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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 32962

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 32962 from February 5, 1960 through June 15, 2023, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
2
Wind Reports
13
Tornado Reports
4
Max Hail Size
2.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 32962 · 1960–present Updated  Daily · last Jun 15, 2023

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 32962

2 reports
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0.75″ hail
Apr 1, 1973
1:39 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 32962
Indian River County · 56,241 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, FL
2.00″ hail
May 28, 1972
2:46 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 32962
Indian River County · 56,241 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, FL
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Hail Damage Risk for Your Home +

Hail reports describe hail by diameter, often comparing stone size to familiar objects like peas, quarters, golf balls, and softballs. Use this guide as a starting point for possible hail damage to your roof, siding, gutters, vents, windows, and exterior. Actual hail damage depends on hail hardness, density, wind speed, impact angle, roof age, shingle condition, roof pitch, roofing material, installation quality, and prior storm damage.

Pea
0.25″
Low

Usually too small to cause hail damage to most sound asphalt roofs, siding, or gutters.

Mothball
0.50″
Sub-Severe Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but not always harmless. Repeated small hail can scuff surfaces, wear aging shingles, and loosen protective granules over time.

Penny
0.75″
Minor / Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but roof hail damage is still possible on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged shingles. May also mark screens, vents, gutters, and soft metal.

Nickel
0.88″
Minor / Watch

Still below the severe-hail threshold, but large enough to leave visible marks on soft metal and add wear to older or hail-weakened roof shingles.

Quarter
1.00″
Watch

The NWS severe-hail threshold. Quarter-size hail can bruise shingles, dent soft metal, and create roof hail damage worth checking.

Half Dollar
1.25″
Watch

More likely to dent gutters, vents, flashing, and siding. Hail damage risk rises quickly on older roofs or hail-weakened shingles.

Ping Pong / Walnut
1.50″
Likely

Hail damage becomes more likely, including bruised shingles, granule loss, dented siding, and damaged roof vents.

Golf Ball
1.75″
Likely

Often causes roof hail damage, cracked shingles, dented gutters, damaged flashing, and siding impacts. A roof inspection is recommended.

Hen Egg
2.00″
Serious

Can crack or puncture shingles, expose mat, dent siding, and cause widespread hail damage across the roof and exterior.

Tennis Ball
2.50″
Serious

Can cause heavy roof hail damage, punctured siding, broken skylights, damaged vents, and widespread exterior damage.

Baseball
2.75″
Major

Major hail damage is likely, including severe roof impacts, damaged siding, broken windows, and possible major roof repairs.

Tea Cup / Large Apple
3.00″
Major

Can cause heavy hail damage across the roof, siding, gutters, windows, and exterior. Significant repairs are often needed.

Softball
4.00″
Extreme

Destructive hail damage. Can severely damage roofing materials, siding, windows, gutters, vents, vehicles, and exterior surfaces.

Grapefruit
4.50″
Extreme

Catastrophic hail damage risk for roofs, windows, vehicles, siding, gutters, and exterior surfaces.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service hail size references are used for hail-size comparisons and the 1.00″ severe-hail threshold. Damage descriptions are general homeowner guidance, not official NOAA/NWS damage ratings. Sub-severe hail under 1.00″ is below the severe threshold, but that does not mean “no roof damage.” Penny- to nickel-size hail can still contribute to granule loss, cosmetic surface marks, and added wear, especially on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged roofs.

Latest NWS Wind Reports in and near ZIP 32962

13 reports
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UNK mph
Jun 15, 2023
11:53 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 32962
Indian River County · 56,241 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree damage near Oslo Rd and 27th Ave
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Grovenor Estates, FL
UNK mph
Oct 17, 2022
10:38 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 32962
Indian River County · 56,241 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 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.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Vero Beach Highlan, FL
58 mph
Sep 2, 2013
3:32 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 32962
Indian River County · 56,241 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds damaged at least 2 homes on 5th Place SW and 5th Street SW in Vero Beach. A porch was damaged on one home and a nearby resident sustained damage to an above ground pool and a fence. Tree branches and shrubs were also downed throughout the 3 block area.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.02 NNW Oslo, FL
58 mph
Feb 15, 1969
12:00 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 32962
Indian River County · 56,241 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, FL
UNK mph
May 31, 1966
4:15 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 32962
Indian River County · 56,241 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, FL
68 mph
Jun 27, 1963
2:08 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 32962
Indian River County · 56,241 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, FL
76 mph
Feb 19, 1963
10:00 AM CST
Wind report for ZIP 32962
Indian River County · 56,241 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, FL
94 mph
Jul 21, 1962
1:00 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 32962
Indian River County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, FL
69 mph
Feb 6, 1962
12:45 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 32962
Indian River County · 56,241 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, FL
85 mph
Jul 4, 1960
12:00 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 32962
Indian River County · 56,241 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, FL
77 mph
Mar 16, 1960
1:00 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 32962
Indian River County · 56,241 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, FL
UNK mph
Mar 16, 1960
12:50 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 32962
Indian River County · 56,241 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, FL
81 mph
Feb 5, 1960
10:10 AM CST
Wind report for ZIP 32962
Indian River County · 56,241 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, FL
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Wind Damage Risk for Your Home +

Storm reports list thunderstorm wind gusts in mph. The NWS marks storms as severe at 58+ mph, but wind damage to your home depends on roof age, shingle condition, installation, exposure, nearby trees, and prior hail or wind damage.

