Storm event · Bay County, Florida
Hail damage in Southport, FL on Apr 27, 2023
On Apr 27, 2023, NOAA recorded hail up to 1.75" near Southport, FL — at or above the ~1" threshold where hail commonly damages asphalt roofs. Southport has 7 recorded hail events since 2021 (severity score 45/100). If your roof was under this storm, it may have hail exposure worth documenting.
The Apr 27, 2023 hail event
| Date | Max hail size | Area |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 2023 | 1.75" | Southport, FL |
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database (max reported hail near Southport on Apr 27, 2023).
What this means for your insurance claim
Before you call your insurer, pull your free report — it documents this exact NOAA-recorded event (Apr 27, 2023, up to 1.75") 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 Southport, FL on Apr 27, 2023?
Yes — NOAA recorded hail up to 1.75" near Southport on Apr 27, 2023. It's one of 7 hail events logged in the area since 2021.
How big was the hail?
The largest hailstones reported near Southport on Apr 27, 2023 measured 1.75". Hail around 1" or larger can bruise or crack asphalt shingles; at 1.75" it frequently causes functional damage that supports an insurance claim.
Can I still file a claim for the Apr 27, 2023 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 (Apr 27, 2023) and hail size (1.75") — 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 Apr 27, 2023 event on record is exactly the kind of documented storm adjusters look for.
See the full hail history for Southport, FL. RoofWorks reports show hail exposure from the storm record; only an inspection confirms roof damage.