Hail in Sarasota County, Florida
Radar recorded hail of 1 inch or larger in Sarasota County on 21 days since October 2020. That is more than 43% of US counties. It ranks 51 of 67 in Florida.
The largest radar estimate was 5.25 inches on September 6, 2022. The most recent 1-inch day was August 29, 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 | 2 |
| 2022 | 9 |
| 2023 | 4 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 2 |
| 2026 | 3 |
Largest hail days
| Storm day | Radar estimate |
|---|---|
| September 6, 2022 | 5.25 in |
| July 26, 2022 | 1.9 in |
| October 15, 2022 | 1.7 in |
| July 14, 2022 | 1.4 in |
| May 18, 2026 | 1.4 in |
| July 5, 2023 | 1.2 in |
Ground reports
Within this area, storm spotters and weather offices logged 1 hail reports since October 2020, and 70 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