Below Severe
Under 58 mph
Minor

Usually little damage to a sound roof, but loose shingles, flashing, or debris may shift.

Severe
58–74 mph
Watch

Can loosen shingles, lift flashing, break limbs, and damage gutters, siding, fences, or trim.

Damaging
75–90 mph
Serious

Can peel shingles, damage vents, tear siding, rip gutters, and expose weak roof areas.

Extreme
90+ mph
Major

Can cause major roof covering loss, tree damage, broken windows, and structural damage.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service storm reports. Gusts may be measured or estimated; actual wind damage varies by roof condition, exposure, and prior hail or wind damage.

Latest NWS Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 32962

4 reports
UNK category
Oct 17, 2022
10:41 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 32962
Indian River County · 56,241 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: 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.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 ESE Vero Beach Highla, FL
UNK category
May 17, 2016
6:48 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 32962
Indian River County · 56,241 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS STORM SURVEY DETERMINED AN EF-1 TORNADO WITH 0.25 MILE LENGTH... 100 YARD WIDTH... WINDS 80-90 MPH. TWO HOMES WITH MAJOR DAMAGE... 16 HOMES WITH MINOR DAMAGE MAINLY TO ROOFS. SEVERAL TREES SNAPPED... 2 TREES UPROOTED. ESTIMATED LOSS 395...000 DOLLARS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Vero Beach Highlands, FL
EF0 category
Oct 18, 2011
8:30 PM EST-5
Tornado report for ZIP 32962
Indian River County · 56,241 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Radar-detected rotation within a northeastward moving thunderstorm cell spawned a short-track EF0 tornado in Vero Beach Highlands. A NWS damage survey estimated maximum winds of 65-70 mph. An unoccupied home on 22nd Place SE sustained major damage, with part of the roof removed. A metal storage shed on a nearby property became airborne and landed in a neighbors front yard. Small branches broke from trees and shrubs were knocked down within a and light damage (mainly to soffits and due to impact from debris) occurred to other homes within the area. There were no injuries. ||Light damage extending one block north and south of 22nd place southeast with small trees damaged and metal storage shed blown off its foundation.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.17 WSW Florida Ridge, FL
F0 category
Oct 4, 1978
1:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 32962
Indian River County · 56,241 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, FL
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Tornado Damage Risk for Your Home +

After a tornado, the National Weather Service assigns an EF rating from EF0 to EF5 based on surveyed damage. The rating estimates wind speed from what the tornado damaged, so actual damage can vary by construction quality, roof age, garage doors, windows, trees, debris, and how close the home was to the tornado path.

EF0
65–85 mph
Light

Can peel shingles, damage gutters or siding, break tree limbs, and toss loose outdoor items.

EF1
86–110 mph
Moderate

Can strip roof covering, damage exterior doors, break windows, snap trees, and cause heavier siding or gutter damage.

EF2
111–135 mph
Serious

Can tear off large sections of roofing, break or uproot trees, destroy weaker structures, and cause major exterior damage.

EF3–EF5
136+ mph
Severe

Can remove roofs and walls, destroy large portions of homes, toss vehicles, and cause severe to total destruction near the path.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service. EF ratings are assigned after a post-storm damage survey and are based on observed damage, not a direct measurement at every home.

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ZIP 32962 area census snapshot

People & households
Population25,629
Households10,076
Housing units12,705
Income
Median household income$65,137
$100k+ households33.6%
$150k+ households9.0%
Housing stock
Single-family detached8,553
Attached single-family522
Small multifamily903
Large multifamily2,317
Mobile homes402
Housing mix
Single-family share67.3%
Attached-home share4.1%
Multifamily share25.3%
Mobile-home share3.2%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied8,101
Renter-occupied1,975
Vacant units2,629
Home value & age
Median home value$247,700
Owner homes $300k+32.9%
Owner homes $500k+6.5%
Owner homes $750k+2.3%
Median year built1987
Older-home share29.2%
Vehicle context
Households with cars9,787
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 32962 have on record?

Our records show 2 hail, 13 wind, and 4 tornado reports in and near ZIP 32962, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on June 15, 2023.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 32962?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 32962 is 2.00″. It was reported near Vero Beach South, FL on May 28, 1972.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 32962 — does that mean my roof is damaged?

Not necessarily. A storm report only means hail, wind, or a tornado was observed nearby; it does not confirm damage at any specific address, and conditions change from block to block. Check an address-level hail report first, and if it looks significant, find a local pro that serves ZIP 32962 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 32962 — why should I look at its storm history?

Recent hail or wind can leave a roof or exterior with damage that is easy to miss during a walkthrough, and a recent roof replacement is sometimes an insurance job after a storm. Reviewing the storm history for a ZIP 32962 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 32962 — how does this help me?

Knowing the storm history for your address lets you answer buyer questions with confidence, document repairs you have already made, and decide whether a pre-listing roof check is worthwhile. A clear hail history removes a common sticking point during negotiations.

How do I check hail history for a specific ZIP 32962 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 32962 — no phone number or email required. It shows recent hail activity for that address so you know whether a closer roof or exterior review makes sense.

Where does this storm report data come from, and what are its limits?

Storm reports on this page are public reports from storm events in and around ZIP 32962, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 32962, but they do not confirm damage at any specific property. Report locations, sizes, and times may be approximate and can vary from what an individual home experienced. For property-specific hail history, use an address-level hail report or contact a participating local professional for a remote hail inspection. Pros inclusion is not an endorsement, and contacting a professional does not confirm damage at any property.

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