Lakeland, Florida Hail Report and Map: August 26, 2026
Was there hail in Lakeland, FL on August 26, 2026? Radar estimated hail up to 0.86 inch inside the town limits of Lakeland on August 26, 2026 (Eastern time). Radar estimates of at least 0.5 inch covered 3% of the town. Across the report area, the maximum radar estimate was 1.84 inches. The strongest part of the swath was about 16 miles northeast of Lakeland, FL. Radar detected hail aloft in this area between about 6:00 p.m. and 6:40 p.m. ET on August 26, 2026.
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Hail estimates at a glance
| Storm date (Eastern time) | August 26, 2026 (Wednesday) |
|---|---|
| Maximum radar estimate across the area | 1.84 inches; strongest part of the swath about 16 miles northeast of Lakeland, FL |
| Maximum radar estimate inside Lakeland | 0.86 inch |
| Share of Lakeland with radar estimates of at least 0.5 inch | 3% |
| Approximate radar timing | Between about 6:00 p.m. and 6:40 p.m. ET on August 26, 2026 (Eastern time) |
| County coverage includes (0.5 inch or larger) | Polk County (33 sq mi) |
| Area with radar estimates of 0.5 inch or larger | about 33 square miles |
| Area with radar estimates of 1 inch or larger | about 8 square miles |
| Source | NOAA MRMS radar hail estimates (MESH) |
Which towns had hail on August 26, 2026?
Radar estimated hail of at least 0.5 inch inside these town limits, using U.S. Census boundaries. Each percentage is the share of town area with those estimates.
| Town | County | Maximum radar estimate inside town limits | Town area with estimates of at least 0.5 inch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeland, FL | Polk County | 0.86 inch | 3% |
| Lake Alfred, FL | Polk County | 0.83 inch | 13% |
Towns near the hail
The strongest part of the swath was within 15 miles of these towns. Distances and directions run from each town to that part of the swath.
- Winter Haven, FL: strongest radar estimates about 10 miles north of town
- Four Corners, FL: strongest radar estimates about 12 miles southwest of town
- Eloise, FL: strongest radar estimates about 12 miles north of town
- Haines City, FL: strongest radar estimates about 8 miles northwest of town
- Auburndale, FL: strongest radar estimates about 8 miles northeast of town
- Citrus Ridge, FL: strongest radar estimates about 12 miles southwest of town
What time did radar detect hail?
Radar detected hail aloft in this area between about 6:00 p.m. and 6:40 p.m. ET on August 26, 2026. We used 40 NOAA radar hail detections in this area to estimate the window. We trim outlying detection times when enough are available, then round down to five-minute marks. It doesn't give an arrival time at an address.
Data source and limits
We use NOAA's MRMS radar product MESH (Maximum Estimated Size of Hail) for hail-size estimates. Each town's figure is the maximum inside its Census town limits. The percentage is the town area with estimates of at least 0.5 inch. A town's maximum isn't an estimate for every home. Each storm date covers one calendar day in Eastern time. A late-evening storm west of the Eastern time zone can appear under two dates. Radar estimates don't confirm hail on the ground or roof damage. Hail of 0.5 to 0.75 inch can damage roofs, especially older roofs. An estimate below 1 inch doesn't rule out damage. Read how we calculate sizes and times.
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