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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Polk County, FL

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Polk County, FL from June 26, 1956 through September 12, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 33803 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
252
Wind Reports
365
Tornado Reports
159
Max Hail Size
4.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Polk County, FL · 1956–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 12, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Polk County

30 reports
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1.75″ hail
May 13, 2024
8:34 PM UTC
Hail report for Polk County, FL
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Another social media picture of golf ball sized hail was posted from Haines City. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: Haines City, FL
1.75″ hail
May 13, 2024
8:30 PM UTC
Hail report for Polk County, FL
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A picture of hail was posted on a social media page of hail up to the size of golf balls... stating a location of Lake Alfred. Time was estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lake Alfred, FL
1.00″ hail
Apr 27, 2023
1:15 AM UTC
Hail report for Polk County, FL
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZE HAIL REPORT IN LAKE WALES AREA VIA HAM RADIO AND TRAINED SPOTTER.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 ENE Lake Wales, FL
1.00″ hail
Apr 27, 2023
12:30 AM UTC
Hail report for Polk County, FL
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: 1-INCH HAIL REPORTED NEAR INTERSECTION OF U.S. HWY 27 AND LUCERNE PARK RD. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SSW Haines City, FL
1.75″ hail
Apr 27, 2023
12:25 AM UTC
Hail report for Polk County, FL
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PUBLIC REPORT RECEIVED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA SHOWED VIDEO AND PICTURE OF GOLF BALL SIZED HAIL BETWEEN LAKE ALFRED AND HAINES CITY.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 ENE Lake Alfred, FL
1.00″ hail
Apr 25, 2023
9:35 PM UTC
Hail report for Polk County, FL
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PUBLIC REPORT OF 1-INCH DIAMETER HAIL ALONG CORTLAND DRIVE IN DAVENPORT.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SSE Loughman, FL
1.00″ hail
Apr 24, 2023
8:20 PM UTC
Hail report for Polk County, FL
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PUBLIC REPORT OF QUARTER-SIZED HAIL IN FROSTPROOF. SOME DAMAGE TO CARS REPORTED AS WELL. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 W Frostproof, FL
1.75″ hail
Jun 18, 2022
7:16 PM UTC
Hail report for Polk County, FL
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PUBLIC REPORT RELAYED BY AMATEUR RADIO.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S Cypress Gardens, FL
2.00″ hail
May 15, 2022
11:55 PM UTC
Hail report for Polk County, FL
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: 2 IN HAIL WAS REPORTED NEAR DAVENPORT... FL.
NWS Hail Report Location: Davenport, FL
1.00″ hail
May 15, 2022
11:46 PM UTC
Hail report for Polk County, FL
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZE HAIL WAS REPORTED NEAR DAVENPORT... FL.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NW Davenport, FL
1.00″ hail
Apr 18, 2022
12:08 AM UTC
Hail report for Polk County, FL
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZE HAIL WAS REPORTED BY THE PUBLIC NEAR DAVENPORT.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SE Loughman, FL
1.00″ hail
Apr 6, 2017
11:40 AM UTC
Hail report for Polk County, FL
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Homeland, FL
1.00″ hail
Apr 14, 2016
11:42 PM UTC
Hail report for Polk County, FL
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PUBLIC REPORT OF QUARTER-SIZED HAIL RELAYED BY MEDIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SW Lake Wales, FL
1.75″ hail
Apr 14, 2016
11:25 PM UTC
Hail report for Polk County, FL
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: TRAINED SPOTTER REPORTED GOLF BALL-SIZED HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NE Poinciana, FL
1.00″ hail
Apr 14, 2016
11:21 PM UTC
Hail report for Polk County, FL
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: TRAINED SPOTTER REPORTS QUARTER-SIZED HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NNE Poinciana, 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 Polk County

