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Hail history for Cocoa, FL
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Cocoa on 16 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Apr 29, 2023. Hail is most common here in June and April.
Recent hail near Cocoa
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 24, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Lake Poinsett 1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Cocoa |
| Jan 19, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Sharpes, Indianola 2 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Cocoa |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Cocoa by year
When hail season peaks near Cocoa
Of the 16 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (4) and April (3).
Largest hail storms near Cocoa
Apr 29, 2023 · 2 in (hen egg) · Indianola (1 mi from Cocoa)
National Weather Service description (English): US Space Force personnel reported hail up to two inches near the Highway 528 and US-1 interchange. Photos provided. Time estimated via radar.Mar 27, 2019 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Cocoa West (2 mi from Cocoa)
National Weather Service description (English): A trained weather spotter observed hail up to golf ball size in Cocoa.Mar 20, 2018 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Sharpes (5 mi from Cocoa)
May 17, 2012 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Merritt Is (4 mi from Cocoa)
Jun 27, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Rockledge (6 mi from Cocoa)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Cocoa
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2024 | EF1 | Cocoa Beach 9 mi from Cocoa |
| Jun 12, 2021 | EF0 | Frontenac 6 mi from Cocoa |
| Aug 16, 2020 | EF0 | Merritt Is 4 mi from Cocoa |
| May 14, 2018 | EF0 | Merritt Is 5 mi from Cocoa |
| Sep 10, 2017 | EF1 | Bonaventure 8 mi from Cocoa |
| Sep 10, 2017 | EF1 | Indianola 5 mi from Cocoa |
| Aug 18, 2017 | EF0 | Rockledge 5 mi from Cocoa |
| Apr 14, 2013 | EF0 | Bonaventure 8 mi from Cocoa |
| Apr 14, 2013 | EF0 | Indianola 1 mi from Cocoa |
| Jan 22, 2010 | EF0 | Bonaventure 9 mi from Cocoa |
| Jan 22, 2010 | EF0 | Bonaventure 9 mi from Cocoa |
| Apr 14, 2009 | EF0 | Frontenac 6 mi from Cocoa |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Cocoa
78 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Cocoa since 2006, on 50 days. The strongest measured gust was 84 mph on Jul 30, 2006.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2026 | damage reported | Cocoa 1 wind report |
| Aug 4, 2026 | 38 mph, measured | Rockledge 1 wind report |
| Aug 3, 2026 | 47 mph, measured | Cape Canaveral 1 wind report |
| Jul 28, 2026 | 45 mph, measured | Rockledge, Port Saint John, Cocoa Beach 3 wind reports |
| Jul 13, 2026 | 59 mph, measured | Rockledge, Cocoa, Port Canaveral 5 wind reports |
| Jul 13, 2025 | 59 mph, measured | Cape Canaveral 1 wind report |
| Jun 4, 2025 | 55 mph, estimated | Merritt Is 1 wind report |
| Jan 19, 2025 | 58 mph, measured | Cape Canaveral 1 wind report |
| Aug 4, 2024 | 64 mph, estimated | Lake Poinsett 1 wind report |
| Jun 19, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Rockledge 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 Cocoa; 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.
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