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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Delray Beach, FL

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Delray Beach, FL from December 7, 1976 through May 23, 2025, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
4
Wind Reports
13
Tornado Reports
8
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Delray Beach, FL · 1976–present Updated  Daily · last May 23, 2025

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Delray Beach, FL

4 reports
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1.25″ hail
Apr 15, 2016
10:25 PM UTC
Hail report for Delray Beach, FL
Palm Beach County · 326,284 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A TRAINED SPOTTER CALLED TO REPORT HALF DOLLAR SIZE HAIL IN WEST DELRAY BEACH AT 625PM
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 W Delray Beach, FL
1.75″ hail
May 24, 2008
4:43 PM EST-5
Hail report for Delray Beach, FL
Palm Beach County · 326,284 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A skywarn spotter reported golf ball size hail at the intersection of interstate 95 and Atlantic Ave.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.29 WSW Delray Beach, FL
1.75″ hail
May 24, 2008
4:42 PM EST-5
Hail report for Delray Beach, FL
Palm Beach County · 326,284 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A skywarn spotter reported golf ball size hail at the intersection of 6th Ave and Atlantic Ave.
NWS Hail Report Location: .82 SW Delray Beach, FL
1.75″ hail
Aug 2, 1999
3:30 PM EST
Hail report for Delray Beach, FL
Palm Beach County · 326,284 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Delray 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 Delray Beach, FL

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UNK mph
May 23, 2025
7:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Delray Beach, FL
Palm Beach County · 326,284 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Social media photo of a large tree down on the road in the High Point community of Delray Beach. Time estimated via KAMX reflectivity.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WNW Delray Beach, FL
UNK mph
Aug 2, 2021
8:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Delray Beach, FL
Palm Beach County · 326,284 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MEMBER OF THE PUBLIC SENT PICTURES ON SOCIAL MEDIA OF LARGE TREE BRANCHES SNAPPED ON ATLANTIC AVE JUST EAST OF THE FLORIDA TURNPIKE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE Boca Raton Equestr, FL
UNK mph
Apr 11, 2021
7:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Delray Beach, FL
Palm Beach County · 326,284 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DELAYED REPORT. LARGE HARDWOOD TREE DOWNED IN DELRAY BEACH. TIME IS RADAR ESTIMATED. RELAYED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Wind Report Location: Delray Beach, FL
UNK mph
Jun 19, 2019
8:21 PM UTC
Wind report for Delray Beach, FL
Palm Beach County · 326,284 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREE DOWN ACROSS MILITARY TRAIL... JUST SOUTH OF LINTON BLVD. BLOCKING 3 LANES.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SW Delray Beach, FL
UNK mph
Jul 21, 2017
4:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Delray Beach, FL
Palm Beach County · 326,284 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE SNAPPED BY WINDS NEAR JOG ROAD AND WEST ATLANTIC AVENUE. PHOTO RELAYED BY WPTV METEOROLOGIST. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 W Delray Beach, FL
64 mph
Mar 6, 2014
3:10 PM EST-5
Wind report for Delray Beach, FL
Palm Beach County · 326,284 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Delray Beach Fire Department estimated thunderstorm wind gusts up to 65 mph. They also reported that several tree brances fell on townhome causing minor damage.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.83 SSW Delray Beach, FL
60 mph
Sep 6, 2012
4:25 PM EST-5
Wind report for Delray Beach, FL
Palm Beach County · 326,284 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A trained spotter estimated a thunderstorm wind gust of 60 mph 8 miles west of Delray Beach along U.S. Highway 441.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8.34 W Delray Beach, FL
60 mph
Aug 1, 2012
5:20 PM EST-5
Wind report for Delray Beach, FL
Palm Beach County · 326,284 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Law enforcement reported strong winds downed a large tree on an automobile.
NWS Wind Report Location: .53 SSW Delray Beach, FL
70 mph
Aug 7, 2011
3:15 PM EST-5
Wind report for Delray Beach, FL
Palm Beach County · 326,284 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Excessive lightning and wind gusts up to 70 MPH were reported by the public with a passing storm.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5.66 WNW Delray Beach, FL
58 mph
May 24, 2008
4:50 PM EST-5
Wind report for Delray Beach, FL
Palm Beach County · 326,284 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power lines were downed at the intersection of Jog and Woolbright Roads in Boynton Beach.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5.68 WNW Delray Beach, FL
58 mph
May 24, 2008
4:45 PM EST-5
Wind report for Delray Beach, FL
Palm Beach County · 326,284 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power lines were downed at the intersection of Lake Ida Road and Military Trail in Delray Beach.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.27 W Delray Beach, FL
UNK mph
Mar 4, 1993
3:00 AM EST
Wind report for Delray Beach, FL
Palm Beach County · 326,284 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Downburst winds did minor damage to an apartment.
NWS Wind Report Location: Delray Beach, FL
UNK mph
Mar 3, 1978
2:35 PM CST
Wind report for Delray Beach, FL
Palm Beach County · 326,284 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 Delray Beach, FL

