Hail History

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Hail history for Richmond Heights, FL

Haili ijiin 10 mileMay 21, 20240.88 in (5-sent coin)
Ane haili, 12 mwwoon ijiinNone
Haili ane pwon ijiin 20063.00 in (tea cup)Jun 15, 2012
Ane haili ijiin 200630
Ane haili 1 inch o pwon12
Tornado ijiin 10 mile7
Wind reports within 10 miles81

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Richmond Heights on 30 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3.00 in (tea cup) on Jun 15, 2012. Hail is most common here in May and June.

Recent hail near Richmond Heights

No hail was reported within 10 miles of Richmond Heights in the last two years.

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Of 30 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in May (10) and June (7).

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Anam̄mool ekkar kaan Richmond Heights

Jun 15, 2012 · 3.00 in (tea cup) · Coconut Grove (9 mi from Richmond Heights)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail the size of baseballs to large apples reported in the Coral Gables area. Pictures of the hail were received at the NWS office with a confirmed diameter of up to 3 inches.

May 15, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Sweet Water (9 mi from Richmond Heights)

National Weather Service description (English): Ping-pong to golf ball size hail reported west of Dolphin Mall. Observer also reported 4.11 inches of rain in 2 1/2 hours.

May 15, 2022 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Aladdin City (8 mi from Richmond Heights)

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.

Apr 3, 2022 · 1.50 in (ping pong ball) · Westwood Lakes (6 mi from Richmond Heights)

May 21, 2024 · 1.50 in (ping pong ball) · Kendall (3 mi from Richmond Heights)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Richmond Heights

DateRatingWherePath
May 25, 2023EF0Aladdin City
5 mi from Richmond Heights		0.6 mi long, 75 yd wide
Sep 27, 2022EF0Sweet Water
10 mi from Richmond Heights		0.1 mi long, 50 yd wide
May 25, 2020EF1Aladdin City
7 mi from Richmond Heights		4.8 mi long, 40 yd wide
Jul 20, 2018EF0Sweet Water
9 mi from Richmond Heights		0.2 mi long, 20 yd wide
Oct 28, 2017EF0Westwood Lakes
7 mi from Richmond Heights		0.5 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jun 15, 2007EF0South Miami
8 mi from Richmond Heights		0.1 mi long, 20 yd wide
Jun 1, 2007EF1Franjo
4 mi from Richmond Heights		3.9 mi long, 75 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Richmond Heights

81 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Richmond Heights since 2006, on 47 days. The strongest measured gust was 71 mph on Apr 27, 2006.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 1, 202640 mph, a estimatSouth Miami
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 17, 2026damage a reportedSweetwater
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 23, 202549 mph, a estimatMiami New Tamiami Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 11, 202549 mph, a estimatCoral Way Vlg
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 4, 202558 mph, a estimatSouth Miami, Kendall
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 25, 202549 mph, a estimatNaranja, Richmond Hgts
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 21, 202458 mph, a estimatRichmond Hgts, Kendall
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 6, 202458 mph, a estimatSouth Miami
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Feb 4, 202470 mph, a estimatMiami New Tamiami Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 25, 202358 mph, a estimatMiami New Tamiami Airport, Westwood Lakes
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 Richmond Heights; 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 Richmond Heights.

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