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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Sumter County, FL
Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Sumter County, FL from March 25, 1955 through August 19, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.
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Hail Reports
29
Wind Reports
89
Tornado Reports
17
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm ReportsCoverage Sumter County, FL · 1955–presentUpdated Daily · last Aug 19, 2026
Hail Report Description: A caller reported dime to nickel size hail falling near Highway 301 and SR 466 in Oxford.
NWS Hail Report Location: .6 W Oxford, FL
0.88″hail
Jun 15, 2014 5:42 PM EST-5
Hail report for Sumter County, FL
Sumter County · 66,008 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A trained storm spotter in The Villages reported penny to nickel size hail falling. The hail lasted approximately 3 min.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.84 SW The Villages, FL
1.00″hail
Mar 29, 2014 11:35 AM EST-5
Hail report for Sumter County, FL
Sumter County · 66,008 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A report was received from the general public of quarter sized hail with a thunderstorm one mile southwest of Wildwood.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SW Wildwood, FL
0.88″hail
Aug 10, 2012 2:29 PM EST-5
Hail report for Sumter County, FL
Sumter County · 66,008 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel sized hail was reported in Sumterville.
NWS Hail Report Location: .61 E Sumterville, FL
0.75″hail
Jun 15, 2011 7:23 PM EST-5
Hail report for Sumter County, FL
Sumter County · 66,008 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny sized hail was reported south of Cherry Lake.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.51 S Lady Lake, FL
1.00″hail
Jun 15, 2011 1:33 PM EST-5
Hail report for Sumter County, FL
Sumter County · 66,008 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A trained spotter reported hail up to the size of quarters in Lake Panasoffkee.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Lake Panasoffkee, FL
1.50″hail
Jun 14, 2011 3:55 PM EST-5
Hail report for Sumter County, FL
Sumter County · 66,008 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A retired NWS Employee observed walnut sized hail in the Village of Belvedere.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.49 SE Oxford, FL
1.75″hail
Jan 19, 2009 10:48 PM EST-5
Hail report for Sumter County, FL
Sumter County · 66,008 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball size hail was reported in Lake Panasoffkee.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Lake Panasoffkee, FL
0.75″hail
Jun 28, 2008 3:10 PM EST-5
Hail report for Sumter County, FL
Sumter County · 66,008 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail was reported near US Highway 301 just south of Coleman.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S Coleman, FL
0.75″hail
Jul 21, 2007 3:42 PM EST-5
Hail report for Sumter County, FL
Sumter County · 66,008 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail was reported near Highway 470 and Northwest 56th Boulevard.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NW Lake Panasoffkee, FL
0.88″hail
Jun 7, 2007 3:17 PM EST-5
Hail report for Sumter County, FL
Sumter County · 66,008 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A trained spotter reported nickel size hail covering the ground.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8.16 WNW St Catherine, FL
0.75″hail
May 13, 2007 3:13 PM EST-5
Hail report for Sumter County, FL
Sumter County · 66,008 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail was reported along Highway 301 in Sumterville.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Sumterville, FL
0.75″hail
Aug 13, 2006 3:34 PM EST
Hail report for Sumter County, FL
Sumter County · 66,008 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A trained spotter reported mothball size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Wildwood, FL
0.88″hail
Feb 3, 2006 4:40 PM EST
Hail report for Sumter County, FL
Sumter County · 66,008 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A train SKYWARN Spotter reported nickel size hail in Oxford.
