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Hail history for Indian River Shores, FL
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Indian River Shores on 16 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on May 24, 2025. Hail is most common here in May and July.
Recent hail near Indian River Shores
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 24, 2025 | 1.75 in golf ball | River Bridge 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Indian River Shores |
| May 5, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Vero Beach Airpark 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Indian River Shores |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Indian River Shores by year
When hail season peaks near Indian River Shores
Of the 16 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (3) and July (3).
Largest hail storms near Indian River Shores
May 24, 2025 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · River Bridge (9 mi from Indian River Shores)
National Weather Service description (English): Estimated quarter to golf ball size hail based on photos shared by local media in Vero Lake Estates. Hail occurred at 103rd Ct & S 85th St.Mar 23, 2017 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Gifford (5 mi from Indian River Shores)
Sep 10, 2021 · 1 in (quarter) · Vero Lake Estates (6 mi from Indian River Shores)
Apr 2, 2022 · 1 in (quarter) · Cummings (7 mi from Indian River Shores)
May 5, 2025 · 1 in (quarter) · Vero Beach Airpark (9 mi from Indian River Shores)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Indian River Shores
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2024 | EF1 | Vero Lake Estates 7 mi from Indian River Shores |
| Oct 9, 2024 | EF1 | Vero Beach 6 mi from Indian River Shores |
| Feb 6, 2021 | EF0 | River Bridge 9 mi from Indian River Shores |
| Aug 27, 2012 | EF0 | Vero Beach Airpark 9 mi from Indian River Shores |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Indian River Shores
26 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Indian River Shores since 2006, on 23 days. The strongest measured gust was 67 mph on Jun 15, 2023.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | 48 mph, measured | Vero Beach 1 wind report |
| Aug 30, 2026 | 39 mph, measured | Vero Beach 1 wind report |
| Aug 4, 2026 | 52 mph, measured | Vero Beach 1 wind report |
| Jul 20, 2026 | 41 mph, measured | Vero Beach 1 wind report |
| Jul 14, 2026 | 41 mph, measured | Vero Beach 1 wind report |
| Jul 12, 2026 | 39 mph, measured | Vero Beach 1 wind report |
| Jun 22, 2023 | 66 mph, measured | Gifford 1 wind report |
| Jun 15, 2023 | 67 mph, measured | Oslo, Gifford, Sebastian 3 wind reports |
| Apr 26, 2023 | 64 mph, measured | Gifford 1 wind report |
| Mar 12, 2022 | 58 mph, estimated | Gifford 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 Indian River Shores; 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 Indian River Shores.
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