Hail History

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Hail history for Miami Shores, FL

Last hail within 10 milesJul 2, 20260.75 in (penny)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)May 15, 2006
Hail days since 200637
Days with hail 1 inch or larger17
Tornadoes within 10 miles13
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles91

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Miami Shores on 37 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on May 15, 2006. Hail is most common here in June and May.

Recent hail near Miami Shores

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jul 2, 20260.75 in
penny		Miami Internation
1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Miami Shores		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 Miami Shores by year

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When hail season peaks near Miami Shores

Of the 37 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (12) and May (10).

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Largest hail storms near Miami Shores

May 15, 2006 · 2 in (hen egg) · Miami Beach (6 mi from Miami Shores)

National Weather Service description (English): Reported in Miami Beach and relayed by NSSL as part of SHAVE program. Hail lasted 10 minutes.

May 19, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Hialeah Gardens (9 mi from Miami Shores)

Jun 13, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Allapattah (5 mi from Miami Shores)

National Weather Service description (English): Estimated golf ball size hail near NW 20 Street and NW 22 Avenue in the Alapattah neighborhood of Miami.

Jun 5, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Biscayne Park (7 mi from Miami Shores)

National Weather Service description (English): A few reports were received of golf ball size hail on South Miami Beach.

May 9, 2012 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Biscayne Park (9 mi from Miami Shores)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Miami Shores

DateRatingWherePath
Sep 27, 2022EF1Hollywood N Perry Airport
10 mi from Miami Shores		5.7 mi long, 150 yd wide
Sep 27, 2022EF0West Hollywood
10 mi from Miami Shores		7.4 mi long, 75 yd wide
Aug 19, 2020EF0Golden Beach
9 mi from Miami Shores		0.5 mi long, 160 yd wide
Jan 27, 2019EF0Miami Lake
8 mi from Miami Shores		0.4 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jan 23, 2017EF1Medley
9 mi from Miami Shores		2.8 mi long, 123 yd wide
Feb 16, 2016EF1Biscayne Gardens
7 mi from Miami Shores		3.8 mi long, 150 yd wide
Jun 24, 2012EF0Golden Beach
8 mi from Miami Shores		0.5 mi long, 20 yd wide
Mar 10, 2011EF0Miami
8 mi from Miami Shores		3.3 mi long, 20 yd wide
Aug 18, 2008EF0Hallandale
9 mi from Miami Shores		0.2 mi long, 25 yd wide
Aug 14, 2008EF1Hialeah
6 mi from Miami Shores		0.4 mi long, 15 yd wide
Jun 13, 2008EF0Indian Creek
5 mi from Miami Shores		0.0 mi long, 10 yd wide
Jun 18, 2007EF0Miami Beach
6 mi from Miami Shores		0.1 mi long, 30 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Miami Shores

91 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Miami Shores since 2006, on 64 days. The strongest measured gust was 78 mph on Jan 16, 2022.

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
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 11, 202549 mph, estimatedCoral Way Vlg
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 5, 202545 mph, estimatedLemon City
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 23, 202569 mph, estimatedHollywood N Perry Airport
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 29, 202458 mph, estimatedWest Hollywood
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 7, 202464 mph, measuredOpa Locka Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 21, 202458 mph, estimatedNorth Miami
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 Shores; 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 Miami Shores.

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