Hail history for Brandon, Florida
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Brandon since 1973, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Brandon
- Last hail
- Jul 18, 2019
- 0.75 in, penny size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · May 10, 1999
36 reports on 30 days since 1973 · #12 of 131 Florida places
Hail map · Brandon
- Under 1 in
- 1–1.75 in
- 1.75–2.5 in
- 2.5–4 in
- 4 in +
- No size
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What the record says about Brandon
The latest hail report in and around Brandon is from July 18, 2019, 0.75 in (penny size). There has been no hail report here in the five years since November 3, 2021.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Brandon logged 5 reports on 5 hail days, about 0.3 reports a year. That is 29% less than the median Florida town on this site (0.3 a year) and ranks #12 of 131 Florida cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Brandon accounts for 13% of the 288 reports filed in Hillsborough County.
0% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 0% for the median Florida town on this site. The largest hail on record here is 1.75 in (golf ball) on May 10, 1999 near Brandon.
The busiest year was 1999, with 10 reports on 7 days. Hail here peaks in May (36% of reports); 58% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Brandon 0.3
- Hillsborough County 3.7
- Median Florida town on this site 0.3
Hail days 2006–2025
- Brandon 5
- Hillsborough County 53
- Median Florida town on this site 6
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Brandon 0%
- Hillsborough County 2%
- Median Florida town on this site 0%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 10, 1999 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Brandon | Hillsborough | $500K | 14:55 local · NCEI |
| May 4, 1998 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Brandon | Hillsborough | — | 12:33 local · NCEI |
| Mar 30, 1996 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Valrico | Hillsborough | $200K | 14:00 local · NCEI |
| Mar 30, 1996 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2 SE Brandon | Hillsborough | $90K | 14:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 23, 1983 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Hillsborough | — | 16:30 local · NCEI |
Sizes filed before 1996 are often rough estimates (round numbers like 7.00 or 8.00 in) without an exact spot; they are shown as NOAA filed them.
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 21 58%
- 1–2 in 15 42%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 18, 2019 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.98 WSW Limona | Hillsborough | 14:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 18, 2015 | 0.88 innickel | 1.22 WSW Brandon Arpt | Hillsborough | 16:20 local · NCEI |
| Jul 1, 2014 | 0.88 innickel | 0.92 NW Valrico | Hillsborough | 16:17 local · NCEI |
| Sep 12, 2007 | 0.75 inpenny | 3.5 SW Brandon | Hillsborough | 17:55 local · NCEI |
| May 13, 2007 | 0.75 inpenny | Mango | Hillsborough | 14:55 local · NCEI |
| Jul 30, 2003 | 1.00 inquarter | Valrico | Hillsborough | 15:30 local · NCEI |
| Jul 29, 2002 | 0.75 inpenny | Seffner | Hillsborough | 16:41 local · NCEI |
| May 30, 2002 | 0.88 innickel | Brandon | Hillsborough | 16:02 local · NCEI |
| May 30, 2002 | 0.75 inpenny | Valrico | Hillsborough | 15:39 local · NCEI |
| May 30, 2002 | 1.00 inquarter | Valrico | Hillsborough | 15:24 local · NCEI |
| Apr 17, 2002 | 1.00 inquarter | Brandon | Hillsborough | 19:15 local · NCEI |
| Mar 31, 2001 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Seffner | Hillsborough | 14:58 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Brandon
- Riverview 12 km · 16
- Thonotosassa 12 km · 14
- Temple Terrace 14 km · 12
- Tampa 18 km · 61
- Plant City 20 km · 21
- Lake Magdalene 24 km · 10
- Ruskin 28 km · 10
- Wesley Chapel 30 km · 17
Questions about hail in Brandon
How often does it hail in Brandon, Florida?
36 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Brandon since 1973. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #12 of 131 Florida places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Brandon?
Most reports come in May, July, June. May alone accounts for 36% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Brandon?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on May 10, 1999 near Brandon. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Brandon?
The most recent report in this data is from July 18, 2019 (0.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Brandon had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Brandon since November 3, 2021. The last one was on July 18, 2019.
Where does this hail data come from?
Hail reports come from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, which the National Weather Service compiles from spotter, public, law enforcement and media reports. Recent days use preliminary NWS Local Storm Reports via the Iowa Environmental Mesonet until NOAA publishes final data. Only reported hail is counted, so areas with fewer people tend to have fewer reports.