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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Cape Canaveral, FL

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Cape Canaveral, FL from September 10, 1971 through July 31, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 32920 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
9
Wind Reports
54
Tornado Reports
13
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Cape Canaveral, FL · 1971–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 31, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Cape Canaveral, FL

9 reports
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1.00″ hail
Mar 27, 2019
1:40 PM UTC
Hail report for Cape Canaveral, FL
Brevard County · 194,058 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: ONE INCH HAIL REPORTED NEAR KELLY PARK IN MERRITT ISLAND.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 WNW Cape Canaveral, FL
1.00″ hail
Mar 27, 2019
1:04 PM UTC
Hail report for Cape Canaveral, FL
Brevard County · 194,058 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 WSW Cape Canaveral, FL
1.50″ hail
Mar 27, 2019
12:36 PM UTC
Hail report for Cape Canaveral, FL
Brevard County · 194,058 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL UP TO 1-1.5 INCHES IN DIAMETER REPORTED IN THE CANAVERAL GROVES AREA.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 S Cape Canaveral, FL
0.88″ hail
Feb 12, 2008
2:37 PM EST-5
Hail report for Cape Canaveral, FL
Brevard County · 194,058 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Cocoa Beach police reported a substantial amounts of hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: .92 NW Cape Canaveral, FL
1.00″ hail
Jul 21, 2007
11:30 AM EST-5
Hail report for Cape Canaveral, FL
Brevard County · 194,058 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Cape Canavral Misl S, FL
0.88″ hail
Apr 25, 2003
3:48 PM EST
Hail report for Cape Canaveral, FL
Brevard County · 194,058 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Cape Canaveral, FL
1.00″ hail
Jun 14, 2001
3:15 PM EST
Hail report for Cape Canaveral, FL
Brevard County · 194,058 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Cape Canavral Misl S, FL
1.00″ hail
Feb 28, 1998
1:45 PM EST
Hail report for Cape Canaveral, FL
Brevard County · 194,058 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Port Canaveral, FL
1.75″ hail
Mar 25, 1992
8:10 PM CST
Hail report for Cape Canaveral, FL
Brevard County · 194,058 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 Cape Canaveral, FL

30 reports
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40 mph
Jul 31, 2026
6:05 PM UTC
Wind report for Cape Canaveral, FL
Brevard County · 194,058 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: USSF wind sensor on tower 3 (Cape Canaveral) measured a peak wind gust of 48MPH/42KT from the northwest at 2:10 PM. Earlier_ a gust to 40MPH/35KT occurred at 2:05 PM. Sensor elevation is 54 feet.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Ese Cape Canaveral Sf, FL
59 mph
May 2, 2026
6:47 PM UTC
Wind report for Cape Canaveral, FL
Brevard County · 194,058 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Cocoa Beach... Cape Canaveral Air Force Station Skid Strip measured a peak wind gust of 59MPH/51KT from the west at 2:47 PM.
NWS Wind Report Location: Cape Canaveral Sfs, FL
58 mph
Jun 4, 2025
6:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Cape Canaveral, FL
Brevard County · 194,058 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: [Delayed Report] US Space Force wind sensor at tower 0002 measured a wind gust of 58MPH/50KTS from the south at 2:15 PM. Sensor elevation 54 feet.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Cape Canaveral Sfs, FL
68 mph
Oct 10, 2024
5:20 AM UTC
Wind report for Cape Canaveral, FL
Brevard County · 194,058 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The KSC62 tower reported a wind gust of 68MPH/59KT from SE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 10 SSE Playalinda Beach, FL
60 mph
Jun 28, 2023
7:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Cape Canaveral, FL
Brevard County · 194,058 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: USSF Tower 20 measured a wind gust of 52KT/60MPH from the northwest.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNE Port Canaveral, FL
58 mph
Jun 22, 2023
8:33 PM UTC
Wind report for Cape Canaveral, FL
Brevard County · 194,058 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The ASOS at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (KXMR) measured a 58 mph/50 kt wind gust from out of the northwest.
NWS Wind Report Location: Cape Canav Sfs, FL
64 mph
Jun 16, 2023
8:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Cape Canaveral, FL
Brevard County · 194,058 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: USSF Tower 1 measured a wind gust of 56KT/64MPH from the west-northwest.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNE Port Canaveral, FL
61 mph
Jun 7, 2023
8:59 PM UTC
Wind report for Cape Canaveral, FL
Brevard County · 194,058 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The KXMR ASOS measured a 61 mph/53 kt wind gust from the west-northwest.
NWS Wind Report Location: Cape Canav Sfs, FL
62 mph
Jun 10, 2022
6:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Cape Canaveral, FL
Brevard County · 194,058 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: WIND GUST TO 62MPH/54KT OUT OF THE WSW AT CCSFS TOWER 403 (54FT).
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 N Port Canaveral, FL
60 mph
Jun 13, 2021
6:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Cape Canaveral, FL
Brevard County · 194,058 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: USAF WIND TOWER 403 MEASURED A PEAK WIND GUST OF 52KT/60MPH FROM THE WNW.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 N Cape Canaveral, FL
59 mph
Jun 12, 2021
9:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Cape Canaveral, FL
Brevard County · 194,058 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: US SPACE FORCE WIND NETWORK TOWER 0001 AT KENNEDY SPACE CENTER REPORTED A 59MPH/51KT GUST FROM THE W.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNE Camp Holly Fish C, FL
UNK mph
Aug 16, 2020
8:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Cape Canaveral, FL
Brevard County · 194,058 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SPECTRUM NEWS 13 FORWARDED A REPORT OF DAMAGE TO A SHED ON THE 1500 BLOCK OF ANCHOR LANE IN MERRITT ISLAND.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 WSW Cape Canaveral, FL
UNK mph
Aug 16, 2020
8:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Cape Canaveral, FL
Brevard County · 194,058 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: BREVARD FIRE RESCUE REPORTS DAMAGE TO A BACK PORCH ON ISLAND DR IN MERRITT ISLAND ALONG SYKES CREEK. POWER LINES DOWN IN THE AREA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 WSW Cape Canaveral, FL
60 mph
Jun 23, 2020
2:20 AM UTC
Wind report for Cape Canaveral, FL
Brevard County · 194,058 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: KXMR MEASURED A WIND GUST OF 60 MPH/52 KT FROM THE WEST.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 N Port Canaveral, FL
62 mph
Apr 24, 2020
11:25 AM UTC
Wind report for Cape Canaveral, FL
Brevard County · 194,058 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: USAF TOWER KSC-0403 MEASURED WIND GUST OF 54KT/62 MPH FROM SW
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 N Cape Canaveral, 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 Cape Canaveral, FL