30 reports
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51 mph
Sep 12, 2026
8:41 PM UTC
Wind report for Polk County, FL
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASOS station KGIF Winter Haven reported 51 mph wind gust.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Sw Lake Alfred, FL
49 mph
Sep 12, 2026
8:29 PM UTC
Wind report for Polk County, FL
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station AX219 LAKELAND reported 49 mph wind gust.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Ssw Winston, FL
41 mph
Sep 12, 2026
8:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Polk County, FL
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: AWOS station KBOW Bartow Municipal reported 41 mph wind gust.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Sw Wahneta, FL
41 mph
Sep 6, 2026
7:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Polk County, FL
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: AWOS station KAGR 11 ENE Avon Park.
NWS Wind Report Location: 11 Ene Avon Park, FL
57 mph
Aug 29, 2026
8:01 PM UTC
Wind report for Polk County, FL
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station AVZF1 Avon Park AFR North.
NWS Wind Report Location: 13 Ene Avon Park, FL
46 mph
Aug 4, 2026
11:11 PM UTC
Wind report for Polk County, FL
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASOS station KGIF Winter Haven.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Sw Lake Alfred, FL
UNK mph
Jun 6, 2024
12:58 AM UTC
Wind report for Polk County, FL
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Reports and video of multiple fences blown over and damage to pool cages just to the south of the Lakeland airport.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNW Willow Oak, FL
58 mph
Aug 17, 2023
4:56 PM UTC
Wind report for Polk County, FL
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station AR664 Frostproof.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WNW Frostproof, FL
UNK mph
May 22, 2023
10:23 PM UTC
Wind report for Polk County, FL
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DAMAGE TO A CARPORT WAS REPORTED IN LAKE ALFRED (TIME WAS ESTIMATED).
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Lake Alfred, FL
UNK mph
Apr 27, 2023
1:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Polk County, FL
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LATE REPORT: THUNDERSTORM WIND DAMAGE TO 2 CAR PORTS NEAR LAKE STARR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ESE Waverly, FL
UNK mph
Aug 2, 2022
10:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Polk County, FL
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A SCREENED PORCH/PATIO EXTENSION AREA HAD COVER DAMAGE. ESTIMATED WINDS FROM NEARBY REPORTS WERE AROUND 40 MPH.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSE Cypress Gardens, FL
62 mph
Jun 18, 2022
8:01 PM UTC
Wind report for Polk County, FL
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MESONET STATION TT601 AVON PARK AFR NORTH.
NWS Wind Report Location: 13 ENE Avon Park, FL
UNK mph
Jun 18, 2022
6:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Polk County, FL
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE PARTIALLY BLOCKING THE STREET NEAR LAKE MORTON.
NWS Wind Report Location: Davenport, FL
UNK mph
Jun 18, 2022
6:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Polk County, FL
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: FENCE DAMAGE IN THE DAVENPORT AREA.
NWS Wind Report Location: Davenport, FL
UNK mph
Jun 18, 2022
6:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Polk County, FL
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE PARTIALLY BLOCKING THE STREET NEAR LAKE MORTON.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Lakeland, 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 Polk County

30 reports
UNK category
Aug 4, 2024
5:58 PM UTC
Tornado report for Polk County, FL
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Spotter video of tornado on ground for around 2 minutes. Location and time based on spotter position and radar warned tornado location.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 SW Bartow, FL
UNK category
Jul 23, 2024
9:30 PM UTC
Tornado report for Polk County, FL
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Broadcast media shared a video from social media of what appears to be a landspout near Alturas... FL this evening. Radar data at the time does not support the presence of a mesocyclone... and the location was just to the west of the reflectivity. As an outflow boundary surged west... brief enhancement of the boundary layer wind field supported this surface-based circulation developing and stretching towards the clouds in a region where no updraft was present. In the video... the circulation can be seen hitting a trailer and a small carport-style structure... causing damage. Based upon damage in the video... this appears to be winds of EF-0 strength. The circulation lasted only a few seconds before dissipating.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 WSW Lake Wales, FL
UNK category
Dec 16, 2020
10:15 PM UTC
Tornado report for Polk County, FL
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT REPORTED DAMAGE TO AT LEAST 3 HOMES IN THE AREA OF DAUGHTRY RD AND US98. COUNTY IS STILL ASSESSING THE SITUATION. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Gibsonia, FL
UNK category
Oct 19, 2019
3:21 AM UTC
Tornado report for Polk County, FL
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: DAMAGE TO ROOF AT KATHLEEN MIDDLE SCHOOL. WITNESSES NEARBY REPORTED SEEING A TORNADO.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NE Kathleen, FL
UNK category
Oct 19, 2019
3:20 AM UTC
Tornado report for Polk County, FL
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: REPORTS OF DAMAGE TO HOMES AND CHURCH ALONG KATHLEEN RD. WITNESSES REPORTED SEEING A TORNADO.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Kathleen, FL
UNK category
Oct 19, 2019
3:10 AM UTC
Tornado report for Polk County, FL
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NUMEROUS REPORTS FROM MULTIPLE SOURCES OF SEVERAL OVERTURNED TRACTOR TRAILERS ALONG I-4 BETWEEN THE POLK PKWY AND MEMORIAL BLVD. PUBLIC ALSO REPORTED SEEING THE TORNADO CROSS THE INTERSTATE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 WNW Winston, FL
UNK category
Dec 20, 2018
2:15 PM UTC
Tornado report for Polk County, FL
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: *** 1 INJ *** ROOF DAMAGE TO HOME ON GENESIS POINTE DRIVE FROM POSSIBLE TORNADO.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Crooked Lake Park, FL
UNK category
Dec 20, 2018
1:50 PM UTC
Tornado report for Polk County, FL
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: DELAYED... EARLIER RADAR SIGNATURE SUGGESTED A TORNADO MOVED TO THE NORTH...JUST EAST OF FORT MEADE. SHERIFF OFFICE REPORTED TO EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT THAT TREES WERE DOWN NEAR US 98 AND POOL BRANCH ROAD BUT NO BUILDINGS SUSTAINED DAMAGE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 E Fort Meade, FL
EF2 category
Jun 24, 2012
7:04 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Polk County, FL
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Emergency Management reported a narrow path of damage that included damage to at least 17 homes. A big box store lost part of the roof. Power lines were downed and blocking a road. Multiple mobile homes sustained roof damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.84 SE Wntr Hvn Cyp Gdns Ar, FL
EF0 category
Jun 24, 2012
5:55 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Polk County, FL
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A trained spotter reported minor damage as a tornado briefly touched down near the intersection of Thompson Nursery Road and State Road 653. A semi was overturned in a ditch with trees and power lines downed.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.4 ESE Wntr Hvn Cyp Gdns Ar, FL
EF0 category
Mar 31, 2011
11:06 AM EST-5
Tornado report for Polk County, FL
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Amateur radio operators reported a tornado on the ground north of Mulberry, and numerous trees and powerlines were downed north of Bartow. No damage was reported to structures as the tornado moved through a rural area north of the cities.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .62 NNW Prairie, FL
EF1 category
Mar 31, 2011
11:04 AM EST-5
Tornado report for Polk County, FL
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Seven people were injured during the Sun N Fun Festival activities. There were 50 planes that were damaged or destroyed, with several planes overturned. Five campsites were destroyed with several other camp site tents collapsed or blown down. Light towers and other ground equipment also received damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .43 NNW (Lal)Lakeland Muni A, FL
EF0 category
Mar 31, 2011
8:12 AM EST-5
Tornado report for Polk County, FL
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: There were numerous reports and a video on television of a tornado north of Kathleen that became a funnel cloud as it was north of Gibsonia. No significant damage was reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.66 NW Socrum, FL
EF1 category
Mar 11, 2010
4:53 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Polk County, FL
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: There were 28 building damaged along the path of the tornado, eight of which were multifamily condominiums, and five buildings were uninhabitable. Most of the damage was due to uplift of roof decks, partial loss of roofs, failure of porches, and numerous trees ripped apart. One building had the entire roof and an exterior wall ripped off. The roof was held on with nails and not hurricane straps.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.92 WSW Lake Marion Lake, FL
EF0 category
Mar 11, 2010
4:50 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Polk County, FL
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down between Lake Ariana and Lake Mariana downing numerous power lines.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .61 E Auburndale, 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

