Pine Hills Hail — Storm History & NOAA Data for Pine Hills, 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 46 hail storms within 25 miles of Pine Hills, FL. Of those, 39 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 egg-sized, which can fracture shingle mat and dent metal flashing on contact. 2022 was the most active year on record locally, with 18 documented hail events.

Check Hail History for a Specific Address in Pine Hills

Hail Severity Breakdown — Pine Hills Area (Last 5 Years)

SeverityCountWhat it means for roofs
Destructive3 eventsEgg-size, expect mat fractures and gutter damage
Severe4 eventsPing pong-size, granule loss and bruising common
Significant32 eventsQuarter-size, the standard insurance damage threshold
Moderate5 eventsMarble-size, possible cosmetic damage
Minor2 eventsPea-size, unlikely to damage modern shingles

Pine Hills Hail Storms by Year

YearReported Hail Events Within 25 mi
20269 events
20246 events
202313 events
202218 events

2022 was the busiest hail year on record locally for Pine Hills, with 18 documented events inside the 25-mile radius. Storm activity in Pine Hills 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 Pine Hills Hail Storms

Recent Hail Events Near Pine Hills

DateLocationSeveritySizeNOAA Comments
2026-08-26 2 N Four Corners, FL Moderate 0.88" A trained spotter reported dime to nickel size hail ongoing at 5:57 pm.
2026-08-26 3 SSE Oakland, FL Moderate 0.88" Retired NWS employee reported nickel size hail approximately 3 miles southwest of downtown Winter Garden, near the Stonybrook West development around 4:41 pm.
2026-06-29 Horizon West, FL Minor 0.25" Trained weather spotter reports pea sized hail near Horizon West.
2026-05-12 2 SW Lake Mary, FL Moderate 0.75" Reports of pea to dime (0.75 in.) sized hail in the Lake Mary area.
2026-05-12 LAKE CHARM, FL Significant 1.00" Broadcast Media relayed report of quarter sized hail in the Oviedo area.
2026-05-12 JAMESTOWN, FL Significant 1.00" Broadcast Media relayed report of quarter sized hail in the Oviedo area.
2026-05-12 2 N Univ Central Florid, FL Significant 1.00" Reports from the public and pictures from the media of quarter sized (1.00 in.) hail in the Oviedo area.
2026-05-12 1 NW Oviedo, FL Significant 1.00" [Delayed report] Media photos and video of quarter sized (1.00 in.) hail in the Oviedo area.
2026-03-15 1 E Loughman, FL Minor 0.25" Pea Sized hail reported near Ronald Reagan Pkwy and Hwy 17.
2024-06-06 ASHTON, FL Severe 1.75" Spotter reported golf ball size hail near St Cloud.
2024-02-04 TAVARES, FL Significant 1.00" Quarter sized hail reported at the seaplane base in Tavares.
2024-02-04 OCOEE, FL Significant 1.00" Quarter size hail reported in Ocoee near the intersection of White Rd and Clarke Rd.
2024-02-04 OCOEE, FL Severe 1.50" Public reports of hail up to ping pong ball size in Gotha via social media.
2024-02-04 LAKE PICKETT, FL Significant 1.00" Public report of quarter size hail near East Lake Elementary School, northeast of the University of Central Florida.
2024-02-04 OCOEE, FL Significant 1.00" Quarter size hail reported in Ocoee near the Intersection of Good Homes Rd and State Road 50.
2023-09-11 ORLANDO, FL Significant 1.00" Broadcast media estimated quarter size hail in downtown Orlando.
2023-09-11 (ORL)ORLANDO EXEC AR, FL Significant 1.00" Emergency manager estimated quarter size hail near the Orlando Executive Airport.
2023-09-11 EASTBROOK, FL Significant 1.00" Trained spotter estimates quarter size hail near Fern Park.
2023-06-23 EAST LAKE TOHOPEKALI, FL Significant 1.00" Trained spotter reports quarter size hail in Buena Ventura Lakes near the intersection of Simpson Rd and Pebble Pointe Way. Time estimated via radar.
2023-05-22 PEGHORN, FL Significant 1.25" Multiple videos posted to Twitter showed hail of an estimated 1 to 1.25 inches in diameter near Saint Cloud. Time estimated via radar.

Wind Storm History — Pine Hills Area (Last 5 Years)

NOAA has recorded 61 high-wind events within 25 miles of Pine Hills, FL in the past five years. Of those, 60 reached severe-thunderstorm thresholds (58+ mph). The highest measured gust was 70 mph.