NWS Hail Report Location: Oxford, FL
0.75″hail
Apr 7, 2005 4:14 PM EST
Hail report for Sumter County, FL
Sumter County · 66,008 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail was reported by a trained SKYWARN spotter.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Wildwood, FL
0.75″hail
Jun 14, 2001 5:20 PM EST
Hail report for Sumter County, FL
Sumter County · 66,008 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime sized hail was reported by a Skywarn Spotter along State Road 466, one mile west of Oxford.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W Oxford, FL
1.00″hail
Jun 14, 2001 12:30 PM EST
Hail report for Sumter County, FL
Sumter County · 66,008 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail was reported by Sumter county sheriffs department along State Road 466 near Buena Vista Road, four miles east of Oxford.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 E Oxford, FL
1.00″hail
Mar 29, 2001 10:45 AM EST
Hail report for Sumter County, FL
Sumter County · 66,008 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail was reported by Sumter county emergency management along County Road 476B in extreme southwest Sumter county.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 SW Bushnell, FL
1.00″hail
Aug 9, 2000 3:05 PM EST
Hail report for Sumter County, FL
Sumter County · 66,008 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: An employee of the Sumter Electric Company reported quarter sized hail in Oxford.
NWS Hail Report Location: Oxford, FL
0.88″hail
Jun 12, 2000 4:20 PM EST
Hail report for Sumter County, FL
Sumter County · 66,008 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Skywarn Spotters reported that wind blown dime to nickel sized hail damaged a few vehicles in Bushnell.
NWS Hail Report Location: Bushnell, FL
0.75″hail
Jul 20, 1999 3:43 PM EST
Hail report for Sumter County, FL
Sumter County · 66,008 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime sized hail was reported by Sumter County Emergency Management on the 1000 block of County Road 48.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 E Bushnell, FL
1.00″hail
May 7, 1999 1:48 PM EST
Hail report for Sumter County, FL
Sumter County · 66,008 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A Skywarn Spotter reported quarter to dime sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Oxford, FL
1.50″hail
Mar 30, 1996 5:15 PM EST
Hail report for Sumter County, FL
Sumter County · 66,008 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Bushnell, FL
0.75″hail
Mar 28, 1996 3:27 PM EST
Hail report for Sumter County, FL
Sumter County · 66,008 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Sumterville, FL
1.00″hail
Apr 15, 1993 4:55 PM EST
Hail report for Sumter County, FL
Sumter County · 66,008 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter-size hail was reported by a citizen near Coleman, 8 miles north of Bushnell.
NWS Hail Report Location: Coleman, FL
0.88″hail
Mar 25, 1992 5:15 PM CST
Hail report for Sumter County, FL
Sumter County · 66,008 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, FL
1.00″hail
Jul 8, 1981 2:15 PM CST
Hail report for Sumter County, FL
Sumter County · 66,008 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, FL
1.00″hail
Jun 20, 1961 4:20 PM CST
Hail report for Sumter County, FL
Sumter County · 66,008 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, FL
0.75″hail
Mar 25, 1955 3:00 PM CST
Hail report for Sumter County, FL
Sumter County · 66,008 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: Sumter Co EM reported some structural damage and tree damage along CR 228. Time is based on report.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Nw Wildwood, FL
UNKmph
Aug 19, 2026 10:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Sumter County, FL
Sumter County · 66,008 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 3 NW Wildwood. There was no verified structural damage. Trees and powerlines were reported down along CR228 between CR 462 and CR 229. Time is based on repo
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Nw Wildwood, FL
UNKmph
Apr 3, 2024 6:35 PM UTC
Wind report for Sumter County, FL
Sumter County · 66,008 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: State and County EM report damage to homes and buildings along SE 27th Terrace near Bushnell and Webster... with further assessment ongoing. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Webster, FL
UNKmph
Apr 3, 2024 6:22 PM UTC
Wind report for Sumter County, FL
Sumter County · 66,008 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Sumter County EM reports tree limbs and power lines near intersection of county roads 227 and 202 near Oxford.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 NNW Wildwood, FL
UNKmph
Jun 10, 2023 8:17 PM UTC
Wind report for Sumter County, FL
