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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Punta Gorda, FL

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Punta Gorda, FL from September 12, 1964 through June 28, 2022, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 33950 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
10
Wind Reports
24
Tornado Reports
13
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Punta Gorda, FL · 1964–present Updated  Daily · last Jun 28, 2022

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Punta Gorda, FL

10 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jul 20, 2007
5:41 PM EST-5
Hail report for Punta Gorda, FL
Charlotte County · 77,823 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Law enforcement reported quarter size hail at the intersection of Highway 74 and Highway 31.
NWS Hail Report Location: 18 ENE Punta Gorda, FL
0.75″ hail
May 5, 2007
2:10 PM EST-5
Hail report for Punta Gorda, FL
Charlotte County · 77,823 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail was reported by the public in the Deep Creek subdivision.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 NE Punta Gorda, FL
0.75″ hail
Jun 4, 2004
6:00 PM EST
Hail report for Punta Gorda, FL
Charlotte County · 77,823 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Punta Gorda, FL
0.75″ hail
Mar 27, 2003
10:50 AM EST
Hail report for Punta Gorda, FL
Charlotte County · 77,823 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S Punta Gorda, FL
0.75″ hail
Jun 10, 2002
4:35 PM EST
Hail report for Punta Gorda, FL
Charlotte County · 77,823 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 ENE Punta Gorda, FL
1.75″ hail
Aug 12, 2001
6:07 PM EST
Hail report for Punta Gorda, FL
Charlotte County · 77,823 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Charlotte county emergency management reported golf ball sized hail along Interstate 75 near Airport Road in Punta Gorda.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SSE Punta Gorda, FL
0.88″ hail
May 10, 1999
4:06 PM EST
Hail report for Punta Gorda, FL
Charlotte County · 77,823 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel sized hail was reported by the public through the Charlotte County Sheriffs Office.
NWS Hail Report Location: Punta Gorda, FL
1.75″ hail
Aug 15, 1995
6:00 PM EST
Hail report for Punta Gorda, FL
Charlotte County · 77,823 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball-size hail fell was reported in Punta Gorda.
NWS Hail Report Location: Punta Gorda, FL
1.75″ hail
Jul 18, 1983
5:00 PM CST
Hail report for Punta Gorda, FL
Charlotte County · 77,823 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, FL
1.75″ hail
Jun 1, 1967
2:30 PM CST
Hail report for Punta Gorda, FL
Charlotte County · 77,823 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 Punta Gorda, FL

24 reports
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58 mph
Jun 28, 2022
9:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Punta Gorda, FL
Charlotte County · 77,823 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 58 MPH WIND GUST WAS REPORTED IN PUNTA GORDA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW Punta Gorda, FL
UNK mph
Jun 26, 2019
10:48 PM UTC
Wind report for Punta Gorda, FL
Charlotte County · 77,823 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LAW ENFORCEMENT REPORTED TREE DOWN NEAR TAMIAMI TRAIL AND OIL WELL RD. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 10 SE Punta Gorda, FL
UNK mph
Jul 6, 2017
9:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Punta Gorda, FL
Charlotte County · 77,823 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 13 MOBILE HOMES SUSTAINED WIND DAMAGE IN THE RIVER HAVEN MOBILE HOME PARK. NO INJURIES WERE FOUND.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SSE Punta Gorda, FL
59 mph
Jun 28, 2014
3:24 PM EST-5
Wind report for Punta Gorda, FL
Charlotte County · 77,823 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Punta Gorda - Charlotte County Airport - ASOS (KPGD) recorded a wind gust to 59 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: .93 NE Harbor View, FL
60 mph
Jul 25, 2008
7:05 PM EST-5
Wind report for Punta Gorda, FL
Charlotte County · 77,823 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The public estimated a wind gust of 60 MPH in Punta Gorda.
NWS Wind Report Location: .69 N Punta Gorda, FL
58 mph
Oct 28, 2006
3:50 AM EST-5
Wind report for Punta Gorda, FL
Charlotte County · 77,823 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: .62 E Punta Gorda, FL
58 mph
Jun 28, 2003
10:45 PM EST
Wind report for Punta Gorda, FL
Charlotte County · 77,823 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds damaged a pool cage and part of a roof.
NWS Wind Report Location: Punta Gorda, FL
UNK mph
Jul 10, 2001
6:00 PM EST
Wind report for Punta Gorda, FL
Charlotte County · 77,823 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds caused minor damage to a few homes and downed several large branches on Riverside Drive in the River Forrest mobile home park in Punta Gorda.
NWS Wind Report Location: Punta Gorda, FL
UNK mph
Aug 1, 2000
4:50 PM EST
Wind report for Punta Gorda, FL
Charlotte County · 77,823 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Charlotte County Sheriffs Department reported that thunderstorm winds downed several large trees, branches and power lines near the intersection of U.S. Highway 17 and Cleveland Drive in Punta Gorda.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 ENE Punta Gorda, FL
UNK mph
Sep 25, 1998
1:30 PM EST
Wind report for Punta Gorda, FL
Charlotte County · 77,823 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A 250 foot communications antenna was toppled by thunderstorm winds near County Road 765 near the community of Burnt Store.
NWS Wind Report Location: 16 S Punta Gorda, FL
UNK mph
Jun 22, 1998
5:55 PM EST
Wind report for Punta Gorda, FL
Charlotte County · 77,823 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds caused minor roof damage to four aged mobile homes and downed several tree limbs in Punta Gorda.
NWS Wind Report Location: Punta Gorda, FL
UNK mph
Nov 2, 1997
7:20 AM EST
Wind report for Punta Gorda, FL
Charlotte County · 77,823 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds damaged pool cages and television antennas of three homes near North Bend Road and Peace Street.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 NE Punta Gorda, FL
UNK mph
Jun 20, 1997
6:20 PM EST
Wind report for Punta Gorda, FL
Charlotte County · 77,823 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds rolled and demolished a 20-by-12 foot shed approximately 100 yards, downed a fence and uprooted a few small trees.
NWS Wind Report Location: 12 E Punta Gorda, FL
UNK mph
May 22, 1997
8:30 PM EST
Wind report for Punta Gorda, FL
Charlotte County · 77,823 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds downed a few trees and damaged a roof in Punta Gorda
NWS Wind Report Location: Punta Gorda, FL
UNK mph
Apr 23, 1997
3:45 PM EST
Wind report for Punta Gorda, FL
Charlotte County · 77,823 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds tore off the roof of a mobile home on Swaying Palm Drive in Punta Gorda.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 NE Punta Gorda, 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 Punta Gorda, FL

