Hail History

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Hail history for Bay Harbor Islands, 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 200624
Days with hail 1 inch or larger10
Tornadoes within 10 miles10
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles58

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Bay Harbor Islands on 24 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on May 15, 2006. Hail is most common here in June and May.

Recent hail near Bay Harbor Islands

No hail was reported within 10 miles of Bay Harbor Islands in the last two years.

Hail days near Bay Harbor Islands by year

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When hail season peaks near Bay Harbor Islands

Of the 24 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (7) and May (6).

Jan1Feb1Mar4Apr6May7Jun3Jul1Aug1SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Bay Harbor Islands

May 15, 2006 · 2 in (hen egg) · Miami Beach (6 mi from Bay Harbor Islands)

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 Bay Harbor Islands)

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 (7 mi from Bay Harbor Islands)

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 Bay Harbor Islands)

Jun 3, 2010 · 1 in (quarter) · Miami Spgs (10 mi from Bay Harbor Islands)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Bay Harbor Islands

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

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Bay Harbor Islands

58 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Bay Harbor Islands since 2006, on 44 days. The strongest measured gust was 74 mph on Jun 4, 2010.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Oct 1, 202648 mph, measuredMiami Lakes
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
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 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 Bay Harbor Islands; 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 Bay Harbor Islands.

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