Hail history for Ocala, Florida
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Ocala since 1974, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Ocala
- Last hail
- Feb 4, 2024
- 0.88 in, nickel size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 4 reports
- Largest ever
- 4.50 in
- softball · May 13, 2007
48 reports on 37 days since 1974 · #8 of 131 Florida places
Hail map · Ocala
- 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 Ocala
The latest hail report in and around Ocala is from February 4, 2024, 0.88 in (nickel size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on April 26, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Ocala logged 22 reports on 15 hail days, about 1.1 reports a year. That is 3.1 times the median Florida town on this site (0.3 a year) and ranks #8 of 131 Florida cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Ocala accounts for 34% of the 140 reports filed in Marion County.
2% 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 4.50 in (softball) on May 13, 2007 near 2.51 ENE Kendrick, which ties or sets the Florida record.
Reports were down 53% in 2016–2025 (7) compared with 2006–2015 (15). The busiest year was 2004, with 5 reports on 4 days. Hail here peaks in July (25% of reports); 58% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Ocala 1.1
- Marion County 3.4
- Median Florida town on this site 0.3
Hail days 2006–2025
- Ocala 15
- Marion County 46
- Median Florida town on this site 6
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Ocala 2%
- Marion County 1%
- 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 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 4, 2024 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| Apr 26, 2023 | 3 | 1.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 13, 2007 | 4.50 insoftball | 2.51 ENE Kendrick | Marion | 14:40 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.83 NW West End | Marion | 18:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.75 NW West End | Marion | 18:30 local · NCEI |
| May 13, 2007 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.51 ENE Kendrick | Marion | 14:20 local · NCEI |
| May 28, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Ocala Arpt | Marion | 15:39 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 27 56%
- 1–2 in 20 42%
- 2 in + 1 2%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 4, 2024 | 0.88 innickel | 1.51 SSE Ocala | Marion | 17:10 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2023 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.39 WNW West End | Marion | 18:35 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.83 NW West End | Marion | 18:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.75 NW West End | Marion | 18:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 19, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.39 ENE Ocala | Marion | 16:28 local · NCEI |
| Apr 6, 2019 | 0.88 innickel | 2.75 SE Ocala Arpt | Marion | 15:40 local · NCEI |
| Apr 6, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.76 N Ocala Arpt | Marion | 15:37 local · NCEI |
| Jun 10, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.39 WSW West End | Marion | 15:55 local · NCEI |
| Apr 20, 2011 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.51 NNE Ocala West | Marion | 16:15 local · NCEI |
| Apr 5, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Ocala | Marion | 07:02 local · NCEI |
| Mar 11, 2010 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.21 W West End | Marion | 10:20 local · NCEI |
| Mar 11, 2010 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.81 E Ocala West | Marion | 10:17 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Ocala
- The Villages 35 km · 12
- Williston 37 km · 11
- Pine Ridge 42 km · 12
- Crystal River 54 km · 10
- Interlachen 55 km · 19
- Floral City 55 km · 13
- Leesburg 57 km · 17
- Gainesville 59 km · 71
Questions about hail in Ocala
How often does it hail in Ocala, Florida?
48 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Ocala since 1974. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.1 reports a year. That ranks #8 of 131 Florida places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Ocala?
Most reports come in July, June, April. July alone accounts for 25% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Ocala?
4.50 in (softball size) on May 13, 2007 near 2.51 ENE Kendrick. 2% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Ocala?
The most recent report in this data is from February 4, 2024 (0.88 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Ocala had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 4 reports. The most recent was February 4, 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.