Sumter County · 66,008 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency management reports wind damage to a manufactured home in Wildwood. Radar data and nearby surface observations suggest wind speeds of around 40 mph. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SE Wildwood, FL
UNKmph
Apr 28, 2023 1:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Sumter County, FL
Sumter County · 66,008 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES AND POWERLINES DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 WNW Bushnell, FL
UNKmph
Apr 24, 2023 9:02 PM UTC
Wind report for Sumter County, FL
Sumter County · 66,008 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: << LATE REPORT >> FROM SKYWARN SPOTTER AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT. TREES ON OUTBUILDING AND DOWNED ALONG THE SHORELINE ROADS.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lake Panasoffkee, FL
UNKmph
Jun 19, 2022 6:38 PM UTC
Wind report for Sumter County, FL
Sumter County · 66,008 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE ON HOUSE AND PARTIAL ROOF REMOVAL.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNW Wildwood, FL
UNKmph
Mar 30, 2021 10:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Sumter County, FL
Sumter County · 66,008 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT REPORTED SHERIFF DEPUTY OBSERVED A DOWNED TREE AS WELL AS SOME DOWNED ELECTRICAL LINES ON CR-528. HAIL OF UNKNOWN SIZE WAS ALSO OBSERVED. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 S Coleman, FL
UNKmph
Aug 21, 2020 6:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Sumter County, FL
Sumter County · 66,008 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DELAYED REPORT... COUNTY EM REPORTED 1 LARGE TREE BLOCKING THE ROAD WITH SCATTERED LIMBS AND DEBRIS IN A FEW BLOCK AREA. NO INJURIES OR HOMES DAMAGED. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 WSW Bushnell, FL
UNKmph
Apr 20, 2020 2:25 PM UTC
Wind report for Sumter County, FL
Sumter County · 66,008 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN ON CR 110 NEAR WILDWOOD. LOCATION AND TIME ESTIMATED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 N Wildwood, FL
UNKmph
Jul 4, 2019 8:46 PM UTC
Wind report for Sumter County, FL
Sumter County · 66,008 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: RELAYED FROM EM DIRECTOR: SHERIFF OFFICE REPORT OF METAL ROOFING BLOWN OFF WEBSTER WHOLESALE MARKET AND TREES DOWNED ON CR 478 AND REPORTS OF TREES DOWN AND POWER OUTAGES ALONG CR 48 AND 747. NORTHWARD MOVING OUTFLOW BOUNDARY INTERACTED WITH DEVELOPING THUNDERSTORM AND PUSHED NORTH-NORTHWEST. ESTIMATED WIND 45 TO 55 MPH FROM 4:46 PM THROUGH 5:00 PM.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Webster, FL
UNKmph
May 5, 2019 5:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Sumter County, FL
Sumter County · 66,008 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL TREES AND POWERLINES REPORTED DOWN AROUND CR 702 NEAR THE SUMTER/LAKE COUNTY BORDER. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Center Hill, FL
UNKmph
May 5, 2019 5:51 PM UTC
Wind report for Sumter County, FL
Sumter County · 66,008 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A LARGE TREE FELL ON AN RV CAMPER AT LAKE PANASOFFKEE. NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 WNW Wildwood, FL
UNKmph
May 5, 2019 5:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Sumter County, FL
Sumter County · 66,008 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A TREE FELL ON A MOBILE HOME NEAR CR647 IN ISTACHATTA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Istachatta, FL
UNKmph
Jan 24, 2019 10:32 AM UTC
Wind report for Sumter County, FL
Sumter County · 66,008 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DESTROYED METAL BUILDING. PARTS OF BARN ON TRUCK. FLIPPED PONTOON. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Center Hill, FL
UNKmph
Feb 15, 2017 8:39 PM UTC
Wind report for Sumter County, FL
Sumter County · 66,008 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LAW ENFORCEMENT RELAYED TO EERGENCY MANAGEMENT THAT SEVERAL TREES WERE DOWN AROUND THE TURNPIKE. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSE Wildwood, FL
UNKmph
Jul 12, 2016 10:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Sumter County, FL
Sumter County · 66,008 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: POWER POLE SNAPPED AT INTERSECTION OF CR 476 AND SR 471. BARN ROOF TORN OFF.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 E Bushnell, FL
UNKmph
Jul 7, 2016 8:49 PM UTC
Wind report for Sumter County, FL
Sumter County · 66,008 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: POWER LINES DOWN NEAR CR 622C IN BUSHNELL.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE Istachatta, FL
UNKmph
Jul 7, 2016 8:25 PM UTC
Wind report for Sumter County, FL
