Hail History

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Hail history for Lake Forest, FL

Last hail within 10 milesMay 23, 20251 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.5 in (ping pong ball)Mar 3, 2024
Hail days since 200643
Days with hail 1 inch or larger17
Tornadoes within 10 miles20
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles96

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Lake Forest on 43 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.5 in (ping pong ball) on Mar 3, 2024. Hail is most common here in May and July.

Recent hail near Lake Forest

DateHail sizeWhereSource
May 23, 20251.25 in
half dollar		Hollywood N Perry Airport
2 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Lake Forest		NOAA Storm Events

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

Hail days near Lake Forest by year

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When hail season peaks near Lake Forest

Of the 43 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (15) and July (7).

Jan3Feb2Mar6Apr15May7Jun7Jul2Aug1SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Lake Forest

Mar 3, 2024 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Davie (7 mi from Lake Forest)

Jun 3, 2023 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Port Everglades (8 mi from Lake Forest)

May 23, 2025 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Hollywood N Perry Airport (6 mi from Lake Forest)

May 15, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Carol City (6 mi from Lake Forest)

May 16, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Pembroke Pines (5 mi from Lake Forest)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Lake Forest

DateRatingWherePath
Apr 7, 2026EF0Palm Spgs North
10 mi from Lake Forest		0.6 mi long, 10 yd wide
Feb 18, 2024EF0Miramar
10 mi from Lake Forest		3.4 mi long, 100 yd wide
Feb 18, 2024EF0Davie
8 mi from Lake Forest		3.4 mi long, 350 yd wide
Jan 6, 2024EF0Port Everglades
10 mi from Lake Forest		1.6 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 21, 2023EF0Hollywood
5 mi from Lake Forest		0.1 mi long, 10 yd wide
Apr 12, 2023EF0West Hollywood
4 mi from Lake Forest		0.0 mi long, 10 yd wide
Apr 12, 2023EF0Fort Laudrdl Intl.
6 mi from Lake Forest		1.7 mi long, 50 yd wide
Sep 27, 2022EF1Hollywood N Perry Airport
4 mi from Lake Forest		5.7 mi long, 150 yd wide
Sep 27, 2022EF0West Hollywood
2 mi from Lake Forest		7.4 mi long, 75 yd wide
Aug 19, 2020EF0Golden Beach
4 mi from Lake Forest		0.5 mi long, 160 yd wide
Apr 10, 2018EF0Fort Laudrdl Intl.
7 mi from Lake Forest		3.2 mi long, 40 yd wide
Jun 5, 2017EF0Hollywood N Perry Airport
9 mi from Lake Forest		0.1 mi long, 10 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Lake Forest

96 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Lake Forest since 2006, on 61 days. The strongest measured gust was 83 mph on Jun 3, 2023.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 3, 2026damage reportedOpa-Locka
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 16, 202560 mph, measuredHollywood N Perry Airport, Pembroke Pines
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 23, 202569 mph, estimatedHollywood N Perry Airport
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 29, 202458 mph, estimatedWest Hollywood
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 12, 202460 mph, estimatedWest Hollywood
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 7, 202464 mph, measuredOpa Locka Airport, Hollywood N Perry Airport
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 21, 202458 mph, estimatedNorth Miami
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 20, 202458 mph, estimatedDavie
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 3, 202464 mph, measuredDavie, West Hollywood, Hollywood N Perry Airport
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 21, 202366 mph, measuredFort Laudrdl Intl.
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 Lake Forest; 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.

Nearby cities

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 Lake Forest.

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