Hail History

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Hail history for Riviera Beach, FL

Last hail within 10 milesMay 23, 20251 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Apr 26, 2023
Hail days since 200618
Days with hail 1 inch or larger13
Tornadoes within 10 miles12
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles63

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Riviera Beach on 18 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Apr 26, 2023. Hail is most common here in April and May.

Riviera Beach ranks #901 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Riviera Beach

DateHail sizeWhereSource
May 23, 20251 in
quarter		Palm Beach Airport
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Riviera Beach		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 Riviera Beach by year

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When hail season peaks near Riviera Beach

Of the 18 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (4) and May (4).

Jan3Feb2Mar4Apr4May3Jun1Jul1AugSepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Riviera Beach

Feb 24, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Haverhill (6 mi from Riviera Beach)

Apr 26, 2023 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Palm Beach Gardens (5 mi from Riviera Beach)

National Weather Service description (English): Penny to golf ball sized hail was reported by the public in Palm Beach Gardens.

Apr 15, 2016 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Palm Spgs (9 mi from Riviera Beach)

May 28, 2024 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Tequesta (8 mi from Riviera Beach)

Mar 6, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · West Palm Beach (7 mi from Riviera Beach)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Riviera Beach

DateRatingWherePath
Apr 29, 2023EF2Palm Beach Gardens
4 mi from Riviera Beach		2.6 mi long, 320 yd wide
Apr 6, 2022EF0Palm Beach Gardens
5 mi from Riviera Beach		0.6 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jul 14, 2020EF0Palm Beach Airport
7 mi from Riviera Beach		0.2 mi long, 25 yd wide
Jul 25, 2019EF0Haverhill
7 mi from Riviera Beach		0.1 mi long, 5 yd wide
Jul 5, 2018EF0Juno Beach
8 mi from Riviera Beach		0.0 mi long, 15 yd wide
Oct 28, 2017EF0Palm Spgs
9 mi from Riviera Beach		2.1 mi long, 125 yd wide
Jan 23, 2017EF1Tequesta
8 mi from Riviera Beach		5.8 mi long, 130 yd wide
Aug 3, 2015EF0Palm Beach Gardens
5 mi from Riviera Beach		0.0 mi long, 1 yd wide
Jun 24, 2012EF0Lake Worth
10 mi from Riviera Beach		0.0 mi long, 20 yd wide
Jun 24, 2012EF0Westgate
5 mi from Riviera Beach		1.2 mi long, 30 yd wide
Mar 31, 2009EF0Glen Ridge
3 mi from Riviera Beach		0.3 mi long, 100 yd wide
Mar 31, 2009EF0Palm Beach Gardens
5 mi from Riviera Beach		0.7 mi long, 200 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Riviera Beach

63 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Riviera Beach since 2006, on 40 days. The strongest measured gust was 78 mph on Apr 6, 2022.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 7, 202648 mph, measuredHaverhill
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 2, 202660 mph, estimatedHaverhill
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 8, 202661 mph, measuredRiviera Beach
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 25, 202458 mph, estimatedHaverhill
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 17, 202374 mph, measuredWest Palm Beach, Westgate
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 13, 202367 mph, measuredHaverhill
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 17, 202364 mph, estimatedPalm Beach Gardens
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 17, 202258 mph, estimatedPalm Beach Gardens
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 6, 202278 mph, measuredPalm Beach Gardens
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 12, 202161 mph, measuredPalm Beach Gardens
2 wind reports		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 Riviera Beach; 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 Riviera Beach.

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