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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Key Biscayne, FL

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Key Biscayne, FL from October 13, 1960 through January 16, 2022, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Hail Reports
2
Wind Reports
14
Tornado Reports
3
Max Hail Size
0.88″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Key Biscayne, FL · 1960–present Updated  Daily · last Jan 16, 2022

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Key Biscayne, FL

2 reports
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0.88″ hail
Mar 20, 2013
5:06 PM EST-5
Hail report for Key Biscayne, FL
Miami-Dade County · 427,519 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A member of the public reported nickel-sized hail on Key Biscayne.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.98 ENE Key Biscayne, FL
0.75″ hail
Oct 13, 1960
12:40 PM CST
Hail report for Key Biscayne, FL
Miami-Dade County · 427,519 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 Key Biscayne, FL

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UNK mph
Jan 16, 2022
6:14 PM UTC
Wind report for Key Biscayne, FL
Miami-Dade County · 427,519 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: UMIAMI RSMAS STATION ON VIRGINIA KEY REPORTED A WIND GUST OF 68 KNOTS ASSOCIATED WITH A LINE OF STRONG THUNDERSTORMS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Key Biscayne, FL
UNK mph
May 19, 2020
12:20 AM UTC
Wind report for Key Biscayne, FL
Miami-Dade County · 427,519 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: AN OFF DUTY NWS EMPLOYEE REPORTED A LARGE BRANCH BROKE OF A TREE AT THE INTERSECTION OF MASHTA DRIVE AND ALLENDALE ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Key Biscayne, FL
UNK mph
Apr 20, 2019
1:56 AM UTC
Wind report for Key Biscayne, FL
Miami-Dade County · 427,519 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NUMEROUS BROKEN TREE BRANCHES AT BILL BAGGS STATE PARK ON THE SOUTHERN TIP OF KEY BISCAYNE. MANY BRANCHES WERE SEVERAL INCHES THICK. WIND ESTIMATED AT 60 MPH BASED ON LEVEL OF DAMAGE AS WELL AS MEASURED WIND GUST OF 58 MPH AROUND THE SAME TIME AT WXFLOW BISCAYNE BAY MESONET SITE XKBS ABOUT 2 MILES TO THE SOUTHWEST. TIME IS REASONABLY ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR DATA AND THE TIME OF THE BISCAYNE BAY OBSERVATION.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Key Biscayne, FL
58 mph
May 27, 2018
12:41 PM UTC
Wind report for Key Biscayne, FL
Miami-Dade County · 427,519 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SE WIND GUSTS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 SSE Key Biscayne, FL
64 mph
Jul 31, 2017
2:43 PM UTC
Wind report for Key Biscayne, FL
Miami-Dade County · 427,519 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A MARINE THUNDERSTORM WIND GUST OF 64 MPH 56 KNOTS WAS RECORDED BY THE C-MAN STATION FWYF1 FOWEY ROCKS AT AN ELEVATION OF 144 FEET AT 1043 AM EDT.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 SSE Key Biscayne, FL
UNK mph
Jan 23, 2017
9:20 AM UTC
Wind report for Key Biscayne, FL
Miami-Dade County · 427,519 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE TREES DOWN IN BILL BAGGS CAPE FLORIDA STATE PARK
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Key Biscayne, FL
UNK mph
Jan 15, 2016
8:33 PM UTC
Wind report for Key Biscayne, FL
Miami-Dade County · 427,519 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE BLOCKING THE ROAD ON THE 500 BLOCK OF RIDGEWOOD ROAD. RADAR ESTIMATED WINDS IN EXCESS OF 60 MPH IN THE VICINITY.
NWS Wind Report Location: Key Biscayne, FL
71 mph
May 6, 2007
8:05 PM EST-5
Wind report for Key Biscayne, FL
Miami-Dade County · 427,519 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A wind gust of 71 mph was recorded at the Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory on Virginia Key. ||Time is estimated based on radar and surrounding observations.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Key Biscayne, FL
74 mph
May 2, 2003
3:55 PM EST
Wind report for Key Biscayne, FL
Miami-Dade County · 427,519 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A thunderstorm wind gust of 64 knots was measured at AOML. A sea grape tree was blown down on the Rickenbacker Causeway.
NWS Wind Report Location: Key Biscayne, FL
58 mph
Dec 9, 2002
8:20 PM EST
Wind report for Key Biscayne, FL
Miami-Dade County · 427,519 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was blown down on Harbor Drive.
NWS Wind Report Location: Key Biscayne, FL
UNK mph
Jun 4, 1990
12:45 PM CST
Wind report for Key Biscayne, FL
Miami-Dade County · 427,519 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, FL
60 mph
Apr 8, 1990
2:55 PM CST
Wind report for Key Biscayne, FL
Miami-Dade County · 427,519 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, FL
63 mph
May 15, 1989
1:00 PM CST
Wind report for Key Biscayne, FL
Miami-Dade County · 427,519 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, FL
60 mph
Jan 4, 1987
12:40 PM CST
Wind report for Key Biscayne, FL
Miami-Dade County · 427,519 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 Key Biscayne, FL

3 reports
F0 category
Nov 5, 2001
10:25 AM EST
Tornado report for Key Biscayne, FL
Miami-Dade County · 427,519 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A waterspout associated with an outer rain band of hurricane Michelle moved ashore near Bill Baggs Beach, destroyed two Chickee huts, then moved offshore into the Atlantic.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Key Biscayne, FL
F0 category
Feb 22, 2000
9:15 AM EST
Tornado report for Key Biscayne, FL
Miami-Dade County · 427,519 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A waterspout moved ashore from the Atlantic onto the south end of Crandon Park beach. It caused no damage or injuries but the Beach Patrol evacuated their tower.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Key Biscayne, FL
F0 category
Sep 24, 1998
8:08 AM EST
Tornado report for Key Biscayne, FL
Miami-Dade County · 427,519 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Radar indicated tornadic signature was indicated offshore cutler ridge embedded in a spiral band of hurricane Georges. As the TVS passed near the Fowey Rocks C-MAN wind from 080 degrees gusting to 67 knots was recorded at 0813 pm est. The waterspout continued moving to the southwest and moved onshore near Old Cutler Road and SW 184th st. Most of the resulting damaged was downed powerlines and trees. Some damage was done to homes and automobiles as a result of the downed trees.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Key Biscayne, 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

Key Biscayne, FL area census snapshot

People & households
Population14,560
Households4,985
Housing units7,496
Income
Median household income$172,604
$100k+ households24.5%
$150k+ households8.8%
Housing stock
Single-family detached1,390
Attached single-family241
Small multifamily74
Large multifamily5,779
Mobile homes12
Housing mix
Single-family share18.5%
Attached-home share3.2%
Multifamily share78.1%
Mobile-home share0.2%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied3,456
Renter-occupied1,529
Vacant units2,511
Home value & age
Median home value$1,238,700
Owner homes $300k+97.6%
Owner homes $500k+91.1%
Owner homes $750k+72.0%
Median year built1978
Older-home share56.7%
Vehicle context
Households with cars4,827
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 2 hail, 14 wind, and 3 tornado reports in and near Key Biscayne, FL, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on January 16, 2022.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Key Biscayne?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Key Biscayne, FL is 0.88″. It was reported near Key Biscayne, FL on March 20, 2013.

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

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

I am selling a home in Key Biscayne — 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 Key Biscayne address?

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