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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Wauchula, FL from July 14, 1961 through April 4, 2022, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Hail Reports
12
Wind Reports
28
Tornado Reports
7
Max Hail Size
2.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Wauchula, FL · 1961–present Updated  Daily · last Apr 4, 2022

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Wauchula, FL

12 reports
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1.00″ hail
Apr 11, 2021
5:25 PM UTC
Hail report for Wauchula, FL
Hardee County · 5,950 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL UP TO 1 INCH REPORTED JUST EAST OF WAUCHULA.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 E Wauchula, FL
2.00″ hail
Apr 11, 2021
5:20 PM UTC
Hail report for Wauchula, FL
Hardee County · 5,950 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NE Wauchula, FL
1.00″ hail
Apr 10, 2018
4:32 PM UTC
Hail report for Wauchula, FL
Hardee County · 5,950 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PUBLIC REPORTED 1 INCH HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 SE Wauchula, FL
0.88″ hail
Jul 10, 2009
6:02 PM EST-5
Hail report for Wauchula, FL
Hardee County · 5,950 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel size hail and one downed tree was reported in the Wauchula area as a thunderstorm moved through.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Wauchula, FL
0.88″ hail
Jun 11, 2008
5:19 PM EST-5
Hail report for Wauchula, FL
Hardee County · 5,950 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A spotter reported nickel size hail occurring near Wauchula.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NE Wauchula, FL
0.88″ hail
May 3, 2005
3:35 PM EST
Hail report for Wauchula, FL
Hardee County · 5,950 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S Wauchula, FL
0.75″ hail
May 4, 1998
1:50 PM EST
Hail report for Wauchula, FL
Hardee County · 5,950 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime sized hail was reported near the intersection of State Road 64 and Charlie Creek.
NWS Hail Report Location: 10 E Wauchula, FL
0.75″ hail
Mar 20, 1998
2:15 PM EST
Hail report for Wauchula, FL
Hardee County · 5,950 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime sized hail was reported by the Hardee County Public Works Division along State Road 64 in northeast Hardee county.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 NE Wauchula, FL
0.75″ hail
Jun 25, 1997
4:37 PM EST
Hail report for Wauchula, FL
Hardee County · 5,950 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime sized hail was reported along U.S. Highway 17 between Bowling Green and Wauchula.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 N Wauchula, FL
1.00″ hail
Jun 11, 1997
7:55 PM EST
Hail report for Wauchula, FL
Hardee County · 5,950 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail was reported along U.S. Highway 17 near Bowling Green.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 N Wauchula, FL
1.75″ hail
Apr 25, 1997
6:35 PM EST
Hail report for Wauchula, FL
Hardee County · 5,950 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golfball to pea sized hail was reported by Hardee Emergency Management officials. One vehicle had it's windshield damaged by the large hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S Wauchula, FL
0.75″ hail
May 30, 1991
4:11 PM CST
Hail report for Wauchula, FL
Hardee County · 5,950 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 Wauchula, FL

