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Hail and storm reports near Fort Lauderdale, FL

NOAA records list 20 hail reports within 10 miles of Fort Lauderdale since 2016. The biggest reported hail was 1.50 in (ping pong ball) on March 3, 2024. They also list 41 thunderstorm wind reports, with the strongest at 83 mph on June 3, 2023.

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
20
Biggest reported hail
1.50 in
Most recent hail report
July 12, 2025
Strongest reported wind
83 mph
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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 Fort Lauderdale.

Hail reports since November 1, 2021

Hail reports within 10 miles of Fort Lauderdale, newest first.
DateHail sizeDistanceCountyReported atSource
July 12, 20251.00 in (quarter)7.2 miBroward, FLLauderdale LakesNCEI record
July 12, 20251.00 in (quarter)9.4 miBroward, FLCoral SpgsNCEI record
March 3, 20241.50 in (ping pong ball)6.7 miBroward, FLDavieNCEI record
March 3, 20241.00 in (quarter)6.7 miBroward, FLDavieNCEI record
March 3, 20241.00 in (quarter)9 miBroward, FLDavieNCEI record
June 3, 20231.00 in (quarter)8.1 miBroward, FLWest HollywoodNCEI record
June 3, 20230.88 in (nickel)5.6 miBroward, FL(Fll)Ft Laudrdl IntlNCEI record
June 3, 20231.25 in (half dollar)3.4 miBroward, FLPort EvergladesNCEI record
April 17, 20230.75 in (penny)4.4 miBroward, FLNorth LauderdaleNCEI record

Thunderstorm wind reports since November 1, 2021

Show 21 wind reports
Thunderstorm wind reports within 10 miles of Fort Lauderdale, newest first. Measured or estimated as NOAA records it.
DateWindDistanceCountyReported atSource
September 6, 2026speed not recorded6.5 miBroward, FL1 NNE PlantationSPC day reportPreliminary
July 26, 202658 mph (measured gust)4.6 miBroward, FL(Fxe)Ft Laudrdl ExecNCEI record
September 16, 202549 mph (estimated gust)6.9 miBroward, FLPembroke PinesNCEI record
June 1, 202560 mph (estimated gust)8.8 miBroward, FLCoral SpgsNCEI record
May 4, 202559 mph (measured gust)7.7 miBroward, FLCoconut CreekNCEI record
June 12, 202460 mph (estimated gust)9.4 miBroward, FLWest HollywoodNCEI record
May 20, 202467 mph (measured gust)4.3 miBroward, FL(Fxe)Ft Laudrdl ExecNCEI record
March 3, 202458 mph (estimated gust)8.2 miBroward, FLDavieNCEI record
March 3, 202458 mph (estimated gust)8.3 miBroward, FLWest HollywoodNCEI record
March 3, 202464 mph (measured gust)7.8 miBroward, FLDavieNCEI record
September 21, 202366 mph (measured gust)4.2 miBroward, FL(Fll)Ft Laudrdl IntlNCEI record
August 17, 202359 mph (measured gust)7.9 miBroward, FLDavieNCEI record
July 16, 202358 mph (measured gust)8.2 miBroward, FLLauderdale LakesNCEI record
June 13, 202358 mph (estimated gust)6.8 miBroward, FLPembroke PinesNCEI record
June 3, 202369 mph (measured gust)4.5 miBroward, FL(Fll)Ft Laudrdl IntlNCEI record
June 3, 202383 mph (measured gust)4.2 miBroward, FL(Fll)Ft Laudrdl IntlNCEI record
June 3, 202372 mph (measured gust)4.2 miBroward, FL(Fll)Ft Laudrdl IntlNCEI record
June 2, 202361 mph (measured gust)9.1 miBroward, FLLauderdale LakesNCEI record
June 3, 202249 mph (estimated gust)4.7 miBroward, FLPompano BeachNCEI record
April 28, 202258 mph (estimated gust)9.7 miBroward, FLMargateNCEI record
January 16, 202260 mph (estimated gust)8.6 miBroward, FLHollywoodNCEI 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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