Lakeland, FL severe weather history
NOAA has logged 141 severe weather events at Lakeland in Polk County, Florida since 1996 — most often hail.
That is 16.0% of the 881 events recorded across Polk County as a whole.
- Events on record
- 141
- Direct deaths
- 311 injured
- Property damage
- $6.4M
- Record span
- 1996–Apr 11, 2021
What hits Lakeland
Recent events logged at Lakeland
| Date | Event | Deaths | Injuries | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 11, 2021 | Thunderstorm Wind | 0 | 0 | $10K |
| Jun 1, 2015 | Thunderstorm Wind | 0 | 0 | $10K |
| Aug 21, 2013 | Thunderstorm Wind | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Jun 10, 2013 | Hail | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Jun 15, 2011 | Hail | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Mar 11, 2010 | Lightning | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Mar 11, 2010 | Heavy Rain | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| May 14, 2009 | Heavy Rain | 0 | 0 | $8K |
| Jun 28, 2008 | Thunderstorm Wind | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Jun 22, 2008 | Lightning | 0 | 0 | $2K |
| Jun 20, 2008 | Hail | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Jul 14, 2007 | Hail | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Jul 14, 2007 | Thunderstorm Wind | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Jun 7, 2007 | Hail | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Jun 7, 2007 | Hail | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Jun 7, 2007 | Thunderstorm Wind | 0 | 0 | $10K |
| Jun 7, 2007 | Hail | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| May 13, 2007 | Hail | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| May 13, 2007 | Hail | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Apr 12, 2007 | Hail | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Apr 12, 2007 | Thunderstorm Wind | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Jul 24, 2006 | Funnel Cloud | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Jun 24, 2006 | Tornado · F0 | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Jun 24, 2006 | Tornado · F0 | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Jun 23, 2005 | Lightning | 0 | 1 | $0 |
| Jun 7, 2005 | Lightning | 0 | 0 | $46K |
| May 25, 2005 | Hail | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| May 25, 2005 | Thunderstorm Wind | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Sep 26, 2004 | Flash Flood | 0 | 0 | $350K |
| Sep 4, 2004 | Heavy Rain | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Jun 10, 2004 | Thunderstorm Wind | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Jun 9, 2004 | Hail | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Jun 3, 2004 | Thunderstorm Wind | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Jun 3, 2004 | Hail | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Jun 3, 2004 | Hail | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Dec 25, 2002 | Flash Flood | 0 | 0 | $150K |
| Dec 13, 2002 | Flood | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Oct 23, 2002 | Thunderstorm Wind | 0 | 0 | $30K |
| Sep 4, 2002 | Flood | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Aug 18, 2002 | Thunderstorm Wind | 0 | 0 | $0 |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Storm Events · dates in UTC · newest 40 records
Lakeland severe weather — your questions
When was the last severe weather event at Lakeland?
The most recent event on record for Lakeland is dated Apr 11, 2021 (UTC). NOAA publishes confirmed records on a delay of one to three months.
How many severe weather events has Lakeland recorded?
Lakeland appears in 141 NOAA storm reports since 1996 — 16.0% of everything logged across Polk County.
What is the most common severe weather at Lakeland?
Hail leads the record at Lakeland, out of 10 hazard types logged there.
Have there been weather deaths at Lakeland?
NOAA attributes 3 direct deaths and 11 injuries to severe weather at Lakeland since 1996.
Which decade was busiest at Lakeland?
The 1990s carry the most reports for Lakeland, with 76 events logged.