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Hail history for Sunset, FL
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Sunset on 36 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3 in (tea cup) on Jun 15, 2012. Hail is most common here in June and May.
Recent hail near Sunset
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 2, 2026 | 0.75 in penny | Miami Internation 1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Sunset |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Sunset by year
When hail season peaks near Sunset
Of the 36 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (10) and May (10).
Largest hail storms near Sunset
Jun 15, 2012 · 3 in (tea cup) · Coconut Grove (5 mi from Sunset)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail the size of baseballs to large apples reported in the Coral Gables area. Pictures of the hail were received at the NWS office with a confirmed diameter of up to 3 inches.May 15, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Sweet Water (5 mi from Sunset)
National Weather Service description (English): Ping-pong to golf ball size hail reported west of Dolphin Mall. Observer also reported 4.11 inches of rain in 2 1/2 hours.Apr 3, 2022 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Westwood Lakes (1 mi from Sunset)
May 21, 2024 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Kendall (2 mi from Sunset)
Jun 3, 2010 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Miami New Tamiami Airport (6 mi from Sunset)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Sunset
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 25, 2023 | EF0 | Aladdin City 10 mi from Sunset |
| Sep 27, 2022 | EF0 | Sweet Water 5 mi from Sunset |
| Sep 27, 2022 | EF0 | Medley 7 mi from Sunset |
| Jul 20, 2018 | EF0 | Sweet Water 4 mi from Sunset |
| Oct 28, 2017 | EF0 | Westwood Lakes 2 mi from Sunset |
| Jan 23, 2017 | EF1 | Medley 8 mi from Sunset |
| May 15, 2014 | EF0 | Sweet Water 6 mi from Sunset |
| Mar 10, 2011 | EF0 | Miami 10 mi from Sunset |
| Jun 15, 2007 | EF0 | South Miami 6 mi from Sunset |
| Jun 1, 2007 | EF1 | Franjo 9 mi from Sunset |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Sunset
109 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Sunset since 2006, on 60 days. The strongest measured gust was 71 mph on May 6, 2007.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 1, 2026 | 40 mph, estimated | South Miami 1 wind report |
| Jul 17, 2026 | damage reported | Sweetwater 1 wind report |
| Jun 2, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Medley 1 wind report |
| Sep 23, 2025 | 49 mph, estimated | Miami New Tamiami Airport 1 wind report |
| Sep 11, 2025 | 49 mph, estimated | Coral Way Vlg 1 wind report |
| May 4, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | South Miami, Kendall 3 wind reports |
| Mar 25, 2025 | 46 mph, estimated | Richmond Hgts 1 wind report |
| May 21, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Richmond Hgts, Kendall 3 wind reports |
| Mar 6, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | South Miami 1 wind report |
| Feb 4, 2024 | 70 mph, estimated | Miami New Tamiami Airport 1 wind report |
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 Sunset; 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 Sunset.
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