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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in DeSoto County, FL
Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across DeSoto County, FL from January 26, 1958 through July 22, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.
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Hail Reports
18
Wind Reports
45
Tornado Reports
35
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm ReportsCoverage DeSoto County, FL · 1958–presentUpdated Daily · last Jul 22, 2026
Hail Report Description: A SKYWARN Spotter reported penny size hail and 40 MPH winds between Arcadia and Zolfo Springs.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.97 ENE Brownville, FL
1.50″hail
Jun 11, 2008 6:48 PM EST-5
Hail report for DeSoto County, FL
DeSoto County · 7,452 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported golf ball size hail near Nocatee.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.71 NE Hull, FL
1.00″hail
May 12, 2007 2:32 PM EST-5
Hail report for DeSoto County, FL
DeSoto County · 7,452 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny to quarter size hail covered the ground along parts of State Road 661.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NNW Arcadia, FL
0.75″hail
May 5, 2007 3:47 PM EST-5
Hail report for DeSoto County, FL
DeSoto County · 7,452 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail was observed near the intersection of Highway 70 and Highway 661.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NW Arcadia, FL
1.00″hail
Apr 9, 2006 3:45 PM EST
Hail report for DeSoto County, FL
DeSoto County · 7,452 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported by a trained spotter on Highway 72. The hail was partially covering the ground.
NWS Hail Report Location: 9 W Arcadia, FL
2.75″hail
May 3, 2005 3:00 PM EST
Hail report for DeSoto County, FL
DeSoto County · 7,452 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S Ft Ogden, FL
1.75″hail
May 3, 2005 2:49 PM EST
Hail report for DeSoto County, FL
DeSoto County · 7,452 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The hail covered the ground with 1 to 1.75 inch hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 WSW Arcadia, FL
1.75″hail
May 19, 2003 5:10 PM EST
Hail report for DeSoto County, FL
DeSoto County · 7,452 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ft Ogden, FL
0.75″hail
Jun 22, 2000 1:20 PM EST
Hail report for DeSoto County, FL
DeSoto County · 7,452 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Skywarn Spotters reported dime sized hail from Arcadia to three miles southeast of Arcadia in De Soto county.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SE Arcadia, FL
0.75″hail
May 22, 1999 3:50 PM EST
Hail report for DeSoto County, FL
DeSoto County · 7,452 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime sized hail was reported by an Amateur Ham radio operator in Nocatee.
NWS Hail Report Location: Nocatee, FL
1.00″hail
May 20, 1999 7:32 PM EST
Hail report for DeSoto County, FL
DeSoto County · 7,452 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail was reported by the public at the former Bright Hour Ranch Airport near State Road 70 eight miles southeast of Arcadia.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 SE Arcadia, FL
0.75″hail
May 20, 1999 4:47 PM EST
Hail report for DeSoto County, FL
DeSoto County · 7,452 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime sized hail was reported by the Florida highway patrol along State Road 70 four miles east of Arcadia.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 E Arcadia, FL
0.75″hail
May 9, 1999 6:40 PM EST
Hail report for DeSoto County, FL
DeSoto County · 7,452 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime sized hail was reported by Skywarn Spotters in Arcadia.
NWS Hail Report Location: Arcadia, FL
0.75″hail
May 9, 1999 5:40 PM EST
Hail report for DeSoto County, FL
DeSoto County · 7,452 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime sized hail was reported by Skywarn Spotters in Arcadia.
NWS Hail Report Location: Arcadia, FL
1.00″hail
May 8, 1999 3:25 PM EST
Hail report for DeSoto County, FL
DeSoto County · 7,452 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel sized hail was reported by the Arcadia Police Department.
