Hail history for Columbia County, Florida
Every NOAA hail report filed in Columbia County since 1967, with preliminary National Weather Service reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Columbia County
- Last hail
- May 11, 2023
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 2.00 in
- hen egg · May 18, 2003
55 reports on 51 days since 1967 · #38 of 68 Florida counties
Hail map · Columbia County
- 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 Columbia County
The latest hail report in Columbia County is from May 11, 2023, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on May 11, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Columbia County logged 22 reports on 19 hail days, about 1.1 reports a year. That is about the same as the median Florida county (1.1 a year) and ranks #38 of 68 Florida counties for all-time reports. Columbia County holds 1% of all 5,694 hail reports in Florida.
2% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 2% for the median Florida county. The largest hail on record here is 2.00 in (hen egg) on May 18, 2003 near 5 N Lake City.
Reports were down 84% in 2016–2025 (3) compared with 2006–2015 (19). The busiest year was 2008, with 5 reports on 4 days. Hail here peaks in June (27% of reports); 65% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Columbia County 1.1
- Median Florida county 1.1
Hail days 2006–2025
- Columbia County 19
- Median Florida county 18
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Columbia County 2%
- Median Florida county 2%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 11, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 18, 2003 | 2.00 inhen egg | 5 N Lake City | 15:25 local · NCEI |
| Feb 15, 2021 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.51 NNW Lake City | 16:15 local · NCEI |
| Mar 23, 2013 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.91 NW Lake City | 12:11 local · NCEI |
| Jun 18, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.91 NW Lake City | 14:45 local · NCEI |
| Mar 25, 2005 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3 WSW Suwannee Vly | 03:50 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 33 60%
- 1–2 in 21 38%
- 2 in + 1 2%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 11, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | Watertown | 17:57 local · NCEI |
| Feb 15, 2021 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.51 NNW Lake City | 16:15 local · NCEI |
| Jun 8, 2018 | 0.88 innickel | 0.91 NW Lake City | 14:30 local · NCEI |
| Mar 26, 2015 | 0.88 innickel | Five Pts | 15:20 local · NCEI |
| Mar 26, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.74 NE Bass | 15:15 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2014 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.38 ENE Bass | 17:42 local · NCEI |
| Mar 23, 2013 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.91 NW Lake City | 12:11 local · NCEI |
| Jun 6, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.6 E Ft White | 16:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 6, 2011 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.26 NW Bass | 15:12 local · NCEI |
| May 14, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 6.47 NNW Benton | 17:45 local · NCEI |
| May 29, 2010 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.74 SW Suwannee Vly | 17:00 local · NCEI |
| May 22, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | 7.68 NE Suwannee Vly | 20:10 local · NCEI |
Cities and towns in Columbia County
| Place | Reports | Largest |
|---|---|---|
| Lake City | 23 | 2.00 in |
Smaller places with fewer than 10 reports
These places have too few reports for a page of their own, so their record lives here.
| Place | Reports | Hail days | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watertown | 6 | 6 | May 11, 2023 |
| Fort White | 5 | 5 | Jun 6, 2011 |
| Five Points | 1 | 1 | Feb 3, 2006 |
Questions about hail in Columbia County
How often does it hail in Columbia County, Florida?
55 hail reports have been logged in Columbia County since 1967. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.1 reports a year. That ranks #38 of 68 Florida counties by number of reports.
When is hail season in Columbia County?
Most reports come in June, May, March. June alone accounts for 27% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Columbia County?
2.00 in (hen egg size) on May 18, 2003 near 5 N Lake City. 2% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Columbia County?
The most recent report in this data is from May 11, 2023 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Columbia County had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 1 reports. The most recent was May 11, 2023.
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.