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Hail history for Indian River County, FL
23 hail reports in Indian River County since 2006 on 19 days. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on May 24, 2025.
Cities in Indian River County
- Sebastian
11 hail days - Vero Beach South
16 hail days - Florida Ridge
21 hail days - Vero Beach
14 hail days - Gifford
17 hail days - West Vero Corridor
17 hail days - Fellsmere
11 hail days - Indian River Shores
16 hail days - South Beach
20 hail days
Recent hail in Indian River County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 24, 2025 | 1.75 in golf ball | River Bridge 1 hail report |
| May 5, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Vero Beach Airpark 1 hail report |
One row per day: the largest hail reported in the county that day, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days in Indian River County by year
When hail season peaks in Indian River County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Indian River County
33 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Indian River County since 2006, on 28 days. The strongest measured gust was 67 mph on Jun 15, 2023.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | 48 mph, measured | Vero Beach 1 wind report |
| Aug 30, 2026 | 39 mph, measured | Vero Beach 1 wind report |
| Aug 4, 2026 | 52 mph, measured | Vero Beach 1 wind report |
| Jul 20, 2026 | 41 mph, measured | Roseland, Vero Beach 2 wind reports |
| Jul 14, 2026 | 47 mph, measured | Roseland, Vero Beach 2 wind reports |
| Jul 12, 2026 | 39 mph, measured | Vero Beach 1 wind report |
| Jun 22, 2023 | 66 mph, measured | Gifford 1 wind report |
| Jun 15, 2023 | 67 mph, measured | Oslo, Gifford, Sebastian 3 wind reports |
| Apr 26, 2023 | 64 mph, measured | Gifford 1 wind report |
| Oct 17, 2022 | 60 mph, estimated | Oslo 1 wind report |
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 Indian River County; 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.
Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then).