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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Waldo, FL from September 5, 1982 through April 11, 2025, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
6
Wind Reports
18
Tornado Reports
3
Max Hail Size
2.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Waldo, FL · 1982–present Updated  Daily · last Apr 11, 2025

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Waldo, FL

6 reports
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2.00″ hail
Apr 11, 2025
11:00 PM UTC
Hail report for Waldo, FL
Alachua County · 63,712 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public report of up to 2.0 inch diameter hail reported near Waldo Road/State road 24 and NE 96th Ave.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NNE Gainesville Airpo, FL
1.00″ hail
Jul 15, 2010
1:20 PM EST-5
Hail report for Waldo, FL
Alachua County · 63,712 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported along U.S. Highway 301 by a store clerk. The time of the event was based on radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: .6 W Orange Hgts, FL
1.50″ hail
Mar 1, 2003
8:33 AM EST
Hail report for Waldo, FL
Alachua County · 63,712 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Reported they could hear the hail coming.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NW Waldo, FL
1.75″ hail
Mar 1, 2003
8:15 AM EST
Hail report for Waldo, FL
Alachua County · 63,712 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Damaged cars and homes. Covered ground. Dollar amount for damage unknown.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 W Waldo, FL
0.88″ hail
Aug 1, 2001
3:23 PM EST
Hail report for Waldo, FL
Alachua County · 63,712 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Waldo, FL
1.25″ hail
Sep 5, 1982
2:55 PM CST
Hail report for Waldo, FL
Alachua County · 63,712 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 Waldo, FL

18 reports
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UNK mph
Jan 9, 2024
7:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Waldo, FL
Alachua County · 63,712 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree blocking NE 140th St in Waldo. Time estimated by radar and info from EM.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Waldo, FL
UNK mph
Jun 23, 2023
11:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Waldo, FL
Alachua County · 63,712 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Florida State Watch office relayed a report a tree down on SR-26 causing a partial road closure. Peak wind gusts from nearby Gainesville ASOS were measured at 44 mph around the same time.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 WSW Orange Heights, FL
UNK mph
Jul 20, 2017
11:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Waldo, FL
Alachua County · 63,712 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 911 CALL CENTER REPORTED TREE DOWN NEAR 9700 BLOCK ON NORTHEAST WALDO ROAD. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR DATA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NE Gainesville Airpor, FL
UNK mph
Feb 8, 2017
3:20 AM UTC
Wind report for Waldo, FL
Alachua County · 63,712 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE TREES DOWN ON SR24
NWS Wind Report Location: Waldo, FL
UNK mph
Jun 10, 2016
10:35 PM UTC
Wind report for Waldo, FL
Alachua County · 63,712 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CITIZEN REPORTED SMALL TREES DOWNED BY ESTIMATED 40-50 MPH WINDS AND PEA SIZED HAIL ALONG COUNTY ROAD 1475.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW Waldo, FL
58 mph
Aug 21, 2012
11:45 AM EST-5
Wind report for Waldo, FL
Alachua County · 63,712 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was blown down and blocking State Road 26. The time of damage was based on radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: .92 SE Orange Hgts, FL
58 mph
May 14, 2011
1:29 PM EST-5
Wind report for Waldo, FL
Alachua County · 63,712 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were blown down along SE County Road 21B. The time was based on radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.76 N Santa Fe Lake, FL
58 mph
Sep 21, 2007
12:45 AM EST-5
Wind report for Waldo, FL
Alachua County · 63,712 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Clay Electric reported power lines and trees were blown down just west of Melrose.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.51 SSE Earleton, FL
58 mph
Jul 21, 2007
5:40 PM EST-5
Wind report for Waldo, FL
Alachua County · 63,712 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A spotter reported 4-5 large oak trees were blown across State Road 26, about 1 mile west of Orange Heights.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.8 W Orange Hgts, FL
58 mph
Jul 16, 2007
6:15 PM EST-5
Wind report for Waldo, FL
Alachua County · 63,712 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Clay Electric Cooperative reported trees were blown down on power lines and power lines down along the Highway 301 corridor in northeast Alachua county. Most of the damage was in Waldo.
NWS Wind Report Location: .69 N Waldo, FL
60 mph
Apr 15, 2007
7:15 AM EST-5
Wind report for Waldo, FL
Alachua County · 63,712 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were blown down and pea size hail was reported just south of Hampton. One large tree was split and topped at 8 feet above the ground.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.3 NNE Waldo, FL
UNK mph
May 31, 2002
3:05 PM EST
Wind report for Waldo, FL
Alachua County · 63,712 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large trees and power lines down. Power outages reported.
NWS Wind Report Location: Waldo, FL
UNK mph
Jul 16, 2000
3:15 PM EST
Wind report for Waldo, FL
Alachua County · 63,712 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large trees were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Monteocha, FL
UNK mph
Jul 16, 2000
3:00 PM EST
Wind report for Waldo, FL
Alachua County · 63,712 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large trees and power lines were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Waldo, FL
UNK mph
May 14, 2000
4:40 PM EST
Wind report for Waldo, FL
Alachua County · 63,712 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Roof damage to a flea market.
NWS Wind Report Location: Waldo, 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 Waldo, FL

3 reports
EF0 category
Feb 26, 2008
1:30 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Waldo, FL
Alachua County · 63,712 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Fire Rescue/EMA squad reported witnessing a brief tornado touchdown near an accident scene which damaged several structures and the roof of a wahrehouse. The initial event time was corrected based on further report from Alachua County Emergency Management.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .69 N Waldo, FL
F0 category
Apr 8, 1995
7:34 PM EST
Tornado report for Waldo, FL
Alachua County · 63,712 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado skipped northward downing numerous large trees. Golf ball-size hail was also reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Waldo, FL
F0 category
Jun 13, 1992
11:35 AM EST
Tornado report for Waldo, FL
Alachua County · 63,712 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

Waldo, FL area census snapshot

People & households
Population877
Households550
Housing units628
Income
Median household income$27,036
$100k+ households11.8%
$150k+ households--
Housing stock
Single-family detached463
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily38
Large multifamily12
Mobile homes115
Housing mix
Single-family share73.7%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share8.0%
Mobile-home share18.3%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied380
Renter-occupied170
Vacant units78
Home value & age
Median home value$112,200
Owner homes $300k+3.7%
Owner homes $500k+3.7%
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1967
Older-home share69.3%
Vehicle context
Households with cars527
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 6 hail, 18 wind, and 3 tornado reports in and near Waldo, FL, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on April 11, 2025.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Waldo?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Waldo, FL is 2.00″. It was reported near Gainesville Airpo, FL on April 11, 2025.

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

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

I am selling a home in Waldo — 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 Waldo address?

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