8 reports
UNK category
Sep 29, 2022
1:15 AM UTC
Tornado report for Delray Beach, FL
Palm Beach County · 326,284 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: MEMBER OF THE MEDIA REPORTED DAMAGE TO CARS AND INFRASTRUCTURE IN KINGS POINT. DAMAGE INCLUDES OVERTURNED AND TOPPLED CARS WITH WINDOWS BLOWN OUT AND A LARGE TREE TRUNK DRIVEN THROUGH AN APARTMENT BUILDING. REPORT RELAYED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 WSW Delray Beach, FL
UNK category
Sep 29, 2022
1:14 AM UTC
Tornado report for Delray Beach, FL
Palm Beach County · 326,284 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: VIDEO FROM THE PUBLIC SHOWS TORNADO ON THE GROUND NEAR KINGS POINT... FL.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 WSW Delray Beach, FL
EF0 category
Jun 13, 2008
1:10 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Delray Beach, FL
Palm Beach County · 326,284 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A small waterspout briefly moved onshore at Delray Beach just north of Atlantic Avenue. The waterspout stirred up some beach umbrellas and blankets, and dissipated shortly after touching land.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .87 ESE Delray Beach, FL
F0 category
Jun 18, 2005
4:19 PM EST
Tornado report for Delray Beach, FL
Palm Beach County · 326,284 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down near the intersection of Atlantic Avenue and Jog Road Extension and traveled toward the east northeast. The tornado snapped several utility poles, damaged the roof of a restaurant and service station, and tore up screening at a nursery.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 W Delray Beach, FL
F1 category
Oct 15, 1999
4:30 PM EST
Tornado report for Delray Beach, FL
Palm Beach County · 326,284 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Delray Beach, FL
F1 category
Feb 6, 1998
9:35 PM EST
Tornado report for Delray Beach, FL
Palm Beach County · 326,284 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Reported by Florida Highway Patrol crossing I95 at Linton BLVD. Uprooted 10 feet in diameter Ficus trees and downed power lines. Tipped over a tractor trailer.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Delray Beach, FL
F0 category
Apr 19, 1980
1:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Delray Beach, FL
Palm Beach County · 326,284 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, FL
F0 category
Dec 7, 1976
1:00 AM CST
Tornado report for Delray Beach, FL
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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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · City

Delray Beach, FL area census snapshot

People & households
Population66,940
Households29,179
Housing units36,997
Income
Median household income$79,393
$100k+ households38.5%
$150k+ households15.1%
Housing stock
Single-family detached12,307
Attached single-family4,947
Small multifamily8,250
Large multifamily11,203
Mobile homes282
Housing mix
Single-family share33.3%
Attached-home share13.4%
Multifamily share52.6%
Mobile-home share0.8%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied18,977
Renter-occupied10,202
Vacant units7,818
Home value & age
Median home value$386,700
Owner homes $300k+61.7%
Owner homes $500k+37.3%
Owner homes $750k+21.1%
Median year built1983
Older-home share44.0%
Vehicle context
Households with cars27,207
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 4 hail, 13 wind, and 8 tornado reports in and near Delray Beach, FL, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on May 23, 2025.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Delray Beach?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Delray Beach, FL is 1.75″. It was reported near Delray Beach, FL on May 24, 2008.

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

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

I am selling a home in Delray Beach — 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 Delray Beach address?

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