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Hail history for Tequesta, FL

Last hail within 10 milesJul 12, 20260.88 in (nickel)

Hail days, last 12 months1

Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Apr 29, 2023

Hail days since 200626

Days with hail 1 inch or larger14

Tornadoes within 10 miles9

Damaging wind reports within 10 miles36

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Tequesta on 26 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Apr 29, 2023. Hail is most common here in April and May.

Recent hail near Tequesta

Date	Hail size	Where	Source
Jul 12, 2026	0.88 in nickel	Caloosa 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Tequesta	NWS storm report (preliminary)

One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near Tequesta by year

When hail season peaks near Tequesta

Of the 26 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (7) and May (6).

Largest hail storms near Tequesta

Apr 24, 2018 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Jupiter Is (2 mi from Tequesta)

National Weather Service description (English): A member of the public reported golf ball sized hail at the River Ridge community in Tequesta off County Line Road.

Apr 11, 2021 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Hobe Sound (8 mi from Tequesta)

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

Apr 26, 2023 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Palm Beach Gardens (9 mi from Tequesta)

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

Apr 29, 2023 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Jupiter (7 mi from Tequesta)

National Weather Service description (English): Numerous public spotter reports of golf ball sized hail in Jupiter Farms.

Apr 15, 2016 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Jupiter Is (2 mi from Tequesta)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Tequesta

Date	Rating	Where	Path
Oct 9, 2024	EF0	Hobe Sound 6 mi from Tequesta	4.0 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jun 12, 2024	EF1	Hobe Sound 8 mi from Tequesta	1.7 mi long, 500 yd wide
Apr 29, 2023	EF2	Palm Beach Gardens 9 mi from Tequesta	2.6 mi long, 320 yd wide
Apr 6, 2022	EF0	Palm Beach Gardens 9 mi from Tequesta	0.6 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jul 5, 2018	EF0	Juno Beach 5 mi from Tequesta	0.0 mi long, 15 yd wide
Jan 23, 2017	EF1	Tequesta 8 mi from Tequesta	5.8 mi long, 130 yd wide
Jan 17, 2016	EF1	Gomez 10 mi from Tequesta	0.8 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jun 10, 2015	EF0	Jupiter 1 mi from Tequesta	0.2 mi long, 10 yd wide
Mar 31, 2009	EF0	Palm Beach Gardens 9 mi from Tequesta	0.7 mi long, 200 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Tequesta

36 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Tequesta since 2006, on 24 days. The strongest measured gust was 78 mph on Apr 6, 2022.

Date	Strongest gust	Where	Source
Apr 17, 2023	64 mph, estimated	Palm Beach Gardens 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Apr 6, 2022	78 mph, measured	Palm Beach Gardens 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jul 12, 2021	61 mph, measured	Palm Beach Gardens 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
May 6, 2021	71 mph, measured	Juno Beach, Jupiter Inlet Colony 2 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Apr 11, 2021	71 mph, measured	Gomez, Hobe Sound, Jupiter 5 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
May 27, 2020	63 mph, estimated	Jupiter 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jan 29, 2020	58 mph, measured	Juno Beach 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
May 13, 2019	64 mph, estimated	Jupiter Is, Juno Beach 2 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Apr 2, 2019	60 mph, estimated	North Palm Beach 2 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Mar 19, 2016	64 mph, measured	Tequesta 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 Tequesta; 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 Tequesta.

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