Hail History

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Hail history for Miami Gardens, FL

Last hail within 10 milesMay 23, 20251 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Jun 12, 2011
Hail days since 200652
Days with hail 1 inch or larger26
Tornadoes within 10 miles17
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles97

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Miami Gardens on 52 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jun 12, 2011. Hail is most common here in May and June.

Miami Gardens ranks #83 for hail days among the 311 U.S. cities of 100,000 or more people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Miami Gardens

DateHail sizeWhereSource
May 23, 20251.25 in
half dollar		Hollywood N Perry Airport
2 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Miami Gardens		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 Miami Gardens by year

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When hail season peaks near Miami Gardens

Of the 52 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (18) and June (13).

Jan2Feb2Mar6Apr18May13Jun7Jul2Aug2SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Miami Gardens

May 15, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Hialeah (6 mi from Miami Gardens)

National Weather Service description (English): Public reported hail up to golf ball size in the western section of Hialeah. Hail was covering the road on the Palmetto Expressway between NW 74 ST and NW 103 ST.

May 19, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Hialeah Gardens (8 mi from Miami Gardens)

Jun 12, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Miramar (9 mi from Miami Gardens)

National Weather Service description (English): A member of the public reported golf ball sized hail near the intersection of I-75 and Sheridan Street.

Mar 3, 2024 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Davie (9 mi from Miami Gardens)

May 23, 2025 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Hollywood N Perry Airport (5 mi from Miami Gardens)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Miami Gardens

DateRatingWherePath
Apr 7, 2026EF0Palm Spgs North
5 mi from Miami Gardens		0.6 mi long, 10 yd wide
Feb 18, 2024EF0Miramar
6 mi from Miami Gardens		3.4 mi long, 100 yd wide
Feb 18, 2024EF0Davie
9 mi from Miami Gardens		3.4 mi long, 350 yd wide
Apr 21, 2023EF0Hollywood
10 mi from Miami Gardens		0.1 mi long, 10 yd wide
Apr 12, 2023EF0West Hollywood
7 mi from Miami Gardens		0.0 mi long, 10 yd wide
Sep 27, 2022EF1Hollywood N Perry Airport
4 mi from Miami Gardens		5.7 mi long, 150 yd wide
Sep 27, 2022EF0West Hollywood
5 mi from Miami Gardens		7.4 mi long, 75 yd wide
Aug 19, 2020EF0Golden Beach
8 mi from Miami Gardens		0.5 mi long, 160 yd wide
Jan 27, 2019EF0Miami Lake
6 mi from Miami Gardens		0.4 mi long, 100 yd wide
Sep 9, 2017EF1Miramar
9 mi from Miami Gardens		0.1 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jun 5, 2017EF0Hollywood N Perry Airport
8 mi from Miami Gardens		0.1 mi long, 10 yd wide
Feb 16, 2016EF1Biscayne Gardens
2 mi from Miami Gardens		3.8 mi long, 150 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Miami Gardens

97 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Miami Gardens since 2006, on 65 days. The strongest measured gust was 72 mph on Apr 20, 2013.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Oct 1, 202648 mph, measuredMiami Lakes
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 3, 2026damage reportedOpa-Locka
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 31, 202648 mph, measuredLiberty City
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

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 Miami Gardens; 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 Miami Gardens.

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