Hail history for Orange County, FL

Orange County has 276 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 137 of them 1″ or larger and 6 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 3.0″ (tea cup) on March 25, 1992.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month May

Core sample · every recorded event, 1955–2026

Mark size = measured hail diameter; slivers are events with no recorded size. Amber ≥2″, red ≥2.75″ (baseball class). Denser recent decades partly reflect better reporting, not only more storms.

Recorded events 276 since 1960

1″ or larger 137 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 6 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 3.0″ tea cup · March 25, 1992

Read the record honestly: Storm Events contains what was reported to the National Weather Service. Sparse or rural counties under-report, and coverage improved sharply after the mid-1990s — a quiet-looking stretch is not proof nothing fell.

When it hails in Orange County

Recorded events by month, 1950–present. The amber bar marks Orange County's peak: May.

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 276 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
February 4, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
February 4, 2024	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
February 4, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
February 4, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
September 11, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
September 11, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
September 11, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
May 18, 2023	1.0″	Quarter

Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for Orange County.

From the storm reports

Narratives as filed with the NOAA Storm Events Database (public records; lightly trimmed for length).

February 4, 2024 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Quarter size hail reported in Ocoee near the intersection of White Rd and Clarke Rd.

April 11, 2021 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Public reports quarter to golf ball sized hail in Winter Park.

April 7, 2005 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Baseball size hail fell east of Orlando damaging some cars.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	9	9	5	81	88	56	28

The climb across decades is largely a reporting story: spotter networks, radar, and digital filing pulled far more storms into the record after the 1990s.

Questions about hail in Orange County

Has it ever hailed in Orange County?

Yes — 276 hail events have been recorded for Orange County, FL in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1960, including 137 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Orange County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Orange County, FL is February 4, 2024, with 1.0″ (quarter) hail. The database is currently updated through April 2026, so a storm from the last few weeks may not appear yet. To check a specific day, use the did-it-hail date lookup.

What is the largest hail ever recorded in Orange County?

3.0″ (tea cup), recorded on March 25, 1992. Hail that size is destructive-class and typically damages roofs, vehicles, and siding. See how big that really is on the actual-size hail chart.

Does a recorded hail event mean my roof was damaged?

No. This page reports storm records, not damage. Hail size and damage vary block by block within a county, and only an inspection can establish what happened to a specific roof. If you suspect damage, talk to your insurer or a licensed roofer — they can pull the same NOAA records for your claim.

More Florida hail history

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Source: NOAA/NCEI Storm Events Database, public domain, updated monthly by NCEI — this site's copy runs through April 2026. HailHistory reports records; it does not give insurance advice or assess damage.