Hail History

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Hail history for Kendale Lakes, FL

Last hail within 10 milesMay 21, 20240.88 in (nickel)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20063 in (tea cup)Jun 15, 2012
Hail days since 200630
Days with hail 1 inch or larger14
Tornadoes within 10 miles10
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles90

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Kendale Lakes on 30 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3 in (tea cup) on Jun 15, 2012. Hail is most common here in May and June.

Kendale Lakes ranks #603 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Kendale Lakes

No hail was reported within 10 miles of Kendale Lakes in the last two years.

Hail days near Kendale Lakes by year

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When hail season peaks near Kendale Lakes

Of the 30 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (10) and June (8).

JanFeb2Mar5Apr10May8Jun3Jul1Aug1SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Kendale Lakes

Jun 15, 2012 · 3 in (tea cup) · Coconut Grove (9 mi from Kendale Lakes)

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 (4 mi from Kendale Lakes)

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 15, 2022 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Aladdin City (10 mi from Kendale Lakes)

National Weather Service description (English): Report received via Nextdoor of golf ball size hail in The Redland in the area of SW 187 Avenue and SW 190 Street. Broken tree branches were also reported.

Apr 3, 2022 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Westwood Lakes (4 mi from Kendale Lakes)

May 21, 2024 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Kendall (4 mi from Kendale Lakes)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Kendale Lakes

DateRatingWherePath
May 25, 2023EF0Aladdin City
8 mi from Kendale Lakes		0.6 mi long, 75 yd wide
Sep 27, 2022EF0Sweet Water
6 mi from Kendale Lakes		0.1 mi long, 50 yd wide
Sep 27, 2022EF0Medley
8 mi from Kendale Lakes		0.1 mi long, 50 yd wide
May 25, 2020EF1Aladdin City
10 mi from Kendale Lakes		4.8 mi long, 40 yd wide
Jul 20, 2018EF0Sweet Water
5 mi from Kendale Lakes		0.2 mi long, 20 yd wide
Oct 28, 2017EF0Westwood Lakes
4 mi from Kendale Lakes		0.5 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jan 23, 2017EF1Medley
9 mi from Kendale Lakes		2.8 mi long, 123 yd wide
May 15, 2014EF0Sweet Water
7 mi from Kendale Lakes		0.3 mi long, 30 yd wide
Jul 21, 2007EF0Perrine Airport
9 mi from Kendale Lakes		0.5 mi long, 40 yd wide
Jun 15, 2007EF0South Miami
10 mi from Kendale Lakes		0.1 mi long, 20 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Kendale Lakes

90 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Kendale Lakes since 2006, on 51 days. The strongest measured gust was 71 mph on Apr 27, 2006.

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, 202470 mph, estimatedMiami New Tamiami Airport
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 Kendale Lakes; 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 Kendale Lakes.

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