Hail History

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Hail history for West Palm Beach, FL

Last hail within 10 milesMay 23, 20251.5 in (ping pong ball)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Apr 26, 2023
Hail days since 200625
Days with hail 1 inch or larger14
Tornadoes within 10 miles12
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles61

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of West Palm Beach on 25 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.

West Palm Beach ranks #163 for hail days among the 311 U.S. cities of 100,000 or more people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near West Palm Beach

DateHail sizeWhereSource
May 23, 20251.5 in
ping pong ball		Florida Gardens, Lake Worth, Palm Beach Airport
3 hail reports · closest 7 mi from West Palm Beach		NOAA Storm Events
May 5, 20251 in
quarter		Florida Gardens
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from West Palm Beach		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 31, 20250.8 inLake Worth
1 hail report · closest 7 mi from West Palm 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 West Palm Beach by year

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When hail season peaks near West Palm Beach

Of the 25 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (5) and April (5).

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Largest hail storms near West Palm Beach

Feb 24, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Palm Beach Airport (8 mi from West Palm Beach)

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 (8 mi from West Palm 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 (5 mi from West Palm Beach)

May 23, 2025 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Florida Gardens (9 mi from West Palm Beach)

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

Tornadoes within 10 miles of West Palm Beach

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

Damaging thunderstorm winds near West Palm Beach

61 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of West Palm Beach since 2006, on 41 days. The strongest measured gust was 78 mph on Apr 6, 2022.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Oct 1, 202646 mph, estimatedHaverhill
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
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
1 wind report		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
Apr 17, 202364 mph, estimatedPalm Beach Gardens
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 Palm 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 West Palm Beach.

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