Hail History

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Hail history for Plantation, FL

Last hail within 10 milesJul 12, 20251 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Jun 12, 2011
Hail days since 200650
Days with hail 1 inch or larger21
Tornadoes within 10 miles27
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles129

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Plantation on 50 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.

Plantation ranks #248 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Plantation

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jul 12, 20251 in
quarter		Lauderdale Lakes, Coral Spgs
2 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Plantation		NOAA Storm Events
May 23, 20251.25 in
half dollar		Hollywood N Perry Airport
2 hail reports · closest 8 mi from Plantation		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 Plantation by year

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When hail season peaks near Plantation

Of the 50 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (14) and June (13).

Jan3Feb2Mar6Apr14May13Jun10Jul1Aug1SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Plantation

Feb 28, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Hacienda (7 mi from Plantation)

National Weather Service description (English): Reported at A1A and Sunrise Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale Beach.

Jul 23, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Collier City (4 mi from Plantation)

National Weather Service description (English): Broward County Sheriff's Office reported golf ball size hail along Nob Hill Road between Oakland Park Blvd and NW 33rd Street in Sunrise.

May 25, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Lauderdale Lakes (3 mi from Plantation)

National Weather Service description (English): A Sunrise Police Officer reported golf ball size hail near University Dr and Oakland Park Blvd. This is the same thunderstorm that produced a high wind gust in Tamarac.

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

National Weather Service description (English): A member of the public reported increasing hail sizes near the intersection of Indian trace and Bonaventure in Weston. Dime-sized hail began around 400 pm and increased to golf ball-sized hail by 410 pm EDT.

Mar 3, 2024 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Davie (4 mi from Plantation)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Plantation

DateRatingWherePath
Feb 18, 2024EF0Davie
5 mi from Plantation		3.4 mi long, 350 yd wide
Feb 18, 2024EF?Oakland Park
6 mi from Plantation		0.2 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jan 6, 2024EF0Port Everglades
7 mi from Plantation		1.6 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 12, 2023EF0West Hollywood
7 mi from Plantation		0.0 mi long, 10 yd wide
Apr 12, 2023EF0Fort Laudrdl Intl.
8 mi from Plantation		1.7 mi long, 50 yd wide
Sep 28, 2022EF0Davie
6 mi from Plantation		0.1 mi long, 50 yd wide
Sep 27, 2022EF1Hollywood N Perry Airport
10 mi from Plantation		5.7 mi long, 150 yd wide
Sep 27, 2022EF0West Hollywood
9 mi from Plantation		7.4 mi long, 75 yd wide
Apr 10, 2018EF0Fort Lauderdale
6 mi from Plantation		3.5 mi long, 60 yd wide
Apr 10, 2018EF0Fort Laudrdl Intl.
6 mi from Plantation		3.2 mi long, 40 yd wide
Sep 9, 2017EF0Fort Lauderdale
8 mi from Plantation		1.9 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jun 5, 2017EF0Hollywood N Perry Airport
9 mi from Plantation		0.1 mi long, 10 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Plantation

129 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Plantation since 2006, on 85 days. The strongest measured gust was 83 mph on Jun 3, 2023.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 7, 202655 mph, measuredNorth Lauderdale
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 6, 2026damage reportedPlantation
1 wind report		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)
Sep 16, 202560 mph, measuredHollywood N Perry Airport, Pembroke Pines
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 1, 202560 mph, estimatedCoral Spgs
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 23, 202569 mph, estimatedHollywood N Perry Airport
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 5, 202558 mph, measuredMiramar
1 wind report		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

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 Plantation; 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 Plantation.

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