Hail history for Escambia County, Florida
Every NOAA hail report filed in Escambia County since 1971, with preliminary National Weather Service reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Escambia County
- Last hail
- Mar 16, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 9
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 12 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.00 in
- hen egg · Jan 21, 2017
80 reports on 58 days since 1971 · #26 of 68 Florida counties
Hail map · Escambia 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 Escambia County
The latest hail report in Escambia County is from March 16, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 9 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.50 in on May 3, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Escambia County logged 32 reports on 26 hail days, about 1.6 reports a year. That is 42% more than the median Florida county (1.1 a year) and ranks #26 of 68 Florida counties for all-time reports. Escambia County holds 1% of all 5,694 hail reports in Florida.
1% 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 January 21, 2017 near Walnut Hill.
Reports were up 46% in 2016–2025 (19) compared with 2006–2015 (13). The busiest year was 2003, with 9 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in March (25% of reports); 45% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Escambia County 1.6
- Median Florida county 1.1
Hail days 2006–2025
- Escambia County 26
- Median Florida county 18
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Escambia County 1%
- Median Florida county 2%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | |||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 3 | 1 | 4 | ||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 2 | 2 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 16, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Nov 9, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Oct 26, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 3, 2025 | 2 | 1.50 in | — |
| Mar 9, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 23, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 27, 2023 | 3 | 1.25 in | — |
| Aug 15, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 15, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 21, 2017 | 2.00 inhen egg | Walnut Hill | — | 20:06 local · NCEI |
| Jun 6, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 E Belleview | — | 13:45 local · NCEI |
| Nov 2, 2010 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Pensacola | — | 16:45 local · NCEI |
| Apr 2, 2009 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Pensacola | — | 12:50 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Belleview | $10K | 22:25 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 28 35%
- 1–2 in 51 64%
- 2 in + 1 1%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 16, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.19 W Brent | 05:35 local · NCEI |
| Nov 9, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 3 SW Molino | 09:00 local · NCEI |
| Oct 26, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.19 W Pensacola Coastal Ar | 22:40 local · NCEI |
| May 3, 2025 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1 SE Molino | 16:09 local · NCEI |
| May 3, 2025 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2 S Molino | 16:09 local · NCEI |
| Mar 9, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | Belleview | 02:30 local · NCEI |
| May 23, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 4 W Century | 15:17 local · NCEI |
| Apr 27, 2023 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2 ESE Ferry Pass | 11:11 local · NCEI |
| Apr 27, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 ENE Pensacola Regional | 11:06 local · NCEI |
| Apr 27, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | Pensacola Regional | 11:02 local · NCEI |
| Aug 15, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 W Belleview | 16:33 local · NCEI |
| May 15, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.91 SE Edge | 15:15 local · NCEI |
Cities and towns in Escambia County
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ensley | 7 | 6 | May 15, 2022 |
| Gonzalez | 7 | 6 | Apr 10, 2021 |
| Bellview | 5 | 5 | Mar 9, 2024 |
| Century | 3 | 3 | May 2, 2003 |
| Warrington | 3 | 3 | Mar 8, 1998 |
| Brent | 1 | 1 | Mar 16, 2026 |
| Myrtle Grove | 1 | 1 | Mar 12, 2003 |
| Pensacola Station | 1 | 1 | Mar 31, 1973 |
Questions about hail in Escambia County
How often does it hail in Escambia County, Florida?
80 hail reports have been logged in Escambia County since 1971. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.6 reports a year. That ranks #26 of 68 Florida counties by number of reports.
When is hail season in Escambia County?
Most reports come in March, May, April. March alone accounts for 25% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Escambia County?
2.00 in (hen egg size) on January 21, 2017 near Walnut Hill. 1% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Escambia County?
The most recent report in this data is from March 16, 2026 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Escambia County had in the last five years?
9 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 12 reports. The most recent was March 16, 2026.
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.