Port Orange Hail — Storm History & NOAA Data for Port Orange, 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 23 hail storms within 25 miles of Port Orange, FL. Of those, 16 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 ping pong ball-sized, which can fracture shingle mat and dent metal flashing on contact. 2026 was the most active year on record locally, with 10 documented hail events.

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

SeverityCountWhat it means for roofs
Severe5 eventsPing pong-size, granule loss and bruising common
Significant11 eventsQuarter-size, the standard insurance damage threshold
Moderate6 eventsMarble-size, possible cosmetic damage
Minor1 eventPea-size, unlikely to damage modern shingles

Port Orange Hail Storms by Year

YearReported Hail Events Within 25 mi
202610 events
20252 events
20241 event
20233 events
20227 events

2026 was the busiest hail year on record locally for Port Orange, with 10 documented events inside the 25-mile radius. Storm activity in Port Orange 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 Port Orange Hail Storms

Recent Hail Events Near Port Orange

DateLocationSeveritySizeNOAA Comments
2026-06-18 4 WSW Ormond Beach, FL Moderate 0.75" Emergency manager estimates penny-sized hail near I-95 and State Road 40.
2026-06-02 3 N Spruce Creek, FL Minor 0.25" Trained spotter reports pea size hail in Port Orange off Bear Corn Run.
2026-06-02 Spruce Creek, FL Moderate 0.70" Trained spotter reports dime sized hail at Spruce Creek Airport.
2026-06-02 GLENCOE, FL Significant 1.00" Broadcast media relayed picture of quarter size hail in New Smyrna Beach in the Oliver Estates subdivision near S Glencoe Rd.
2026-06-02 5 NW Edgewater, FL Significant 1.00" Broadcast media relayed picture of quarter size hail in New Smyrna Beach in the Oliver Estates subdivision near S Glencoe Rd.
2026-05-10 WILBER BY THE SEA, FL Severe 1.50" Trained spotter reports ping pong ball sized hail approximately one mile north from Ponce Inlet.
2026-05-10 2 SSE Wilbur By the Sea, FL Severe 1.50" Ping pong ball sized hail reported from a trained spotter approximately 1 mile north of Ponce Inlet.
2026-05-08 3 NNE Tiger Bay State F, FL Moderate 0.70" Dime-sized hail reported near LPGA Blvd just north of US-92.
2026-05-08 1 SW Port Orange, FL Significant 1.00" WESH 2 Orlando relayed a video of hail ranging in size from pennies to quarters from a resident of Port Orange off of Old Sunbeam Dr (near the intersection of Reed Canal Rd & S Nova Rd).
2026-05-08 BLAKE, FL Significant 1.00" Broadcast media relayed a video of penny to quarter size hail from a resident in Port Orange off of Old Sunbeam Dr.
2025-05-24 DE LAND MUNI ARPT, FL Significant 1.00" Image submitted via social media of several hailstones, one of which measuring near 1 inch in diameter.
2025-05-07 FLAGLER BEACH, FL Moderate 0.88" Nickel size hail potentially a quarter was reported. Photo of hail was relayed via emergency manager.
2024-02-04 BULOW, FL Severe 1.50" Ping-pong size hail was reported at Bulow Plantation, just west of Flagler Beach.
2023-05-18 LAKE HELEN, FL Significant 1.00" Public report of quarter sized hail in Lake Helen, relayed by broadcast media.
2023-05-18 FLAGLER COUNTY AIRPORT, FL Moderate 0.88" Nickel to dime size hail was reported in Quail Hollow section of Palm Coast.
2023-05-17 FLAGLER BEACH, FL Moderate 0.88" Nickel size hail was reported in Flagler Beach along S 23rd Street.
2022-06-06 CASSADAGA, FL Significant 1.00" The public reported via social media that hail up to quarter-size fell near Lake Helen Osteen Road and Haulover Blvd. in Deltona.
2022-05-21 ORANGE CITY STN, FL Significant 1.25" Local broadcast media relayed a report of half dollar sized hail near the intersection of U.S. Highway 17 and McGregor Road in DeLand.
2022-05-21 ORANGE CITY STN, FL Significant 1.00" The public reported quarter-sized hail near the intersection of 20th Street and Lolita Street in Orange City.
2022-05-21 DE LAND, FL Significant 1.00" The public reported quarter-sized hail near the intersection of North Arlington and East Pennsylvania Avenues in DeLand.

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

NOAA has recorded 27 high-wind events within 25 miles of Port Orange, FL in the past five years. Of those, 19 reached severe-thunderstorm thresholds (58+ mph). The highest measured gust was 63 mph.

