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Sarasota County Hail Map & Storm Reports

Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Nov 1, 2026

Looking for storm and wind reports in Sarasota County, Florida? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records show 71 severe weather events in the last 12 months — 54 high-wind reports with gusts up to 55 mph, plus 17 hail reports with hail up to 0.88". The most recent recorded storm activity was on Sep 19, 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.

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

Sarasota County hail map

Where hail and high-wind reports clustered across Sarasota County over the last 12 months. Heat shows report density and significance, not radar.

71
Events (12 mo)
17
Hail
54
Wind
0
Tornado
0.88"
Max hail
55
Max wind (mph)
Sep 19, 2026
Most recent

What the radar showed

Radar snapshot during the Sep 9, 2026 wind event near Sarasota County, Sarasota County, Florida, with NWS warning polygons
NEXRAD radar at the moment of the Sep 9, 2026 wind event (55 mph) near Sarasota 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.

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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.

Saturday, September 19, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 533 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Parrish, or 10 miles east of Palmetto, moving southwest 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Sarasota County

“At 533 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Parrish, or 10 miles east of Palmetto, moving southwest 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Sarasota County

Friday, September 18, 2026

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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Sarasota County

“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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Sarasota County

Thursday, September 10, 2026

2 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Sarasota County

“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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Sarasota County

Wednesday, September 9, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“At 523 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9 miles west of Southeast Arcadia, or 10 miles southwest of Arcadia, moving northwest 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... Arcadia, Southeast Arcadia, and Nocatee.”

NWS severe weather mention · Sarasota County

“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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Sarasota County

Sunday, August 30, 2026

3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Sunday, August 30, 2026 storm activity in Sarasota 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 400 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Fish Hawk to near Parrish to near Myakka River State Park. Movement was west 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Sarasota County

“At 400 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Fish Hawk to near Parrish to near Myakka River State Park. Movement was west 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Sarasota County

Saturday, August 29, 2026

5 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, August 29, 2026 storm activity in Sarasota 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 445 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 8 miles northwest of Ona to 8 miles east of Parrish to South Bradenton. Movement was northwest at 10 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Sarasota County

“At 414 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 13 miles southwest of Sebring to 10 miles northwest of Arcadia to near Venice. Movement was west 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Sarasota County

Wednesday, August 19, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 202 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking an area of strong thunderstorms 6 miles northwest of Myakka City, or 19 miles east of Sarasota, moving southeast 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... Myakka City and Hidden River.”

NWS severe weather mention · Sarasota County

“At 118 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles southeast of Parrish, or 16 miles east of Palmetto, moving southeast 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... Lake Manatee State Park and Myakka Head.”

NWS severe weather mention · Sarasota County

Sunday, August 9, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 352 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Lakewood Ranch, or near Sarasota, moving 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Sarasota County

Thursday, August 6, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 310 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Inverness Highlands South to Citrus Park to 7 miles east of Lakewood Ranch. Movement was west at 25 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Sarasota County

“At 310 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Inverness Highlands South to Citrus Park to 7 miles east of Lakewood Ranch. Movement was west at 25 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Sarasota County

Wednesday, August 5, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 514 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Charlotte County Airport, or 7 miles east of Port Charlotte, moving northwest 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Sarasota County

Saturday, July 25, 2026

4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, July 25, 2026 storm activity in Sarasota 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 620 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 7 miles southwest of Bartow to 16 miles west of Ona to near Myakka City to near Lake Sarasota. Movement was south 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Sarasota County

“At 620 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 7 miles southwest of Bartow to 16 miles west of Ona to near Myakka City to near Lake Sarasota. Movement was south 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Sarasota County

Friday, July 24, 2026

3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Friday, July 24, 2026 storm activity in Sarasota 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 623 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over West Samoset, or near Bradenton, moving northwest 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Sarasota County

“At 540 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Gulf Gate Estates, or 9 miles southeast of Sarasota, moving northwest 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Sarasota County

Wednesday, July 22, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 800 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms 9 miles west of Arcadia, moving northwest at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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 · Sarasota County

Monday, July 20, 2026

4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Monday, July 20, 2026 storm activity in Sarasota 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 640 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Myakka River State Park, or 11 miles east of Sarasota, moving north at 35 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 · Sarasota County

