Hail History

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Hail history for Opa-locka, FL

Haili ijiin 10 mileJul 2, 20260.75 in (1-sent coin)
Ane haili, 12 mwwoon ijiin1
Haili ane pwon ijiin 20061.75 in (golf ball)Jun 13, 2007
Ane haili ijiin 200649
Ane haili 1 inch o pwon25
Tornado ijiin 10 mile18
Wind reports within 10 miles104

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Opa-locka on 49 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jun 13, 2007. Hail is most common here in May and June.

Recent hail near Opa-locka

DateSize hailWhereSource
Jul 2, 20260.75 in
1-sent coin		Miami Internation
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Opa-locka		NWS storm report (preliminary)
May 23, 20251.25 in
50-sent coin		Hollywood N Perry Airport
2 hail reports · closest 8 mi from Opa-locka		NOAA Storm Events

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Nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar Opa-locka meir

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Ka anam̄mool ekkar kaan Opa-locka

Of 49 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in May (16) and June (13).

Jan1Feb1Mar6Apr16May13Jun8Jul2Aug2SepOctNovDec

Anam̄mool ekkar kaan Opa-locka

May 15, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Hialeah (4 mi from Opa-locka)

National Weather Service description (English): Public reported hail up to golf ball size in the western section of Hialeah. Hail was covering the road on the Palmetto Expressway between NW 74 ST and NW 103 ST.

May 19, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Hialeah Gardens (6 mi from Opa-locka)

Jun 13, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Allapattah (8 mi from Opa-locka)

National Weather Service description (English): Estimated golf ball size hail near NW 20 Street and NW 22 Avenue in the Alapattah neighborhood of Miami.

May 9, 2012 · 1.25 in (50-sent coin) · Miami (10 mi from Opa-locka)

May 18, 2012 · 1.25 in (50-sent coin) · Sweet Water (10 mi from Opa-locka)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Opa-locka

DateRatingWherePath
Apr 7, 2026EF0Palm Spgs North
6 mi from Opa-locka		0.6 mi long, 10 yd wide
Feb 18, 2024EF0Miramar
8 mi from Opa-locka		3.4 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 12, 2023EF0West Hollywood
10 mi from Opa-locka		0.0 mi long, 10 yd wide
Sep 27, 2022EF0Medley
9 mi from Opa-locka		0.1 mi long, 50 yd wide
Sep 27, 2022EF1Hollywood N Perry Airport
6 mi from Opa-locka		5.7 mi long, 150 yd wide
Sep 27, 2022EF0West Hollywood
8 mi from Opa-locka		7.4 mi long, 75 yd wide
Aug 19, 2020EF0Golden Beach
9 mi from Opa-locka		0.5 mi long, 160 yd wide
Jan 27, 2019EF0Miami Lake
5 mi from Opa-locka		0.4 mi long, 100 yd wide
Sep 9, 2017EF1Miramar
10 mi from Opa-locka		0.1 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jun 5, 2017EF0Hollywood N Perry Airport
10 mi from Opa-locka		0.1 mi long, 10 yd wide
Jan 23, 2017EF1Medley
8 mi from Opa-locka		2.8 mi long, 123 yd wide
Feb 16, 2016EF1Biscayne Gardens
4 mi from Opa-locka		3.8 mi long, 150 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Opa-locka

104 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Opa-locka since 2006, on 66 days. The strongest measured gust was 71 mph on Aug 15, 2008.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Oct 1, 202648 mph, a measuredMiami Lakes
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 3, 2026damage a reportedOpa-Locka
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 31, 202648 mph, a measuredLiberty City
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 2, 202660 mph, a estimatMedley
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 16, 202560 mph, a measuredHollywood N Perry Airport
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 5, 202545 mph, a estimatLemon City
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 23, 202569 mph, a estimatHollywood N Perry Airport
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 29, 202458 mph, a estimatWest Hollywood
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 12, 202460 mph, a estimatWest Hollywood
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 7, 202464 mph, a measuredOpa Locka Airport, Hollywood N Perry Airport
2 wind reports		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 Opa-locka; 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 Opa-locka.

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