251,500
Owner homes $300k+36.3%
Owner homes $500k+6.8%
Owner homes $750k+2.0%
Median year built1988
Older-home share35.8%
Vehicle context
Households with cars13,804
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 23 hail, 28 wind, and 15 tornado reports in and near Plant City, FL, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on April 3, 2024.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Plant City?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Plant City, FL is 1.75″. It was reported near Plant City, FL on June 14, 2001.

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

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

I am selling a home in Plant City — 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 Plant City address?

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