Polk County, FL area census snapshot

People & households
Population760,961
Households276,643
Housing units329,750
Income
Median household income$63,644
$100k+ households36.1%
$150k+ households12.2%
Housing stock
Single-family detached203,501
Attached single-family9,831
Small multifamily28,796
Large multifamily20,250
Mobile homes66,095
Housing mix
Single-family share61.7%
Attached-home share3.0%
Multifamily share14.9%
Mobile-home share20.0%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied193,698
Renter-occupied82,945
Vacant units53,107
Home value & age
Median home value$240,000
Owner homes $300k+33.1%
Owner homes $500k+7.9%
Owner homes $750k+2.6%
Median year built1991
Older-home share31.9%
Vehicle context
Households with cars261,962
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Top ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in Polk County

33803 89
Lakeland, FL Hail, wind & tornado reports
33830 70
Bartow, FL Hail, wind & tornado reports
33880 61
Jan Phyl Village, FL Hail, wind & tornado reports
33825 46
Avon Park, FL Hail, wind & tornado reports
33860 43
Mulberry, FL Hail, wind & tornado reports
33823 39
Auburndale, FL Hail, wind & tornado reports
33844 36
Haines City, FL Hail, wind & tornado reports
33841 33
Alturas, FL Hail, wind & tornado reports
33843 28
Frostproof, FL Hail, wind & tornado reports
33853 27
Lake Wales, FL Hail, wind & tornado reports
33898 27
Indian Lake Estates, FL Hail, wind & tornado reports
33547 25
Fish Hawk, FL Hail, wind & tornado reports
33811 25
Lakeland, FL Hail, wind & tornado reports
33810 23
Kathleen, FL Hail, wind & tornado reports
33813 22
Lakeland Highlands, FL Hail, wind & tornado reports
33868 22
Polk City, FL Hail, wind & tornado reports
33834 20
Fort Green Springs, FL Hail, wind & tornado reports
33881 19
Winter Haven, FL Hail, wind & tornado reports

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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 252 hail, 365 wind, and 159 tornado reports in Polk County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on September 12, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Polk County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Polk County is 4.50″. It was reported near Lake Wales, FL on March 30, 1996.

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

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

I am selling a home in Polk 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 Polk County address?

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