Hail History

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Hail history for Cocoa Beach, FL

Last hail within 10 milesJan 19, 20251 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Mar 27, 2019
Hail days since 200612
Days with hail 1 inch or larger9
Tornadoes within 10 miles13
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles78

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Cocoa Beach on 12 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Mar 27, 2019. Hail is most common here in March and June.

Recent hail near Cocoa Beach

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jan 19, 20251 in
quarter		Indianola
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Cocoa Beach		NOAA Storm Events

One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near Cocoa Beach by year

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When hail season peaks near Cocoa Beach

Of the 12 hail days since 2006, most fell in March (3) and June (3).

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Largest hail storms near Cocoa Beach

Mar 27, 2019 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Cocoa West (10 mi from Cocoa Beach)

National Weather Service description (English): A trained weather spotter observed hail up to golf ball size in Cocoa.

May 17, 2012 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Merritt Is (6 mi from Cocoa Beach)

Mar 20, 2018 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Indianola (10 mi from Cocoa Beach)

Jun 27, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Rockledge (7 mi from Cocoa Beach)

Jul 21, 2007 · 1 in (quarter) · Patrick AFB (6 mi from Cocoa Beach)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Cocoa Beach

DateRatingWherePath
Oct 9, 2024EF1Cocoa Beach
1 mi from Cocoa Beach		5.2 mi long, 250 yd wide
Jun 7, 2023EF1Patrick AFB
8 mi from Cocoa Beach		1.0 mi long, 300 yd wide
Aug 16, 2020EF0Merritt Is
5 mi from Cocoa Beach		0.4 mi long, 15 yd wide
May 14, 2018EF0Merritt Is
4 mi from Cocoa Beach		0.1 mi long, 50 yd wide
Sep 10, 2017EF1Patrick AFB
6 mi from Cocoa Beach		1.2 mi long, 50 yd wide
Sep 10, 2017EF1Bonaventure
6 mi from Cocoa Beach		0.3 mi long, 60 yd wide
Sep 10, 2017EF1Indianola
8 mi from Cocoa Beach		3.4 mi long, 60 yd wide
Aug 18, 2017EF0Rockledge
8 mi from Cocoa Beach		0.4 mi long, 15 yd wide
Apr 14, 2013EF0Bonaventure
9 mi from Cocoa Beach		0.6 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 14, 2013EF0Indianola
9 mi from Cocoa Beach		0.3 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jan 22, 2010EF0Bonaventure
8 mi from Cocoa Beach		7.3 mi long, 265 yd wide
Jan 22, 2010EF0Bonaventure
8 mi from Cocoa Beach		7.3 mi long, 265 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Cocoa Beach

78 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Cocoa Beach since 2006, on 55 days. The strongest measured gust was 84 mph on Jul 30, 2006.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 28, 202639 mph, measuredPatrick Air Force B
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 4, 202638 mph, measuredRockledge
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 3, 202647 mph, measuredCape Canaveral
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 28, 202645 mph, measuredRockledge, Cocoa Beach
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 13, 202659 mph, measuredRockledge, Port Canaveral, Cape Canaveral SFS
5 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 12, 202649 mph, measuredCape Canaveral SF
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 13, 202559 mph, measuredCape Canaveral
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 4, 202555 mph, estimatedMerritt Is
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jan 19, 202566 mph, measuredCape Canavral Misl, Cape Canaveral
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 20, 202358 mph, measuredSatellite Beach
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 Cocoa 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 Cocoa Beach.

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