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Hail history for Homestead, FL
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Homestead on 10 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on May 15, 2022. Hail is most common here in May and March.
Homestead ranks #1,053 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. Ara ranking →
Recent hail near Homestead
| Date | Size hail | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 25, 2025 | 1.00 in 25-sent coin | Leisure City, Homestead 3 hail reports · closest 2 mi from Homestead |
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Of 10 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in May (3) and March (3).
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May 15, 2022 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Aladdin City (8 mi from Homestead)
National Weather Service description (English): Report received via Nextdoor of golf ball size hail in The Redland in the area of SW 187 Avenue and SW 190 Street. Broken tree branches were also reported.Jun 7, 2009 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Homestead (1 mi from Homestead)
Mar 29, 2011 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Aladdin City (9 mi from Homestead)
Jun 6, 2012 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Leisure City (4 mi from Homestead)
Mar 25, 2025 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Leisure City (4 mi from Homestead)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Homestead
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2024 | EF1 | Florida City 4 mi from Homestead |
| May 25, 2023 | EF0 | Aladdin City 9 mi from Homestead |
| May 25, 2020 | EF1 | Aladdin City 7 mi from Homestead |
| May 29, 2018 | EF0 | Leisure City 2 mi from Homestead |
| Sep 9, 2017 | EF0 | Homestead AFB 7 mi from Homestead |
| Dec 18, 2009 | EF0 | Homestead AFB 5 mi from Homestead |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Homestead
21 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Homestead since 2006, on 15 days. The strongest measured gust was 87 mph on Aug 21, 2024.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 10, 2026 | 47 mph, a measured | Redland 1 wind report |
| Mar 25, 2025 | 49 mph, a estimat | Naranja 2 wind reports |
| Aug 21, 2024 | 87 mph, a measured | Homestead Gen Avn Airport 1 wind report |
| Jul 10, 2024 | 60 mph, a estimat | Redland 1 wind report |
| May 29, 2024 | 58 mph, a measured | Homestead 1 wind report |
| Apr 17, 2023 | 63 mph, a estimat | Leisure City 1 wind report |
| May 15, 2022 | 63 mph, a estimat | Redland 1 wind report |
| Aug 24, 2020 | 64 mph, a measured | Homestead AFB 1 wind report |
| Apr 15, 2013 | 61 mph, a measured | Aladdin City 1 wind report |
| Jun 6, 2012 | 60 mph, a estimat | Leisure City, Naranja, Princeton 5 wind reports |
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 Homestead; 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.
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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 Homestead.
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