NWS Hail Report Location: Arcadia, FL
0.75″hail
Apr 28, 1999 2:45 PM EST
Hail report for DeSoto County, FL
DeSoto County · 7,452 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime sized hail was reported along U.S. Highway 17 by a Skywarn spotter.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 SW Arcadia, FL
1.00″hail
Sep 20, 1996 6:21 PM EST
Hail report for DeSoto County, FL
DeSoto County · 7,452 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SW Arcadia, FL
1.00″hail
Apr 10, 1992 4:05 PM CST
Hail report for DeSoto County, FL
DeSoto County · 7,452 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.
Wind Report Description: Observed at Arcadia Municipal Airport (X06).
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Se Arcadia, FL
UNKmph
Jan 17, 2016 9:55 AM UTC
Wind report for DeSoto County, FL
DeSoto County · 7,452 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE TREES REPORTED DOWN ALONG HAMMOCK ROAD. TIME BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNE Arcadia, FL
UNKmph
Jan 15, 2016 4:40 PM UTC
Wind report for DeSoto County, FL
DeSoto County · 7,452 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: THE DESOTO COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE REPORTED ROOF DAMAGE AND POWERLINES DOWN NEAR ARCADIA. TIME WAS ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 W Arcadia, FL
63mph
May 20, 2013 5:40 PM EST-5
Wind report for DeSoto County, FL
DeSoto County · 7,452 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The 911 Call Center reported three trees and a large flagpole down in Arcadia. One tree was at SE Pointer Avenue south of Arcadia Municipal Airport, another tree was on SW Baldwin Street, and the third tree was on Parkview Road. The flagpole was knocked down on the corner of Polk Avenue and Magnolia Street.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Arcadia, FL
60mph
May 25, 2010 4:15 PM EST-5
Wind report for DeSoto County, FL
DeSoto County · 7,452 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees were downed along Northwest Coker Street. Also, a large heavy brick was pushed several feet into a swimming pool, lawn furniture was destroyed, and an umbrella was snapped and blown away.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.55 WNW Lansing, FL
60mph
May 25, 2010 4:10 PM EST-5
Wind report for DeSoto County, FL
DeSoto County · 7,452 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A strong wallboard structure used to shelter a pumphouse was destroyed by wind and a large branch was broken off of a tree.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.41 WNW Bunker, FL
60mph
Jun 11, 2008 6:48 PM EST-5
Wind report for DeSoto County, FL
DeSoto County · 7,452 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The public reported several power lines and large branches blown down. A dog house and heavy wooden chairs were blown hundreds of yards through a pasture.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.71 NE Hull, FL
58mph
Jun 24, 2004 5:01 PM EST
Wind report for DeSoto County, FL
DeSoto County · 7,452 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several large trees were down, with one tree down on a house.
NWS Wind Report Location: Arcadia, FL
UNKmph
Jun 26, 2001 4:30 PM EST
Wind report for DeSoto County, FL
DeSoto County · 7,452 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A Peace Electric Co-op representative reported that a few large trees and branches were toppled by thunderstorm winds across power lines along Oltmanns Road near U.S. Highway 17 in Brownville.
NWS Wind Report Location: Brownville, FL
UNKmph
Jun 17, 2001 8:00 PM EST
Wind report for DeSoto County, FL
DeSoto County · 7,452 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The public reported, through WTVT-TV and WFTS-TV of Tampa, that thunderstorm winds caused damage to a mobile home, downed a few large trees and broke windows near the intersection of Pine Hurst and Eucalyptus Roads, four miles west of Arcadia.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 W Arcadia, FL
UNKmph
May 30, 2001 4:00 PM EST
Wind report for DeSoto County, FL
DeSoto County · 7,452 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds, estimated at 50 mph, removed a large portion of a tin roof from a weathered mobile home in Arcadia.
NWS Wind Report Location: Arcadia, FL
UNKmph
Jul 31, 2000 7:30 PM EST
Wind report for DeSoto County, FL
DeSoto County · 7,452 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A Skywarn Spotter reported that thunderstorm winds downed a few large trees, several branches and power lines in Arcadia.
