Hail Map for Avon Park, FL

The Avon Park, FL area has had 3 reports of on-the-ground hail by trained spotters, and has been under severe weather warnings 11 times during the past 12 months. Doppler radar has detected hail at or near Avon Park, FL on 51 occasions, including 4 occasions during the past year.

Name: Avon Park, FL
Where Located: 64.6 miles S of Orlando, FL
Map: Google Map for Avon Park, FL
Population: 8836
Housing Units: 4162
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Hail and Wind Damage Spotted near Avon Park, FL

Date / Time Report Details
1/9/2024 6:15 PM EST Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Avon Park, FL at 1/10/2024 12:54 AM EST At 615 pm est, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near lake wales to 9 miles northwest of avon park to 12 miles northeast of wauchula to 8 miles southeast of ona, moving northeast at 55 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees
8/30/2023 6:53 AM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Avon Park, FL at 8/30/2023 7:15 AM EDT At 652 am edt, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 10 miles west of sebring, moving northeast at 45 mph (radar indicated rotation). Hazards include tornado. Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. tree damage is likely. this dangerous storm will be near, avon park around 700 am edt. Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include frostproof, crewsville, and avon park executive airport.
8/30/2023 6:20 AM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Avon Park, FL at 8/30/2023 6:31 AM EDT The national weather service in ruskin has issued a * tornado warning for. northwestern highlands county in south central florida. eastern hardee county in central florida. south central polk county in central florida. Until 645 am edt.
8/30/2023 6:03 AM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Avon Park, FL at 8/30/2023 6:14 AM EDT At 603 am edt, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 8 miles west of avon park, moving northeast at 45 mph (radar indicated rotation). Hazards include tornado. Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. tree damage is likely. this dangerous storm will be near, avon park around 610 am edt. Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include highland park, crooked lake park, avon park executive airport, hillcrest heights, babson park, frostproof, and waverly.
8/30/2023 6:03 AM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Avon Park, FL at 8/30/2023 6:14 AM EDT At 603 am edt, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 7 miles northeast of arcadia, moving northeast at 45 mph (radar indicated rotation). Hazards include tornado. Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. tree damage is likely. this dangerous storm will be near, wauchula around 620 am edt. Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include gardner, brownville, crewsville, zolfo springs, sweetwater, and avon park executive airport.
8/30/2023 1:56 AM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Avon Park, FL at 8/30/2023 2:05 AM EDT The tornado warning for northwestern highlands and southeastern polk counties will expire at 200 am edt, the storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe limits, and no longer appears capable of producing a tornado. therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. however, gusty winds are still possible with this thunderstorm. a tornado watch remains in effect until 600 am edt for south central and central florida.
8/30/2023 1:51 AM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Avon Park, FL at 8/30/2023 2:00 AM EDT At 150 am edt, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near avon park, moving north at 30 mph (radar indicated rotation). Hazards include tornado. Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. tree damage is likely. This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of northwestern highlands and southeastern polk counties, including the following locations, frostproof and avon park executive airport.
8/30/2023 1:40 AM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Avon Park, FL at 8/30/2023 1:50 AM EDT At 139 am edt, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near avon park, moving north at 30 mph (radar indicated rotation). Hazards include tornado. Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. tree damage is likely. this dangerous storm will be near, avon park around 145 am edt. Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include frostproof and avon park executive airport.
6/22/2023 2:13 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Avon Park, FL at 6/22/2023 2:24 PM EDT At 212 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located 7 miles northwest of avon park, moving northeast at 25 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees
6/4/2023 7:50 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Avon Park, FL at 6/4/2023 7:59 PM EDT At 750 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 10 miles south of bartow to 13 miles northwest of avon park to near wauchula to near ona, moving southeast at 20 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, sweetwater, avon park, fort meade, wauchula, zolfo springs, avon park executive airport, and crewsville. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 1. 00 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
6/4/2023 7:31 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Avon Park, FL at 6/4/2023 7:41 PM EDT At 731 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 8 miles south of bartow to near wauchula to ona, moving southeast at 20 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
4/24/2023 4:35 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Avon Park, FL at 4/24/2023 4:45 PM EDT At 434 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near avon park to near sebring regional airport, moving northeast at 10 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
4/24/2023 4:28 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Avon Park, FL at 4/24/2023 4:37 PM EDT The severe thunderstorm warning for northwestern highlands, northeastern hardee and south central polk counties will expire at 430 pm edt, the storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe limits, and no longer poses an immediate threat to life or property. therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. however, small hail and gusty winds are still possible with this thunderstorm. a severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect until 800 pm edt for central and south central florida.
