Hail history for Washington County, Florida
Every NOAA hail report filed in Washington County since 1990, with preliminary National Weather Service reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Washington County
- Last hail
- Aug 19, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size · preliminary
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 4
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 7 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Jun 26, 2016
27 reports on 22 days since 1990 · #55 of 68 Florida counties
Hail map · Washington 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 Washington County
The latest hail report in Washington County is from August 19, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 4 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.25 in on July 8, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Washington County logged 11 reports on 10 hail days, about 0.6 reports a year. That is about half the median Florida county (1.1 a year) and ranks #55 of 68 Florida counties for all-time reports. Washington County holds 0% of all 5,694 hail reports in Florida.
0% 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 1.75 in (golf ball) on June 26, 2016 near Vernon.
Reports were down 17% in 2016–2025 (5) compared with 2006–2015 (6). The busiest year was 2026, with 4 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in July (26% of reports); 22% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Washington County 0.6
- Median Florida county 1.1
Hail days 2006–2025
- Washington County 10
- Median Florida county 18
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Washington County 0%
- Median Florida county 2%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 1 | 4 | ||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 19, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | View |
| Jul 8, 2026 | 3 | 1.25 in | — |
| Jul 15, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Mar 18, 2022 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 26, 2016 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Vernon | 16:04 local · NCEI |
| Mar 26, 2005 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Chipley | 20:00 local · NCEI |
| Jul 8, 2026 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.26 SE Greenhead | 13:48 local · NCEI |
| May 3, 2016 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.97 W Crow | 18:10 local · NCEI |
| Aug 19, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 3 ENE Poplar Head | 20:52 UTC · NWS prelim. |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 16 59%
- 1–2 in 11 41%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 19, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 3 ENE Poplar Head | 20:52 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Jul 8, 2026 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.26 SE Greenhead | 13:48 local · NCEI |
| Jul 8, 2026 | 0.88 innickel | 2.26 SE Greenhead | 12:50 local · NCEI |
| Jul 8, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.92 ESE Riverside | 12:48 local · NCEI |
| Jul 15, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.6 W Greenhead | 15:43 local · NCEI |
| Mar 18, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.29 SSE Red Head | 16:21 local · NCEI |
| Mar 18, 2022 | 0.88 innickel | Caryville | 15:20 local · NCEI |
| Jun 26, 2016 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Vernon | 16:04 local · NCEI |
| May 3, 2016 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.97 W Crow | 18:10 local · NCEI |
| Jul 2, 2009 | 0.88 innickel | Caryville | 13:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 13, 2009 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.17 NW Sunny Hills | 11:32 local · NCEI |
| Feb 22, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | Chipley | 11:40 local · NCEI |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chipley | 6 | 6 | May 3, 2016 |
| Vernon | 5 | 5 | Jun 26, 2016 |
| Caryville | 3 | 3 | Mar 18, 2022 |
| Ebro | 2 | 2 | Mar 18, 2022 |
| Wausau | 1 | 1 | Aug 25, 2000 |
Questions about hail in Washington County
How often does it hail in Washington County, Florida?
27 hail reports have been logged in Washington County since 1990. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #55 of 68 Florida counties by number of reports.
When is hail season in Washington County?
Most reports come in July, March, August. July alone accounts for 26% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Washington County?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on June 26, 2016 near Vernon. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Washington County?
The most recent report in this data is from August 19, 2026 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Washington County had in the last five years?
4 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 7 reports. The most recent was August 19, 2026.
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.