Hail History

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Hail history for Boynton Beach, FL

Last hail within 10 milesFeb 28, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)Apr 15, 2016
Hail days since 200621
Days with hail 1 inch or larger13
Tornadoes within 10 miles12
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles40

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Boynton Beach on 21 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Apr 15, 2016. Hail is most common here in May and April.

Boynton Beach ranks #842 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Boynton Beach

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Feb 28, 20261 in
quarter
Ocean Ridge
2 hail reports · closest near the center of Boynton Beach
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May 23, 20251.5 in
ping pong ball
Florida Gardens, Lake Worth
2 hail reports · closest 7 mi from Boynton Beach
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May 5, 20251.5 in
ping pong ball
Ocean Ridge, Florida Gardens
3 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Boynton Beach
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Mar 31, 20250.8 inLake Worth
1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Boynton Beach
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One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near Boynton Beach by year

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When hail season peaks near Boynton Beach

Of the 21 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (5) and April (4).

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Largest hail storms near Boynton Beach

Apr 15, 2016 · 2 in (hen egg) · Hypoluxo (2 mi from Boynton Beach)

National Weather Service description (English): Numerous reports were received from trained spotters, broadcast media, and social media of large hail falling over a 20-minute period across southeastern Palm Beach County. Most reports were at least quarter sized, with several reports of ping pong and golf ball sized hail. The largest hail was reported as slightly larger than golf balls along US 1 in Hypoluxo. Hail reports were received from Boynton Beach, Hypoluxo, and Ocean Ridge, and Delray Beach. One spotter near Boynton Beach also reported estimated wind gusts up to 50 mph, breaking large limbs off tree branches.

Apr 10, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Boynton Beach (3 mi from Boynton Beach)

National Weather Service description (English): Nickel to golf ball size hail reported north of Boynton Beach Boulevard, just east of Florida Turnpike.

May 24, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Delray Beach (4 mi from Boynton Beach)

National Weather Service description (English): A skywarn spotter reported golf ball size hail at the intersection of 6th Ave and Atlantic Ave.

May 5, 2025 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Ocean Ridge (5 mi from Boynton Beach)

May 23, 2025 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Florida Gardens (7 mi from Boynton Beach)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Boynton Beach

DateRatingWherePath
Apr 28, 2023EF0Ocean Ridge
2 mi from Boynton Beach
0.8 mi long, 100 yd wide
Sep 28, 2022EF0Ocean Ridge
0 mi from Boynton Beach
0.2 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 17, 2020EF0Hypoluxo
2 mi from Boynton Beach
0.8 mi long, 75 yd wide
Oct 28, 2017EF0Ocean Ridge
3 mi from Boynton Beach
0.2 mi long, 75 yd wide
Oct 28, 2017EF0Palm Spgs
8 mi from Boynton Beach
2.1 mi long, 125 yd wide
Jan 28, 2016EF0Delray Beach
5 mi from Boynton Beach
7.1 mi long, 10 yd wide
Sep 16, 2013EF0Boca Raton
9 mi from Boynton Beach
0.1 mi long, 10 yd wide
Apr 30, 2013EF0South Palm Beach
4 mi from Boynton Beach
0.1 mi long, 10 yd wide
Feb 14, 2013EF0Ocean Ridge
1 mi from Boynton Beach
0.0 mi long, 10 yd wide
Jun 24, 2012EF0Lake Worth
8 mi from Boynton Beach
0.0 mi long, 20 yd wide
Jun 13, 2008EF0Delray Beach
4 mi from Boynton Beach
0.1 mi long, 10 yd wide
Apr 10, 2007EF0Ocean Ridge
1 mi from Boynton Beach
0.6 mi long, 75 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Boynton Beach

40 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Boynton Beach since 2006, on 33 days. The strongest measured gust was 61 mph on Mar 5, 2008.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 30, 202642 mph, measuredLake Worth
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
May 23, 202558 mph, estimatedDelray Beach
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
May 12, 202540 mph, estimatedHypoluxo
1 wind report
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Jun 7, 202460 mph, estimatedDelray Beach, Florida Gardens
2 wind reports
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May 18, 202458 mph, estimatedOcean Ridge
1 wind report
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Aug 17, 202374 mph, estimatedWest Palm Beach
1 wind report
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May 24, 202358 mph, estimatedFlorida Gardens
1 wind report
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May 14, 202260 mph, estimatedBoca Raton
1 wind report
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Apr 28, 202263 mph, estimatedLantana
1 wind report
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Aug 2, 202160 mph, estimatedDelray Beach
1 wind report
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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 Boynton Beach; 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 Boynton Beach.

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