Hail History

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Hail history for Glenvar Heights, FL

Last hail within 10 milesJul 2, 20260.75 in (penny)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20063 in (tea cup)Jun 15, 2012
Hail days since 200638
Days with hail 1 inch or larger15
Tornadoes within 10 miles10
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles116

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Glenvar Heights on 38 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3 in (tea cup) on Jun 15, 2012. Hail is most common here in May and June.

Recent hail near Glenvar Heights

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jul 2, 20260.75 in
penny		Miami Internation
1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Glenvar Heights		NWS storm report (preliminary)

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

Hail days near Glenvar Heights by year

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When hail season peaks near Glenvar Heights

Of the 38 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (12) and June (10).

JanFeb1Mar6Apr12May10Jun6Jul2Aug1SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Glenvar Heights

Jun 15, 2012 · 3 in (tea cup) · Coconut Grove (4 mi from Glenvar Heights)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail the size of baseballs to large apples reported in the Coral Gables area. Pictures of the hail were received at the NWS office with a confirmed diameter of up to 3 inches.

May 15, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Sweet Water (5 mi from Glenvar Heights)

National Weather Service description (English): Ping-pong to golf ball size hail reported west of Dolphin Mall. Observer also reported 4.11 inches of rain in 2 1/2 hours.

May 19, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Hialeah Gardens (10 mi from Glenvar Heights)

Jun 13, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Allapattah (9 mi from Glenvar Heights)

National Weather Service description (English): Estimated golf ball size hail near NW 20 Street and NW 22 Avenue in the Alapattah neighborhood of Miami.

Apr 3, 2022 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Westwood Lakes (1 mi from Glenvar Heights)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Glenvar Heights

DateRatingWherePath
Sep 27, 2022EF0Sweet Water
4 mi from Glenvar Heights		0.1 mi long, 50 yd wide
Sep 27, 2022EF0Medley
7 mi from Glenvar Heights		0.1 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jul 20, 2018EF0Sweet Water
4 mi from Glenvar Heights		0.2 mi long, 20 yd wide
Oct 28, 2017EF0Westwood Lakes
2 mi from Glenvar Heights		0.5 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jan 23, 2017EF1Medley
8 mi from Glenvar Heights		2.8 mi long, 123 yd wide
May 15, 2014EF0Sweet Water
5 mi from Glenvar Heights		0.3 mi long, 30 yd wide
Mar 10, 2011EF0Miami
8 mi from Glenvar Heights		3.3 mi long, 20 yd wide
Aug 14, 2008EF1Hialeah
10 mi from Glenvar Heights		0.4 mi long, 15 yd wide
Jun 15, 2007EF0South Miami
5 mi from Glenvar Heights		0.1 mi long, 20 yd wide
Jun 1, 2007EF1Franjo
10 mi from Glenvar Heights		3.9 mi long, 75 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Glenvar Heights

116 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Glenvar Heights since 2006, on 62 days. The strongest measured gust was 71 mph on May 6, 2007.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 1, 202640 mph, estimatedSouth Miami
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 17, 2026damage reportedSweetwater
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 2, 202660 mph, estimatedMedley
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 23, 202549 mph, estimatedMiami New Tamiami Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 11, 202549 mph, estimatedCoral Way Vlg
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 4, 202558 mph, estimatedSouth Miami, Kendall
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 25, 202546 mph, estimatedRichmond Hgts
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 21, 202458 mph, estimatedRichmond Hgts, Kendall
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 6, 202458 mph, estimatedSouth Miami
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Feb 4, 202467 mph, measuredMiami
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 Glenvar Heights; 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 Glenvar Heights.

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