Hail History

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Hail history for Fort Lauderdale, FL

Last hail within 10 milesJul 12, 20251 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)May 25, 2009
Hail days since 200639
Days with hail 1 inch or larger15
Tornadoes within 10 miles24
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles91

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Fort Lauderdale on 39 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on May 25, 2009. Hail is most common here in July and June.

Fort Lauderdale ranks #119 for hail days among the 311 U.S. cities of 100,000 or more people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Fort Lauderdale

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jul 12, 20251 in
quarter		Lauderdale Lakes
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Fort Lauderdale		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 Fort Lauderdale by year

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When hail season peaks near Fort Lauderdale

Of the 39 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (10) and June (9).

Jan3Feb2Mar6Apr8May9Jun10Jul1AugSepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Fort Lauderdale

Feb 28, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Hacienda (2 mi from Fort Lauderdale)

National Weather Service description (English): Reported at A1A and Sunrise Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale Beach.

Jul 23, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Collier City (9 mi from Fort Lauderdale)

National Weather Service description (English): Broward County Sheriff's Office reported golf ball size hail along Nob Hill Road between Oakland Park Blvd and NW 33rd Street in Sunrise.

May 25, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Lauderdale Lakes (8 mi from Fort Lauderdale)

National Weather Service description (English): A Sunrise Police Officer reported golf ball size hail near University Dr and Oakland Park Blvd. This is the same thunderstorm that produced a high wind gust in Tamarac.

Mar 3, 2024 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Davie (6 mi from Fort Lauderdale)

Jun 3, 2023 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Port Everglades (2 mi from Fort Lauderdale)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Fort Lauderdale

DateRatingWherePath
Feb 18, 2024EF0Davie
8 mi from Fort Lauderdale		3.4 mi long, 350 yd wide
Feb 18, 2024EF?Oakland Park
3 mi from Fort Lauderdale		0.2 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jan 6, 2024EF0Port Everglades
1 mi from Fort Lauderdale		1.6 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 21, 2023EF0Hollywood
7 mi from Fort Lauderdale		0.1 mi long, 10 yd wide
Apr 12, 2023EF0West Hollywood
7 mi from Fort Lauderdale		0.0 mi long, 10 yd wide
Apr 12, 2023EF0Fort Laudrdl Intl.
5 mi from Fort Lauderdale		1.7 mi long, 50 yd wide
Sep 27, 2022EF0West Hollywood
9 mi from Fort Lauderdale		7.4 mi long, 75 yd wide
Apr 10, 2018EF0Fort Lauderdale
1 mi from Fort Lauderdale		3.5 mi long, 60 yd wide
Apr 10, 2018EF0Fort Laudrdl Intl.
3 mi from Fort Lauderdale		3.2 mi long, 40 yd wide
Sep 9, 2017EF0Fort Lauderdale
3 mi from Fort Lauderdale		1.9 mi long, 100 yd wide
Mar 14, 2017EF0Davie
10 mi from Fort Lauderdale		1.3 mi long, 50 yd wide
Mar 19, 2016EF0Port Everglades
2 mi from Fort Lauderdale		0.2 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Fort Lauderdale

91 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Fort Lauderdale since 2006, on 64 days. The strongest measured gust was 83 mph on Jun 3, 2023.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 6, 2026damage reportedPlantation
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 26, 202658 mph, measuredLauderdale Lakes
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 10, 202646 mph, measuredLauderdale Lakes
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 16, 202555 mph, estimatedHollywood N Perry Airport, Pembroke Pines
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 4, 202559 mph, measuredCoconut Creek
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 29, 202458 mph, estimatedWest Hollywood
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 12, 202460 mph, estimatedWest Hollywood
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 20, 202467 mph, measuredFort Laudrdl Exec
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 3, 202464 mph, measuredDavie, West Hollywood
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 21, 202366 mph, measuredFort Laudrdl Intl.
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 Fort Lauderdale; 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 Fort Lauderdale.

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