Sumter County · 66,008 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT REPORTED SEVERAL 911 CALLS OF TREES DOWN ON ROADS IN CROOM-A-COOCHEE AREA NEAR SW 47 DR AND US301. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 N Ridge Manor, FL
UNKmph
Jun 26, 2016 6:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Sumter County, FL
Sumter County · 66,008 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: BROADCAST MEDIA SHARED A VIEWER PICTURE ON SOCIAL MEDIA OF A COUPLE OF TREES DOWN IN A YARD AND A TRAMPOLINE TOSSED INTO A TREE IN BUSHNELL. TIME WAS ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Bushnell, FL
58mph
May 12, 2015 6:45 PM EST-5
Wind report for Sumter County, FL
Sumter County · 66,008 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Sumter County Sheriffs office reported two downed trees along County Road 647 in rural areas just east of Nobleton.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6.71 W St Catherine, FL
63mph
May 29, 2014 5:25 PM EST-5
Wind report for Sumter County, FL
Sumter County · 66,008 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Sumter County Emergency Management reported multiple trees and power lines knocked down by winds. One of the trees fell on a house in the Tracy Point Area of Lake Panasoffkee. Time was estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Lake Panasoffkee, FL
46mph
May 25, 2014 4:05 PM EST-5
Wind report for Sumter County, FL
Sumter County · 66,008 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A SKYWARN spotter reported an oak tree was knocked down at Webster Apartments, though it appeared to have a shallow root system.
NWS Wind Report Location: .5 E Webster, FL
58mph
Apr 15, 2014 12:40 PM EST-5
Wind report for Sumter County, FL
Sumter County · 66,008 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Sumter County Emergency Management relayed a report of a tree and power lines down on a mobile home on Legion Road in Wildwood. Time was estimated based off radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: .54 ESE Wildwood, FL
52mph
Aug 10, 2012 3:00 PM EST-5
Wind report for Sumter County, FL
Sumter County · 66,008 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency management reported several trees knocked down near Wildwood.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.4 SSW Bamboo, FL
52mph
Aug 10, 2012 2:22 PM EST-5
Wind report for Sumter County, FL
Sumter County · 66,008 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency management survey reported multiple trees knocked down in the area of Adamsville and Coleman. One tree landed on the roof of a house on County Road 513 and two other homes received minor wind damage.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Coleman, FL
52mph
Jul 30, 2012 2:40 PM EST-5
Wind report for Sumter County, FL
Sumter County · 66,008 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A large tree fell on a house, with one person injured inside. A storm survey conducted by Sumter County Emergency Management revealed that the trees roots were rotted and the soil was soaked.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.1 WNW Oxford, FL
59mph
Aug 13, 2011 2:31 PM EST-5
Wind report for Sumter County, FL
Sumter County · 66,008 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A trained spotter measured a wind gust of 59 mph with their home weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.38 S Lake Panasoffkee, FL
60mph
Jun 14, 2011 3:57 PM EST-5
Wind report for Sumter County, FL
Sumter County · 66,008 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A retired NWS Employee reported lanai damage to eight homes in the Village of Belvedere and some minor structural damage to screened porches. Several large branches were snapped off of large live oak trees.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.49 SE Oxford, 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 Sumter County
17 reports
UNKcategory
Jun 6, 2020 10:20 PM UTC
Tornado report for Sumter County, FL
Sumter County · 66,008 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: ONE BARN DAMAGED AND HOME WITH ROOF DAMAGE AT CR466 AND CR227.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 NNW Wildwood, FL
UNKcategory
Jun 6, 2020 9:53 PM UTC
Tornado report for Sumter County, FL
Sumter County · 66,008 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TRAINED SPOTTER REPORTED A QUICK TORNADO TOUCH DOWN ON HIGHWAY 50 PICKING UP DIRT. NO DAMAGE WAS REPORTED.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 SE Webster, FL
EF1category
Mar 30, 2011 2:56 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Sumter County, FL
Sumter County · 66,008 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado was visually seen on the leading edge of a damaging squall line and it snapped softwood pine trees in its path. Downed trees blocked Highway 301 in Sumterville.
