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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 33401

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 33401 from April 22, 1958 through August 17, 2023, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
1
Wind Reports
7
Tornado Reports
8
Max Hail Size
1.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 33401 · 1958–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 17, 2023

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 33401

1 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jul 5, 2020
7:40 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 33401
Palm Beach County · 326,284 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: TRAINED SPOTTER CALLED NWS MIAMI TO REPORT QUARTER-SIZE HAIL AT INTERSECTION OF BELVEDERE ROAD AND INTERSTATE 95. THIS CORROBORATES WITH MRMS MAXIMUM ESTIMATED HAIL SIZE PRODUCT INDICATING OVER 1-INCH-DIAMETER HAIL. THIS WAS ASSOCIATED WITH A WEAK-SUPERCELL STORM THAT CROSSED WEST PALM BEACH AREA.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SSW West Palm Beach, 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 33401

7 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 17, 2023
8:16 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 33401
Palm Beach County · 326,284 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Broadcast Meteorologist reported several large trees uprooted/fallen over in Howard Park on social media. This occurred in association with a severe thunderstorm that moved through the area at 4:16pm. A gust of 74mph was recorded just to the south of the park at Palm Beach Fire Rescue Station 4 at 4:15pm.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S West Palm Beach, FL
74 mph
Aug 17, 2023
8:15 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 33401
Palm Beach County · 326,284 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: EarthNetworks Mesonet WPBFO West Palm Beach Fire Station reported a wind gust of 74mph at 4:15pm as a severe thunderstorm moved through the area.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S West Palm Beach, FL
UNK mph
Aug 17, 2023
8:15 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 33401
Palm Beach County · 326,284 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Broadcast Media reported that a tree fell on a school bus as a severe thunderstorm moved through the area. No injuries were reported at the time of the report. This occurred just south of where a 74mph wind gust was recorded.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S West Palm Beach, FL
61 mph
Apr 26, 2020
5:27 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 33401
Palm Beach County · 326,284 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A THUNDERSTORM WIND GUST OF 61 MPH / 53 KNOTS WAS REPORTED BY THE WEATHERBUG MESONET SITE WTPBH LOCATED AT WPB FIRE STATION 1.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE West Palm Beach, FL
UNK mph
Jun 13, 2019
5:37 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 33401
Palm Beach County · 326,284 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PALM TREE DOWN ON AUSTRALIAN AVE IN WEST PALM BEACH. REPORTED BY WPTV VIA TWITTER.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW West Palm Beach, FL
UNK mph
Feb 17, 2016
11:53 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 33401
Palm Beach County · 326,284 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE BRANCHES DOWN AROUND ROOSEVELT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. RADAR ESTIMATED WINDS IN THE AREA OF 60 TO 70 MPH.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNW West Palm Beach, FL
64 mph
Jun 23, 2009
6:10 AM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 33401
Palm Beach County · 326,284 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power lines were reported down in West Palm Beach. Time estimate based on radar data.
NWS Wind Report Location: .93 SW Golf, 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 33401

8 reports
UNK category
Jul 27, 2023
4:14 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 33401
Palm Beach County · 326,284 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: [Waterspout] Broadcast media reported a waterspout off Palm Beach around 1214 PM EDT.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 NNE Palm Beach, FL
UNK category
Oct 28, 2017
10:23 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 33401
Palm Beach County · 326,284 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: VIDEO OF A TORNADO NEAR KRAVIS CENTER IN DOWNTOWN WEST PALM BEACH VIA CBS 12 PALM BEACH. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Tornado Report Location: West Palm Beach, FL
UNK category
Oct 28, 2017
10:18 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 33401
Palm Beach County · 326,284 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TORNADO REPORTED AND CAPTURED ON VIDEO BY TRAINED SPOTTER NEAR BELVEDERE RD AND INTERSTATE 95. TIME ESTIMATED VIA RADAR.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SSW West Palm Beach, FL
EF0 category
Jun 24, 2012
12:25 PM EST-5
Tornado report for ZIP 33401
Palm Beach County · 326,284 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: First report of damage was to a carport south of Okeechobee Boulevard and east of I-95. The tornado traveled through a warehouse district just south of Okeechobee Boulevard and east of Australian Avenue, damaging roofs and doors to a warehouse building. The tornado then crossed Okeechobee Boulevard and traveled between Australian and Tamarind Avenues, damaging trees and knocking down a large metal gate at the West Palm Beach train station. A railroad crossing arm was broken at Tamarind Avenue and Banyan Boulevard. Discontinuous path of 1.2 miles and tornado width of probably no more than 30 yards. Maximum winds were likely in the upper end of EF0 scale (75-85 mph), with most areas along the path probably experiencing low end EF0 winds (65-75 mph).
NWS Tornado Report Location: .77 ESE Westgate, FL
EF0 category
Mar 31, 2009
2:50 PM EST-5
Tornado report for ZIP 33401
Palm Beach County · 326,284 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A second tornado touchdown occurred in West Palm Beach near Palm Beach Lakes Boulevard and Australian Avenue. This is the same storm that produced the tornado in Palm Beach Gardens, but eyewitness reports and photographs indicate a likely second tornado touchdown in the West Palm Beach area. Damage was minor (EF0) consisting of downed traffic signals, tree branches broken off, and a bus bench flipped over.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .25 SE Glen Ridge, FL
F1 category
Oct 14, 1964
5:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 33401
Palm Beach County · 326,284 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, FL
F1 category
Jul 11, 1963
2:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 33401
Palm Beach County · 326,284 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, FL
F1 category
Apr 22, 1958
1:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 33401
Palm Beach County · 326,284 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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U.S. Census Data · ZIP Code

ZIP 33401 area census snapshot

People & households
Population31,964
Households14,832
Housing units19,051
Income
Median household income$60,942
$100k+ households31.2%
$150k+ households10.7%
Housing stock
Single-family detached3,568
Attached single-family829
Small multifamily2,661
Large multifamily11,822
Mobile homes164
Housing mix
Single-family share18.7%
Attached-home share4.4%
Multifamily share76.0%
Mobile-home share0.9%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied5,508
Renter-occupied9,324
Vacant units4,219
Home value & age
Median home value$430,900
Owner homes $300k+65.2%
Owner homes $500k+40.6%
Owner homes $750k+27.9%
Median year built1990
Older-home share36.6%
Vehicle context
Households with cars13,139
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 33401 have on record?

Our records show 1 hail, 7 wind, and 8 tornado reports in and near ZIP 33401, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 17, 2023.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 33401?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 33401 is 1.00″. It was reported near West Palm Beach, FL on July 5, 2020.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 33401 — 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 33401 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 33401 — 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 33401 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 33401 — 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 33401 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 33401 — 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 33401, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 33401, 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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