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Hail history for Lakes by the Bay, FL
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Lakes by the Bay on 18 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.5 in (ping pong ball) on May 21, 2024. Hail is most common here in May and April.
Recent hail near Lakes by the Bay
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 25, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Leisure City 2 hail reports · closest 8 mi from Lakes by the Bay |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Lakes by the Bay by year
When hail season peaks near Lakes by the Bay
Of the 18 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (6) and April (5).
Largest hail storms near Lakes by the Bay
Apr 3, 2022 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Westwood Lakes (10 mi from Lakes by the Bay)
May 21, 2024 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Kendall (7 mi from Lakes by the Bay)
Jun 3, 2010 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Westwood Lakes (10 mi from Lakes by the Bay)
Mar 29, 2011 · 1 in (quarter) · Aladdin City (7 mi from Lakes by the Bay)
Apr 29, 2011 · 1 in (quarter) · Kendall (10 mi from Lakes by the Bay)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Lakes by the Bay
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 25, 2023 | EF0 | Aladdin City 7 mi from Lakes by the Bay |
| May 25, 2020 | EF1 | Aladdin City 8 mi from Lakes by the Bay |
| May 29, 2018 | EF0 | Leisure City 10 mi from Lakes by the Bay |
| Dec 18, 2009 | EF0 | Homestead AFB 9 mi from Lakes by the Bay |
| Jun 15, 2007 | EF0 | South Miami 9 mi from Lakes by the Bay |
| Jun 1, 2007 | EF1 | Franjo 2 mi from Lakes by the Bay |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Lakes by the Bay
58 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Lakes by the Bay since 2006, on 33 days. The strongest measured gust was 71 mph on Apr 27, 2006.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 1, 2026 | 40 mph, estimated | South Miami 1 wind report |
| Sep 23, 2025 | 49 mph, estimated | Miami New Tamiami Airport 1 wind report |
| May 4, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | South Miami, Kendall 3 wind reports |
| Mar 25, 2025 | 49 mph, estimated | Naranja, Richmond Hgts 3 wind reports |
| May 21, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Richmond Hgts, Kendall 3 wind reports |
| Sep 25, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Miami New Tamiami Airport, Westwood Lakes 2 wind reports |
| Sep 19, 2023 | 60 mph, measured | Miami New Tamiami Airport 1 wind report |
| Jun 19, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Westwood Lakes 1 wind report |
| Sep 1, 2021 | 49 mph, estimated | Kendall, Richmond Hgts 2 wind reports |
| Apr 11, 2021 | 63 mph, estimated | Cutler Ridge, Perrine 2 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 Lakes by the Bay; 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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55 hail days - Pembroke Pines
53 hail days - Hollywood
36 hail days - Davie
58 hail days
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 Lakes by the Bay.
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