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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Gilchrist County, FL

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Gilchrist County, FL from June 16, 1966 through August 12, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 32693 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
26
Wind Reports
92
Tornado Reports
5
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Gilchrist County, FL · 1966–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 12, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Gilchrist County

26 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jul 21, 2019
6:53 PM UTC
Hail report for Gilchrist County, FL
Gilchrist County · 3,809 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HART SPRINGS PARK EMPLOYEE REPORTED HAIL UP TO A QUARTER IN SIZE
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 SW Bell, FL
1.00″ hail
Jun 16, 2014
4:30 PM EST-5
Hail report for Gilchrist County, FL
Gilchrist County · 3,809 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 S Trenton, FL
1.00″ hail
May 29, 2014
4:19 PM EST-5
Hail report for Gilchrist County, FL
Gilchrist County · 3,809 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: One inch diameter hail was reported on State Road 26 between Trenton and Newberry.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4.26 E Tyler, FL
1.00″ hail
Jun 14, 2011
4:52 PM EST-5
Hail report for Gilchrist County, FL
Gilchrist County · 3,809 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail quarter to pellet size was reported in Trenton.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 S Trenton, FL
0.88″ hail
Apr 20, 2011
3:05 PM EST-5
Hail report for Gilchrist County, FL
Gilchrist County · 3,809 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel to dime size hail was reported 4 miles west of State Road 26.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5.45 E Tyler, FL
0.88″ hail
Apr 20, 2011
2:33 PM EST-5
Hail report for Gilchrist County, FL
Gilchrist County · 3,809 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel to dime size hail was reported 2 miles south of CR 340.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.38 S Bell, FL
1.75″ hail
Jun 18, 2009
1:25 PM EST-5
Hail report for Gilchrist County, FL
Gilchrist County · 3,809 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5.4 NNE Tyler, FL
0.88″ hail
Jun 17, 2008
2:30 PM EST-5
Hail report for Gilchrist County, FL
Gilchrist County · 3,809 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Cooperative Law Enforcement Station in Bell reported nickel size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: .91 NE Bell, FL
0.88″ hail
Jun 10, 2008
1:00 PM EST-5
Hail report for Gilchrist County, FL
Gilchrist County · 3,809 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball size hail was reported about 1 mile south of Bell. The hail lasted about 10 minutes. Strong wind gusts were also observed.
NWS Hail Report Location: .92 SE Bell, FL
0.88″ hail
Aug 27, 2007
3:00 PM EST-5
Hail report for Gilchrist County, FL
Gilchrist County · 3,809 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Bell post office reported dime to nickel size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: .92 NE Bell, FL
1.00″ hail
Jun 8, 2007
6:07 PM EST-5
Hail report for Gilchrist County, FL
Gilchrist County · 3,809 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The 911 Dispatch Center in Trenton had quarter size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 S Trenton, FL
0.75″ hail
May 13, 2007
5:00 PM EST-5
Hail report for Gilchrist County, FL
Gilchrist County · 3,809 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail occurred about 4 miles northeast of Trenton. A tree also fell on a power line along State Road 47 due to gusty thunderstorm winds.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 N Tyler, FL
1.00″ hail
Jul 29, 2006
5:42 PM EST
Hail report for Gilchrist County, FL
Gilchrist County · 3,809 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Bell, FL
0.75″ hail
Jul 27, 2006
7:00 PM EST
Hail report for Gilchrist County, FL
Gilchrist County · 3,809 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Trenton, FL
1.75″ hail
May 28, 2006
3:50 PM EST
Hail report for Gilchrist County, FL
Gilchrist County · 3,809 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Trenton, 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 Gilchrist County

