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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Sebring, FL from May 30, 1967 through August 29, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 33870 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
28
Wind Reports
44
Tornado Reports
15
Max Hail Size
2.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Sebring, FL · 1967–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 29, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Sebring, FL

28 reports
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1.75″ hail
Apr 4, 2022
10:35 PM UTC
Hail report for Sebring, FL
Highlands County · 35,680 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: MULTIPLE GOLF BALL SIZE HAIL REPORTS NEAR SEBRING... FL FROM NWS EMPLOYEE AND TRAINED SPOTTERS.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SSW Sebring Shores, FL
0.88″ hail
Aug 23, 2012
7:24 PM EST-5
Hail report for Sebring, FL
Highlands County · 35,680 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A trained spotter reported nickel sized hail near Sebring.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.69 SW Lake Jackson, FL
0.75″ hail
Apr 20, 2012
2:15 PM EST-5
Hail report for Sebring, FL
Highlands County · 35,680 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A trained spotter reported penny sized hail near Sebring.
NWS Hail Report Location: .92 SW Sebring, FL
1.00″ hail
May 14, 2011
12:15 PM EST-5
Hail report for Sebring, FL
Highlands County · 35,680 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Sheriff's Office received numerous reports of dime to quarter sized hail across Sebring.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Sebring, FL
1.00″ hail
May 14, 2011
12:15 PM EST-5
Hail report for Sebring, FL
Highlands County · 35,680 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported quarter sized hail at the Lakeshore Mall in Sebring.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.41 WNW Lake Jackson, FL
0.88″ hail
Jul 20, 2007
3:34 PM EST-5
Hail report for Sebring, FL
Highlands County · 35,680 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A severe thunderstorm produced a swath of penny to nickel size hail from Sebring to Lake Placid.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Sebring, FL
0.75″ hail
Feb 13, 2007
2:39 PM EST-5
Hail report for Sebring, FL
Highlands County · 35,680 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail was reported by the public in Sebring.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Sebring, FL
0.75″ hail
May 28, 2006
7:00 PM EST
Hail report for Sebring, FL
Highlands County · 35,680 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 S Sebring, FL
1.25″ hail
May 28, 2006
6:51 PM EST
Hail report for Sebring, FL
Highlands County · 35,680 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Half dollar size hail was reported at the Highlands Hammock State Park.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 W Sebring, FL
0.75″ hail
May 28, 2006
6:43 PM EST
Hail report for Sebring, FL
Highlands County · 35,680 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail was reported along Highway 27.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 N Sebring, FL
0.75″ hail
Mar 14, 2003
5:40 PM EST
Hail report for Sebring, FL
Highlands County · 35,680 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Sebring, FL
0.88″ hail
Jun 13, 2001
5:00 PM EST
Hail report for Sebring, FL
Highlands County · 35,680 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golfball to nickel sized hail was reported by Skywarn Spotters three miles south of Sebring.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 S Sebring, FL
0.88″ hail
Mar 30, 2001
4:11 AM EST
Hail report for Sebring, FL
Highlands County · 35,680 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel sized hail was reported by a Skywarn Spotter one mile east of Sebring.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 E Sebring, FL
0.88″ hail
Jun 23, 2000
12:14 PM EST
Hail report for Sebring, FL
Highlands County · 35,680 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A Skywarn Spotter reported nickel sized hail at the Highlands Hammock State Park over rural extreme northwest Highlands county.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 W Sebring, FL
1.75″ hail
Aug 17, 1999
3:15 PM EST
Hail report for Sebring, FL
Highlands County · 35,680 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Highlands County Emergency Management reported golfball sized hail in Sebring.
NWS Hail Report Location: Sebring, 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 Sebring, FL

