Hail history for Miami-Dade County, FL

Miami-Dade County has 244 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 107 of them 1″ or larger and 5 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.0″ (softball) on March 29, 1963.

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 244 since 1960

1″ or larger 107 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 5 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.0″ softball · March 29, 1963

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 Miami-Dade County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 244 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
March 25, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
March 25, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
March 25, 2025	0.75″	Penny
May 21, 2024	0.88″	Nickel
May 21, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
May 21, 2024	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
May 24, 2023	0.88″	Nickel
April 17, 2023	0.88″	Nickel

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

From the storm reports

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

March 25, 2025 · 0.75″ (penny)

A member of the public reported hail up to the size of pennies at the Homestead RaceTrac gas station on SW 312th Street.

June 15, 2012 · 3.0″ (tea cup)

Hail the size of baseballs to large apples reported in the Coral Gables area. Pictures of the hail were received at the NWS office with a confirmed diameter of up to 3 inches.

June 15, 2012 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

Multiple reports of hail up to the size of limes in Coral Gables near the Biltmore Hotel.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	5	6	27	20	85	75	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 Miami-Dade County

Has it ever hailed in Miami-Dade County?

Yes — 244 hail events have been recorded for Miami-Dade County, FL in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1960, including 107 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Miami-Dade County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Miami-Dade County, FL is March 25, 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 Miami-Dade County?

4.0″ (softball), recorded on March 29, 1963. 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.