NWS Wind Report Location: Arcadia, FL
UNKmph
May 21, 1999 4:00 PM EST
Wind report for DeSoto County, FL
DeSoto County · 7,452 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The De Soto county sheriffs office reported that thunderstorm winds downed a few large trees and several power lines in northwest Arcadia.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW Arcadia, FL
UNKmph
Jan 3, 1999 12:47 AM EST
Wind report for DeSoto County, FL
DeSoto County · 7,452 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds tore off the roof of a home along Cherry Road and downed several trees and power lines throughout Arcadia.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 E Arcadia, FL
UNKmph
Jan 3, 1999 12:27 AM EST
Wind report for DeSoto County, FL
DeSoto County · 7,452 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds collapsed an airport hanger roof which damaged an aircraft in storage at the Arcadia Municipal Airport. Also, a few mobile homes incurred major roof damage and several trees and power lines were downed in the Forest Pines subdivision of Arcadia.
NWS Wind Report Location: Arcadia Muni Arpt, FL
60mph
Jul 12, 1998 3:30 PM EST
Wind report for DeSoto County, FL
DeSoto County · 7,452 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A thunderstorm wind gust of 60 mph was reported near the Arcadia Airport.
NWS Wind Report Location: Arcadia, FL
UNKmph
Jul 12, 1998 3:13 PM EST
Wind report for DeSoto County, FL
DeSoto County · 7,452 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A downburst removed a large portion of the roof of a home at the corner of Garvin and Horshoe Roads in Arcadia.
NWS Wind Report Location: Arcadia, FL
UNKmph
Jun 24, 1998 4:58 PM EST
Wind report for DeSoto County, FL
DeSoto County · 7,452 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds blew off the metal roof of a home on the 2800 block of Northeast Washington Street in Arcadia.
NWS Wind Report Location: Arcadia, FL
UNKmph
Dec 29, 1997 8:25 AM EST
Wind report for DeSoto County, FL
DeSoto County · 7,452 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds downed several large branches and a few power lines along State Road 70 in Arcadia.
NWS Wind Report Location: Arcadia, FL
UNKmph
Nov 2, 1997 7:00 AM EST
Wind report for DeSoto County, FL
DeSoto County · 7,452 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds snapped two power poles in half on the ten thousand block of County Road 761 (Kings Highway).
NWS Wind Report Location: 13 SW Arcadia, FL
UNKmph
Sep 10, 1997 3:00 PM EST
Wind report for DeSoto County, FL
DeSoto County · 7,452 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds of 45 to 50 mph partially removed the light weight roof of a home on Windy Pine Avenue in Arcadia.
NWS Wind Report Location: Arcadia, FL
UNKmph
Jun 20, 1997 6:20 PM EST
Wind report for DeSoto County, FL
DeSoto County · 7,452 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds damaged a boat shed on the northwest side of Arcadia then severely damaged the roofs of two businesses on the north side of Arcadia. Numerous trees and power lines were downed by thunderstorm winds on the north and east side of Arcadia.
NWS Wind Report Location: NW Arcadia, FL
UNKmph
May 31, 1997 1:20 PM EST
Wind report for DeSoto County, FL
DeSoto County · 7,452 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm wind toppled a large tree and a few power lines in the Hidden Acres subdivision.
NWS Wind Report Location: Arcadia, FL
UNKmph
Apr 28, 1997 12:30 PM EST
Wind report for DeSoto County, FL
DeSoto County · 7,452 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds downed powerlines and uprooted a few trees on County Road 760, Pasco Street and Genes Little Acre Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: SW Arcadia, FL
UNKmph
Apr 26, 1997 11:43 AM EST
Wind report for DeSoto County, FL
DeSoto County · 7,452 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds downed several large tree limbs throughout Arcadia.
NWS Wind Report Location: Arcadia, FL
UNKmph
Apr 23, 1997 4:15 PM EST
Wind report for DeSoto County, FL
DeSoto County · 7,452 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds severely damaged a carport, downed a few trees and powerlines in Arcadia.
