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Hail history for Palmetto Bay, FL
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Palmetto Bay on 27 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3 in (tea cup) on Jun 15, 2012. Hail is most common here in May and April.
Recent hail near Palmetto Bay
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Palmetto Bay in the last two years.
Hail days near Palmetto Bay by year
When hail season peaks near Palmetto Bay
Of the 27 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (8) and April (7).
Largest hail storms near Palmetto Bay
Jun 15, 2012 · 3 in (tea cup) · Coconut Grove (8 mi from Palmetto Bay)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail the size of baseballs to large apples reported in the Coral Gables area. Pictures of the hail were received at the NWS office with a confirmed diameter of up to 3 inches.Apr 3, 2022 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Westwood Lakes (6 mi from Palmetto Bay)
May 21, 2024 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Kendall (4 mi from Palmetto Bay)
Jun 3, 2010 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Miami New Tamiami Airport (9 mi from Palmetto Bay)
Aug 9, 2018 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Westwood Lakes (8 mi from Palmetto Bay)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Palmetto Bay
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 25, 2023 | EF0 | Aladdin City 7 mi from Palmetto Bay |
| May 25, 2020 | EF1 | Aladdin City 9 mi from Palmetto Bay |
| Jul 20, 2018 | EF0 | Sweet Water 10 mi from Palmetto Bay |
| Oct 28, 2017 | EF0 | Westwood Lakes 8 mi from Palmetto Bay |
| Jun 15, 2007 | EF0 | South Miami 6 mi from Palmetto Bay |
| Jun 1, 2007 | EF1 | Franjo 4 mi from Palmetto Bay |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Palmetto Bay
77 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Palmetto Bay since 2006, on 44 days. The strongest measured gust was 71 mph on May 6, 2007.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 1, 2026 | 40 mph, estimated | South Miami 1 wind report |
| Jul 17, 2026 | damage reported | Sweetwater 1 wind report |
| Sep 23, 2025 | 49 mph, estimated | Miami New Tamiami Airport 1 wind report |
| Sep 11, 2025 | 49 mph, estimated | Coral Way Vlg 1 wind report |
| May 4, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | South Miami, Kendall 3 wind reports |
| Mar 25, 2025 | 46 mph, estimated | Richmond Hgts 1 wind report |
| May 21, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Richmond Hgts, Kendall 3 wind reports |
| Mar 6, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | South Miami 1 wind report |
| Sep 25, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Miami New Tamiami Airport, Westwood Lakes 2 wind reports |
| Sep 19, 2023 | 60 mph, measured | Miami New Tamiami 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 Palmetto Bay; 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 Palmetto Bay.
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