Tornado Report Description: The public took a picture of a tornado in an open field. There was no damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.19 ESE Royal, FL
EF0category
Jul 16, 2007 5:06 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Sumter County, FL
Sumter County · 66,008 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A resident indicated that she observed a funnel cloud briefly touch down on her home then quickly lift and dissipate. The tornado tore the roof off of her double wide home. No injuries were reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NE Webster, FL
EF3category
Feb 2, 2007 3:10 AM EST-5
Tornado report for Sumter County, FL
Sumter County · 66,008 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado first touched down near the southeast corner of The Villages south of Lake Miona and moved rapidly to the east northeast at 55 MPH into Lake County. A FEMA report to Sumter County emergency management officials detailed damage to 1,145 homes with 200 destroyed during the 6 minutes the tornado was on the ground. A National Weather Service storm survey estimated maximum winds of 140 MPH. No fatalities were recorded in Sumter County and 15 injuries is a rough estimate.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .28 ENE Royal, FL
F0category
Sep 2, 1998 3:41 PM EST
Tornado report for Sumter County, FL
Sumter County · 66,008 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: WSW Bushnell, FL
F0category
Feb 22, 1998 9:50 PM EST
Tornado report for Sumter County, FL
Sumter County · 66,008 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A short-lived tornado touched down along U.S. Highway 301 near County Road 468 and damaged a mobile home, a few sheds, downed trees and a few power lines before it lifted.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Coleman, FL
F0category
Apr 23, 1997 9:10 AM EST
Tornado report for Sumter County, FL
Sumter County · 66,008 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down along State Road 44 west of U.S. Highway 301 and damaged up to 24 buildings in the city of Wildwood. The tornado touched down on the Wildwood High School and caused roof and window damage. Numerous trees were uprooted and power lines downed by the tornado before it lifted and dissipated.
NWS Tornado Report Location: SW Wildwood, FL
F0category
Mar 30, 1996 5:15 PM EST
Tornado report for Sumter County, FL
Sumter County · 66,008 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 E Bushnell, FL
F0category
Jun 10, 1995 4:30 PM EST
Tornado report for Sumter County, FL
Sumter County · 66,008 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Brief tornado touchdowns did minor damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: N Bushnell, FL
F2category
Apr 15, 1987 8:20 AM CST
Tornado report for Sumter County, FL
Sumter County · 66,008 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, FL
F0category
Apr 9, 1984 12:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Sumter County, FL
Sumter County · 66,008 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, FL
F1category
Feb 6, 1975 4:10 PM CST
Tornado report for Sumter County, FL
Sumter County · 66,008 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, FL
UNKcategory
Jun 4, 1970 2:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Sumter County, FL
Sumter County · 66,008 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, FL
F2category
Nov 13, 1969 2:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Sumter County, FL
Sumter County · 66,008 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, FL
F2category
Nov 9, 1968 12:45 PM CST
Tornado report for Sumter County, FL
Sumter County · 66,008 Homes in County
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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 Sumter County on the Interactive Map
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Not sure if hail may have affected your home in Sumter 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 Sumter County have on record?
Our records show 29 hail, 89 wind, and 17 tornado reports in Sumter County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 19, 2026.
What is the largest hail ever reported in Sumter County?
The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Sumter County is 1.75″. It was reported near N Lake Panasoffkee, FL on January 19, 2009.
A storm report showed up near my home in Sumter 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 Sumter County and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.
I am buying a home in Sumter 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 Sumter County address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.
I am selling a home in Sumter 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 Sumter County address?
Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in Sumter 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 Sumter County, FL, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in Sumter 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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