A quasi-stationary frontal zone was meandering near the I-10 corridor in the afternoon under zonal flow aloft and passing weak short wave PVA. Cold temperatures aloft combined with shear and CAPE in the hail growth zone combined with diurnal instability and mesoscale boundary collisions to produce large hail in scattered severe afternoon and evening storms.

Thunderstorm Wind in NASSAU, FLORIDA
From 26-APR-23 15:20:00 to 26-APR-23 15:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: HILLIARD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A large tree was snapped at its base near Hilliard. A photo was shared via Social Media.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARION, FLORIDA
From 26-APR-23 18:30:00 to 26-APR-23 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: OCALA ARPT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The FDEM Regional Coordinator reported high winds caused a structure fire and power lines were blown down in Ocala.

Hail in MARION, FLORIDA
From 26-APR-23 18:35:00 to 26-APR-23 18:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST END
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

About 1.25 inch hail fell near SW 27th Ave and SW 8th St in Ocala.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARION, FLORIDA
From 26-APR-23 18:25:00 to 26-APR-23 18:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: OCALA ARPT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

FDEM reported a tree was blown down onto 2 RVs in the Arrowhead Campground. The time of damage was based on radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARION, FLORIDA
From 26-APR-23 18:30:00 to 26-APR-23 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: OCALA WEST
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

FDEM reported a large tree blown down onto a home. The residents were extricated by Fire Rescue.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARION, FLORIDA
From 26-APR-23 18:35:00 to 26-APR-23 18:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: OCALA WEST
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

FDEM reported a tree was blown down onto a home at the intersection of NE 62nd Street and NE Jacksonville Road.

Hail in NASSAU, FLORIDA
From 26-APR-23 15:25:00 to 26-APR-23 15:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: HILLIARD
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Golf ball hail was observed. There were multiple reports.

Hail in NASSAU, FLORIDA
From 26-APR-23 16:00:00 to 26-APR-23 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CRAWFORD
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Quarter size hail was observed. The report was shared via Social Media.

Hail in CLAY, FLORIDA
From 26-APR-23 16:55:00 to 26-APR-23 16:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: MILL CREEK
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter size hail was observed near the Intersection of County Road 215 and North Deer Road in Middleburg.

Hail in MARION, FLORIDA
From 26-APR-23 18:15:00 to 26-APR-23 18:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHADY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter size hail was observed near SW 68th Court in Ocala.

Hail in MARION, FLORIDA
From 26-APR-23 18:30:00 to 26-APR-23 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST END
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Golf ball size hail was reported at the Marion County Emergency Operations Center.

Hail in ALACHUA, FLORIDA
From 26-APR-23 18:47:00 to 26-APR-23 18:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: PEACH ORCHARD
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Ping pong ball size hail was reported near Archer. The hail covered the yard.

Hail in ALACHUA, FLORIDA
From 26-APR-23 18:50:00 to 26-APR-23 18:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: ARCHER
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Golf ball size hail was reported along Highway 41 near the Alachua-Levy county-line.

Hail in MARION, FLORIDA
From 26-APR-23 18:30:00 to 26-APR-23 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST END
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

About 50 vehicles were damaged by large hail at the Public Safety Complex. There was also hail damage to about 4 homes in the area.

Hail in MARION, FLORIDA
From 26-APR-23 18:50:00 to 26-APR-23 18:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: ANTHONY
Magnitude: 3.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Large hail between 2 and 3 inches in diameter was observed in Anthony. Photos were shared via Social Media.

Hail in DUVAL, FLORIDA
From 26-APR-23 16:45:00 to 26-APR-23 16:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: HERLONG ARPT
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Hail slightly bigger than quarter size fell near Chaffee Road South and Crystal Springs Road. Hail melted a bit before the observer took the measurement.

Hail in CLAY, FLORIDA
From 26-APR-23 17:20:00 to 26-APR-23 17:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: CAMP BLNDG
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

About 2 inch hail and golf ball sized hail were observed near Camp Blanding.