Hail Swath Map Preview
The Palm Bay, FL hail swath map preview was last reviewed on August 28, 2026 and shows mapped hail estimates up to 2.00". There are 1 public hail reports, 2 public wind reports, and 1 nearby tornado reports listed for the October 17, 2022 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Palm Bay, FL Hail Map
The October 17, 2022 hail swath map for Palm Bay, FL covers approximately 651 square miles and includes an estimated 154,675 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, covering 253 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the 0.75-1.00" hail band with 71,492 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 188 sq mi | 19,808 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 253 sq mi | 48,761 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 124 sq mi | 71,492 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 50 sq mi | 13,243 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 22 sq mi | 728 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 7 sq mi | 643 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 3 sq mi | 0 |
| 2.00-2.25" | 3 sq mi | 0 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Palm Bay, FL Hail Swath Map
Inside the October 17, 2022 hail swath map area for Palm Bay, FL, HailGeeks estimates 67,031 single-family homes, 4,579 townhomes, and 26,924 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the 0.75-1.00" hail band, with 29,205 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 9,160 | 346 | 1,712 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 22,242 | 1,532 | 8,774 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 29,205 | 2,265 | 14,990 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 5,922 | 431 | 1,411 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 267 | 2 | 23 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 235 | 3 | 14 |
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Counties Inside the Palm Bay, FL Hail Map
Hail from the October 17, 2022 storm was mapped across 5 counties in the Palm Bay, FL region. Brevard County, FL had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 1.50" with roughly 43,798 single-family homes inside the swath.
County pages group every mapped hail event in the area. For a closer look, drop to the city or ZIP level below, or run a free Hail Report by Address.
Cities Inside the Palm Bay, FL Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 15 cities near Palm Bay, FL. Melbourne, FL had the strongest mapped signal at 1.50", with an estimated 7,618 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the October 17, 2022 Palm Bay, FL hail activity was mapped, but your ZIP can show a closer local signal. Get a free Hail Report by ZIP, and if the signal looks meaningful, ask a local pro about a Remote Hail Inspection to see whether an on-site roof or exterior review may be worth scheduling.
ZIP Codes Inside the Palm Bay, FL Hail Swath Map
At the ZIP level, the October 17, 2022 Palm Bay, FL hail map spans 19 ZIP codes. ZIP 32904 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 1.50" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 11,618.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the October 17, 2022 hail map for Palm Bay, FL currently list 1 public hail reports, 2 public wind reports, and 1 tornado reports.
| Date & Time | Hail Size | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
October 17, 2022 5:00 PM CT |
1.00 in | 3 SSW West Melbourne | FL | PICTURE OF QUARTER SIZED HAIL NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF SHALLOW CREEK ROAD AND NORFOLK PARKWAY SHARED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. |
| Date & Time | Wind Speed | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
October 17, 2022 5:38 PM CT | 1 SE Vero Beach Highlan | FL | A NWS STORM SURVEY CONFIRMED MINOR STRAIGHT-LINE WIND DAMAGE FROM A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM IN A RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY ADJACENT TO THE INDIAN RIVER GOLF CLUB... CENTERED NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF 19TH PL SW & 8TH AVE SW IN VERO BEACH. THE SURVEY NOTED TWO UPROOTED TREES AS WELL AS DAMAGE TO STREET SIGNS AND FENCING. PEAK WINDS ESTIMATED AT 60 MPH. THIS SEVERE THUNDERSTORM PRODUCED AN EF-0 TORNADO SEVERAL MINUTES LATER IN THE NEARBY MIDWAY ESTATES MOBILE HOME COMMUNITY. | |
October 17, 2022 5:44 PM CT | 58 mph | 1 NNW Pointe West | FL | TRAINED WEATHER SPOTTER ESTIMATES WIND GUSTS TO 50KT/58MPH NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF HIGHWAY A1A AND DRIFTWOOD DR. IN VERO BEACH. |
| Date & Time | Rating | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
October 17, 2022 5:41 PM CT | UNK | 2 ESE Vero Beach Highla | FL | A NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MELBOURNE DAMAGE SURVEY CONFIRMS THAT A BRIEF EF-0 TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN IN THE MIDWAY ESTATES MOBILE HOME COMMUNITY IN VERO BEACH. THE TORNADO CONTINUED TO THE EAST-SOUTHEAST FOR APPROXIMATELY 4 MINUTES ALONG A 0.5 MILE LONG TRACK UNTIL IT DISSAPATED AS IT CROSSED INTO THE VERO SHORES RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY. THE TORNADO HAD A MAXIMUM WIDTH OF APPROXIMATELY 100 YARDS AND PEAK WINDS ESTIMATED BETWEEN 75-85 MPH. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WILL BE AVAILABLE IN FORTHCOMING PNS. |
This table includes only public storm reports connected to the October 17, 2022 Palm Bay, FL storm event. When available, each report may include the time, size or magnitude, city, state, and a short description.
Related Hail Maps in the Palm Bay, FL Region
We found 6 more hail maps with reports from the same Palm Bay, FL region as the October 17, 2022 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Sep 7, 2022 through Oct 14, 2022, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 0.75" to 2.25". In this set, the strongest related map reached 2.25", and the most recent map shown is from Oct 14, 2022.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Palm Bay, FL
Not sure whether the October 17, 2022 Palm Bay, FL hail map matters for your property? Start with a free Hail Report by Address to see whether hail activity was mapped for that property. If the property signal looks meaningful, you can choose a local pro serving the Palm Bay, FL region and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before deciding whether an on-site roof or exterior review is worth scheduling.
Check a specific property to see whether hail activity from the October 17, 2022 Palm Bay, FL event — or another recent hail event — may have been mapped at that address.
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A free Hail Report by Address and a Remote Hail Inspection can help you look beyond the October 17, 2022 hail map visuals alone. They do not confirm property damage and do not replace an on-site inspection for a property in the Palm Bay, FL region, but they can help you make a more informed next decision before anyone climbs on the roof.
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