NWS Wind Report Location: Arcadia, FL
UNKmph
Apr 23, 1997 2:55 PM EST
Wind report for DeSoto County, FL
DeSoto County · 7,452 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds downed a few trees and several large branches in Arcadia.
NWS Wind Report Location: Arcadia, FL
UNKmph
May 3, 1996 5:30 PM EST
Wind report for DeSoto County, FL
DeSoto County · 7,452 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 9 SE Arcadia, FL
70mph
May 3, 1996 4:35 PM EST
Wind report for DeSoto County, FL
DeSoto County · 7,452 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Nocatee, FL
46mph
Aug 15, 1995 5:50 PM EST
Wind report for DeSoto County, FL
DeSoto County · 7,452 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds blew the roofs off of two mobile homes and downed a small rooftop TV antenna near State Road 31 Apache Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: SE Arcadia, 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 DeSoto County
30 reports
UNKcategory
Jul 21, 2025 9:40 PM UTC
Tornado report for DeSoto County, FL
DeSoto County · 7,452 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: [Landspout] Corrects previous landspout report from 2 S Nocatee. A landspout developed Monday afternoon as a sea breeze boundary interacted with additional thunderstorm boundaries. Emergency management indicated minor damage to a couple of homes along with a downed power lines near the intersection of Marco Ave and Beard St in DeSoto county. Winds are estimated around 50-60 mph with a path length of less than a quarter of a mile.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 S Nocatee, FL
UNKcategory
Feb 24, 2016 6:37 PM UTC
Tornado report for DeSoto County, FL
DeSoto County · 7,452 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TRAINED SPOTTER REPORTED A TORNADO.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 N Harbour Heights, FL
F0category
Jun 12, 2006 2:18 PM EST
Tornado report for DeSoto County, FL
DeSoto County · 7,452 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Amateur radio reported a tornado north of Arcadia and the visible funnel extended three-quarters of the way to the ground. This tornado is from a different storm than the tornado south of Arcadia. No significant damage was reported. Path of tornado was estimated.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 N Arcadia, FL
F0category
Jun 12, 2006 1:28 PM EST
Tornado report for DeSoto County, FL
DeSoto County · 7,452 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Law enforcement reported a tornado. No significant damage was reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 S Arcadia, FL
F0category
Aug 13, 2004 2:10 PM EST
Tornado report for DeSoto County, FL
DeSoto County · 7,452 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado moved north near the intersection of McIntyce Road and U.S. 17. One building sustained damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Brownville, FL
F0category
Sep 14, 2001 4:01 AM EST
Tornado report for DeSoto County, FL
DeSoto County · 7,452 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak F0 tornado, that crossed from the Charlotte - DeSoto county line near State Road 769, downed several large trees as it moved north into rural extreme southwest DeSoto county. The tornado lifted and dissipated approximately six miles west northwest of Ft. Ogden.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 SW Ft Ogden, FL
F0category
Sep 25, 1998 1:50 PM EST
Tornado report for DeSoto County, FL
DeSoto County · 7,452 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The De Soto County Emergency Management reported that a weak tornado, associated with an outer band of Hurricane Georges, sporadically touched down along a narrow path and toppled a few trees and branches before it lifted and dissipated.
NWS Tornado Report Location: SSE Arcadia, FL
F0category
Nov 2, 1997 12:05 PM EST
Tornado report for DeSoto County, FL
DeSoto County · 7,452 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A short-lived tornado touched down near U.S. Highway 17 northeast of Ft. Ogden in rural southwest De Soto county and snapped a few power poles.
