Hail History

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Hail history for Cape Canaveral, FL

Haili ijiin 10 mileJan 19, 20251.00 in (25-sent coin)
Ane haili, 12 mwwoon ijiinNone
Haili ane pwon ijiin 20062.00 in (hen egg)Apr 29, 2023
Ane haili ijiin 200613
Ane haili 1 inch o pwon9
Tornado ijiin 10 mile7
Wind reports within 10 miles90

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Cape Canaveral on 13 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.00 in (hen egg) on Apr 29, 2023. Hail is most common here in June and March.

Recent hail near Cape Canaveral

DateSize hailWhereSource
Jan 19, 20251.00 in
25-sent coin		Indianola
1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Cape Canaveral		NOAA Storm Events

Lukkuun foy chukw: hail kauchuw kaachin foy, anamw, is foy kaachin anamw.

Nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar Cape Canaveral meir

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Ka anam̄mool ekkar kaan Cape Canaveral

Of 13 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in June (4) and March (2).

1Jan1Feb2Mar1Apr2May4Jun2JulAugSepOctNovDec

Anam̄mool ekkar kaan Cape Canaveral

Apr 29, 2023 · 2.00 in (hen egg) · Indianola (9 mi from Cape Canaveral)

National Weather Service description (English): US Space Force personnel reported hail up to two inches near the Highway 528 and US-1 interchange. Photos provided. Time estimated via radar.

Mar 27, 2019 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Cocoa West (10 mi from Cape Canaveral)

National Weather Service description (English): A trained weather spotter observed hail up to golf ball size in Cocoa.

May 17, 2012 · 1.25 in (50-sent coin) · Merritt Is (6 mi from Cape Canaveral)

Mar 20, 2018 · 1.25 in (50-sent coin) · Indianola (7 mi from Cape Canaveral)

Jun 27, 2006 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Rockledge (10 mi from Cape Canaveral)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Cape Canaveral

DateRatingWherePath
Oct 9, 2024EF1Cocoa Beach
5 mi from Cape Canaveral		5.2 mi long, 250 yd wide
Jun 12, 2021EF0Frontenac
9 mi from Cape Canaveral		2.1 mi long, 30 yd wide
Aug 16, 2020EF0Merritt Is
5 mi from Cape Canaveral		0.4 mi long, 15 yd wide
May 14, 2018EF0Merritt Is
5 mi from Cape Canaveral		0.1 mi long, 50 yd wide
Sep 10, 2017EF1Indianola
4 mi from Cape Canaveral		3.4 mi long, 60 yd wide
Apr 14, 2013EF0Indianola
8 mi from Cape Canaveral		0.3 mi long, 100 yd wide
Feb 12, 2008EF0Cocoa Beach
4 mi from Cape Canaveral		0.1 mi long, 30 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Cape Canaveral

90 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Cape Canaveral since 2006, on 57 days. The strongest measured gust was 97 mph on Jun 10, 2015.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Oct 1, 202640 mph, a estimatCape Canaveral, Cape Canaveral SF, Cape Canaveral SFS
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 4, 202638 mph, a measuredRockledge
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 3, 202647 mph, a measuredCape Canaveral
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 31, 202640 mph, a measuredCape Canaveral SF
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 28, 202645 mph, a measuredRockledge, Port Saint John, Cocoa Beach
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 14, 202641 mph, a measuredCape Canaveral SFS
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 13, 202659 mph, a measuredRockledge, Cocoa, Port Canaveral
8 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 12, 202652 mph, a measuredCape Canaveral SF
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
May 2, 202659 mph, a measuredCape Canavral Misl
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 13, 202559 mph, a measuredCape Canaveral
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events

Severe thunderstorm wind means gusts of 58 mph or more, or wind that caused damage. Measured gusts come from weather stations; estimated ones from spotters and damage surveys.

Filing a roof or car hail claim?

Insurers ask for the date of loss. The dates on this page are when hail was reported near Cape Canaveral; hail can hit one street and miss the next, so a report is not proof of damage at your address. A licensed roofer or your insurance adjuster can inspect the roof. Many policies set a time limit for filing a claim — check yours.

Cities nearby

Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then). Distances are measured from the center of Cape Canaveral.

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