4/24/2023 4:21 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Avon Park, FL at 4/24/2023 4:29 PM EDT At 421 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located 13 miles northeast of wauchula, moving northeast at 10 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, avon park, crooked lake park, frostproof, hillcrest heights, avon park executive airport, and babson park. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 1. 00 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
4/24/2023 4:07 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Avon Park, FL at 4/24/2023 4:13 PM EDT At 407 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located 11 miles north of wauchula, moving northeast at 10 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include ping pong ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts. People and animals outdoors will be injured. expect hail damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, avon park, fort meade, crooked lake park, frostproof, hillcrest heights, avon park executive airport, and babson park. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 1. 50 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
4/24/2023 3:54 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Avon Park, FL at 4/24/2023 3:57 PM EDT At 354 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located 9 miles north of wauchula, moving northeast at 10 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include ping pong ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts. People and animals outdoors will be injured. expect hail damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, avon park, fort meade, crooked lake park, frostproof, hillcrest heights, avon park executive airport, and babson park. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 1. 50 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
4/24/2023 3:48 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Avon Park, FL at 4/24/2023 3:53 PM EDT At 348 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located 8 miles north of wauchula, moving northeast at 10 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include ping pong ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts. People and animals outdoors will be injured. expect hail damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
6/18/2022 4:01 PM EDT Mesonet station tt601 avon park afr nort in polk county FL, 12.6 miles WSW of Avon Park, FL
6/18/2022 4:00 PM EDT Quarter sized hail reported 0.6 miles NNW of Avon Park, FL, snapchat video showed estimated quarter-sized hail in the avon park area.
6/18/2022 3:38 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Avon Park, FL at 6/18/2022 3:43 PM EDT The severe thunderstorm warning for northwestern highlands and east central hardee counties will expire at 345 pm edt, the storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe limits, and no longer poses an immediate threat to life or property. therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. however small hail and gusty winds are still possible with this thunderstorm. a severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect until 800 pm edt for central and south central florida.
6/18/2022 3:27 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Avon Park, FL at 6/18/2022 3:32 PM EDT At 327 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over avon park, and is nearly stationary (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, sebring, avon park, sebring shores and avon park executive airport. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 1. 00 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
6/18/2022 3:19 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Avon Park, FL at 6/18/2022 3:23 PM EDT At 319 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over avon park, and is nearly stationary (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
5/20/2022 6:04 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Avon Park, FL at 5/20/2022 6:11 PM EDT At 604 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located 13 miles southwest of sebring, moving northeast at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
4/4/2022 7:43 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Avon Park, FL at 4/4/2022 7:47 PM EDT At 742 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located near wauchula, moving northeast at 20 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
4/4/2022 6:53 PM EDT Golf Ball sized hail reported 5.2 miles WNW of Avon Park, FL, multiple golf ball size hail reports near avon park... fl from trained spotters.
4/4/2022 6:44 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Avon Park, FL at 4/4/2022 6:49 PM EDT At 644 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located near sebring, moving northeast at 25 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
4/4/2022 6:21 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Avon Park, FL at 4/4/2022 6:24 PM EDT At 620 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located 9 miles west of sebring, moving northeast at 25 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
4/11/2021 1:47 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Avon Park, FL at 1/26/2022 3:23 AM EDT At 146 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 5 miles west of kissimmee prarie preserve to 10 miles southwest of sebring, moving east at 40 mph (trained weather spotters). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
9/12/2020 5:32 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Avon Park, FL at 2/1/2022 4:49 AM EDT At 532 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near avon park, moving west at 35 mph (radar indicated rotation). Hazards include tornado. Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. tree damage is likely. this dangerous storm will be near, wauchula around 555 pm edt. Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include fort meade, fort green, bowling green and avon park executive airport.
2/7/2020 12:20 AM EST Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Avon Park, FL at 2/7/2020 12:23 AM EST At 1219 am est, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from hunters creek to 6 miles west of north port, moving east at 50 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include, winter haven, haines city, bartow, lake wales, sebring, avon park, arcadia, wauchula, ona, southeast arcadia, myakka city, jan phyl village, poinciana, sweetwater, fort meade, lake alfred, crooked lake park, dundee, frostproof and bowling green.
2/6/2020 11:44 PM EST Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Avon Park, FL at 2/6/2020 11:47 PM EST At 1144 pm est, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 9 miles west of four corners to 18 miles southwest of gulf gate estates, moving east at 50 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees
6/9/2019 1:38 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Avon Park, FL at 6/9/2019 1:41 PM EDT At 137 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near avon park to near sebring regional airport to 5 miles north of venus, moving northeast at 35 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees
4/19/2019 4:02 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Avon Park, FL at 4/19/2019 4:06 PM EDT At 401 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near west lake toho to 10 miles northeast of arcadia to 13 miles west of pineland, moving northeast at 50 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include, punta gorda, lake wales, sebring, avon park, arcadia, port charlotte, southeast arcadia, charlotte county airport, poinciana, sweetwater, crooked lake park, frostproof, zolfo springs, hillcrest heights, highland park, indian lake estates, nocatee, brownville, harbour heights and cleveland.
