North Port Hail — Storm History & NOAA Data for North Port, FL

Data current as of 2026-10-16 · Sourced from NOAA Storm Events

Over the past five years, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has recorded 3 hail storms within 25 miles of North Port, FL. Of those, 1 produced hail at least quarter-size — the threshold most insurance carriers consider potentially damaging to asphalt shingles. The largest reported hail in this window was quarter-sized or larger, which can fracture shingle mat and dent metal flashing on contact. 2026 was the most active year on record locally, with 2 documented hail events.

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Hail Severity Breakdown — North Port Area (Last 5 Years)

SeverityCountWhat it means for roofs
Significant1 eventQuarter-size, the standard insurance damage threshold
Minor2 eventsPea-size, unlikely to damage modern shingles

North Port Hail Storms by Year

YearReported Hail Events Within 25 mi
20262 events
20221 event

2026 was the busiest hail year on record locally for North Port, with 2 documented events inside the 25-mile radius. Storm activity in North Port typically peaks in spring and early summer, when the jet stream pushes Gulf moisture into the area and supercell thunderstorms become more frequent.

Notable Recent North Port Hail Storms

Recent Hail Events Near North Port

DateLocationSeveritySizeNOAA Comments
2026-06-30 Warm Mineral Springs, FL Minor 0.25" —
2026-03-25 3 NE Port Charlotte, FL Minor 0.25" NWS employee report of pea size hail.
2022-08-05 CHARLOTTE HARBOR, FL Significant 1.00" Public pictures of nickel to quarter size hail received from near Charlotte Harbor.

Wind Storm History — North Port Area (Last 5 Years)

NOAA has recorded 29 high-wind events within 25 miles of North Port, FL in the past five years. Of those, 18 reached severe-thunderstorm thresholds (58+ mph). The highest measured gust was 75 mph.

SeverityCount
Severe3 events
Significant15 events
Moderate11 events

Recent Wind Events Near North Port

DateLocationGust (mph)SeverityNOAA Comments
2026-09-18 2 SE Solana, FL 47 Significant ASOS station KPGD Punta Gorda.
2026-09-10 2 SE Solana, FL 51 Significant ASOS station KPGD Punta Gorda reported 51 mph wind gust.
2026-09-10 2 SE Solana, FL 47 Significant ASOS station KPGD Punta Gorda reported 47 mph wind gust.
2026-09-09 2 SE Solana, FL 49 Significant ASOS station KPGD Punta Gorda.
2026-08-30 2 SE Solana, FL 39 Moderate ASOS station KPGD Punta Gorda.
2026-08-29 1 WSW Charlotte Harbor, FL 43 Moderate Mesonet station Charlotte Harbor Yacht Club (WeatherFLOW).
2026-08-29 2 SE Solana, FL 44 Moderate ASOS station KPGD Punta Gorda.
2026-08-19 2 SE Solana, FL 41 Moderate ASOS station KPGD Punta Gorda.
2026-08-10 2 SE Solana, FL 43 Moderate ASOS station KPGD Punta Gorda.
2026-08-07 2 SE Solana, FL 44 Moderate ASOS station KPGD Punta Gorda.
2026-07-24 3 ENE Vamo, FL 41 Moderate Mesonet station 1209W 2.6 NE Vamo (WEATHERSTEM).
2026-07-20 2 S Venice, FL 47 Significant Mesonet station VENF1 1 S Venice.
2026-07-10 2 S Venice, FL 45 Moderate Mesonet station VENF1 1 S Venice.
2026-07-10 2 W Venice Gardens, FL 43 Moderate AWOS station KVNC Venice.
2026-06-30 2 SE Solana, FL 51 Significant ASOS station KPGD Punta Gorda.
2026-06-28 1 ESE Charlotte Park, FL 39 Moderate Mesonet station FW8502 Punta Gorda.
2026-06-28 2 SE Solana, FL 52 Significant ASOS station KPGD Punta Gorda.
2026-05-26 2 SE Solana, FL 70 Severe ASOS station KPGD Punta Gorda.
2026-05-26 PUNTA GORDO CLT ARPT, FL 70 Severe ASOS site KPGD Punta Gorda Airport reported a 70 mph wind gust.
2026-05-24 9 S Charlotte Park, FL 40 Moderate Mesonet station GW6924 PUNTA GORDA.

Frequently Asked Questions About North Port Hail

When was the last major hail storm in North Port, FL?

The most recent quarter-size-or-larger hail storm recorded by NOAA within 25 miles of North Port was on August 5, 2022. HailCheck refreshes from the NOAA Storm Events database daily, so newer events appear here as they are reported.

How often does it hail in North Port?

North Port averages roughly 1 reported hail event per year within a 25-mile radius. Significant storms (quarter-size or larger) account for 1 of the 3 events recorded over the last five years.

How big does hail typically get in North Port?

The largest documented hail near North Port in the last five years was quarter-sized or larger. Most North Port-area hail falls in the marble-to-quarter range, with destructive storms (egg-size or larger) appearing roughly once every few years.

Does my insurance cover hail damage in FL?

Most homeowners insurance policies in FL cover hail damage to roofs, siding, and gutters under the dwelling and other-structures coverage. Coverage typically requires the damage to be tied to a verifiable storm date — which is where the NOAA hail history above (and a HAAG-style test square validation) becomes important for the claim file.

How do I check hail history for a specific North Port address?

Use the HailCheck address search to enter any street address in or near North Port. HailCheck returns every NOAA hail event within a configurable radius, along with severity bands, dates, and storm narratives for Pro members.

What a HAAG-Style Test Square Validation Means in North Port

If your property in or near North Port took on hail during one of the storms above, the standard process for documenting damage is a 10×10 foot test square inspection. A HAAG-trained reviewer counts impact indicators — granule displacement, mat fractures, and bruising — within the marked square and produces a PASS or FAIL document for the claim file.

HailCheck offers a $99 photo-based HAAG-style test square validation. You submit photos from the field, our reviewer evaluates the impact indicators and cross-references the NOAA storm dates listed above, and a written PASS/FAIL determination is returned within one business day. We do not send anyone to the roof — the validation is built around the photos you submit.

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Why North Port's Location Matters for Hail

North Port sits east of the traditional hail alley, where hail events are less frequent than the central plains but tend to be associated with strong squall lines and tropical systems. Local roof systems are less commonly hardened for hail, which can mean even moderate impacts produce claim-worthy damage.

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