13 reports
UNK category
May 14, 2018
2:35 PM UTC
Tornado report for Cape Canaveral, FL
Brevard County · 194,058 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: WATERSPOUT MOVED ONSHORE THE RIVER PALMS MOBILE HOME PARK ALONG BANANA RIVER DRIVE IN MERRITT ISLAND. MINOR DAMAGE IN THE PARK BEFORE DISSIPATING. REPORTS RELAYED FROM SEVERAL MEDIA SOURCES.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 SW Cape Canaveral, FL
F1 category
Oct 20, 2004
5:00 PM EST
Tornado report for Cape Canaveral, FL
Brevard County · 194,058 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A waterspout/tornado moved on shore just south of the Cape Canaveral Coast Guard Station and moved east along the north shore of Port Canaveral to just east of the Trident Pier inlet. The F1 tornado overturned several vehicles including a bus and damaged the roof of a building. Several twenty five foot boats were overturned and a construction office trailer was destroyed.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Port Canaveral, FL
F0 category
Jun 24, 2001
1:30 PM EST
Tornado report for Cape Canaveral, FL
Brevard County · 194,058 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An F0 tornado touched down briefly in an undeveloped area west of the Space Shuttle launch facility. No damage was reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 W Cape Canavral Misl S, FL
F1 category
Sep 2, 1998
7:40 PM EST
Tornado report for Cape Canaveral, FL
Brevard County · 194,058 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An F1 tornado touched down at Port Canaveral damaging the roofs on eight condominiums, a mobile home, a fire station and four businesses. One automobile, a tractor trailer, and a boat on a trailer were overturned. Fourteen vehicles were damaged.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Port Canaveral, FL
F0 category
Aug 19, 1998
9:35 AM EST
Tornado report for Cape Canaveral, FL
Brevard County · 194,058 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An F0 tornado move on shore over Port Canaveral and damaged the roof a warehouse.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Port Canaveral, FL
F1 category
Feb 23, 1998
2:30 AM EST
Tornado report for Cape Canaveral, FL
Brevard County · 194,058 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The final tornado of the outbreak was a waterspout/tornado that moved onshore at Port Canaveral from the Banana River Lagoon. The F1 tornado damaged 30 structures and lifted before reaching the Atlantic Ocean.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Port Canaveral, FL
F0 category
Feb 17, 1998
7:30 AM EST
Tornado report for Cape Canaveral, FL
Brevard County · 194,058 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A small tornado touched down briefly at the Titan launch Complex at Cape Canaveral AFS. The tornado damaged a trailer and blew down large metel doors off a missle hanger. Two people in the hanger were injured.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Cape Canavral Misl S, FL
F0 category
Jun 10, 1992
1:08 PM EST
Tornado report for Cape Canaveral, FL
Brevard County · 194,058 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, FL
F0 category
May 28, 1992
9:55 AM EST
Tornado report for Cape Canaveral, FL
Brevard County · 194,058 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, FL
F1 category
Jun 24, 1990
3:55 PM CST
Tornado report for Cape Canaveral, FL
Brevard County · 194,058 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, FL
F0 category
Aug 7, 1983
1:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Cape Canaveral, FL
Brevard County · 194,058 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, FL
F3 category
Jun 19, 1972
2:00 AM CST
Tornado report for Cape Canaveral, FL
Brevard County · 194,058 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, FL
F1 category
Sep 10, 1971
5:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Cape Canaveral, FL
Brevard County · 194,058 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 · City

Cape Canaveral, FL area census snapshot

People & households
Population9,976
Households5,907
Housing units8,885
Income
Median household income$70,585
$100k+ households39.1%
$150k+ households15.9%
Housing stock
Single-family detached770
Attached single-family1,002
Small multifamily2,106
Large multifamily4,429
Mobile homes496
Housing mix
Single-family share8.7%
Attached-home share11.3%
Multifamily share73.6%
Mobile-home share5.6%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied3,602
Renter-occupied2,305
Vacant units2,978
Home value & age
Median home value$323,900
Owner homes $300k+54.2%
Owner homes $500k+21.6%
Owner homes $750k+6.0%
Median year built1985
Older-home share37.9%
Vehicle context
Households with cars5,450
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 9 hail, 54 wind, and 13 tornado reports in and near Cape Canaveral, FL, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 31, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Cape Canaveral?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Cape Canaveral, FL is 1.75″. It was reported near Cape Canaveral, FL on March 25, 1992.

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

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

I am selling a home in Cape Canaveral — 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 Cape Canaveral address?

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