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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Dixie County, FL

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Dixie County, FL from May 4, 1978 through August 22, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 32680 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
16
Wind Reports
89
Tornado Reports
3
Max Hail Size
2.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Dixie County, FL · 1978–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 22, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Dixie County

16 reports
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1.00″ hail
Mar 27, 2019
7:15 AM UTC
Hail report for Dixie County, FL
Dixie County · 4,053 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL ACCUMULATED ON THE GROUND FROM PEA TO QUARTER SIZE IN THE OLD TOWN AREA.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SSW Fletcher, FL
1.00″ hail
Mar 20, 2018
5:11 PM UTC
Hail report for Dixie County, FL
Dixie County · 4,053 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: ESTIMATED QUARTER SIZE HAIL FROM THE YELLOW JACKET RV PARK.
NWS Hail Report Location: Yellow Jacket, FL
0.75″ hail
Apr 20, 2011
2:15 PM EST-5
Hail report for Dixie County, FL
Dixie County · 4,053 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime to penny sized hail fell from 3:15 pm EDT until 4:00 pm EDT and covered the ground near Old Town.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Old Town, FL
1.00″ hail
Mar 31, 2011
7:01 AM EST-5
Hail report for Dixie County, FL
Dixie County · 4,053 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .6 W Horseshoe Beach, FL
0.88″ hail
May 13, 2007
4:12 PM EST-5
Hail report for Dixie County, FL
Dixie County · 4,053 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel size hail reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 SW Old Town, FL
0.88″ hail
Jul 28, 2006
6:10 PM EST
Hail report for Dixie County, FL
Dixie County · 4,053 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported nickel size hail six miles west of Chiefland at Manatee State Park.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 N Yellow Jacket, FL
1.00″ hail
Mar 25, 2005
7:05 AM EST
Hail report for Dixie County, FL
Dixie County · 4,053 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Dixie County Sheriff reported quarter size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 10 SE Cross City, FL
1.75″ hail
May 30, 2002
5:30 PM EST
Hail report for Dixie County, FL
Dixie County · 4,053 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golfball size hail reported by the Dixie County EMA.
NWS Hail Report Location: Old Town, FL
0.88″ hail
Jul 20, 1998
2:30 PM EST
Hail report for Dixie County, FL
Dixie County · 4,053 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel sized hail in Cross City. High winds toppled a few trees in Old Town.
NWS Hail Report Location: Cross City, FL
0.75″ hail
Jun 7, 1996
1:30 PM EST
Hail report for Dixie County, FL
Dixie County · 4,053 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Cross City, FL
0.75″ hail
May 23, 1996
4:09 PM EST
Hail report for Dixie County, FL
Dixie County · 4,053 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 12 NE Cross City, FL
0.75″ hail
Mar 31, 1993
1:15 AM EST
Hail report for Dixie County, FL
Dixie County · 4,053 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime-size hail fell at Horseshoe Beach.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, FL
0.75″ hail
Mar 25, 1992
3:20 PM CST
Hail report for Dixie County, FL
Dixie County · 4,053 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, FL
2.00″ hail
Jun 5, 1988
2:00 PM CST
Hail report for Dixie County, FL
Dixie County · 4,053 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, FL
1.75″ hail
Dec 28, 1983
9:50 PM CST
Hail report for Dixie County, FL
Dixie County · 4,053 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 Dixie County