NWS Tornado Report Location: NE Ft Ogden, FL
F0category
Jun 20, 1997 6:44 PM EST
Tornado report for DeSoto County, FL
DeSoto County · 7,452 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A short-lived tornado downed a few trees in a pasture near Hansel Road two miles east of Arcadia.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 E Arcadia, FL
F0category
Apr 28, 1997 12:45 PM EST
Tornado report for DeSoto County, FL
DeSoto County · 7,452 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado touchdown occurred three miles east of Arcadia with no apparent damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 E Arcadia, FL
F0category
Apr 28, 1997 12:23 PM EST
Tornado report for DeSoto County, FL
DeSoto County · 7,452 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado touched down near the intersection of U.S. Highway 17 and State Road 70 in Arcadia with minimal damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Arcadia, FL
F0category
Oct 7, 1996 10:30 AM EST
Tornado report for DeSoto County, FL
DeSoto County · 7,452 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: W Arcadia, FL
F0category
Feb 22, 1993 4:58 PM EST
Tornado report for DeSoto County, FL
DeSoto County · 7,452 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A small tornado knocked down many trees, one of which fell onto and damaged a mobile home west of Arcadia.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Arcadia, FL
F0category
May 20, 1991 6:43 PM CST
Tornado report for DeSoto County, FL
DeSoto County · 7,452 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, FL
F0category
Jun 15, 1989 4:03 PM CST
Tornado report for DeSoto County, FL
DeSoto County · 7,452 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, FL
F0category
Apr 4, 1989 3:00 PM EST
Tornado report for DeSoto County, FL
DeSoto County · 7,452 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, FL
F0category
May 5, 1987 4:35 PM CST
Tornado report for DeSoto County, FL
DeSoto County · 7,452 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, FL
F0category
Sep 23, 1986 4:00 PM EST
Tornado report for DeSoto County, FL
DeSoto County · 7,452 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, FL
F1category
Jun 4, 1985 4:45 PM CST
Tornado report for DeSoto County, FL
DeSoto County · 7,452 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, FL
F0category
Mar 17, 1985 4:30 AM CST
Tornado report for DeSoto County, FL
DeSoto County · 7,452 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, FL
F1category
Jul 15, 1984 5:00 PM CST
Tornado report for DeSoto County, FL
DeSoto County · 7,452 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, FL
F0category
Jul 8, 1984 4:30 PM CST
Tornado report for DeSoto County, FL
DeSoto County · 7,452 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, FL
F2category
Dec 12, 1983 1:30 AM CST
Tornado report for DeSoto County, FL
DeSoto County · 7,452 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, FL
F1category
Feb 2, 1983 7:20 AM CST
Tornado report for DeSoto County, FL
DeSoto County · 7,452 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, FL
F0category
Jun 2, 1981 2:45 PM CST
Tornado report for DeSoto County, FL
DeSoto County · 7,452 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, FL
UNKcategory
May 11, 1979 4:50 PM CST
Tornado report for DeSoto County, FL
DeSoto County · 7,452 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, FL
UNKcategory
Jan 24, 1979 3:16 AM CST
Tornado report for DeSoto County, FL
DeSoto County · 7,452 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, FL
F0category
Jul 21, 1977 4:43 PM CST
Tornado report for DeSoto County, FL
DeSoto County · 7,452 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, FL
F1category
Aug 4, 1975 4:00 PM CST
Tornado report for DeSoto County, FL
DeSoto County · 7,452 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, FL
F0category
May 31, 1973 9:40 PM CST
Tornado report for DeSoto County, FL
DeSoto County · 7,452 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
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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.
NWS Hail, Wind and Tornado Reports in DeSoto County on the Interactive Map
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Not sure if hail may have affected your home in DeSoto County? Ask a local pro for a Remote Hail Inspection. They can review hail activity for your property and help you decide whether an in-person roof or exterior inspection makes sense.
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does DeSoto County have on record?
Our records show 18 hail, 45 wind, and 35 tornado reports in DeSoto County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 22, 2026.
What is the largest hail ever reported in DeSoto County?
The largest hail size in these storm-report records in DeSoto County is 2.75″. It was reported near Ft Ogden, FL on May 3, 2005.
A storm report showed up near my home in DeSoto County — 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 DeSoto County and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.
I am buying a home in DeSoto County — 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 DeSoto County address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.
I am selling a home in DeSoto County — 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 DeSoto County address?
Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in DeSoto County — 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 DeSoto County, FL, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in DeSoto County, 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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