Hail history for Port Charlotte, Florida
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Port Charlotte since 1968, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Port Charlotte
- Last hail
- May 28, 2014
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.00 in
- hen egg · Jul 10, 1992
16 reports on 16 days since 1968 · #67 of 131 Florida places
Hail map · Port Charlotte
- 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 Port Charlotte
The latest hail report in and around Port Charlotte is from May 28, 2014, 1.00 in (quarter size). There has been no hail report here in the five years since November 3, 2021.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Port Charlotte logged 5 reports on 5 hail days, about 0.3 reports a year. That is 29% less than the median Florida town on this site (0.3 a year) and ranks #67 of 131 Florida cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Port Charlotte accounts for 42% of the 38 reports filed in Charlotte County.
6% 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 July 10, 1992.
The busiest year was 2006, with 2 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in July (38% of reports); 38% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Port Charlotte 0.3
- Charlotte County 0.6
- Median Florida town on this site 0.3
Hail days 2006–2025
- Port Charlotte 5
- Charlotte County 11
- Median Florida town on this site 6
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Port Charlotte 6%
- Charlotte County 3%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 10, 1992 | 2.00 inhen egg | — | Charlotte | — | 16:15 local · NCEI |
| Aug 3, 2000 | 1.75 ingolf ball | North Port | Sarasota | $50K | 17:00 local · NCEI |
| Jul 24, 1997 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2 NE Port Charlotte | Charlotte | — | 16:32 local · NCEI |
| May 28, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.51 N Charlotte Harbor | Charlotte | — | 16:23 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.94 N Port Charlotte | Charlotte | — | 17:05 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 7 44%
- 1–2 in 8 50%
- 2 in + 1 6%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 28, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.51 N Charlotte Harbor | Charlotte | — | 16:23 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.94 N Port Charlotte | Charlotte | — | 17:05 local · NCEI |
| Jun 9, 2008 | 0.88 innickel | 2 NNW Port Charlotte | Charlotte | — | 15:45 local · NCEI |
| Aug 14, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | Port Charlotte | Charlotte | — | 17:18 local · NCEI |
| Jul 25, 2006 | 0.88 innickel | 2 NNE Port Charlotte | Charlotte | — | 18:15 local · NCEI |
| Jul 11, 2004 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 E Port Charlotte | Charlotte | — | 16:42 local · NCEI |
| Jul 30, 2001 | 0.75 inpenny | Port Charlotte | Charlotte | — | 16:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 5, 2001 | 0.75 inpenny | 1 NE Port Charlotte | Charlotte | — | 14:43 local · NCEI |
| Sep 17, 2000 | 1.00 inquarter | Port Charlotte | Charlotte | — | 04:50 local · NCEI |
| Aug 3, 2000 | 1.75 ingolf ball | North Port | Sarasota | $50K | 17:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 3, 1999 | 1.00 inquarter | North Port | Sarasota | — | 16:06 local · NCEI |
| Aug 10, 1998 | 0.75 inpenny | 2 SE Port Charlotte | Charlotte | — | 17:20 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Port Charlotte
- Cape Coral 40 km · 32
- Fort Myers 50 km · 23
- Lakewood Ranch 55 km · 16
- Sarasota 58 km · 10
Questions about hail in Port Charlotte
How often does it hail in Port Charlotte, Florida?
16 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Port Charlotte since 1968. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #67 of 131 Florida places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Port Charlotte?
Most reports come in July, June, August. July alone accounts for 38% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Port Charlotte?
2.00 in (hen egg size) on July 10, 1992. 6% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Port Charlotte?
The most recent report in this data is from May 28, 2014 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Port Charlotte had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Port Charlotte since November 3, 2021. The last one was on May 28, 2014.
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.