30 reports
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40 mph
Aug 22, 2026
10:21 PM UTC
Wind report for Dixie County, FL
Dixie County · 4,053 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: KCTY airport gusted to 40 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: Cross City Airport, FL
UNK mph
Jul 11, 2026
6:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Dixie County, FL
Dixie County · 4,053 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Debris blew into power lines and resulted in a power outage.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ESE Eugene, FL
UNK mph
Jul 11, 2026
6:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Dixie County, FL
Dixie County · 4,053 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Debris blew into a power line and resulted in a power outage.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Old Town, FL
UNK mph
Jun 30, 2026
8:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Dixie County, FL
Dixie County · 4,053 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Dixie County dispatch reported a down powerline near the intersection of SE Hwy-349 & 346.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 S Old Town, FL
UNK mph
Mar 16, 2026
6:05 PM UTC
Wind report for Dixie County, FL
Dixie County · 4,053 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: power lines down around the Old Town area.
NWS Wind Report Location: Old Town, FL
UNK mph
Mar 16, 2026
5:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Dixie County, FL
Dixie County · 4,053 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: power lines down in the Cross City area.
NWS Wind Report Location: Cross City, FL
UNK mph
Oct 19, 2025
6:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Dixie County, FL
Dixie County · 4,053 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Fallen trees or limbs resulted in a power outage on the north side of Cross City... affecting 112 Duke Energy customers.
NWS Wind Report Location: Cross City, FL
UNK mph
Jun 20, 2025
9:34 PM UTC
Wind report for Dixie County, FL
Dixie County · 4,053 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: power line down in Suwannee.
NWS Wind Report Location: Suwannee, FL
60 mph
May 10, 2024
12:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Dixie County, FL
Dixie County · 4,053 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Davis weather station gusted to 60 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: Steinhatchee, FL
UNK mph
Apr 11, 2024
1:19 PM UTC
Wind report for Dixie County, FL
Dixie County · 4,053 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and power lines down across the road.
NWS Wind Report Location: Old Town, FL
UNK mph
Mar 27, 2024
12:37 PM UTC
Wind report for Dixie County, FL
Dixie County · 4,053 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Roofing material blown off a warehouse building along US-19 east of Cross City. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Eugene, FL
UNK mph
Jan 9, 2024
6:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Dixie County, FL
Dixie County · 4,053 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: There were a couple of trees blown down in Dixie county.
NWS Wind Report Location: Cross City, FL
UNK mph
Jul 10, 2023
4:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Dixie County, FL
Dixie County · 4,053 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Fallen trees or limbs resulted in a power outage along SE 275th Street as reported by the Duke Energy outage map.
NWS Wind Report Location: Cross City, FL
UNK mph
Jun 16, 2023
6:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Dixie County, FL
Dixie County · 4,053 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power lines were down along Highway 19 between Old Town and Cross City.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 E Eugene, FL
UNK mph
Jun 16, 2023
10:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Dixie County, FL
Dixie County · 4,053 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and power lines were blown down across the county.
NWS Wind Report Location: Fletcher, 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 Dixie County

3 reports
F0 category
Sep 30, 1998
6:00 AM EST
Tornado report for Dixie County, FL
Dixie County · 4,053 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An F0 tornado destroyed two mobile homes and uprooted several trees 10 miles north of Old Town.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Fletcher, FL
F1 category
Apr 8, 1982
5:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Dixie County, FL
Dixie County · 4,053 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, FL
F0 category
May 4, 1978
3:30 AM CST
Tornado report for Dixie County, FL
Dixie County · 4,053 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 · County

Dixie County, FL area census snapshot

People & households
Population16,952
Households6,130
Housing units9,365
Income
Median household income$47,655
$100k+ households27.0%
$150k+ households8.8%
Housing stock
Single-family detached4,053
Attached single-family45
Small multifamily239
Large multifamily17
Mobile homes4,796
Housing mix
Single-family share43.3%
Attached-home share0.5%
Multifamily share2.7%
Mobile-home share51.2%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied5,139
Renter-occupied991
Vacant units3,235
Home value & age
Median home value$96,900
Owner homes $300k+6.6%
Owner homes $500k+1.3%
Owner homes $750k+0.5%
Median year built1988
Older-home share30.3%
Vehicle context
Households with cars5,870
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Top ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in Dixie County

32680 51
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32008 43
Branford, FL Hail, wind & tornado reports
32628 38
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32359 17
Steinhatchee, FL Hail, wind & tornado reports
32648 3
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32692 3
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 16 hail, 89 wind, and 3 tornado reports in Dixie County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 22, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Dixie County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Dixie County is 2.00″. It was reported near Cross City, FL on June 5, 1988.

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

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

I am selling a home in Dixie 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 Dixie County address?

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