Storm event · Gulf County, Florida
Hail damage in Port St. Joe, FL on Mar 26, 2024
On Mar 26, 2024, NOAA recorded hail up to 1" near Port St. Joe, FL — at or above the ~1" threshold where hail commonly damages asphalt roofs. Port St. Joe has 7 recorded hail events since 2024 (severity score 45/100). If your roof was under this storm, it may have hail exposure worth documenting.
The Mar 26, 2024 hail event
| Date | Max hail size | Area |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 26, 2024 | 1" | Port St. Joe, FL |
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database (max reported hail near Port St. Joe on Mar 26, 2024).
What this means for your insurance claim
Before you call your insurer, pull your free report — it documents this exact NOAA-recorded event (Mar 26, 2024, up to 1") for your address, which is the evidence adjusters look for. A confirmed 1"+ hail event on your roof, paired with an inspection, is what turns a claim into an approval.
Common questions
Did it hail in Port St. Joe, FL on Mar 26, 2024?
Yes — NOAA recorded hail up to 1" near Port St. Joe on Mar 26, 2024. It's one of 7 hail events logged in the area since 2024.
How big was the hail?
The largest hailstones reported near Port St. Joe on Mar 26, 2024 measured 1". Hail around 1" or larger can bruise or crack asphalt shingles; sizes near 1" can still cause damage worth documenting.
Can I still file a claim for the Mar 26, 2024 storm?
Often yes. Most Florida policies allow hail claims for a window after the storm (commonly up to a year), subject to your policy. A claim is far stronger when you document the exact date (Mar 26, 2024) and hail size (1") — which a free RoofWorks report pulls for your address.
Does home insurance cover hail roof damage in Florida?
Most Florida homeowner policies cover sudden hail damage, subject to your wind/hail deductible. The Mar 26, 2024 event on record is exactly the kind of documented storm adjusters look for.
See the full hail history for Port St. Joe, FL. RoofWorks reports show hail exposure from the storm record; only an inspection confirms roof damage.