Hail history for Putnam County, Florida
Every NOAA hail report filed in Putnam County since 1974, with preliminary National Weather Service reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Putnam County
- Last hail
- Sep 8, 2023
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 2.00 in
- hen egg · May 17, 2012
109 reports on 83 days since 1974 · #20 of 68 Florida counties
Hail map · Putnam County
- 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 Putnam County
The latest hail report in Putnam County is from September 8, 2023, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on September 8, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Putnam County logged 42 reports on 32 hail days, about 2.1 reports a year. That is 86% more than the median Florida county (1.1 a year) and ranks #20 of 68 Florida counties for all-time reports. Putnam County holds 2% of all 5,694 hail reports in Florida.
2% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 2% for the median Florida county. The largest hail on record here is 2.00 in (hen egg) on May 17, 2012 near 0.6 E Hollister.
Reports were down 83% in 2016–2025 (6) compared with 2006–2015 (36). The busiest year was 2012, with 11 reports on 5 days. Hail here peaks in June (33% of reports); 59% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Putnam County 2.1
- Median Florida county 1.1
Hail days 2006–2025
- Putnam County 32
- Median Florida county 18
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Putnam County 2%
- Median Florida county 2%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 8, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 17, 2012 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.6 E Hollister | 20:19 local · NCEI |
| Jun 6, 1974 | 2.00 inhen egg | — | 16:15 local · NCEI |
| Jun 4, 2001 | 1.88 ingolf ball | Interlachen | 14:26 local · NCEI |
| Jun 18, 2020 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.23 W Peniel | 20:10 local · NCEI |
| May 17, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Mannville | 20:16 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 66 61%
- 1–2 in 41 38%
- 2 in + 2 2%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 8, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Crescent City | 10:50 local · NCEI |
| Jun 18, 2020 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.2 W Peniel | 20:10 local · NCEI |
| Jun 18, 2020 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.23 W Peniel | 20:10 local · NCEI |
| Mar 2, 2019 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.83 NW Edgar | 15:32 local · NCEI |
| Jul 22, 2018 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.2 E Palatka Kay Arkin Ar | 11:30 local · NCEI |
| Jul 10, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.6 E Palatka Kay Arkin Ar | 16:42 local · NCEI |
| Apr 30, 2014 | 0.88 innickel | Mannville | 13:45 local · NCEI |
| Apr 29, 2014 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.74 SE Bostwick | 16:30 local · NCEI |
| Feb 23, 2014 | 0.88 innickel | 0.6 E Hollister | 13:35 local · NCEI |
| Feb 21, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.5 ENE Florahome | 12:10 local · NCEI |
| Jul 7, 2012 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.83 SE Mt Royal | 16:50 local · NCEI |
| Jul 2, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.92 SE Fruitland | 16:45 local · NCEI |
Cities and towns in Putnam County
| Place | Reports | Largest |
|---|---|---|
| Palatka | 26 | 1.75 in |
| Interlachen | 19 | 2.00 in |
Smaller places with fewer than 10 reports
These places have too few reports for a page of their own, so their record lives here.
| Place | Reports | Hail days | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Palatka | 8 | 8 | Apr 13, 2009 |
| Pomona Park | 7 | 7 | Jul 7, 2012 |
| Crescent City | 5 | 5 | Sep 8, 2023 |
| Welaka | 2 | 2 | Feb 21, 2003 |
Questions about hail in Putnam County
How often does it hail in Putnam County, Florida?
109 hail reports have been logged in Putnam County since 1974. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 2.1 reports a year. That ranks #20 of 68 Florida counties by number of reports.
When is hail season in Putnam County?
Most reports come in June, July, April. June alone accounts for 33% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Putnam County?
2.00 in (hen egg size) on May 17, 2012 near 0.6 E Hollister. 2% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Putnam County?
The most recent report in this data is from September 8, 2023 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Putnam County had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 1 reports. The most recent was September 8, 2023.
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.