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Gulf County Storm Activity

Wind, hail, and tornado activity from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 180 days · Updated Sep 11, 2026

Has it hailed in Gulf County, Florida recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 18 hail reports with hail up to 0.5", among 33 severe weather events logged here in the last 180 days, together with 15 high-wind reports with gusts up to 50 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was in September 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.

Map of Gulf County, Florida showing the county boundary and surrounding cities
Gulf County, Florida. Map © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap · County boundary: US Census Bureau.

33
Events (180d)
18
Hail
15
Wind
0
Tornado
0.5"
Max hail
50
Max wind (mph)
September 2026
Most recent

What the radar showed

Radar snapshot during the Jul 30, 2026 wind event near Gulf County, Gulf County, Florida, with NWS warning polygons
NEXRAD radar at the moment of the Jul 30, 2026 wind event (50 mph) near Gulf County. Outlined polygons are the storm-based warnings exactly as issued by the National Weather Service. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

Last 30 days in Gulf County

Current NEXRAD radar over Gulf County, Florida with recent storm report locations
Current radar over the Gulf County area, with storm reports from the past 7 days plotted. Refreshes throughout the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.
September 2026 1 storm day · 2 NWS warnings — wind to 50 mph Exact dates & locations in app →
August 2026 3 storm days · 1 SPC verified report · 7 NWS warnings — hail to 0.5", wind to 50 mph Exact dates & locations in app →

Recent storms — full detail available in the app

Storm activity from the last 30 days is summarized at the county level on this page. Exact locations, radar snapshots, and official warning boundaries for recent events are available with a free account.

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Storm log — the official record, day by day

Events older than 30 days, as recorded by the National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center. Excerpts are quoted directly from official warnings and verified reports.

Thursday, July 30, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Thursday, July 30, 2026 storm activity in Gulf County, Florida
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 355 PM EDT/255 PM CDT/, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 13 miles south of Vernon to 9 miles south of Blountstown. Movement was east at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Gulf County

Monday, July 27, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"

“At 849 PM EDT/749 PM CDT/, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 11 miles northeast of Stonemill Creek to 15 miles southeast of Vernon to 11 miles southeast of De Funiak Springs. Movement was south at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.”

NWS severe weather mention · Gulf County

“At 849 PM EDT/749 PM CDT/, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 11 miles northeast of Stonemill Creek to 15 miles southeast of Vernon to 11 miles southeast of De Funiak Springs. Movement was south at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.”

NWS severe weather mention · Gulf County

Saturday, July 18, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, July 18, 2026 storm activity in Gulf County, Florida
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 501 PM EDT/401 PM CDT/, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Cairo to 18 miles northeast of Lynn Haven. Movement was west at 5 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Gulf County

Tuesday, July 14, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Tuesday, July 14, 2026 storm activity in Gulf County, Florida
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 219 AM EDT/119 AM CDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles east of Tyndall Air Force Base, or 9 miles southeast of Callaway, moving east at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Panama City, Callaway, Port St.”

NWS severe weather mention · Gulf County

“At 219 AM EDT/119 AM CDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles east of Tyndall Air Force Base, or 9 miles southeast of Callaway, moving east at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Panama City, Callaway, Port St.”

NWS severe weather mention · Gulf County

Monday, July 13, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Monday, July 13, 2026 storm activity in Gulf County, Florida
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 1115 AM EDT/1015 AM CDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Eastpoint, moving east at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Gulf County

Wednesday, July 8, 2026

3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"

NEXRAD radar during the Wednesday, July 8, 2026 storm activity in Gulf County, Florida
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 424 PM EDT/324 PM CDT/, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 14 miles southeast of Blountstown to 13 miles southeast of Wewahitchka. Movement was southeast at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible.”

NWS severe weather mention · Gulf County

“At 352 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles east of Stonemill Creek, or 22 miles south of Blountstown, moving northeast at 10 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Gulf County

Sunday, July 5, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"

“At 230 PM EDT/130 PM CDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near White City, or 12 miles northeast of Port St. Joe, moving east at 10 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Gulf County

“At 230 PM EDT/130 PM CDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near White City, or 12 miles northeast of Port St. Joe, moving east at 10 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Gulf County

Tuesday, June 30, 2026

7 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25", wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Tuesday, June 30, 2026 storm activity in Gulf County, Florida
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 726 PM EDT/626 PM CDT/, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 7 miles southwest of Blountstown to near Wewahitchka to 11 miles southwest of Apalachicola. Movement was west at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Callaway, Port St.”

NWS severe weather mention · Gulf County

“At 726 PM EDT/626 PM CDT/, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 7 miles southwest of Blountstown to near Wewahitchka to 11 miles southwest of Apalachicola. Movement was west at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Callaway, Port St.”

NWS severe weather mention · Gulf County

Wednesday, June 24, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Wednesday, June 24, 2026 storm activity in Gulf County, Florida
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 901 PM EDT/801 PM CDT/, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 6 miles west of Geneva to near Bonifay to 9 miles north of Lynn Haven to 8 miles south of Panama City. Movement was east at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Gulf County

“At 901 PM EDT/801 PM CDT/, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 6 miles west of Geneva to near Bonifay to 9 miles north of Lynn Haven to 8 miles south of Panama City. Movement was east at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Gulf County

Saturday, June 13, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, June 13, 2026 storm activity in Gulf County, Florida
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 416 PM EDT/316 PM CDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles north of Stonemill Creek, or 13 miles southwest of Blountstown, moving northeast at 5 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Gulf County

Saturday, May 23, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"

“At 1154 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9 miles northwest of Stonemill Creek, or 17 miles east of Callaway, moving northeast at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Gulf County

Today's severe weather outlook

Storm Prediction Center Day 1 convective outlook — national severe weather risk map for today
Storm Prediction Center Day 1 convective outlook: categorical severe weather risk for today, updated several times daily. Source: NOAA/NWS Storm Prediction Center.

Common questions

When was the last severe storm in Gulf County, FL?

The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 33 severe weather events in Gulf County over the last 180 days. Exact dates and locations for recent storms are available in the app with a free account.

Has there been hail in Gulf County recently?

Yes — 18 hail reports in the last 180 days, with hail up to 0.5" recorded.

How do I check whether a specific address was affected?

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