4/19/2019 3:29 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Avon Park, FL at 4/19/2019 3:33 PM EDT At 329 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near intercession city to 9 miles northwest of arcadia to 34 miles west of pine island, moving northeast at 60 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees
4/10/2018 12:53 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Avon Park, FL at 4/10/2018 12:56 PM EDT The severe thunderstorm warning for northwestern highlands county will expire at 100 pm edt, the storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe limits. therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. however heavy rain and dangerous lightning will still be possible.
4/10/2018 12:36 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Avon Park, FL at 4/10/2018 12:40 PM EDT At 1235 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over avon park, moving east at 30 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and nickel size hail. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include, sebring, avon park, sebring shores and avon park executive airport.
4/10/2018 12:18 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Avon Park, FL at 4/10/2018 12:22 PM EDT At 1217 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located 10 miles east of wauchula, moving east at 25 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
3/20/2018 4:56 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Avon Park, FL at 3/20/2018 5:00 PM EDT At 455 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located 8 miles east of wauchula, moving east at 40 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
3/20/2018 4:37 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Avon Park, FL at 3/20/2018 4:42 PM EDT At 436 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located near ona, or near wauchula, moving east at 75 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
5/31/2017 6:12 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Avon Park, FL at 2/18/2022 4:54 PM EDT The severe thunderstorm warning for northwestern highlands, southeastern hardee and northeastern desoto counties will expire at 615 pm edt, the storms which prompted the warning have weakened below severe limits, and no longer pose an immediate threat to life or property. therefore the warning will be allowed to expire. however small hail and heavy rain are still possible with these thunderstorms.
5/31/2017 5:54 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Avon Park, FL at 5/31/2017 5:57 PM EDT At 553 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near avon park to near arcadia, moving northeast at 10 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include quarter size hail. Damage to vehicles is expected. Locations impacted include, sebring, lake josephine, crewsville and sebring shores.
5/31/2017 5:40 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Avon Park, FL at 5/31/2017 5:43 PM EDT At 539 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near avon park to near arcadia, moving northeast at 10 mph. expect torrential rains and near zero visibility (radar indicated). Hazards include quarter size hail. damage to vehicles is expected
7/19/2016 3:03 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Avon Park, FL at 7/19/2016 3:06 PM EDT At 303 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located near sebring regional airport, or near sebring, moving west at 15 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. Expect damage to roofs. siding. and trees. Locations impacted include, sebring, avon park, sebring regional airport, lorida, avon park executive airport, avon park air force range, lake josephine and sebring shores.
7/19/2016 2:45 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Avon Park, FL at 7/19/2016 2:50 PM EDT At 245 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located near sebring regional airport, or 11 miles east of sebring, moving west at 15 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and nickel size hail. Expect damage to roofs. siding. And trees.
7/12/2016 5:35 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Avon Park, FL at 7/12/2016 5:39 PM EDT The severe thunderstorm warning for northwestern highlands county will expire at 545 pm edt, the storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe limits, and no longer pose an immediate threat to life or property. therefore the warning will be allowed to expire. however gusty winds and heavy rain are still possible with this thunderstorm.
7/12/2016 5:02 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Avon Park, FL at 7/12/2016 5:06 PM EDT At 502 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located near sebring regional airport, or near sebring, moving west at 10 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
1/17/2016 5:22 AM EST Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Avon Park, FL at 1/17/2016 5:26 AM EST At 521 am est, a severe thunderstorm was located 12 miles west of kissimmee prarie preserve, or 15 miles northeast of sebring, moving east at 50 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs. siding and trees. locations impacted include, sebring, avon park, crooked lake park, frostproof, hillcrest heights, highland park, avon park executive airport, avon park air force range, river ranch, indian lake estates, babson park and sebring shores. A tornado watch remains in effect until 800 am est for south central florida.
1/17/2016 4:50 AM EST Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Avon Park, FL at 1/17/2016 4:53 AM EST At 449 am est, a severe thunderstorm was located near wauchula, moving east at 50 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs. Siding and trees.
7/1/2015 6:40 PM EDT Quarter sized hail reported 2.3 miles S of Avon Park, FL, quarter size hail reported at market 27 in avon park.
7/1/2015 6:40 PM EDT Large business sign destroyed by wind at market 27 in avon par in highlands county FL, 2.3 miles S of Avon Park, FL
7/1/2015 6:30 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Avon Park, FL at 7/1/2015 6:33 PM EDT At 630 pm edt, doppler radar indicated a severe thunderstorm capable of producing half dollar size hail and damaging winds in excess of 60 mph. this storm was located near avon park, and moving northwest at 5 mph.
1/1/0001 12:00 AM Power lines reported downed near avon park. numerous reports of damage received from across the count in highlands county FL, 1.5 miles NW of Avon Park, FL