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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Hardee County, FL

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Hardee County, FL from July 14, 1961 through August 4, 2024, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 33873 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
28
Wind Reports
55
Tornado Reports
23
Max Hail Size
2.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Hardee County, FL · 1961–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 4, 2024

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Hardee County

28 reports
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1.75″ hail
Nov 3, 2022
12:47 AM UTC
Hail report for Hardee County, FL
Hardee County · 5,950 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HARDEE CO EM REPORTED HAIL ALONG US-17 UP TO GOLF BALL SIZE AROUND 8:47PM.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 N Garnder, FL
1.00″ hail
Apr 11, 2021
5:25 PM UTC
Hail report for Hardee County, 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 Hardee County, 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 Hardee County, FL
Hardee County · 5,950 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PUBLIC REPORTED 1 INCH HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 SE Wauchula, FL
0.75″ hail
Aug 31, 2009
7:00 PM EST-5
Hail report for Hardee County, FL
Hardee County · 5,950 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny sized hail was reported on Oak Avenue.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.41 SSW Bowling Green, FL
0.88″ hail
Jul 10, 2009
6:02 PM EST-5
Hail report for Hardee County, 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
5:43 PM EST-5
Hail report for Hardee County, FL
Hardee County · 5,950 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported nickel size hail in Zolfo Springs.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Zolfo Springs, FL
0.88″ hail
Jun 11, 2008
5:19 PM EST-5
Hail report for Hardee County, 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
0.75″ hail
Jun 7, 2007
6:25 PM EST-5
Hail report for Hardee County, FL
Hardee County · 5,950 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A resident reported strong winds and penny size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Zolfo Springs, FL
0.75″ hail
May 26, 2006
2:15 PM EST
Hail report for Hardee County, FL
Hardee County · 5,950 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail was reported near the 6900 block of State Road 62.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 WSW Bowling Green, FL
1.00″ hail
May 3, 2005
5:36 PM EST
Hail report for Hardee County, FL
Hardee County · 5,950 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S Ona, FL
0.88″ hail
May 3, 2005
3:35 PM EST
Hail report for Hardee County, 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
1.75″ hail
May 3, 2005
3:35 PM EST
Hail report for Hardee County, FL
Hardee County · 5,950 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter to golf ball size hail turned the ground white.
NWS Hail Report Location: Bowling Green, FL
0.75″ hail
May 29, 2002
8:47 PM EST
Hail report for Hardee County, FL
Hardee County · 5,950 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SE Bowling Green, FL
0.75″ hail
Apr 3, 2002
12:40 PM EST
Hail report for Hardee County, FL
Hardee County · 5,950 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Zolfo Spgs, 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 Hardee County

30 reports
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UNK mph
Jul 13, 2022
11:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Hardee County, FL
Hardee County · 5,950 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: HARDEE COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE REPORTED DOWNED POWER LINES ALONG STATE ROUTE 64 NEAR ZOLFO SPRINGS. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WNW Zolfo Springs, FL
UNK mph
Jun 18, 2022
8:41 PM UTC
Wind report for Hardee County, FL
Hardee County · 5,950 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DEBRIS WAS REPORTED COVERING STH 64 NEAR ZOLFO SPRINGS.
NWS Wind Report Location: Zolfo Springs, FL
UNK mph
Jun 26, 2019
12:15 AM UTC
Wind report for Hardee County, FL
Hardee County · 5,950 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: HARDEE COUNTY EM REPORTED THAT A LARGE OAK TREE WAS DOWN ON MINERAL SPRINGS ROAD EAST OF ZOLFO SPRINGS. DIME SIZE HAIL WAS ALSO OBSERVED IN THE AREA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NNW Sweetwater, FL
UNK mph
Jun 8, 2019
9:25 PM UTC
Wind report for Hardee County, 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 Hardee County, 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 Hardee County, 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 Hardee County, 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 Hardee County, 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
46 mph
Sep 15, 2013
5:42 PM EST-5
Wind report for Hardee County, FL
Hardee County · 5,950 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Hardee County 911 Center relayed a report of a snapped power pole in Zolfo Springs. Time was estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: .61 E Zolfo Springs, FL
49 mph
Jun 11, 2008
5:23 PM EST-5
Wind report for Hardee County, 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
64 mph
Jun 24, 2006
3:15 PM EST
Wind report for Hardee County, FL
Hardee County · 5,950 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The wind gust was measured at the Ona FAWN station.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ona, FL
58 mph
May 3, 2005
5:45 PM EST
Wind report for Hardee County, FL
Hardee County · 5,950 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were broken and blown down due to thunderstorm winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Gardner, FL
58 mph
Jun 29, 2004
2:45 PM EST
Wind report for Hardee County, FL
Hardee County · 5,950 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Fifteen large trees were downed in the city of Moffitt due to a severe thunderstorm.
NWS Wind Report Location: Moffitt, FL
69 mph
Jun 27, 2004
1:42 PM EST
Wind report for Hardee County, 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 Hardee County, 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
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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 Hardee County

