Hail History

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Hail history for Lighthouse Point, FL

Last hail within 10 milesAug 26, 20260.88 in (nickel)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20061.5 in (ping pong ball)Jun 15, 2012
Hail days since 200616
Days with hail 1 inch or larger5
Tornadoes within 10 miles16
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles66

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Lighthouse Point on 16 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.5 in (ping pong ball) on Jun 15, 2012. Hail is most common here in June and July.

Recent hail near Lighthouse Point

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Aug 26, 20260.88 in
nickel
Sandalfoot Cove
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Lighthouse Point
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 Lighthouse Point by year

10610710830910112121132142151617181912021221232425126

When hail season peaks near Lighthouse Point

Of the 16 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (4) and July (4).

Jan1FebMar3Apr3May4Jun4Jul1AugSepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Lighthouse Point

Jun 15, 2012 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Boca Raton (6 mi from Lighthouse Point)

May 18, 2012 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Hillsboro Beach (0 mi from Lighthouse Point)

Apr 4, 2013 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Margate (5 mi from Lighthouse Point)

Feb 28, 2007 · 1 in (quarter) · Collier City (10 mi from Lighthouse Point)

May 27, 2009 · 1 in (quarter) · Boca Raton (5 mi from Lighthouse Point)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Lighthouse Point

DateRatingWherePath
Feb 18, 2024EF?Oakland Park
8 mi from Lighthouse Point
0.2 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 21, 2023EF0Boca Raton
3 mi from Lighthouse Point
0.0 mi long, 10 yd wide
Sep 27, 2022EF2Boca Raton
7 mi from Lighthouse Point
7.0 mi long, 200 yd wide
Sep 9, 2017EF0Fort Lauderdale
10 mi from Lighthouse Point
1.9 mi long, 100 yd wide
Feb 16, 2016EF1Coconut Creek
4 mi from Lighthouse Point
3.5 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jan 27, 2016EF1Fort Laudrdl Exec
6 mi from Lighthouse Point
2.3 mi long, 35 yd wide
Feb 5, 2015EF1Boca Raton
9 mi from Lighthouse Point
0.3 mi long, 70 yd wide
Feb 5, 2015EF0Boca Raton
8 mi from Lighthouse Point
1.1 mi long, 50 yd wide
Sep 16, 2013EF0Boca Raton
9 mi from Lighthouse Point
0.1 mi long, 10 yd wide
Jul 19, 2013EF0Pompano Beach Airpar
3 mi from Lighthouse Point
0.1 mi long, 10 yd wide
May 2, 2013EF0Boca Raton
7 mi from Lighthouse Point
0.4 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jan 25, 2011EF0Boca Raton
6 mi from Lighthouse Point
0.2 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Lighthouse Point

66 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Lighthouse Point since 2006, on 44 days. The strongest measured gust was 70 mph on Mar 6, 2014.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 7, 202655 mph, measuredNorth Lauderdale, Lighthouse Point
2 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 26, 202658 mph, measuredLauderdale Lakes
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 10, 202646 mph, measuredLauderdale Lakes
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 1, 202560 mph, estimatedCoral Spgs
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
May 4, 202559 mph, measuredCoconut Creek
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
May 20, 202467 mph, measuredFort Laudrdl Exec
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Jun 3, 202249 mph, estimatedPompano Beach
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
May 14, 202260 mph, estimatedBoca Raton
2 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Apr 28, 202258 mph, estimatedMargate
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Sep 1, 202149 mph, estimatedTamarac
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 Lighthouse Point; 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 Lighthouse Point.

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