Hail in Highlands County, Florida
Radar recorded hail of 1 inch or larger in Highlands County on 73 days since October 2020. That is more than 94% of US counties. It ranks 7 of 67 in Florida.
The largest radar estimate was 3.5 inches on May 13, 2024. The most recent 1-inch day was September 10, 2026. Radar estimates and ground reports often differ, so see how they compare.
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Days of 1-inch hail by year
| Year | Days |
|---|---|
| 2020 (from October) | 0 |
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2022 | 7 |
| 2023 | 11 |
| 2024 | 8 |
| 2025 | 21 |
| 2026 | 21 |
Largest hail days
| Storm day | Radar estimate |
|---|---|
| May 13, 2024 | 3.5 in |
| April 4, 2022 | 3.25 in |
| August 5, 2026 | 2.15 in |
| May 9, 2025 | 1.55 in |
| June 14, 2026 | 1.55 in |
| June 10, 2025 | 1.5 in |
Ground reports
Within this area, storm spotters and weather offices logged 2 hail reports since October 2020, and 34 tornadoes started here since 1950.
Figures cover a circle with the same land area as the county, centered on it, so edges are approximate.
Most hail days in Florida
- Polk County: 121 days
- Palm Beach County: 102 days
- Osceola County: 87 days
- Broward County: 82 days
- Volusia County: 79 days
- Orange County: 77 days