Hail Tampa, FL
No hail was reported within 25 miles of Tampa in the last 7 days. So far in 2026, there have been 7 reports, the largest measured 1.00 inches at Wesley Chapel.
Every figure on this page covers a 25 mile circle centered on Tampa. Between 2005 and 2025, the area averaged about 5.7 hail reports a year, coming on about 4.0 days. The largest hailstone since 1996 was 3.00 inches, on Apr 24, 2023.
Hail reports in 2026
| Date | Size | Place | Reported by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 10, 2026 | 1.00 inches quarter | Wesley ChapelPasco County | Public |
| Jul 10, 2026 | 0.50 inches marble | 1 WSW BrandonHillsborough County | Public |
| Jun 27, 2026 | 0.88 inches nickel | 3 E WimaumaHillsborough County | Trained Spotter |
| May 2, 2026 | 0.75 inches penny | 2 SSW BloomingdaleHillsborough County | Amateur Radio |
| Mar 15, 2026 | 0.25 inches pea | 2 E LithiaHillsborough County | Amateur Radio |
| Mar 15, 2026 | 0.75 inches penny | RiverviewHillsborough County | NWS Employee |
| Mar 7, 2026 | 0.25 inches pea | 3 NNW CarrollwoodHillsborough County | Cocorahs |
WeatherTotals compiles National Weather Service Local Storm Reports, mostly from the public and trained spotters. Each report is flagged measured or estimated and lists its source and time.
Largest hailstones within 25 miles of Tampa
| Diameter | Size | Place | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.00 inches | Tea cup | Plant Cty Hilsbro Ar, Hillsborough County | Apr 24, 2023 |
| 2.00 inches | Hen egg | Temple Terrace, Hillsborough County | Aug 21, 2001 |
| 2.00 inches | Hen egg | Lutz, Hillsborough County | May 18, 2003 |
| 1.75 inches | Golf ball | Riverview, Hillsborough County | Mar 30, 1996 |
| 1.75 inches | Golf ball | Valrico, Hillsborough County | Mar 30, 1996 |
Record figures come from the Storm Events Database at NCEI, a reviewed log that trails live reports by 2 to 3 months. Records start in 1996 and averages cover 2005-2025.
Hail reports by month
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reports | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 1.2 | 2.1 | 1.2 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
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