Hail History

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Hail history for Port Salerno, FL

Last hail within 10 milesMay 19, 20241 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)May 19, 2024
Hail days since 200619
Days with hail 1 inch or larger15
Tornadoes within 10 miles13
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles25

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Port Salerno on 19 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on May 19, 2024. Hail is most common here in April and May.

Recent hail near Port Salerno

No hail was reported within 10 miles of Port Salerno in the last two years.

Hail days near Port Salerno by year

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When hail season peaks near Port Salerno

Of the 19 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (8) and May (6).

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Largest hail storms near Port Salerno

Jun 22, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Waveland (5 mi from Port Salerno)

National Weather Service description (English): Martin County Sheriff's Office reported golf ball size hail near Mac Arthur Boulevard in Stuart Beach.

Apr 27, 2015 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Lighthouse Pt (7 mi from Port Salerno)

National Weather Service description (English): A severe thunderstorm produced a swath of large hail reports across parts of Martin County including Palm City, Port Salerno, and Hobe Sound. Numerous reports of quarter to golf ball sized hailstones were reported across the area. Several pictures provided via social media showed hail accumulating on surfaces in Palm City, with depths generally below one-inch.

Apr 11, 2021 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Hobe Sound (7 mi from Port Salerno)

National Weather Service description (English): Local broadcast media reported golf ball sized hail in Hobe Sound.

May 19, 2024 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Waveland (4 mi from Port Salerno)

National Weather Service description (English): Public report via social media with picture of golf ball size hail near Edgewood Dr. Hail lasted around 6 minutes.

Feb 24, 2010 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Lighthouse Pt (7 mi from Port Salerno)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Port Salerno

DateRatingWherePath
Oct 9, 2024EF1Port St Lucie
8 mi from Port Salerno		14.3 mi long, 100 yd wide
Oct 9, 2024EF1Salerno
1 mi from Port Salerno		3.0 mi long, 250 yd wide
Oct 9, 2024EF2Gomez
4 mi from Port Salerno		5.7 mi long, 400 yd wide
Jun 12, 2024EF1Hobe Sound
7 mi from Port Salerno		1.7 mi long, 500 yd wide
Jan 15, 2024EF0Palm City
9 mi from Port Salerno		8.2 mi long, 50 yd wide
Mar 11, 2022EF0Rio St Lucie
6 mi from Port Salerno		0.1 mi long, 40 yd wide
Nov 5, 2019EF0Waveland
5 mi from Port Salerno		0.3 mi long, 10 yd wide
May 27, 2018EF0Salerno
1 mi from Port Salerno		0.1 mi long, 10 yd wide
Jan 17, 2016EF1Gomez
5 mi from Port Salerno		0.8 mi long, 75 yd wide
Oct 29, 2011EF0Gomez
4 mi from Port Salerno		0.3 mi long, 25 yd wide
Oct 29, 2011EF0Gomez
4 mi from Port Salerno		0.4 mi long, 40 yd wide
Aug 19, 2008EF0Salerno
1 mi from Port Salerno		0.0 mi long, 30 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Port Salerno

25 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Port Salerno since 2006, on 14 days. The strongest measured gust was 97 mph on Mar 6, 2008.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Oct 1, 202639 mph, measuredHobe Sound
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Apr 26, 202385 mph, measuredWaveland
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 6, 202269 mph, measuredSewalls Pt, Stuart Witham Field, Waveland
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 11, 202177 mph, measuredWaveland, Gomez, Port Sewall
8 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 20, 202066 mph, measuredPalm City, Stuart Witham Field
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 15, 201960 mph, estimatedJensen Beach
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 3, 201958 mph, measuredSewalls Pt
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Dec 20, 201849 mph, estimatedStuart
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 6, 201652 mph, estimatedPalm City
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jan 9, 201481 mph, estimatedHobe Sound
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 Port Salerno; 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 Port Salerno.

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