“At 640 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Myakka River State Park, or 11 miles east of Sarasota, moving north at 35 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 · Sarasota County

Sunday, July 19, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 515 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 13 miles south of Gulf Gate Estates, or 17 miles west of North Port, moving north 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Sarasota County

“At 515 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 13 miles south of Gulf Gate Estates, or 17 miles west of North Port, moving north 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Sarasota County

Saturday, July 18, 2026

5 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, July 18, 2026 storm activity in Sarasota 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 613 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near North Port, moving northwest at 30 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Sarasota County

“At 613 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near North Port, moving northwest at 30 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Sarasota County

Friday, July 10, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Sarasota County

“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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Sarasota County

Tuesday, June 30, 2026

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

NEXRAD radar during the Tuesday, June 30, 2026 storm activity in Sarasota 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 235 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near North Port, 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... North Port, Port Charlotte, Myakka River State Park, Murdock, and Warm Mineral Springs.”

NWS severe weather mention · Sarasota County

“At 235 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near North Port, 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... North Port, Port Charlotte, Myakka River State Park, Murdock, and Warm Mineral Springs.”

NWS severe weather mention · Sarasota County

Sunday, June 28, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Sarasota County

Saturday, June 27, 2026

1 NWS warning — 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Sarasota County

Friday, June 26, 2026

3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"

“At 642 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Myakka City to North Port. These storms were 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Sarasota County

“At 642 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Myakka City to North Port. These storms were 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Sarasota County

Thursday, June 25, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 216 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Myakka City, or 15 miles west of Arcadia. This thunderstorm was nearly stationary. 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... Myakka City.”

NWS severe weather mention · Sarasota County

Tuesday, May 26, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 629 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 6 miles southeast of Parrish to 6 miles north of Myakka River State Park to near North Port. 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Sarasota County

“At 629 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 6 miles southeast of Parrish to 6 miles north of Myakka River State Park to near North Port. 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Sarasota County

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"

“At 712 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles north of Myakka City, or 21 miles west of Wauchula, moving west at 15 mph. 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Sarasota County

Monday, May 18, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"

“At 454 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm capable of producing a landspout 13 miles southwest of Myakka River State Park, or 13 miles west of North Port. This thunderstorm was nearly stationary. Hazard: Landspouts, wind gusts up to 40 mph, and half inch hail. Impact: Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible.”

NWS severe weather mention · Sarasota County

“At 454 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm capable of producing a landspout 13 miles southwest of Myakka River State Park, or 13 miles west of North Port. This thunderstorm was nearly stationary. Hazard: Landspouts, wind gusts up to 40 mph, and half inch hail. Impact: Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible.”

NWS severe weather mention · Sarasota County

Saturday, May 2, 2026

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

“At 339 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 13 miles southwest of Lake Louisa to near Lakeland to Ruskin to 10 miles northwest of Saint Armands Key. 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 · Sarasota County

“At 339 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 13 miles southwest of Lake Louisa to near Lakeland to Ruskin to 10 miles northwest of Saint Armands Key. 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 · Sarasota County

Wednesday, March 25, 2026

4 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"

“At 734 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Myakka City, or 20 miles northwest of Arcadia, moving southwest at 5 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Sarasota County

“At 734 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Myakka City, or 20 miles northwest of Arcadia, moving southwest at 5 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Sarasota County

Monday, March 16, 2026

3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Monday, March 16, 2026 storm activity in Sarasota 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 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Sarasota County

“At 537 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Fussels Corner to near Greater Sun Center to 9 miles northwest of Saint Armands Key. 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 · Sarasota County

Sunday, December 7, 2025

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 759 PM EST, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from University to 15 miles southwest of Anna Maria. Movement was east at 35 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 · Sarasota County

“At 759 PM EST, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from University to 15 miles southwest of Anna Maria. Movement was east at 35 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 · Sarasota County

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Common questions

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

The most recent recorded event was on Sep 19, 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 71 severe weather events in Sarasota County over the last 12 months. Exact dates and locations for recent storms are available in the app with a free account.

Did it hail in Sarasota County recently?

Yes — 17 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.

How do I see hail history for a specific address in Sarasota County?

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