Hail History

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Hail history for Melbourne, FL

Last hail within 10 milesMar 15, 20261.5 in (ping pong ball)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)Mar 27, 2019
Hail days since 200619
Days with hail 1 inch or larger11
Tornadoes within 10 miles8
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles54

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Melbourne on 19 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Mar 27, 2019. Hail is most common here in June and March.

Melbourne ranks #883 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Melbourne

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Mar 15, 20261.75 in
golf ball		Valkaria Airport, Palm Bay
3 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Melbourne		NOAA Storm Events
May 24, 20251.75 in
golf ball		Valkaria Airport, June Park, Malabar
3 hail reports · closest 7 mi from Melbourne		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 Melbourne by year

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When hail season peaks near Melbourne

Of the 19 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (5) and March (4).

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Largest hail storms near Melbourne

Feb 26, 2007 · 2 in (hen egg) · Cape Kennedy Rgnl (2 mi from Melbourne)

National Weather Service description (English): A severe thunderstorm dropped two inch diameter hail on Kennedy Space Center. The hail severely damaged the foam on the external fuel tank of the Space Shuttle Atlantis. Due to the hail damage the shuttle was rolled back to the Assembly Building and the March 15th scheduled launch was postponed. There were estimates that 100 vehicles were damaged and a window was broken out of a guard shack. |

Mar 30, 2011 · 2 in (hen egg) · June Park (5 mi from Melbourne)

National Weather Service description (English): A weather spotter reported large hail up to 2 inches.

Mar 27, 2019 · 2 in (hen egg) · Indialantic (2 mi from Melbourne)

National Weather Service description (English): A trained weather spotter measured hail up to two inches in diameter in Indialantic. Hail lasted about 10 minutes and covered the ground. Numerous other reports from this vicinity reported golf ball to hen egg sized hail with damage to vehicles, house roofs, windows and pool screen enclosures.

Apr 26, 2023 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Valkaria Airport (9 mi from Melbourne)

National Weather Service description (English): CoCoRaHS observer reported hail up to golf ball size, causing shredded leaves and car dents near the intersection of Walden Blvd SE and Starfire St SE.

May 24, 2025 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Valkaria Airport (9 mi from Melbourne)

National Weather Service description (English): CoCoRaHS observer reported hail up to 1.75 inches in diameter in Palm Bay. Time estimated via radar.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Melbourne

DateRatingWherePath
Sep 7, 2025EF0Valkaria Airport
8 mi from Melbourne		0.3 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jun 27, 2024EF0Eau Gallie
4 mi from Melbourne		1.1 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jun 7, 2023EF1Patrick AFB
8 mi from Melbourne		1.0 mi long, 300 yd wide
Sep 10, 2017EF0Melbourne Beach
3 mi from Melbourne		0.2 mi long, 50 yd wide
Sep 10, 2017EF1Palm Bay
4 mi from Melbourne		1.3 mi long, 75 yd wide
Sep 10, 2017EF1Indialantic
3 mi from Melbourne		1.2 mi long, 75 yd wide
Mar 28, 2010EF0West Eaugallie
7 mi from Melbourne		2.3 mi long, 200 yd wide
Nov 30, 2008EF0Palm Bay
6 mi from Melbourne		0.2 mi long, 30 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Melbourne

54 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Melbourne since 2006, on 41 days. The strongest measured gust was 78 mph on Aug 21, 2012.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 26, 202661 mph, measuredMelbourne
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 4, 202637 mph, measuredSuntree
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 28, 202647 mph, measuredMelbourne
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 20, 202639 mph, measuredGrant-Valkaria
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 14, 202639 mph, measuredMelbourne
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 13, 202645 mph, measuredMelbourne, Melbourne Beach
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 12, 202640 mph, measuredMelbourne Beach
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 24, 202664 mph, measuredValkaria, Melbourne Beach
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 23, 202658 mph, estimatedIndialantic
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 17, 202661 mph, measuredMelbourne Beach
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 Melbourne; 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 Melbourne.

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