Hail history for Fernandina Beach, Florida
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Fernandina Beach since 1992, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Fernandina Beach
- Last hail
- May 21, 2020
- 0.75 in, penny size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.50 in
- ping pong ball · Jul 30, 1992
11 reports on 9 days since 1992 · #103 of 131 Florida places
Hail map · Fernandina Beach
- Under 1 in
- 1–1.75 in
- 1.75–2.5 in
- 2.5–4 in
- 4 in +
- No size
For homeowners
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What the record says about Fernandina Beach
The latest hail report in and around Fernandina Beach is from May 21, 2020, 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, Fernandina Beach logged 6 reports on 4 hail days, about 0.3 reports a year. That is 14% less than the median Florida town on this site (0.3 a year) and ranks #103 of 131 Florida cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Fernandina Beach accounts for 11% of the 97 reports filed in Nassau 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 1.50 in (ping pong ball) on July 30, 1992.
The busiest year was 2006, with 4 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in June (45% of reports); 73% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Fernandina Beach 0.3
- Nassau County 2.3
- Median Florida town on this site 0.3
Hail days 2006–2025
- Fernandina Beach 4
- Nassau County 30
- Median Florida town on this site 6
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Fernandina Beach 0%
- Nassau 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 30, 1992 | 1.50 inping pong ball | — | Nassau | 14:35 local · NCEI |
| Jun 5, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | Fernandina Beach | Nassau | 13:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 5, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | Fernandina Beach | Nassau | 13:02 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | 3 S Fernandina Beach | Nassau | 12:40 local · NCEI |
| Oct 21, 2002 | 1.00 inquarter | Fernandina Beach | Nassau | 18:20 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 6 55%
- 1–2 in 5 45%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2020 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.69 S Fernandina Beach | Nassau | 16:20 local · NCEI |
| May 17, 2012 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.69 S Fernandina Beach | Nassau | 16:25 local · NCEI |
| Jun 5, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | Fernandina Beach | Nassau | 13:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 5, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | Fernandina Beach | Nassau | 13:16 local · NCEI |
| Jun 5, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | Fernandina Beach | Nassau | 13:02 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | 3 S Fernandina Beach | Nassau | 12:40 local · NCEI |
| Mar 22, 2005 | 0.88 innickel | Fernandina Beach | Nassau | 17:10 local · NCEI |
| Jun 22, 2004 | 0.88 innickel | Fernandina Beach | Nassau | 18:20 local · NCEI |
| Jun 5, 2004 | 0.88 innickel | Fernandina Beach | Nassau | 17:00 local · NCEI |
| Oct 21, 2002 | 1.00 inquarter | Fernandina Beach | Nassau | 18:20 local · NCEI |
| Jul 30, 1992 | 1.50 inping pong ball | — | Nassau | 14:35 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Fernandina Beach
- Yulee 12 km · 17
- Callahan 38 km · 23
- Jacksonville 41 km · 288
- Jacksonville Beach 43 km · 16
- Hilliard 45 km · 16
- Orange Park 59 km · 19
Questions about hail in Fernandina Beach
How often does it hail in Fernandina Beach, Florida?
11 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Fernandina Beach since 1992. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #103 of 131 Florida places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Fernandina Beach?
Most reports come in June, May, March. June alone accounts for 45% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Fernandina Beach?
1.50 in (ping pong ball size) on July 30, 1992. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Fernandina Beach?
The most recent report in this data is from May 21, 2020 (0.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Fernandina Beach had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Fernandina Beach since November 3, 2021. The last one was on May 21, 2020.
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.