23 reports
UNK category
Aug 4, 2024
4:25 PM UTC
Tornado report for Hardee County, FL
Hardee County · 5,950 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS student volunteer spotter picture of tornado on ground. Location and time based on spotter position and radar warned tornado location.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 W Bowling Green, FL
UNK category
Apr 4, 2022
11:46 PM UTC
Tornado report for Hardee County, 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 Hardee County, 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
EF0 category
Jun 24, 2012
9:15 AM EST-5
Tornado report for Hardee County, FL
Hardee County · 5,950 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Sporadic damage to orange groves along path. One barn received moderate damage and tractor damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.23 E Buchanan, FL
EF0 category
Jan 25, 2011
7:08 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Hardee County, FL
Hardee County · 5,950 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado was reported in rural Hardee County. No damage was reported. The time was estimated off of radar.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.3 SE Ona, FL
EF0 category
Jan 25, 2011
6:41 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Hardee County, FL
Hardee County · 5,950 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado was reported in rural Hardee County. No damage was reported. The time was estimated off of radar.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6.17 E Bucanan, FL
EF0 category
Dec 18, 2009
3:58 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Hardee County, FL
Hardee County · 5,950 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A narrow tornado briefly touched down 6.8 miles west of Wauchula at the Florida Institute for Neurologic Rehabilitation. The tornado flipped a vehicle, blew out windows in multiple vehicles, caused roof damage to two buildings, and downed trees.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.8 NNE Vandolah, FL
F0 category
Jun 12, 2006
7:50 AM EST
Tornado report for Hardee County, 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
Oct 23, 2005
4:35 PM EST
Tornado report for Hardee County, FL
Hardee County · 5,950 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Several public reports of a tornado near Zolfo Springs but no damage was reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SW Zolfo Spgs, FL
F0 category
Jul 9, 2005
4:50 AM EST
Tornado report for Hardee County, 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
Aug 13, 2004
11:05 AM EST
Tornado report for Hardee County, FL
Hardee County · 5,950 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The public reported a tornado moving along County Road 634 near crewsville in rural southeast Hardee County.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 10 SE Zolfo Spgs, FL
F1 category
Jun 4, 2004
1:50 PM EST
Tornado report for Hardee County, FL
Hardee County · 5,950 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado caused moderate damage to seven homes, destroyed several buildings at CF Industries, and destroyed part of an orange grove. Much of the damage was near the intersection of State Highway 62 and Baptist Church Road, extending northeast to the intersection of Alderman and County Road 664.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SW Ft Green, FL
F0 category
May 19, 2003
5:00 PM EST
Tornado report for Hardee County, 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 3, 2002
12:32 PM EST
Tornado report for Hardee County, FL
Hardee County · 5,950 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 S Zolfo Spgs, FL
F0 category
Mar 19, 1998
2:40 PM EST
Tornado report for Hardee County, FL
Hardee County · 5,950 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A short-lived tornado was reported by the public in Zolfo Springs. The tornado lifted and dissipated without damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Zolfo Spgs, 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

Hardee County, FL area census snapshot

People & households
Population25,508
Households8,148
Housing units9,884
Income
Median household income$54,231
$100k+ households32.3%
$150k+ households11.2%
Housing stock
Single-family detached5,950
Attached single-family80
Small multifamily689
Large multifamily351
Mobile homes2,703
Housing mix
Single-family share60.2%
Attached-home share0.8%
Multifamily share10.5%
Mobile-home share27.4%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied5,821
Renter-occupied2,327
Vacant units1,736
Home value & age
Median home value$129,400
Owner homes $300k+21.0%
Owner homes $500k+3.6%
Owner homes $750k+2.0%
Median year built1985
Older-home share44.5%
Vehicle context
Households with cars7,715
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 28 hail, 55 wind, and 23 tornado reports in Hardee County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 4, 2024.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Hardee County?

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

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

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

I am selling a home in Hardee 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 Hardee County address?

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