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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Walton County, FL

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Walton County, FL from February 27, 1958 through August 21, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 32433 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
56
Wind Reports
358
Tornado Reports
72
Max Hail Size
3.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Walton County, FL · 1958–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 21, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Walton County

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
May 7, 2026
6:04 PM UTC
Hail report for Walton County, FL
Walton County · 33,574 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from a bank near the AL/FL line of quarter size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NNW Paxton, FL
1.25″ hail
Sep 21, 2025
7:25 PM UTC
Hail report for Walton County, FL
Walton County · 33,574 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: estimated from video on social media from the Windswept Dunes neighborhood.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 WNW Bruce, FL
1.00″ hail
Jun 25, 2025
9:15 PM UTC
Hail report for Walton County, FL
Walton County · 33,574 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public report via social media from near Santa Rosa Beach.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 E Santa Rosa Beach, FL
1.00″ hail
Mar 9, 2025
7:40 PM UTC
Hail report for Walton County, FL
Walton County · 33,574 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Social media report of nickel to some quarter size pieces.
NWS Hail Report Location: Miramar Beach, FL
1.25″ hail
Jan 11, 2024
10:55 AM UTC
Hail report for Walton County, FL
Walton County · 33,574 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SSW Douglass Crossroa, FL
1.00″ hail
Jan 9, 2024
11:01 AM UTC
Hail report for Walton County, FL
Walton County · 33,574 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 WNW Douglass Crossroa, FL
1.00″ hail
Jul 24, 2018
1:25 AM UTC
Hail report for Walton County, FL
Walton County · 33,574 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: TRAINED SPOTTER REPORTED QUARTER SIZED HAIL 2 MILES EAST OF FREEPORT... FLORIDA.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 E Freeport, FL
1.00″ hail
Jan 22, 2017
4:10 PM UTC
Hail report for Walton County, FL
Walton County · 33,574 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PHOTO RECEIVED VIA EMAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: De Funiak Springs, FL
1.00″ hail
Mar 17, 2016
3:45 PM UTC
Hail report for Walton County, FL
Walton County · 33,574 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZE HAIL REPORTED IN FREEPORT.
NWS Hail Report Location: Freeport, FL
0.88″ hail
Jun 25, 2014
3:50 PM CST-6
Hail report for Walton County, FL
Walton County · 33,574 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A spotter reported nickel size hail fell for about 3 minutes.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.5 SSW Eucheeanna, FL
1.25″ hail
May 25, 2014
2:47 PM CST-6
Hail report for Walton County, FL
Walton County · 33,574 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail fell for 5 to 7 minutes along County Road 192. The size was verified by a picture.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.44 S Sand Hill, FL
1.75″ hail
May 25, 2014
2:42 PM CST-6
Hail report for Walton County, FL
Walton County · 33,574 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A sheriff's deputy reported golfball sized hail at the intersection of Kings Lake Road and Highway 90.
NWS Hail Report Location: .53 NW Alpine Heights, FL
0.88″ hail
Apr 29, 2014
11:45 PM CST-6
Hail report for Walton County, FL
Walton County · 33,574 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Eucheeanna, FL
1.00″ hail
Apr 5, 2014
3:40 PM CST-6
Hail report for Walton County, FL
Walton County · 33,574 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A friend of a spotter estimated nickel to quarter size hail on Highway 83 north of De Funiak Springs.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.07 N Piney Grove, FL
1.00″ hail
Apr 5, 2014
3:20 PM CST-6
Hail report for Walton County, FL
Walton County · 33,574 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported at a store just south of I-10 at MM70.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.05 WSW Mossy Head, 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 Walton County

30 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 21, 2026
8:51 PM UTC
Wind report for Walton County, FL
Walton County · 33,574 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and power lines down near the state line.
NWS Wind Report Location: Paxton, FL
44 mph
Aug 19, 2026
8:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Walton County, FL
Walton County · 33,574 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station 1366W Walton High School.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N De Funiak Springs, FL
UNK mph
Aug 19, 2026
8:11 PM UTC
Wind report for Walton County, FL
Walton County · 33,574 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree down west of downtown Defuniak Springs_ FL.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W De Funiak Springs, FL
UNK mph
Aug 18, 2026
9:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Walton County, FL
Walton County · 33,574 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree fell on power lines in the Mossy Head area.
NWS Wind Report Location: Mossy Head, FL
UNK mph
Aug 18, 2026
9:19 PM UTC
Wind report for Walton County, FL
Walton County · 33,574 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Walton County dispatch reported a tree falling on a power line on County Highway 1087.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Ssw Gordon, FL
UNK mph
Aug 18, 2026
9:16 PM UTC
Wind report for Walton County, FL
Walton County · 33,574 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Walton County dispatch reported fallen trees on the SB lane of Otter Pond Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Sse Darlington, FL
49 mph
Aug 15, 2026
10:23 PM UTC
Wind report for Walton County, FL
Walton County · 33,574 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Ambient weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 S Portland, FL
UNK mph
Jul 30, 2026
7:02 PM UTC
Wind report for Walton County, FL
Walton County · 33,574 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Walton County SO reported a tree hitting a power line on Old Jolly Bay Rd and caused a power outage from Hwy-20 to the Clyde B Wells Bridge.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Se Freeport, FL
UNK mph
Jul 30, 2026
6:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Walton County, FL
Walton County · 33,574 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down knocking out power.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Mossy Head, FL
UNK mph
Jul 30, 2026
6:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Walton County, FL
Walton County · 33,574 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down along 331 S on Marquis Way.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Sse Freeport, FL
71 mph
Jul 30, 2026
6:54 PM UTC
Wind report for Walton County, FL
Walton County · 33,574 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: An ambient station (Simons Weatherstation) gusted to 71 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 S Portland, FL
43 mph
Jul 28, 2026
2:02 AM UTC
Wind report for Walton County, FL
Walton County · 33,574 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Santa Rosa Beach, FL
46 mph
Jul 18, 2026
10:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Walton County, FL
Walton County · 33,574 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: HAZCAM weather station measured wind gust of 46 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Wnw Inlet Beach, FL
46 mph
Jul 18, 2026
10:08 PM UTC
Wind report for Walton County, FL
Walton County · 33,574 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Ambient weather station measured wind gust of 46 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Wnw Miramar Beach, FL
UNK mph
Jul 18, 2026
9:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Walton County, FL
Walton County · 33,574 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: tree down on HWY81 and Holmes county line.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Ponce De Leon, 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 Walton County