SeverityCount
Significant19 events
Moderate8 events

Recent Wind Events Near Port Orange

DateLocationGust (mph)SeverityNOAA Comments
2026-08-04 1 WSW Daytona Bch Intl, FL 40 Moderate ASOS station KDAB Daytona Beach.
2026-07-31 1 WSW Daytona Bch Intl, FL 43 Moderate Daytona Beach International Airport measured a peak wind gust of 43MPH/37KT from the southwest at 1:13 PM.
2026-07-14 5 SSE Allandale, FL 39 Moderate New Smyrna Beach Municipal Airport measured a peak wind gust of 39MPH/34KT from the west at 3:47 PM.
2026-06-24 4 SW Apollo Beach, FL 49 Significant The WeatherSTEM station at Volusia County Fire Station 22 Oak Hill measured a peak wind gust of 49MPH/43KT from the north at 1:00 PM.
2026-06-19 Wilbur By the Sea, FL 40 Moderate The mesonet station GW3253 Port Orange measured a peak wind gust of 40MPH/35KT from the northeast at 3:31 PM.
2026-06-19 5 N Edgewater, FL 41 Moderate The Weather Flow Site New Smyrna Beach (XNSB) measured a wind gust of 41MPH/36KTS from the south-southeast.
2026-06-02 ORMOND BEACH MUNI AR, FL 61 Significant Ormond Beach Municipal Airport measured a peak wind gust of 53 knots from the east.
2026-06-02 1 WSW Daytona Bch Intl, FL 49 Significant Daytona Beach International Airport measured a peak wind gust of 49MPH/43KT from the northeast at 6:09 PM.
2026-06-02 1 SW Tomoka Estates, FL 61 Significant Ormond Beach Municipal Airport measured a peak wind gust of 61MPH/53KT from the east at 5:40 PM.
2026-06-02 WILBER BY THE SEA, FL 63 Significant The WeatherSTEM station at Ponce Inlet Town Hall measured a peak wind gust of 55 knots from the southeast.
2026-06-02 1 SSE Wilbur By the Sea, FL 63 Significant The WeatherSTEM station at Ponce Inlet Town Hall measured a peak wind gust of 63MPH/55KT from the southeast at 6:30 PM.
2026-05-10 Wilbur By the Sea, FL 54 Significant The mesonet station GW3253 Port Orange measured a peak wind gust of 54MPH/47KT from the east at 3:45 PM.
2026-05-10 1 SSE Wilbur By the Sea, FL 52 Significant The WeatherSTEM station at Ponce Inlet Town Hall measured a peak wind gust of 52MPH/45KT from the northwest at 3:50 PM.
2026-05-08 5 SSE Allandale, FL 43 Moderate New Smyrna Beach Municipal Airport measured a peak wind gust of 43MPH/37KT from the northeast at 7:47 PM.
2026-05-02 Wilbur By the Sea, FL 45 Moderate The mesonet station GW3253 Port Orange measured a peak wind gust of 45MPH/39KT from the northwest at 2:45 PM.
2026-04-07 1 ESE Flagler Beach, FL 41 Moderate FW7349 Flagler Beach measured a gust of 41 mph.
2025-03-05 (DAB)DAYTONA BEACH AIRPORT, FL 58 Significant Daytona Beach International Airport measured a 50 knot wind gust from the west.
2025-01-19 FLAGLER BEACH, FL 58 Significant A large sign was knocked over and damaged in Flagler Beach. Several wind gusts of between 45 and 52 mph were also measured in the area. The time of damage was estimated.
2024-05-15 FLAGLER BEACH, FL 58 Significant Thunderstorm wind caused damage to utility equipment in Flagler Beach.
2023-06-22 KORONA, FL 46 Significant Trees were blown down near the intersection of US Highway 1 and County Road 304. The cost of damage was unknown, but it was estimated for inclusion of the event in Storm Data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Port Orange Hail

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

The most recent quarter-size-or-larger hail storm recorded by NOAA within 25 miles of Port Orange was on June 2, 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 Port Orange?

Port Orange averages roughly 5 reported hail events per year within a 25-mile radius. Significant storms (quarter-size or larger) account for 16 of the 23 events recorded over the last five years.

How big does hail typically get in Port Orange?

The largest documented hail near Port Orange in the last five years was ping pong ball-sized. Most Port Orange-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 Port Orange address?

Use the HailCheck address search to enter any street address in or near Port Orange. 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 Port Orange

If your property in or near Port Orange 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 Port Orange's Location Matters for Hail

Port Orange 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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