30 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 12, 2026
9:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Gilchrist County, FL
Gilchrist County · 3,809 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Reported downed trees along CR 232 near the Gilchrist and Alachua County Line. Time estimated off Radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 Nnw Newberry, FL
UNK mph
Mar 27, 2024
12:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Gilchrist County, FL
Gilchrist County · 3,809 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A few trees and tree branches down between Trenton and Bell. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNW Trenton, FL
UNK mph
Jan 9, 2024
6:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Gilchrist County, FL
Gilchrist County · 3,809 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees down throughout Gilchrist County reported... mostly between 1:30 to 2:00pm LT.
NWS Wind Report Location: Gilchrist County Fl, FL
UNK mph
Jun 21, 2023
4:05 PM UTC
Wind report for Gilchrist County, FL
Gilchrist County · 3,809 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report from Emergency manager of large trees down and roof damage. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 N Bell, FL
UNK mph
Jun 16, 2023
11:08 AM UTC
Wind report for Gilchrist County, FL
Gilchrist County · 3,809 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report. Powerlines down at SE 80th Ave and SE 80th St in Gilchrist county.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 WSW Newberry, FL
UNK mph
Jun 16, 2023
10:40 AM UTC
Wind report for Gilchrist County, FL
Gilchrist County · 3,809 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report. Gilchrist county dispatch reported at least 10 trees down across roadways across the county.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 ESE Bell, FL
UNK mph
Jun 16, 2023
10:27 AM UTC
Wind report for Gilchrist County, FL
Gilchrist County · 3,809 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report. Gilchrist county dispatch reported power lines down at CR 340 and NW 55th.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NW Bell, FL
UNK mph
Jun 15, 2023
3:15 AM UTC
Wind report for Gilchrist County, FL
Gilchrist County · 3,809 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Gilchrist County 911/dispatch reports trees and powerlines downed by strong winds scattered across southeastern portions of the county. Time of damage based on radar data.
NWS Wind Report Location: Trenton, FL
UNK mph
Jun 15, 2023
2:50 AM UTC
Wind report for Gilchrist County, FL
Gilchrist County · 3,809 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Gilchrist County 911/dispatch reports trees and powerlines downed by strong winds scattered across northwestern portions of the county. Time of damage based on radar data.
NWS Wind Report Location: Bell, FL
UNK mph
Aug 17, 2022
9:35 PM UTC
Wind report for Gilchrist County, FL
Gilchrist County · 3,809 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DUKE ENERGY REPORTED DAMAGE TO UTILITY EQUIPMENT DUE TO FALLEN TREES AND/OR LARGE LIMBS ALONG SE 11TH TERRACE... JUST EAST OF TRENTON. THE TIME OF DAMAGE WAS BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ENE Trenton, FL
UNK mph
Aug 17, 2022
9:18 PM UTC
Wind report for Gilchrist County, FL
Gilchrist County · 3,809 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORT OF TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN DUE TO THUNDERSTORM WINDS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Bell, FL
UNK mph
Jun 29, 2022
11:56 PM UTC
Wind report for Gilchrist County, FL
Gilchrist County · 3,809 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN AT STOP SIGN BY NE 80TH AVE AND NE 30TH STREET.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 WSW High Springs, FL
UNK mph
Mar 18, 2021
6:41 PM UTC
Wind report for Gilchrist County, FL
Gilchrist County · 3,809 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: POSSIBLE TORNADO DAMAGE. DAMAGE TO TRACTOR NEAR CR 337 & CR 232.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 NNW Newberry, FL
UNK mph
Dec 24, 2020
10:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Gilchrist County, FL
Gilchrist County · 3,809 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NUMEROUS TREES REPORTED DOWN JUST SOUTH OF HIGHWAY 232. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 S Bell, FL
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2020
5:47 PM UTC
Wind report for Gilchrist County, FL
Gilchrist County · 3,809 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 4 BIG TREE BRANCHES WERE BROKEN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 E Trenton, 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 Gilchrist County

5 reports
UNK category
Mar 18, 2021
6:46 PM UTC
Tornado report for Gilchrist County, FL
Gilchrist County · 3,809 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS TSTM WND DMG REPORT FROM 6 NNW NEWBERRY. BRIEF EF-0 TOUCHDOWN NEAR CR 337 & CR 232. BARN FELL ON A TRACTOR.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 NNW Newberry, FL
UNK category
Apr 24, 2020
1:11 AM UTC
Tornado report for Gilchrist County, FL
Gilchrist County · 3,809 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TRAINED STORM SPOTTER REPORTED A TORNADO OBSERVED MOVING EAST NEAR US HIGHWAY 129 ABOUT 3 MILES NORTH OF BELL.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 N Bell, FL
F0 category
May 12, 1995
4:35 PM EST
Tornado report for Gilchrist County, FL
Gilchrist County · 3,809 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado skipped through Trenton. It downed power lines and trees. Scattered power outages affected around 500 customers.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Trenton, FL
F2 category
Apr 23, 1983
7:10 AM CST
Tornado report for Gilchrist County, FL
Gilchrist County · 3,809 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, FL
F2 category
Jul 3, 1970
2:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Gilchrist County, FL
Gilchrist County · 3,809 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 · County

Gilchrist County, FL area census snapshot

People & households
Population18,494
Households6,913
Housing units7,697
Income
Median household income$61,070
$100k+ households36.1%
$150k+ households12.4%
Housing stock
Single-family detached3,809
Attached single-family27
Small multifamily106
Large multifamily19
Mobile homes3,695
Housing mix
Single-family share49.5%
Attached-home share0.4%
Multifamily share1.6%
Mobile-home share48.0%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied5,787
Renter-occupied1,126
Vacant units784
Home value & age
Median home value$191,000
Owner homes $300k+24.8%
Owner homes $500k+8.8%
Owner homes $750k+2.3%
Median year built1997
Older-home share20.6%
Vehicle context
Households with cars6,265
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Top ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in Gilchrist County

32693 76
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32008 43
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 26 hail, 92 wind, and 5 tornado reports in Gilchrist County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 12, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Gilchrist County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Gilchrist County is 1.75″. It was reported near Tyler, FL on June 18, 2009.

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

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

I am selling a home in Gilchrist 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 Gilchrist County address?

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