28 reports
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UNK mph
Jun 8, 2019
9:25 PM UTC
Wind report for Wauchula, FL
Hardee County · 5,950 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL TREES DOWN. DAMAGE TO BARN ROOF WHICH FELL ONTO TWO VEHICLES.
NWS Wind Report Location: 9 ESE Wauchula, FL
UNK mph
Mar 20, 2018
8:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Wauchula, FL
Hardee County · 5,950 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NUMEROUS LARGE TREE BRANCHES SNAPPED AND FENCES DOWNED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SW Wauchula, FL
UNK mph
Jun 6, 2016
8:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Wauchula, FL
Hardee County · 5,950 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORT OF A DOWNED TREE ON A HOUSE AND AS A RESULT POWER LINES WERE KNOCKED DOWN AND CAUSED A HOUSE FIRE. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSW Wauchula, FL
UNK mph
Jan 17, 2016
9:55 AM UTC
Wind report for Wauchula, FL
Hardee County · 5,950 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: *** 1 INJ *** HARDEE COUNTY 911 REPORTED A POWERLINE IS DOWN ON COLIN ROAD AND A RESIDENT CAME IN CONTACT WITH A LIVE WIRE. DEGREE OF INJURY IS UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 ESE Wauchula, FL
UNK mph
Jan 17, 2016
9:55 AM UTC
Wind report for Wauchula, FL
Hardee County · 5,950 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN AND BLOCKING THE ROAD ON CECIL DURRANCE ROAD. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 E Wauchula, FL
49 mph
Jun 11, 2008
5:23 PM EST-5
Wind report for Wauchula, FL
Hardee County · 5,950 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A few small trees were blown down and a few power poles were damaged. No damage occurred to near-by mobile homes.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Wauchula, FL
69 mph
Jun 27, 2004
1:42 PM EST
Wind report for Wauchula, FL
Hardee County · 5,950 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm wind gusts downed numerous trees on the south side of Wauchula. One home and one vehicle on the 500 block of South Road were damaged by falling trees. A new pharmacy under construction lost its roof. Debris was scattered in the Knollwood Circle area.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSE Wauchula, FL
63 mph
Jun 13, 2004
5:30 PM EST
Wind report for Wauchula, FL
Hardee County · 5,950 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several medium to large oak trees were uprooted and snapped, and power lines were down at the intersection of West Main Street and Terrell Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: Wauchula, FL
58 mph
Aug 1, 2003
4:47 PM EST
Wind report for Wauchula, FL
Hardee County · 5,950 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A thunderstorm downburst wind produced minor to moderate damage to eight manufactured homes.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 E Wauchula, FL
UNK mph
Jul 6, 2002
4:00 PM EST
Wind report for Wauchula, FL
Hardee County · 5,950 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Roof damage to three homes with tin roofs and several trees down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Wauchula, FL
UNK mph
Sep 5, 2001
5:10 PM EST
Wind report for Wauchula, FL
Hardee County · 5,950 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Hardee county emergency management reported that thunderstorm winds, estimated at 45 mph, removed an unanchored, large overhang roof of an open-sided shed. Also, a portion of a poorly anchored, lightweight fiberglass roof cover and building facade of a nearby business, was removed by 45 mph wind. Damage occurred at 125 Earnest Road near U.S. Highway 17, two miles north of Wauchula.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Wauchula, FL
UNK mph
Jul 26, 1999
2:13 PM EST
Wind report for Wauchula, FL
Hardee County · 5,950 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A Skywarn Spotter reported that thunderstorm winds downed several large tree limbs at the Paynes Creek State Historical Site.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 N Wauchula, FL
UNK mph
May 8, 1999
4:30 PM EST
Wind report for Wauchula, FL
Hardee County · 5,950 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds downed several large trees and power lines along U.S. Highway 17 between Wauchula and Bowling Green.
NWS Wind Report Location: Wauchula, FL
UNK mph
Jun 24, 1998
5:00 PM EST
Wind report for Wauchula, FL
Hardee County · 5,950 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds blew off the porch of a home and damaged an adjacent mobile home on the 700 block of State Road 62.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 N Wauchula, FL
UNK mph
Feb 17, 1998
5:45 AM EST
Wind report for Wauchula, FL
Hardee County · 5,950 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds downed several large tree limbs and power lines along West Orange Street.
NWS Wind Report Location: Wauchula, 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 Wauchula, FL

7 reports
UNK category
Apr 4, 2022
11:46 PM UTC
Tornado report for Wauchula, FL
Hardee County · 5,950 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: << LATE REPORT >> TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR. WEB CAM CAUGHT A SKINNY ROPE TORNADO. REPORTS OF POWER LINES DOWN IN AREA.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 E Wauchula, FL
UNK category
Sep 10, 2017
1:00 PM UTC
Tornado report for Wauchula, FL
Hardee County · 5,950 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: REPORT OF ROOF DAMAGE TO BUSINESS IN WAUCHULA
NWS Tornado Report Location: N Wauchula, FL
F0 category
Jun 12, 2006
7:50 AM EST
Tornado report for Wauchula, FL
Hardee County · 5,950 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A county road crew observed a tornado near Highway 62. No damage was reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 NE Wauchula, FL
F0 category
Jul 9, 2005
4:50 AM EST
Tornado report for Wauchula, FL
Hardee County · 5,950 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado in a rain band of Hurricane Dennis destroyed a vacant wood frame home.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 S Wauchula, FL
F0 category
May 19, 2003
5:00 PM EST
Tornado report for Wauchula, FL
Hardee County · 5,950 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A local fire department reported a brief touchdown in an open field.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 9 ENE Wauchula, FL
F0 category
Apr 5, 1993
3:00 AM EST
Tornado report for Wauchula, FL
Hardee County · 5,950 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Two mobile homes received roof, carport, and outbuilding damage from a brief touchdown of a small tornado.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Wauchula, FL
F1 category
Jul 14, 1961
5:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Wauchula, FL
Hardee County · 5,950 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

Wauchula, FL area census snapshot

People & households
Population4,910
Households1,827
Housing units2,119
Income
Median household income$36,324
$100k+ households24.1%
$150k+ households17.6%
Housing stock
Single-family detached1,234
Attached single-family36
Small multifamily522
Large multifamily237
Mobile homes90
Housing mix
Single-family share58.2%
Attached-home share1.7%
Multifamily share35.8%
Mobile-home share4.3%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied850
Renter-occupied977
Vacant units292
Home value & age
Median home value$131,500
Owner homes $300k+9.4%
Owner homes $500k+--
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1979
Older-home share51.4%
Vehicle context
Households with cars1,676
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 12 hail, 28 wind, and 7 tornado reports in and near Wauchula, FL, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on April 4, 2022.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Wauchula?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Wauchula, FL is 2.00″. It was reported near Wauchula, FL on April 11, 2021.

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

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

I am selling a home in Wauchula — 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 Wauchula address?

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