Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Nov 1, 2026
Lee County, Florida has recorded tornado activity: official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records list 4 tornado reports among 75 severe weather events here in the last 12 months, alongside 20 hail reports with hail up to 0.88" and 51 high-wind reports with gusts up to 58 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was in November 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.
Where hail and high-wind reports clustered across Lee County over the last 12 months. Heat shows report density and significance, not radar.
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.
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.
4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 1246 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorms extending from 7 miles northwest of Palmona Park to near Babcock Webb Wma, or extending from 7 miles north of Cape Coral to 10 miles east of Punta Gorda, moving northwest at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.”
“At 1246 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorms extending from 7 miles northwest of Palmona Park to near Babcock Webb Wma, or extending from 7 miles north of Cape Coral to 10 miles east of Punta Gorda, moving northwest at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.”
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 509 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Charlotte County Airport to 6 miles north of Englewood. Movement was southwest at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
“At 509 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Charlotte County Airport to 6 miles north of Englewood. Movement was southwest at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
5 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 419 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Lake Placid to near Southeast Arcadia to 8 miles south of Punta Gorda. Movement was northwest 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...”
“At 340 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 11 miles northeast of Babcock Ranch to near Olga to near Buckingham. Movement was northwest 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...”
4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 452 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms capable of producing a landspout along a line extending from 6 miles northeast of Charlotte County Airport to near Cape Coral to Iona. These storms were nearly stationary. Hazard: Landspouts and wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible.”
“At 452 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms capable of producing a landspout along a line extending from 6 miles northeast of Charlotte County Airport to near Cape Coral to Iona. These storms were nearly stationary. Hazard: Landspouts and wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible.”
4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 253 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Olga to near Southwest Florida Airport to Bonita Beach. Movement was northwest at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
“At 253 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Olga to near Southwest Florida Airport to Bonita Beach. Movement was northwest at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 244 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Muse, or 10 miles west of Labelle, moving northwest at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Babcock Ranch, Babcock Webb Wma, and North Fort Myers.”
“At 234 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Olga to near Southwest Florida Airport to near Bonita Springs. Movement was northwest at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“At 523 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Babcock Webb Wma, or 15 miles north of Fort Myers, moving west at 5 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Babcock Webb Wma and North Fort Myers.”
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 339 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Lehigh Acres. This thunderstorm was nearly stationary. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 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... Lehigh Acres, Charleston Park, Olga, Buckingham, and Alva.”
3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 647 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles northwest of Big Corkscrew Island, or 10 miles south of Lehigh Acres, moving northwest at 10 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Lehigh Acres, Three Oaks, San Carlos Park, and Estero.”
“At 647 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles northwest of Big Corkscrew Island, or 10 miles south of Lehigh Acres, moving northwest at 10 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Lehigh Acres, Three Oaks, San Carlos Park, and Estero.”
4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 436 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 6 miles northeast of Charlotte County Airport to near McGregor. Movement was northwest at 10 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
“At 436 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 6 miles northeast of Charlotte County Airport to near McGregor. Movement was northwest at 10 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 512 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Pine Island Center, or 7 miles west of Cape Coral, moving north at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
“At 435 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 16 miles west of Lovers Key State Park, or 20 miles west of Bonita Springs, moving north at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Cape Coral, Matlacha Isles-Matlacha Shores, Pineland, St.”
2 SPC verified storm reports · 4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 58 mph, 1 tornado report
“[Landspout] Landspout reported by the public at the 1200 block of SW 27th ST in Cape Coral. (TBW)”
“At 429 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 8 miles east of Southeast Arcadia to 8 miles south of St. James City. 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...”
1 SPC verified storm report · 2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25", 1 tornado report
“[Landspout] The media shared videos of a possible landspout from around 7pm in the intersection of Colonial Blvd. and I-75. (TBW)”
“At 703 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Buckingham, or near Fort Myers, moving south at 10 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 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...”
1 SPC verified storm report · 2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph, 1 tornado report
“Two mobile homes in North Fort Myers had roof damage. A video of lofted circulating debris supports a very brief touchdown... lifting about two-thirds of a roof off of (TBW)”
“At 543 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm capable of producing strong gusty winds 8 miles southeast of Punta Gorda, moving north at 10 mph. Hazard: Landspouts and wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"
“At 515 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorms along the sea breeze capable of producing strong wind gusts, hail or a landspout along a line extending from near Plant City to near Myakka City to near Palmona Park. Movement was northwest at 15 mph. Hazard: Landspouts, wind gusts up to 50 mph, and nickel size hail. Impact: Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible.”
“At 515 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorms along the sea breeze capable of producing strong wind gusts, hail or a landspout along a line extending from near Plant City to near Myakka City to near Palmona Park. Movement was northwest at 15 mph. Hazard: Landspouts, wind gusts up to 50 mph, and nickel size hail. Impact: Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible.”
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 415 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Buckingham, or near Lehigh Acres, moving northwest 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...”
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 534 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Bonita Springs. This thunderstorm was nearly stationary. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
“At 534 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Bonita Springs. This thunderstorm was nearly stationary. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 400 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Lehigh Acres, moving south at 10 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Fort Myers, Lehigh Acres, Southwest Florida Airport, Three Oaks, Gateway, and Estero.”
“At 400 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Lehigh Acres, moving south at 10 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Fort Myers, Lehigh Acres, Southwest Florida Airport, Three Oaks, Gateway, and Estero.”
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"
“At 506 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm capable of producing a landspout 8 miles northwest of Palmona Park, or 9 miles southeast of Punta Gorda. This thunderstorm was nearly stationary. Hazard: Landspouts, wind gusts up to 50 mph, and pea size hail. Impact: Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible.”
“At 506 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm capable of producing a landspout 8 miles northwest of Palmona Park, or 9 miles southeast of Punta Gorda. This thunderstorm was nearly stationary. Hazard: Landspouts, wind gusts up to 50 mph, and pea size hail. Impact: Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible.”
4 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25", wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 519 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over San Carlos Park, or 9 miles south of Fort Myers, moving northwest 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...”
“At 519 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over San Carlos Park, or 9 miles south of Fort Myers, moving northwest 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...”
1 SPC verified storm report · 4 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5", 1 tornado report
“[Landspout] A possible landspout/tornado reported via social media video which showed debris circling in the air. (TBW)”
“At 313 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Three Oaks, or 7 miles north of Bonita Springs. This thunderstorm was nearly stationary. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 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...”
3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75"
“At 612 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 10 miles northeast of Arcadia to 7 miles south of Punta Gorda. Movement was southeast at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny 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...”
“At 612 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 10 miles northeast of Arcadia to 7 miles south of Punta Gorda. Movement was southeast at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny 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...”
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"
“At 736 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms 7 miles east of Babcock Ranch, or 18 miles northwest of Labelle, 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...”
“At 627 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Charleston Park to near Southwest Florida Airport. Movement was northeast at 5 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.”
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.88"
“At 729 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles east of Babcock Ranch, or 19 miles northwest of Labelle, moving south at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and nickel 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...”
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 704 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 7 miles southwest of North Port to 6 miles southwest of Pineland to 26 miles southwest of St. James City. Movement was east at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
“At 704 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 7 miles southwest of North Port to 6 miles southwest of Pineland to 26 miles southwest of St. James City. Movement was east at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
The most recent recorded event was in November 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 75 severe weather events in Lee County over the last 12 months. Exact dates and locations for recent storms are available in the app with a free account.
Yes — 20 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 0.88" recorded. The hail map above shows where reports clustered; the storm log lists each day.
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