Hail History

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Hail history for Kendall West, FL

Last hail within 10 milesMay 21, 20240.88 in (nickel)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)May 15, 2022
Hail days since 200629
Days with hail 1 inch or larger13
Tornadoes within 10 miles9
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles82

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Kendall West on 29 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on May 15, 2022. Hail is most common here in May and June.

Kendall West ranks #631 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Kendall West

No hail was reported within 10 miles of Kendall West in the last two years.

Hail days near Kendall West by year

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When hail season peaks near Kendall West

Of the 29 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (11) and June (7).

JanFeb1Mar5Apr11May7Jun3Jul1Aug1SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Kendall West

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

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 (9 mi from Kendall West)

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 (6 mi from Kendall West)

May 21, 2024 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Kendall (6 mi from Kendall West)

Jun 3, 2010 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Miami New Tamiami Airport (1 mi from Kendall West)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Kendall West

DateRatingWherePath
Feb 18, 2024EF?Pennsuco
10 mi from Kendall West		0.6 mi long, 30 yd wide
May 25, 2023EF0Aladdin City
8 mi from Kendall West		0.6 mi long, 75 yd wide
Sep 27, 2022EF0Sweet Water
8 mi from Kendall West		0.1 mi long, 50 yd wide
Sep 27, 2022EF0Medley
9 mi from Kendall West		0.1 mi long, 50 yd wide
May 25, 2020EF1Aladdin City
9 mi from Kendall West		4.8 mi long, 40 yd wide
Jul 20, 2018EF0Sweet Water
6 mi from Kendall West		0.2 mi long, 20 yd wide
Oct 28, 2017EF0Westwood Lakes
6 mi from Kendall West		0.5 mi long, 50 yd wide
May 15, 2014EF0Sweet Water
9 mi from Kendall West		0.3 mi long, 30 yd wide
Jul 21, 2007EF0Perrine Airport
7 mi from Kendall West		0.5 mi long, 40 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Kendall West

82 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Kendall West since 2006, on 47 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
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
Sep 25, 202358 mph, estimatedMiami New Tamiami Airport, Westwood Lakes
2 wind reports		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 Kendall West; 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 Kendall West.

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