Hail history for Broward County, FL

Broward County has 210 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 92 of them 1″ or larger and 4 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 3.0″ (tea cup) on February 10, 1983.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month May

Core sample · every recorded event, 1955–2026

Mark size = measured hail diameter; slivers are events with no recorded size. Amber ≥2″, red ≥2.75″ (baseball class). Denser recent decades partly reflect better reporting, not only more storms.

Recorded events 210 since 1955

1″ or larger 92 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 4 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 3.0″ tea cup · February 10, 1983

Read the record honestly: Storm Events contains what was reported to the National Weather Service. Sparse or rural counties under-report, and coverage improved sharply after the mid-1990s — a quiet-looking stretch is not proof nothing fell.

When it hails in Broward County

Recorded events by month, 1950–present. The amber bar marks Broward County's peak: May.

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 210 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
July 12, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
July 12, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
May 23, 2025	1.25″	Half dollar
May 23, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
June 6, 2024	0.75″	Penny
March 6, 2024	0.88″	Nickel
March 3, 2024	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
March 3, 2024	1.0″	Quarter

Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for Broward County.

From the storm reports

Narratives as filed with the NOAA Storm Events Database (public records; lightly trimmed for length).

July 12, 2025 · 1.0″ (quarter)

A trained spotter reported hail up to 1 inch in diameter near NW 27th St and Inverrary Blvd.

June 12, 2011 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

A spotter reported golf ball sized hail along with 3-inch diameter branches down along Pine Ridge Ct in Weston.

March 18, 1995 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

Dime to two inch diameter hail was reported along a narrow track from Davie to Ft. Lauderdale to Dania. A T.V. cameraman was slightly injured while filming the hail.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
1	0	4	15	25	76	63	26

The climb across decades is largely a reporting story: spotter networks, radar, and digital filing pulled far more storms into the record after the 1990s.

Questions about hail in Broward County

Has it ever hailed in Broward County?

Yes — 210 hail events have been recorded for Broward County, FL in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1955, including 92 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Broward County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Broward County, FL is July 12, 2025, with 1.0″ (quarter) hail. The database is currently updated through April 2026, so a storm from the last few weeks may not appear yet. To check a specific day, use the did-it-hail date lookup.

What is the largest hail ever recorded in Broward County?

3.0″ (tea cup), recorded on February 10, 1983. Hail that size is destructive-class and typically damages roofs, vehicles, and siding. See how big that really is on the actual-size hail chart.

Does a recorded hail event mean my roof was damaged?

No. This page reports storm records, not damage. Hail size and damage vary block by block within a county, and only an inspection can establish what happened to a specific roof. If you suspect damage, talk to your insurer or a licensed roofer — they can pull the same NOAA records for your claim.

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Source: NOAA/NCEI Storm Events Database, public domain, updated monthly by NCEI — this site's copy runs through April 2026. HailHistory reports records; it does not give insurance advice or assess damage.