Hail in Orlando, FL
Hail turns up in Orlando on a regular basis. NOAA radar has confirmed 6 hail events of 1 inch or larger in Orlando since 2025, the largest 1.5″ (ping pong ball) on July 9, 2025. The most recent confirmed hail was July 17, 2026.
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About Orlando, FL
Orlando sits in the flat interior of central Florida, a region defined far more by frequent afternoon thunderstorms and lightning than by hail. The warm, humid air column here usually melts what little ice forms before it reaches the ground, so hail stays infrequent and small. The nearest coverage is the Melbourne (KMLB) radar, about 49 miles to the southeast.
The hail record for Orlando, FL
Hail is a recurring threat in Orlando, with 6 confirmed events on record since 2025.
July does most of the damage here; Orlando is comparatively quiet the rest of the year.
Common questions
How often does it hail in Orlando?
NOAA radar has confirmed 6 severe hail events (1 inch or larger) in the Orlando area since 2025.
When is hail season in Orlando?
Hail in Orlando is concentrated in July, within a season that runs spring into early summer.
What's the largest hail recorded in Orlando?
Radar confirmed 1.5-inch hail, about ping pong ball size, on July 9, 2025.
Does homeowner's insurance cover hail damage?
Hail is a covered peril under most standard homeowner's policies (typically HO-3), subject to your deductible. Whether you have replacement-cost or actual-cash-value coverage makes a big difference in what's paid out. Your declarations page will say which.
Is Orlando's hail big enough to damage a roof?
It can be. Asphalt shingles can begin showing functional damage in the ¾-to-1-inch range, and Orlando's confirmed hail reaches 1.5″. At these sizes damage is often hard to see from the ground, so whether it's a claimable loss depends on shingle type, age, and an inspection.
Will it hail again in Orlando this year?
Orlando's record already includes more than one confirmed event in a single season. That's what the data shows so far, not a prediction for any given season.
Did it hail in Orlando in 2026?
Yes, 2 confirmed hail events so far in 2026, most recently July 17, 2026.
Recent confirmed hail near Orlando, FL
What this means for your home
Damage can be invisible from the ground
At Orlando's typical sizes, hail often bruises shingles and loosens granules without obvious holes, shortening roof life in ways that are easy to miss until the next storm or an inspection.
Document before you repair
If you suspect hail damage, photograph it and note the storm's date before making any repairs. Undocumented or already-fixed damage is much harder to claim later.
Know your hail deductible
Many policies in hail-prone states use a percentage deductible, often 1–2% of the home's insured value rather than a flat dollar amount. On a $400,000 home that can be $4,000–$8,000 out of pocket before coverage starts, so it's worth checking your declarations page before a storm.
Claims have deadlines
Policies set a deadline for hail-damage claims, and state law may also apply. Windows range from months to several years depending on your state and policy. Knowing the exact date hail hit your address helps you file on time.
Get more than one estimate
After a damaging storm, reputable local roofers get busy and out-of-town crews flood in. Get multiple written estimates and verify licensing and local references before signing anything.
Keep a 'before' record
Photos of your roof and exterior in good condition make new hail damage much easier to prove later. A few shots now, before the next storm, can save an argument with an adjuster over what's old wear and what's storm damage.
Before you call your insurer
Get the radar evidence for your address.
A NOAA Radar Evidence Report documents exactly what federal radar recorded at your address - hail size, date, and signature - in a formatted PDF you can attach to a claim. Built entirely from public NOAA data.
Events are NOAA/NWS Severe Thunderstorm Warnings with confirmed hail ≥ 1 inch, matched to this city by warning-area overlap. Federal public-domain data. A confirmed event indicates radar-detected hail over the area, not a guarantee of damage to any specific property.