SeverityCount
Severe10 events
Significant50 events
Moderate1 event

Recent Wind Events Near Pine Hills

DateLocationGust (mph)SeverityNOAA Comments
2026-08-21 2 SW Kissimmee, FL 49 Significant Kissimmee Gateway Airport measured a peak wind gust of 49MPH/43KT from the southwest at 6:01 PM.
2026-08-20 2 NNW Kissimmee, FL 70 Severe The WeatherSTEM station at Kissimmee Utility Authority measured a peak wind gust of 70MPH/61KT from the south.
2026-08-19 2 SSE Midway, FL 56 Significant Orlando / Sanford Airport measured a peak wind gust of 56MPH/49KT from the southwest at 4:20 PM.
2026-08-17 1 SW Orlando Internatio, FL 62 Significant The ASOS at the Orlando International Airport measured a wind gust of 62MPH/54KTS from the southwest.
2026-08-14 1 E Orlando Internation, FL 55 Significant The Integrated Terminal Weather System at the Orlando International Airport measured a wind gust of 55MPH/48KTS from the east-northeast.
2026-08-12 1 SW Orlando Internatio, FL 49 Significant Orlando International Airport measured a peak wind gust of 49MPH/43KT from the southwest at 4:13 PM. Earlier, a gust to 43MPH/37KT occurred at 4:07 PM.
2026-08-03 2 SSE Midway, FL 46 Significant Orlando / Sanford Airport measured a peak wind gust of 46MPH/40KT from the southwest at 3:29 PM.
2026-07-13 4 NNW Animal Kingdom, FL 64 Severe [Delayed Report] The WeatherFlow station at Reedy Lake measured a peak wind gust of 64MPH/56KT from the southwest at 3:57 PM.
2026-07-13 1 SW Orlando Internatio, FL 57 Significant [Delayed Report] Orlando International Airport measured a peak wind gust of 57MPH/49.5KT from the west at 4:27 PM.
2026-07-13 Orlando Exec Airport, FL 65 Severe [Delayed Report] Orlando Executive Airport measured a peak wind gust of 65MPH/56KT from the west-southwest at 4:28 PM.
2026-07-09 1 NE Winter Park, FL 60 Significant The ASOS at the Orlando Executive Airport measured a wind gust of 60MPH/52KTS from the south-southeast.
2026-07-05 Orlando Exec Airport, FL 53 Significant Orlando Executive Airport measured a peak wind gust of 53MPH/46KT from the west southwest at 4:02 PM.
2026-06-25 Orlando International A, FL 46 Significant —
2026-06-20 Orlando Exec Airport, FL 43 Moderate Orlando Executive Airport measured a peak wind gust of 43MPH/37KT from the west at 1:30 PM.
2026-03-16 (ORL)ORLANDO EXEC AR, FL 59 Significant The ASOS at the Orlando Executive Airport measured a wind gust of 51 knots from the west-northwest.
2025-08-21 (MCO)ORLANDO INTL AR, FL 68 Severe Orlando International Airport measured a peak wind gust of 59 knots from the west.
2025-08-05 (ORL)ORLANDO EXEC AR, FL 59 Significant Orlando Executive Airport measured a peak wind gust of 51 knots from the west.
2025-07-13 SANFORD ARPT, FL 58 Significant The Orlando/Sanford Airport measured a peak wind gust of 50 knots from the west.
2025-07-09 (ORL)ORLANDO EXEC AR, FL 66 Severe ASOS station at the Orlando Executive Airport measured a 57 knot wind gust.
2025-06-27 SANFORD ARPT, FL 60 Significant The ASOS at the Sanford International Airport measured a wind gust of 52 knots from the south-southeast.

Frequently Asked Questions About Pine Hills Hail

When was the last major hail storm in Pine Hills, FL?

The most recent quarter-size-or-larger hail storm recorded by NOAA within 25 miles of Pine Hills was on May 12, 2026. HailCheck refreshes from the NOAA Storm Events database daily, so newer events appear here as they are reported.

How often does it hail in Pine Hills?

Pine Hills averages roughly 9 reported hail events per year within a 25-mile radius. Significant storms (quarter-size or larger) account for 39 of the 46 events recorded over the last five years.

How big does hail typically get in Pine Hills?

The largest documented hail near Pine Hills in the last five years was egg-sized. Most Pine Hills-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 Pine Hills address?

Use the HailCheck address search to enter any street address in or near Pine Hills. 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 Pine Hills

If your property in or near Pine Hills 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.

Learn About $99 HAAG-Style Validation

Why Pine Hills's Location Matters for Hail

Pine Hills 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.

Other Cities in FL