Hail history for Pinellas County, FL

Pinellas County has 112 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 41 of them 1″ or larger and 1 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 3.0″ (tea cup) on May 3, 2001.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month June

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 112 since 1956

1″ or larger 41 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 1 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 3.0″ tea cup · May 3, 2001

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 Pinellas County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 112 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
June 25, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
August 8, 2022	1.0″	Quarter
June 28, 2019	1.0″	Quarter
June 26, 2019	0.88″	Nickel
March 20, 2018	0.75″	Penny
May 15, 2015	0.88″	Nickel
May 25, 2014	0.88″	Nickel
January 10, 2011	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

June 25, 2025 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Quarter size hail reported in North St Petersburg near 33rd Avenue.

August 19, 2002 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Numerous reports of dime to golfball size hail due to a slow moving thunderstorm.

May 3, 2001 · 3.0″ (tea cup)

Tea cup (three inch) to dime sized hail was reported by Skywarn Spotters from Tierra Verde northwest to St. Pete Beach in southern Pinellas county. The three inch hail busted windows and damaged the paint of several vehicles at the Don Cesar Hotel near the intersection of Gulf Boulevard (State Road 699) and 35th Avenue in St. Pete Beach.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
1	4	7	6	53	32	7	2

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 Pinellas County

Has it ever hailed in Pinellas County?

Yes — 112 hail events have been recorded for Pinellas County, FL in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1956, including 41 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Pinellas County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Pinellas County, FL is June 25, 2025, 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 Pinellas County?

3.0″ (tea cup), recorded on May 3, 2001. 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.

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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.