30 reports
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49 mph
Aug 29, 2026
7:35 PM UTC
Wind report for Sebring, FL
Highlands County · 35,680 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: AWOS station KSEF Sebring Air Terminal.
NWS Wind Report Location: Sebring Air Terminal, FL
UNK mph
Jun 2, 2026
9:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Sebring, FL
Highlands County · 35,680 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree damage and roof damage at Alan Jay Chevy GMC in Sebring.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Sebring, FL
UNK mph
May 7, 2025
12:45 AM UTC
Wind report for Sebring, FL
Highlands County · 35,680 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: *** 1 INJ *** Highlands Co EM relayed pictures of damage to 3 mobile homes in the Francis One Mobile Estates community... with one minor injury reported. Damage mainly to awnings and carports. Radar signature consistent with a downburst/microburst. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSE Sebring, FL
58 mph
Jun 18, 2022
8:46 PM UTC
Wind report for Sebring, FL
Highlands County · 35,680 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MESONET STATION LWEF1 LAKE WALES IN HIGHLANDS CO.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Spring Lake, FL
UNK mph
May 1, 2022
6:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Sebring, FL
Highlands County · 35,680 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: HIGHLANDS COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE REPORTS ROOF DAMAGE TO ONE STRUCTURE AND THAT A TREE FELL ON A SEPARATE STRUCTURE AS A THUNDERSTORM OCCURRED. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNE Sebring, FL
UNK mph
Mar 12, 2022
4:32 PM UTC
Wind report for Sebring, FL
Highlands County · 35,680 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: EM REPORTED MULTIPLE HOMES WITH ROOF... CARPORT... AND/OR WINDOW DAMAGE AT LEISURE ACRES MOBILE HOME PARK.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSE Sebring, FL
62 mph
Mar 20, 2018
9:35 PM UTC
Wind report for Sebring, FL
Highlands County · 35,680 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: AWOS AT SEBRING REGIONAL AIRPORT REPORTED A WIND GUST OF 62 MPH.
NWS Wind Report Location: Sebring, FL
UNK mph
Mar 20, 2018
9:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Sebring, FL
Highlands County · 35,680 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: WIDESPREAD TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN THROUGHOUT HIGHLANDS COUNTY.
NWS Wind Report Location: Sebring, FL
UNK mph
Mar 20, 2018
9:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Sebring, FL
Highlands County · 35,680 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: HIGHLANDS COUNTY EM REPORTED A DOWNED TREE ON LAKEVIEW DR. IN SEBRING.
NWS Wind Report Location: Sebring, FL
46 mph
Sep 1, 2013
3:45 PM EST-5
Wind report for Sebring, FL
Highlands County · 35,680 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Reports were received of several trees knocked down and minor damage to a couple docks along Lakeview Drive. Time was estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: .56 SSW Sebring, FL
49 mph
Aug 9, 2013
2:30 PM EST-5
Wind report for Sebring, FL
Highlands County · 35,680 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Highlands County Emergency Management reported roof damage to 6 homes in Lake Josephine. One home on Leona Dr. lost the majority of the roof. Trees, power lines, and a few carports were blown down as well. The time was estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.36 WSW Desoto City, FL
60 mph
Jun 15, 2011
4:55 PM EST-5
Wind report for Sebring, FL
Highlands County · 35,680 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The public reported trees downed on Hammock Road and County Road 635, and power poles downed along State Road 17.
NWS Wind Report Location: .99 W Lake Jackson, FL
58 mph
May 14, 2011
12:15 PM EST-5
Wind report for Sebring, FL
Highlands County · 35,680 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The public reported six trees downed in the Lakeshore Mall area in Sebring.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.41 WNW Lake Jackson, FL
49 mph
Apr 26, 2010
1:05 AM EST-5
Wind report for Sebring, FL
Highlands County · 35,680 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A 10 by 20 foot freezer at Camp Sparta in Sebring was blown apart. Small boats were also overturned and a few small trees were downed.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.07 SSE Lake Jackson, FL
62 mph
Jul 22, 2008
3:50 PM EST-5
Wind report for Sebring, FL
Highlands County · 35,680 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A spotter measured a 62 MPH wind gust from their home weather station anemometer.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.83 SSW Lake Jackson, 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 Sebring, FL

