Hail history for Haines City, Florida
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Haines City since 1996, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Haines City
- Last hail
- May 13, 2024
- 1.75 in, golf ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · May 13, 2024
11 reports on 11 days since 1996 · #104 of 131 Florida places
Hail map · Haines City
- 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 Haines City
The latest hail report in and around Haines City is from May 13, 2024, 1.75 in (golf ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on May 13, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Haines City logged 6 reports on 6 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 #104 of 131 Florida cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Haines City accounts for 4% of the 256 reports filed in Polk 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 13, 2024 near 46.76 NE Duette.
The busiest year was 2006, with 2 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in May (55% of reports); 91% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Haines City 0.3
- Polk County 4.1
- Median Florida town on this site 0.3
Hail days 2006–2025
- Haines City 6
- Polk County 56
- Median Florida town on this site 6
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Haines City 0%
- Polk County 4%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 13, 2024 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
| Apr 26, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 13, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 46.76 NE Duette | Polk | 15:34 local · NCEI |
| Apr 14, 2016 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 3.02 SSE Davenport | Polk | 18:09 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Lake Hamilton Lake | Polk | 19:30 local · NCEI |
| May 18, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | Haines City | Polk | 18:43 local · NCEI |
| Aug 3, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | Haines City | Polk | 17:25 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 5 45%
- 1–2 in 6 55%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 13, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 46.76 NE Duette | Polk | 15:34 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Lake Hamilton Lake | Polk | 19:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 14, 2016 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 3.02 SSE Davenport | Polk | 18:09 local · NCEI |
| May 18, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | Haines City | Polk | 18:43 local · NCEI |
| Aug 3, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | Haines City | Polk | 17:25 local · NCEI |
| Apr 21, 2006 | 0.88 innickel | Haines City | Polk | 14:18 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2005 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 SE Haines City | Polk | 14:10 local · NCEI |
| May 19, 2003 | 0.75 inpenny | 5 ENE Lake Alfred | Polk | 17:00 local · NCEI |
| May 14, 1999 | 0.88 innickel | 3 SW Haines City | Polk | 13:30 local · NCEI |
| May 5, 1998 | 0.75 inpenny | Haines City | Polk | 10:40 local · NCEI |
| Jun 18, 1996 | 0.75 inpenny | 4 S Haines City | Polk | 22:55 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Haines City
- Poinciana 13 km · 14
- Winter Haven 14 km · 25
- Lake Wales 21 km · 16
- Kissimmee 29 km · 29
- Bartow 32 km · 16
- Lakeland 34 km · 58
- St. Cloud 36 km · 20
- Mulberry 43 km · 13
Questions about hail in Haines City
How often does it hail in Haines City, Florida?
11 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Haines City since 1996. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #104 of 131 Florida places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Haines City?
Most reports come in May, April, June. May alone accounts for 55% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Haines City?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on May 13, 2024 near 46.76 NE Duette. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Haines City?
The most recent report in this data is from May 13, 2024 (1.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Haines City had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 2 reports. The most recent was May 13, 2024.
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.