Hail History

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Hail history for Bal Harbour, FL

Last hail within 10 milesApr 17, 20230.88 in (nickel)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)May 15, 2006
Hail days since 200623
Days with hail 1 inch or larger8
Tornadoes within 10 miles10
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles57

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Bal Harbour on 23 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on May 15, 2006. Hail is most common here in May and June.

Recent hail near Bal Harbour

No hail was reported within 10 miles of Bal Harbour in the last two years.

Hail days near Bal Harbour by year

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When hail season peaks near Bal Harbour

Of the 23 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (6) and June (6).

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Largest hail storms near Bal Harbour

May 15, 2006 · 2 in (hen egg) · Miami Beach (6 mi from Bal Harbour)

National Weather Service description (English): Reported in Miami Beach and relayed by NSSL as part of SHAVE program. Hail lasted 10 minutes.

Jun 13, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Allapattah (9 mi from Bal Harbour)

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

Jun 5, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Biscayne Park (8 mi from Bal Harbour)

National Weather Service description (English): A few reports were received of golf ball size hail on South Miami Beach.

May 9, 2012 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Miami (9 mi from Bal Harbour)

Apr 6, 2012 · 1 in (quarter) · Hollywood (9 mi from Bal Harbour)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Bal Harbour

DateRatingWherePath
Apr 21, 2023EF0Hollywood
9 mi from Bal Harbour		0.1 mi long, 10 yd wide
Sep 27, 2022EF1Hollywood N Perry Airport
10 mi from Bal Harbour		5.7 mi long, 150 yd wide
Sep 27, 2022EF0West Hollywood
9 mi from Bal Harbour		7.4 mi long, 75 yd wide
Aug 19, 2020EF0Golden Beach
5 mi from Bal Harbour		0.5 mi long, 160 yd wide
Feb 16, 2016EF1Biscayne Gardens
7 mi from Bal Harbour		3.8 mi long, 150 yd wide
Jun 24, 2012EF0Golden Beach
5 mi from Bal Harbour		0.5 mi long, 20 yd wide
Aug 18, 2008EF0Hallandale
6 mi from Bal Harbour		0.2 mi long, 25 yd wide
Jun 13, 2008EF0Indian Creek
3 mi from Bal Harbour		0.0 mi long, 10 yd wide
Jun 18, 2007EF0Miami Beach
6 mi from Bal Harbour		0.1 mi long, 30 yd wide
Nov 14, 2006F0Golden Beach
4 mi from Bal Harbour		0.0 mi long, 20 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Bal Harbour

57 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Bal Harbour since 2006, on 44 days. The strongest measured gust was 74 mph on Jun 4, 2010.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 3, 2026damage reportedOpa-Locka
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 31, 202648 mph, measuredLiberty City
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 16, 202560 mph, measuredHollywood N Perry Airport
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 5, 202545 mph, estimatedLemon City
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 23, 202558 mph, estimatedHollywood N Perry Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 29, 202458 mph, estimatedWest Hollywood
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 12, 202460 mph, estimatedWest Hollywood
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 7, 202464 mph, measuredOpa Locka Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 21, 202458 mph, estimatedNorth Miami
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 3, 202458 mph, measuredHollywood N Perry Airport
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 Bal Harbour; 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.

Nearby cities

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 Bal Harbour.

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