15 reports
UNK category
Mar 12, 2022
3:45 PM UTC
Tornado report for Sebring, FL
Highlands County · 35,680 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: * DELAYED REPORT * SEVERAL POWER POLES SNAPPED JUST NORTHWEST OF ARBUCKLE CREEK RD AND HIGHWAY 98. 1645Z.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NW Lorida, FL
EF0 category
Jan 25, 2011
8:09 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Sebring, FL
Highlands County · 35,680 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado was reported to touch down in a rural area near U.S. Highway 98 and Airport Road. In addition, several trees and numerous branches were downed, as well as some fencing torn down in several lots in the northwest section of the Spring Lakes subdivision.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.8 NW Istokpoga, FL
EF0 category
Jul 1, 2008
2:58 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Sebring, FL
Highlands County · 35,680 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Several homes received minor carport and awning damage, several trees and power lines were blown down, and debris damaged 3 vehicles in the Spring Lake area.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .75 SSE Sebring Arpt, FL
F0 category
Oct 24, 2005
5:00 AM EST
Tornado report for Sebring, FL
Highlands County · 35,680 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A trained spotter reported a tornado that tore the porch of a home and destroyed a shed at Lake Josephine.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 S Sebring, FL
F0 category
Jun 4, 1999
6:07 PM EST
Tornado report for Sebring, FL
Highlands County · 35,680 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The public observed a short lived tornado sporadically touch down near the intersection of West Josephine Road and Bethea Lane over rural extreme western Highlands county. The tornado removed the roofs of two mobile homes, caused extensive damage to the roof of a commercial building, toppled a few large trees and snapped several branches at a commercial tree farm before it lifted and dissipated.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 11 SW Sebring, FL
F0 category
Aug 20, 1997
5:18 PM EST
Tornado report for Sebring, FL
Highlands County · 35,680 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A short-lived tornado caused roof damage to seven pre-fabricated homes, downed a handful of trees and a few power lines along U.S. Highway 98 in Lorida. Two of the homes suffered major roof damage while five received minor roof damage. A parked boat and vehicle were also damaged by a 40 foot Formosa tree toppled by the tornado. The tornado tore a flagpole from the ground and ripped off several carports along Bishop Dairy Road before it lifted and dissipated.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 10 ESE Sebring, FL
F1 category
Nov 9, 1990
1:15 PM CST
Tornado report for Sebring, FL
Highlands County · 35,680 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, FL
F2 category
Feb 2, 1983
8:20 AM CST
Tornado report for Sebring, FL
Highlands County · 35,680 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, FL
F2 category
Jun 17, 1982
10:15 PM CST
Tornado report for Sebring, FL
Highlands County · 35,680 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, FL
F1 category
Mar 6, 1982
4:00 AM CST
Tornado report for Sebring, FL
Highlands County · 35,680 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, FL
F0 category
May 4, 1978
2:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Sebring, FL
Highlands County · 35,680 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, FL
F1 category
May 4, 1978
1:20 PM CST
Tornado report for Sebring, FL
Highlands County · 35,680 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, FL
F0 category
Apr 8, 1976
3:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Sebring, FL
Highlands County · 35,680 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, FL
F0 category
Feb 3, 1970
8:00 AM CST
Tornado report for Sebring, FL
Highlands County · 35,680 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, FL
F1 category
May 30, 1967
2:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Sebring, FL
Highlands County · 35,680 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

Sebring, FL area census snapshot

People & households
Population11,185
Households5,071
Housing units6,101
Income
Median household income$42,072
$100k+ households20.5%
$150k+ households6.6%
Housing stock
Single-family detached3,279
Attached single-family417
Small multifamily1,203
Large multifamily786
Mobile homes364
Housing mix
Single-family share53.8%
Attached-home share6.8%
Multifamily share32.6%
Mobile-home share6.0%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied2,671
Renter-occupied2,400
Vacant units1,030
Home value & age
Median home value$175,000
Owner homes $300k+23.4%
Owner homes $500k+12.9%
Owner homes $750k+6.2%
Median year built1977
Older-home share55.0%
Vehicle context
Households with cars4,346
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 28 hail, 44 wind, and 15 tornado reports in and near Sebring, FL, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 29, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Sebring?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Sebring, FL is 2.00″. It was reported near Sebring, FL on July 25, 1990.

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

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

I am selling a home in Sebring — 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 Sebring address?

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