13 reports
F0 category
Jul 15, 2005
6:51 PM EST
Tornado report for Punta Gorda, FL
Charlotte County · 77,823 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An immediate storm survey conducted by the Punta Gorda Police Department noted a slow, general south movement of the waterspout, briefly touching land once, then making a final landfall before dissipating. The spout became a tornado as it moved onshore where it damaged a few trees and quickly diminished.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 WNW Punta Gorda, FL
F0 category
Jun 10, 2002
4:40 PM EST
Tornado report for Punta Gorda, FL
Charlotte County · 77,823 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Newspaper reported a small tornado at the Charlotte County Speedway, just south of the airport. A tower, fence, billboards, and lightning system were all marred.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 SE Punta Gorda, FL
F0 category
Sep 14, 2001
3:41 AM EST
Tornado report for Punta Gorda, FL
Charlotte County · 77,823 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak F0 tornado sporadically touched down near the intersection of State Road 765 and 768, south southeast of Punta Gorda. The tornado continued north where it sporadically touched down and toppled trees, power lines and a few sheds before it crossed into DeSoto county, six miles east northeast of Murdock.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 SSE Punta Gorda, FL
F0 category
Sep 14, 2001
3:31 AM EST
Tornado report for Punta Gorda, FL
Charlotte County · 77,823 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak F0 tornado sporadically touched down along a narrow path, west of State Road 765, near the Lee - Charlotte county line in rural southwest Charlotte county, to one mile west southwest of Punta Gorda. The weak tornado downed a few large trees, several large branches, rolled a few small sheds and toppled a few power lines before it lifted and dissipated.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 11 S Punta Gorda, FL
F0 category
Jul 26, 2001
8:20 PM EST
Tornado report for Punta Gorda, FL
Charlotte County · 77,823 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Damage survey conducted by Charlotte county emergency management in cooperation with the National Weather Service, concluded that a short-lived F0 tornado touched down along Guapore Drive near Deep Creek south of the Charlotte-De Soto county line. The tornado snapped a large tree at the base and caused minor roof tile damage to a neighboring house. Residents reported hearing the sound of a large freight train at the time of the damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 N Harbour Hgts, FL
F0 category
Jul 24, 1997
4:25 PM EST
Tornado report for Punta Gorda, FL
Charlotte County · 77,823 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A short-lived tornado uprooted several trees, damaged a glass business sign, shattered windows in a few businesses and toppled a few billboards near the intersection of U.S. Highway 41 and Sibley Road in Charlotte Harbor.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 NW Punta Gorda, FL
F0 category
Dec 7, 1996
6:20 PM EST
Tornado report for Punta Gorda, FL
Charlotte County · 77,823 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 22 E Punta Gorda, FL
F0 category
Feb 23, 1990
8:30 AM EST
Tornado report for Punta Gorda, FL
Charlotte County · 77,823 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, FL
F0 category
Sep 6, 1989
4:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Punta Gorda, FL
Charlotte County · 77,823 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, FL
F0 category
Jul 27, 1988
2:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Punta Gorda, FL
Charlotte County · 77,823 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, FL
F1 category
Aug 8, 1980
4:15 PM CST
Tornado report for Punta Gorda, FL
Charlotte County · 77,823 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, FL
F1 category
May 26, 1980
3:15 AM CST
Tornado report for Punta Gorda, FL
Charlotte County · 77,823 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, FL
F1 category
Mar 3, 1978
11:45 AM CST
Tornado report for Punta Gorda, FL
Charlotte County · 77,823 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

Punta Gorda, FL area census snapshot

People & households
Population19,886
Households10,006
Housing units13,426
Income
Median household income$79,291
$100k+ households40.6%
$150k+ households17.6%
Housing stock
Single-family detached7,705
Attached single-family649
Small multifamily2,025
Large multifamily2,135
Mobile homes839
Housing mix
Single-family share57.4%
Attached-home share4.8%
Multifamily share31.0%
Mobile-home share6.3%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied8,316
Renter-occupied1,690
Vacant units3,420
Home value & age
Median home value$482,300
Owner homes $300k+73.5%
Owner homes $500k+47.6%
Owner homes $750k+20.5%
Median year built1993
Older-home share21.9%
Vehicle context
Households with cars9,581
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 10 hail, 24 wind, and 13 tornado reports in and near Punta Gorda, FL, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on June 28, 2022.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Punta Gorda?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Punta Gorda, FL is 1.75″. It was reported near Punta Gorda, FL on August 12, 2001.

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

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

I am selling a home in Punta Gorda — 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 Punta Gorda address?

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