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Hail history for Vero Beach, FL
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Vero Beach on 14 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.25 in (half dollar) on Mar 23, 2017. Hail is most common here in May and July.
Recent hail near Vero Beach
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 5, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Vero Beach Airpark 1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Vero Beach |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Vero Beach by year
When hail season peaks near Vero Beach
Of the 14 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (3) and July (3).
Largest hail storms near Vero Beach
May 22, 2012 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Viking (7 mi from Vero Beach)
Mar 23, 2017 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Gifford (1 mi from Vero Beach)
Apr 20, 2012 · 1 in (quarter) · Viking (6 mi from Vero Beach)
Sep 10, 2021 · 1 in (quarter) · Vero Lake Estates (1 mi from Vero Beach)
May 5, 2025 · 1 in (quarter) · Vero Beach Airpark (6 mi from Vero Beach)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Vero Beach
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2024 | EF1 | Fort Pierce St Lucie Airport 10 mi from Vero Beach |
| Oct 9, 2024 | EF0 | Oslo 7 mi from Vero Beach |
| Oct 9, 2024 | EF1 | Vero Lake Estates 2 mi from Vero Beach |
| Oct 9, 2024 | EF1 | Vero Beach 1 mi from Vero Beach |
| Oct 9, 2024 | EF2 | Oslo 6 mi from Vero Beach |
| Oct 17, 2022 | EF0 | Oslo 5 mi from Vero Beach |
| Jun 30, 2022 | EF0 | Fort Pierce St Lucie Airport 9 mi from Vero Beach |
| May 17, 2016 | EF1 | Oslo 5 mi from Vero Beach |
| May 17, 2016 | EF1 | Viking 6 mi from Vero Beach |
| Aug 15, 2014 | EF0 | Indrio 9 mi from Vero Beach |
| Aug 27, 2012 | EF0 | Vero Beach Airpark 6 mi from Vero Beach |
| Jul 17, 2012 | EF0 | Viking 8 mi from Vero Beach |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Vero Beach
37 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Vero Beach since 2006, on 32 days. The strongest measured gust was 82 mph on Apr 7, 2022.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 30, 2026 | 39 mph, measured | Vero Beach 1 wind report |
| Aug 4, 2026 | 52 mph, measured | Vero Beach 1 wind report |
| Jul 28, 2026 | 40 mph, measured | Treasure Coast Ai 1 wind report |
| Jul 20, 2026 | 41 mph, measured | Vero Beach, Treasure Coast Airport 2 wind reports |
| Jul 17, 2026 | 56 mph, measured | Treasure Coast Ai 1 wind report |
| Jul 14, 2026 | 52 mph, measured | Treasure Coast Ai, Vero Beach 2 wind reports |
| Jul 13, 2026 | 39 mph, measured | Treasure Coast Ai 1 wind report |
| Jul 12, 2026 | 39 mph, measured | Vero Beach 1 wind report |
| May 11, 2026 | 58 mph, measured | Fort Pierce St Lucie Airport 1 wind report |
| May 5, 2025 | 59 mph, measured | Fort Pierce St Lucie 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 Vero 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 Vero Beach.
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