Winter Garden Hail — Storm History & NOAA Data for Winter Garden, 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 44 hail storms within 25 miles of Winter Garden, FL. Of those, 37 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 16 documented hail events.

Hail Severity Breakdown — Winter Garden Area (Last 5 Years)

Winter Garden Hail Storms by Year

2022 was the busiest hail year on record locally for Winter Garden, with 16 documented events inside the 25-mile radius. Storm activity in Winter Garden 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 Winter Garden Hail Storms

• May 12, 2026 — Significant hail (quarter-sized or larger) reported near LAKE CHARM. This storm met the quarter-size insurance damage threshold and is a candidate date when filing a claim for Winter Garden-area properties.
• May 12, 2026 — Significant hail (quarter-sized or larger) reported near JAMESTOWN. This storm met the quarter-size insurance damage threshold and is a candidate date when filing a claim for Winter Garden-area properties.
• May 12, 2026 — Significant hail (quarter-sized or larger) reported near 2 N Univ Central Florid. This storm met the quarter-size insurance damage threshold and is a candidate date when filing a claim for Winter Garden-area properties.
• May 12, 2026 — Significant hail (quarter-sized or larger) reported near 1 NW Oviedo. This storm met the quarter-size insurance damage threshold and is a candidate date when filing a claim for Winter Garden-area properties.
• May 9, 2025 — Significant hail (quarter-sized or larger) reported near HOWEY IN THE HILLS. This storm met the quarter-size insurance damage threshold and is a candidate date when filing a claim for Winter Garden-area properties.

Recent Hail Events Near Winter Garden

Wind Storm History — Winter Garden Area (Last 5 Years)

NOAA has recorded 59 high-wind events within 25 miles of Winter Garden, FL in the past five years. Of those, 58 reached severe-thunderstorm thresholds (58+ mph). The highest measured gust was 70 mph.

Recent Wind Events Near Winter Garden

Frequently Asked Questions About Winter Garden Hail

When was the last major hail storm in Winter Garden, FL?

The most recent quarter-size-or-larger hail storm recorded by NOAA within 25 miles of Winter Garden 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 Winter Garden?

Winter Garden averages roughly 9 reported hail events per year within a 25-mile radius. Significant storms (quarter-size or larger) account for 37 of the 44 events recorded over the last five years.

How big does hail typically get in Winter Garden?

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

Use the HailCheck address search to enter any street address in or near Winter Garden. 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 Winter Garden

If your property in or near Winter Garden 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.

Why Winter Garden's Location Matters for Hail

Winter Garden 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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