Hail History

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Hail history for Opa-locka, FL

Last hail within 10 milesJul 2, 20260.75 in (penny)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Jun 13, 2007
Hail days since 200649
Days with hail 1 inch or larger25
Tornadoes within 10 miles18
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles103

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Opa-locka on 49 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jun 13, 2007. Hail is most common here in May and June.

Recent hail near Opa-locka

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jul 2, 20260.75 in
penny		Miami Internation
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Opa-locka		NWS storm report (preliminary)
May 23, 20251.25 in
half dollar		Hollywood N Perry Airport
2 hail reports · closest 8 mi from Opa-locka		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 Opa-locka by year

3065072083091102117122134144154161711831922012112222324125126

When hail season peaks near Opa-locka

Of the 49 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (16) and June (13).

Jan1Feb1Mar6Apr16May13Jun8Jul2Aug2SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Opa-locka

May 15, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Hialeah (4 mi from Opa-locka)

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 (6 mi from Opa-locka)

Jun 13, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Allapattah (8 mi from Opa-locka)

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

May 9, 2012 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Miami (10 mi from Opa-locka)

May 18, 2012 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Sweet Water (10 mi from Opa-locka)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Opa-locka

DateRatingWherePath
Apr 7, 2026EF0Palm Spgs North
6 mi from Opa-locka		0.6 mi long, 10 yd wide
Feb 18, 2024EF0Miramar
8 mi from Opa-locka		3.4 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 12, 2023EF0West Hollywood
10 mi from Opa-locka		0.0 mi long, 10 yd wide
Sep 27, 2022EF0Medley
9 mi from Opa-locka		0.1 mi long, 50 yd wide
Sep 27, 2022EF1Hollywood N Perry Airport
6 mi from Opa-locka		5.7 mi long, 150 yd wide
Sep 27, 2022EF0West Hollywood
8 mi from Opa-locka		7.4 mi long, 75 yd wide
Aug 19, 2020EF0Golden Beach
9 mi from Opa-locka		0.5 mi long, 160 yd wide
Jan 27, 2019EF0Miami Lake
5 mi from Opa-locka		0.4 mi long, 100 yd wide
Sep 9, 2017EF1Miramar
10 mi from Opa-locka		0.1 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jun 5, 2017EF0Hollywood N Perry Airport
10 mi from Opa-locka		0.1 mi long, 10 yd wide
Jan 23, 2017EF1Medley
8 mi from Opa-locka		2.8 mi long, 123 yd wide
Feb 16, 2016EF1Biscayne Gardens
4 mi from Opa-locka		3.8 mi long, 150 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Opa-locka

103 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Opa-locka since 2006, on 65 days. The strongest measured gust was 71 mph on Aug 15, 2008.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
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)
Jun 2, 202660 mph, estimatedMedley
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 16, 202560 mph, measuredHollywood N Perry Airport
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 5, 202545 mph, estimatedLemon City
1 wind report		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

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 Opa-locka; 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 Opa-locka.

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