30 reports
UNK category
May 25, 2026
9:07 PM UTC
Tornado report for Walton County, FL
Walton County · 33,574 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Damage in Villa Tasso is consistent with a tornado. Rating will likely be determined on Wednesday. Brief TDS on radar as well.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Villa Tasso, FL
UNK category
Jan 25, 2026
7:24 PM UTC
Tornado report for Walton County, FL
Walton County · 33,574 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF1 tornado confirmed by storm survey. Lasted from 1:23 CT to 1:25 CT.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SSE Liberty, FL
UNK category
May 10, 2025
3:30 PM UTC
Tornado report for Walton County, FL
Walton County · 33,574 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tree reported down on I-10 E blocking traffic near Mile marker 93.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 N Douglass Crossroad, FL
UNK category
May 25, 2024
9:47 AM UTC
Tornado report for Walton County, FL
Walton County · 33,574 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Brief EF0 tornado confirmed. Tree damage along SR20 with TDS on radar. No structural damage reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 ESE Freeport, FL
UNK category
May 13, 2024
4:44 PM UTC
Tornado report for Walton County, FL
Walton County · 33,574 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Media forwarded webcam video of a waterspout moving onshore just off US 331 Bridge at North Beach Social. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 E Santa Rosa Beach, FL
UNK category
Jan 9, 2024
1:06 PM UTC
Tornado report for Walton County, FL
Walton County · 33,574 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF1 tornado confirmed by storm survey.
NWS Tornado Report Location: De Funiak Spring Airpor, FL
UNK category
Jan 9, 2024
11:00 AM UTC
Tornado report for Walton County, FL
Walton County · 33,574 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Spotter report of a tornado crossing I-10 southwest of Ponce de Leon.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 WNW Douglass Crossroa, FL
UNK category
Jan 9, 2024
10:38 AM UTC
Tornado report for Walton County, FL
Walton County · 33,574 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TDS appeared from EVX radar as the storm moved onshore from Choctawhatchee Bay.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 SSE Freeport, FL
UNK category
Jan 9, 2024
10:30 AM UTC
Tornado report for Walton County, FL
Walton County · 33,574 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TDS appeared from EVX just before the storm moved into Choctawhatchee Bay.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 E Santa Rosa Beach, FL
UNK category
Jun 19, 2023
4:21 PM UTC
Tornado report for Walton County, FL
Walton County · 33,574 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Multiple broadcast and social media reports of a tornado near Sandestiin.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 E Four Mile Village, FL
UNK category
Mar 18, 2023
12:20 AM UTC
Tornado report for Walton County, FL
Walton County · 33,574 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: SOCIAL MEDIA REPORT OF WATERSPOUT MOVING ASHORE AS A TORNADO. IN ADDITION... A WELL DEFINED TDS APPEARED ON RADAR JUST INLAND FROM THE COAST. NO STRUCTURAL DAMAGE HAS BEEN REPORTED.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NNW Seaside, FL
UNK category
Feb 10, 2023
2:26 AM UTC
Tornado report for Walton County, FL
Walton County · 33,574 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: VERY MINOR DAMAGE TO A GARAGE AND SOME TREES AND POWERLINES DOWN.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NW Eucheeanna, FL
UNK category
Jan 25, 2023
11:16 AM UTC
Tornado report for Walton County, FL
Walton County · 33,574 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: CONFIRMED TDS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 ESE Bunker, FL
UNK category
Jan 25, 2023
11:16 AM UTC
Tornado report for Walton County, FL
Walton County · 33,574 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: CONFIRMED TDS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 NNE Bunker, FL
UNK category
Jan 25, 2023
11:04 AM UTC
Tornado report for Walton County, FL
Walton County · 33,574 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: CONFIRMED TDS ON RADAR.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NE Grayton Beach, 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

Walton County, FL area census snapshot

People & households
Population79,846
Households32,659
Housing units58,894
Income
Median household income$79,281
$100k+ households39.3%
$150k+ households15.2%
Housing stock
Single-family detached33,574
Attached single-family1,420
Small multifamily5,161
Large multifamily11,147
Mobile homes7,362
Housing mix
Single-family share57.0%
Attached-home share2.4%
Multifamily share27.7%
Mobile-home share12.5%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied25,198
Renter-occupied7,461
Vacant units26,235
Home value & age
Median home value$376,400
Owner homes $300k+58.2%
Owner homes $500k+36.9%
Owner homes $750k+21.3%
Median year built2000
Older-home share13.8%
Vehicle context
Households with cars31,305
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 56 hail, 358 wind, and 72 tornado reports in Walton County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 21, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Walton County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Walton County is 3.50″. It was reported near Freeport, FL on March 29, 1972.

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

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

I am selling a home in Walton 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 Walton County address?

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