Hail history for Indian River County, FL

Indian River County has 67 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 25 of them 1″ or larger and 2 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 3.0″ (tea cup) on February 13, 1995.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month March

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 67 since 1960

1″ or larger 25 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 2 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 3.0″ tea cup · February 13, 1995

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 Indian River County

Recorded events by month, 1950–present. The amber bar marks Indian River County's peak: March.

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 67 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
May 24, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
May 5, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
April 2, 2022	1.0″	Quarter
September 10, 2021	1.0″	Quarter
April 26, 2020	1.0″	Quarter
April 15, 2018	0.75″	Penny
March 23, 2017	0.88″	Nickel
March 23, 2017	1.25″	Half dollar

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

From the storm reports

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

May 24, 2025 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Estimated quarter to golf ball size hail based on photos shared by local media in Vero Lake Estates. Hail occurred at 103rd Ct & S 85th St.

March 18, 1995 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Numerous reports of golf ball-size hail reported near Vero Beach.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	2	3	3	21	23	10	5

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 Indian River County

Has it ever hailed in Indian River County?

Yes — 67 hail events have been recorded for Indian River County, FL in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1960, including 25 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Indian River County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Indian River County, FL is May 24, 2025, with 1.75″ (golf ball) 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 Indian River County?

3.0″ (tea cup), recorded on February 13, 1995. 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.

More Florida hail history

All 67 Florida counties, ranked by recorded hail →

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.