Hail History

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Hail history for West Gate, FL

Last hail within 10 milesJun 24, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Apr 26, 2023
Hail days since 200633
Days with hail 1 inch or larger18
Tornadoes within 10 miles13
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles78

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of West Gate on 33 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Apr 26, 2023. Hail is most common here in June and April.

Recent hail near West Gate

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jun 24, 20261 in
quarter		Wellington
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from West Gate		NOAA Storm Events
May 23, 20251.5 in
ping pong ball		Florida Gardens, Lake Worth, Palm Beach Airport
3 hail reports · closest 4 mi from West Gate		NOAA Storm Events
May 5, 20251 in
quarter		Florida Gardens
2 hail reports · closest 7 mi from West Gate		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 31, 20251 in
quarter		Wellington, Lake Worth
2 hail reports · closest 6 mi from West Gate		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 West Gate by year

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When hail season peaks near West Gate

Of the 33 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (8) and April (7).

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Largest hail storms near West Gate

Feb 24, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Palm Beach Airport (5 mi from West Gate)

National Weather Service description (English): Emergency manager reported golf ball sized hail at Okeheelee Park near the Florida Turnpike and Forest Hill Drive.

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

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 (5 mi from West Gate)

May 23, 2025 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Florida Gardens (7 mi from West Gate)

Sep 15, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Lake Worth (7 mi from West Gate)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of West Gate

DateRatingWherePath
Apr 29, 2023EF2Palm Beach Gardens
8 mi from West Gate		2.6 mi long, 320 yd wide
Apr 6, 2022EF0Palm Beach Gardens
9 mi from West Gate		0.6 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jul 14, 2020EF0Palm Beach Airport
3 mi from West Gate		0.2 mi long, 25 yd wide
Jul 25, 2019EF0Haverhill
2 mi from West Gate		0.1 mi long, 5 yd wide
Oct 28, 2017EF0Palm Spgs
4 mi from West Gate		2.1 mi long, 125 yd wide
Aug 3, 2015EF0Palm Beach Airport
6 mi from West Gate		0.1 mi long, 10 yd wide
Aug 3, 2015EF0Palm Beach Gardens
6 mi from West Gate		0.0 mi long, 1 yd wide
Apr 30, 2013EF0South Palm Beach
9 mi from West Gate		0.1 mi long, 10 yd wide
Jun 24, 2012EF0Lake Worth
5 mi from West Gate		0.0 mi long, 20 yd wide
Jun 24, 2012EF0Westgate
2 mi from West Gate		1.2 mi long, 30 yd wide
Mar 31, 2009EF0Glen Ridge
3 mi from West Gate		0.3 mi long, 100 yd wide
Mar 31, 2009EF0Palm Beach Gardens
9 mi from West Gate		0.7 mi long, 200 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near West Gate

78 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of West Gate since 2006, on 47 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)
Aug 30, 202642 mph, measuredLake Worth
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 24, 202660 mph, estimatedWellington
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
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
May 24, 202358 mph, estimatedFlorida Gardens
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 19, 202364 mph, estimatedWellington
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 West Gate; 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 West Gate.

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