Hail in Polk County, Florida
Radar recorded hail of 1 inch or larger in Polk County on 121 days since October 2020. That is more than 99% of US counties. It ranks 1 of 67 in Florida.
The largest radar estimate was 3.05 inches on May 22, 2023. The most recent 1-inch day was September 14, 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 | 28 |
| 2023 | 17 |
| 2024 | 12 |
| 2025 | 30 |
| 2026 | 29 |
Largest hail days
| Storm day | Radar estimate |
|---|---|
| May 22, 2023 | 3.05 in |
| May 13, 2024 | 3.05 in |
| July 8, 2026 | 2.55 in |
| April 25, 2023 | 2.45 in |
| April 26, 2023 | 2.35 in |
| April 17, 2022 | 2.15 in |
Ground reports
Within this area, storm spotters and weather offices logged 11 hail reports since October 2020, and 175 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
- Palm Beach County: 102 days
- Osceola County: 87 days
- Broward County: 82 days
- Volusia County: 79 days
- Orange County: 77 days
- Highlands County: 73 days