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Hail and storm reports near Delray Beach, FL

NOAA records list 11 hail reports within 10 miles of Delray Beach since 2016. The biggest reported hail was 2.00 in (hen egg) on April 15, 2016. They also list 24 thunderstorm wind reports, with the strongest at 64 mph on April 11, 2021.

Preliminary reports from the NOAA Storm Prediction Center, not yet in the official database, add 0 hail reports and 1 wind report from August 1, 2026 to October 31, 2026.

Official hail reports since 2016
11
Biggest reported hail
2.00 in
Most recent hail report
February 28, 2026
Strongest reported wind
64 mph

What these reports can and can’t tell you. Each one is a point observation: hail or wind someone saw or measured at one spot. They are not a full map of where hail fell. A report near you doesn’t mean your roof was damaged, and no report doesn’t mean it wasn’t. Distances are from the center of Delray Beach.

Hail reports since November 1, 2021

Hail reports within 10 miles of Delray Beach, newest first.
DateHail sizeDistanceCountyReported atSource
February 28, 20261.00 in (quarter)5.5 miPalm Beach, FLOcean RidgeNCEI record
February 28, 20261.00 in (quarter)5.5 miPalm Beach, FLOcean RidgeNCEI record
May 5, 20251.50 in (ping pong ball)6.3 miPalm Beach, FLOcean RidgeNCEI record
May 5, 20251.00 in (quarter)8 miPalm Beach, FLFlorida GardensNCEI record
May 18, 20241.00 in (quarter)10 miPalm Beach, FLFlorida GardensNCEI record
June 3, 20231.00 in (quarter)3.9 miPalm Beach, FLOcean RidgeNCEI record

Thunderstorm wind reports since November 1, 2021

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Thunderstorm wind reports within 10 miles of Delray Beach, newest first. Measured or estimated as NOAA records it.
DateWindDistanceCountyReported atSource
September 7, 2026speed not recorded8 miPalm Beach, FL2 WNW Boca Raton EquestSPC day reportPreliminary
May 23, 202558 mph (estimated gust)2.1 miPalm Beach, FLDelray BeachNCEI record
May 12, 202540 mph (estimated gust)6.6 miPalm Beach, FLHypoluxoNCEI record
June 7, 202458 mph (estimated gust)8.3 miPalm Beach, FLFlorida GardensNCEI record
June 7, 202460 mph (estimated gust)6.5 miPalm Beach, FLDelray BeachNCEI record
May 18, 202458 mph (estimated gust)5.7 miPalm Beach, FLOcean RidgeNCEI record
May 24, 202358 mph (estimated gust)10 miPalm Beach, FLFlorida GardensNCEI record
May 14, 202260 mph (estimated gust)4.6 miPalm Beach, FLBoca RatonNCEI record
May 14, 202260 mph (estimated gust)6.7 miPalm Beach, FLBoca RatonNCEI record
April 28, 202263 mph (estimated gust)9.2 miPalm Beach, FLLantanaNCEI record

Official reports come from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, which currently runs through July 31, 2026. Reports marked preliminary come from the NOAA Storm Prediction Center and are not yet in the official database; they may change or be removed. Dates are the local report date. Data retrieved November 1, 2026. About this data.

What to do after a hail storm

A few calm steps in the first days can protect your home and your claim. Your policy and your state’s rules decide the details, so check your policy and ask your insurer when something is unclear.

For more on insurance claims, deductibles and storm chasers, read our guide to storm and hail damage.

1. Stay safe first

  • Wait until the storm has passed before you look around outside.
  • Stay off the roof. Look from the ground, or from a window.
  • Keep away from downed power lines and report them to local authorities or your utility. Call 911 if anyone is hurt or in danger.
  • Stay out of damaged buildings. Wear sturdy shoes and long sleeves around broken glass and debris.

2. Take photos before you clean up

  • Take date-stamped photos or video of the roof from the ground.
  • Photograph gutters, downspouts, siding, window screens, the fins on your outdoor AC unit, soft metal such as vents and flashing, and any cars.
  • If you can do it safely, photograph a few hailstones next to a coin or a ruler.
  • Write down the date and time of the storm and what you saw.

3. Prevent more damage

  • Cover broken windows or openings to keep rain out, if it is safe.
  • Keep every receipt for supplies and temporary repairs.
  • Hold off on permanent repairs until you have talked with your insurer.

4. Start an insurance claim

  • Read your policy. Note your deductible, and whether it has a separate wind or hail deductible.
  • Most insurers have a time limit for reporting a claim. Check your policy for yours.
  • Contact your insurer or agent to start a claim. An adjuster may come to inspect.
  • Get written estimates, and keep copies of everything you send and receive.
  • If you have questions about how a claim is handled, ask your insurer or your state’s insurance department.

5. Watch for storm-chaser scams

  • Be careful with door knockers who show up right after a storm.
  • Walk away from pressure to sign today, or a discount that only lasts if you sign now.
  • Be wary of demands for a large payment up front, or for cash.
  • Be wary of offers to cover or waive your deductible. Ask your insurer about it.
  • Be wary of out-of-state plates, or no local address you can visit.
  • Read any contract before you sign. Don’t sign over your insurance benefits or your insurance check before you understand what you are agreeing to. You don’t have to sign an assignment of benefits to get repairs done.
  • Check the contractor’s license or registration where your state requires it. Your state’s licensing board can tell you.
  • Get more than one written estimate, and a written contract.
Where this guidance comes from

This is general information, not legal or insurance advice. Check your policy, ask your insurer, and check with your state’s licensing board or insurance department.

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