Hail history for Lake City, Florida
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Lake City since 1991, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Lake City
- Last hail
- Feb 15, 2021
- 1.75 in, golf ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.00 in
- hen egg · May 18, 2003
23 reports on 22 days since 1991 · #33 of 131 Florida places
Hail map · Lake 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 Lake City
The latest hail report in and around Lake City is from February 15, 2021, 1.75 in (golf ball size). There has been no hail report here in the five years since November 3, 2021.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Lake City logged 8 reports on 7 hail days, about 0.4 reports a year. That is 14% more than the median Florida town on this site (0.3 a year) and ranks #33 of 131 Florida cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Lake City accounts for 42% of the 55 reports filed in Columbia County.
4% 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 2.00 in (hen egg) on May 18, 2003 near 5 N Lake City.
Reports were down 67% in 2016–2025 (2) compared with 2006–2015 (6). The busiest year was 2005, with 4 reports on 4 days. Hail here peaks in June (39% of reports); 65% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Lake City 0.4
- Columbia County 1.1
- Median Florida town on this site 0.3
Hail days 2006–2025
- Lake City 7
- Columbia County 19
- Median Florida town on this site 6
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Lake City 4%
- Columbia 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 18, 2003 | 2.00 inhen egg | 5 N Lake City | Columbia | 15:25 local · NCEI |
| Feb 15, 2021 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.51 NNW Lake City | Columbia | 16:15 local · NCEI |
| Mar 23, 2013 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.91 NW Lake City | Columbia | 12:11 local · NCEI |
| Jun 18, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.91 NW Lake City | Columbia | 14:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 1, 2003 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Lake City | Columbia | 17:18 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 14 61%
- 1–2 in 8 35%
- 2 in + 1 4%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 15, 2021 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.51 NNW Lake City | Columbia | 16:15 local · NCEI |
| Jun 8, 2018 | 0.88 innickel | 0.91 NW Lake City | Columbia | 14:30 local · NCEI |
| Mar 26, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.74 NE Bass | Columbia | 15:15 local · NCEI |
| Mar 23, 2013 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.91 NW Lake City | Columbia | 12:11 local · NCEI |
| Apr 2, 2009 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.16 SSW Lake City | Columbia | 19:25 local · NCEI |
| Jun 18, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.91 NW Lake City | Columbia | 14:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 18, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.91 NW Lake City | Columbia | 14:40 local · NCEI |
| Jun 2, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.16 SSW Lake City | Columbia | 14:50 local · NCEI |
| Jun 21, 2005 | 0.88 innickel | Lake City | Columbia | 19:13 local · NCEI |
| Apr 30, 2005 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Lake City | Columbia | 18:00 local · NCEI |
| Mar 26, 2005 | 0.75 inpenny | Lake City | Columbia | 16:00 local · NCEI |
| Mar 25, 2005 | 0.88 innickel | Lake City | Columbia | 09:34 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Lake City
- White Springs 19 km · 15
- Live Oak 35 km · 29
- Macclenny 51 km · 15
- Starke 58 km · 14
Questions about hail in Lake City
How often does it hail in Lake City, Florida?
23 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Lake City since 1991. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.4 reports a year. That ranks #33 of 131 Florida places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Lake City?
Most reports come in June, March, April. June alone accounts for 39% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Lake City?
2.00 in (hen egg size) on May 18, 2003 near 5 N Lake City. 4% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Lake City?
The most recent report in this data is from February 15, 2021 (1.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Lake City had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Lake City since November 3, 2021. The last one was on February 15, 2021.
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.