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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Key West, FL from June 6, 1963 through August 4, 2024, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 33040 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
5
Wind Reports
36
Tornado Reports
11
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Key West, FL · 1963–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 4, 2024

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Key West, FL

5 reports
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0.75″ hail
Apr 27, 2003
3:20 PM EST
Hail report for Key West, FL
Monroe County · 30,942 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: 3/4 inch hail cracked windshield on car on Simonton Ave.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NW Key West Intl Arpt, FL
1.75″ hail
Apr 27, 2003
3:17 PM EST
Hail report for Key West, FL
Monroe County · 30,942 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golfball-sized hail reported on Flagler Avenue in New Town section of Key West.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NW Key West Intl Arpt, FL
1.00″ hail
Apr 27, 2003
3:15 PM EST
Hail report for Key West, FL
Monroe County · 30,942 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W Key West Intl Arpt, FL
1.50″ hail
Apr 27, 2003
3:12 PM EST
Hail report for Key West, FL
Monroe County · 30,942 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Key West Intl Arpt, FL
1.00″ hail
Apr 27, 2003
3:10 PM EST
Hail report for Key West, FL
Monroe County · 30,942 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Key West Intl Arpt, 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 West, FL

30 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 4, 2024
6:47 PM UTC
Wind report for Key West, FL
Monroe County · 30,942 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Reports of a tree down blocking the road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Key West, FL
59 mph
Sep 25, 2023
12:17 AM UTC
Wind report for Key West, FL
Monroe County · 30,942 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A southwesterly wind gust of 51 kts... or 59 mph... was recorded by the Key West International Airport ASOS at 8:17 PM EDT.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Key West, FL
UNK mph
Aug 29, 2023
4:31 PM UTC
Wind report for Key West, FL
Monroe County · 30,942 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A report at 1231 to the 911 call center at Key West reported a tree blown over at Petronia and Simonton Street. The tree blew over onto a car. No injuries were observed. Tree was blown over after passage of a severe convective rainband.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WSW Key West, FL
61 mph
Aug 29, 2023
1:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Key West, FL
Monroe County · 30,942 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A SSW wind gust of 53 knots... or 61 mph... was measured by the CMAN station located at Sand Key at 920 AM EDT.
NWS Wind Report Location: 9 SW Key West, FL
61 mph
Apr 3, 2022
5:31 AM UTC
Wind report for Key West, FL
Monroe County · 30,942 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A NORTH-NORTHEAST WIND GUST OF 53 KNOTS... OR 61 MPH... WAS RECORDED BY THE WEATHERFLOW MESONET SITE AT SMITH SHOAL LIGHT AT 131 AM EDT. SUSTAINED WINDS WERE 34 KNOTS... OR 39 MPH.
NWS Wind Report Location: 14 NW Key West, FL
67 mph
Mar 12, 2022
8:01 PM UTC
Wind report for Key West, FL
Monroe County · 30,942 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A WIND GUST OF 58 KTS... OR 67 MPH... WAS OBVSERVED BY THE SMITH SHOAL LIGHT WEATHERFLOW STATION AT 301 PM EST.
NWS Wind Report Location: 14 NW Key West, FL
60 mph
Aug 28, 2021
5:41 AM UTC
Wind report for Key West, FL
Monroe County · 30,942 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A SOUTHEAST WIND GUST OF 52 KTS... OR 60 MPH... WAS RECORDED BY THE WEATHERFLOW MESONET SITE AT SMITH SHOAL LIGHT AT 141 AM EDT.
NWS Wind Report Location: 14 NW Key West, FL
64 mph
Aug 28, 2021
5:23 AM UTC
Wind report for Key West, FL
Monroe County · 30,942 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A SOUTHEAST WIND GUST OF 56 KTS... OR 64 MPH... WAS RECORDED BY THE KEY WEST INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT ASOS AT 123 AM EDT. THIS SITE ALSO RECORDED A 1-MINUTE SUSTAINED WIND SPEED OF 37 KTS... OR 43 MPH... AT 125 AM EDT.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 WSW Boca Chica, FL
58 mph
Aug 15, 2021
1:01 AM UTC
Wind report for Key West, FL
Monroe County · 30,942 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A SOUTHEAST WIND GUST OF 50 KTS... OR 58 MPH... WAS RECORDED BY THE WEATHERFLOW MESONET AT SMITH SHOAL LIGHT AT 901 PM EDT. WINDS WERE SUSTAINED AT 34 KTS... OR 39 MPH.
NWS Wind Report Location: 14 NW Key West, FL
60 mph
Jun 16, 2021
9:36 PM UTC
Wind report for Key West, FL
Monroe County · 30,942 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A SOUTH-SOUTHWEST WIND GUST OF 52 KTS... OR 60 MPH... WAS RECORDED BY THE SAND KEY C-MAN STATION AT 536 PM EDT.
NWS Wind Report Location: 10 SW Key West, FL
60 mph
Aug 21, 2020
5:45 AM UTC
Wind report for Key West, FL
Monroe County · 30,942 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: THE LEADING EDGE OF A LINE OF STRONG WITH A FEW EMBEDDED SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS GENERATED A WIND GUSTS OF 52 KNOTS OR 60 MPH AT THE KEY WEST OFFICE ON WHITE STREET.
NWS Wind Report Location: Key West, FL
UNK mph
Aug 21, 2020
5:43 AM UTC
Wind report for Key West, FL
Monroe County · 30,942 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: THE LEADING EDGE OF A LINE OF STRONG THUNDERSTORMS MOVED NORTHWARD AND GENERATED A WIND GUST OF 41 KNOTS OR 47 MPH AT THE KEY WEST HARBOR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Key West, FL
62 mph
Apr 15, 2018
11:06 PM UTC
Wind report for Key West, FL
Monroe County · 30,942 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A MARINE THUNDERSTORM WIND GUST OF 54 KNOTS...OR 62 MPH WAS MEASURED BY THE WEATHERFLOW MESONET STSTION LOCATED AT SMITH SHOAL LIGHT...SITE ID...XSMS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 14 NW Key West, FL
62 mph
Apr 15, 2018
11:06 PM UTC
Wind report for Key West, FL
Monroe County · 30,942 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A MARINE THUNDERSTORM WIND GUST OF 62 MPH FROM THE WEST SOUTHWEST...OR 54 KTS FROM THE WAS MEASURED BY THE WEATHERFLOW MESONET SITE LOCATED AT SMITH SHOAL LIGHT.
NWS Wind Report Location: 14 NW Key West, FL
59 mph
Jan 17, 2016
11:22 AM UTC
Wind report for Key West, FL
Monroe County · 30,942 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A THUNDERSTORM WIND GUST OF 51 KNOTS...59 MPH WAS MEASURED AT THE WEATHERFLOW MESONET OBSERVATION SITE AT SMITH SHOAL LIGHT.
NWS Wind Report Location: 14 NW Key West, 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 West, FL

11 reports
UNK category
Aug 11, 2017
9:03 PM UTC
Tornado report for Key West, FL
Monroe County · 30,942 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: DELAYED REPORT. STORM SURVEY CONFIRMED AN EF-0 TORNADO OCCURRED NEAR STOCK ISLAND WATERFRONT. DAMAGE TO ROOFS... SHEDS... AND BOAT COVERINGS OCCURRED. NUMEROUS SMALL TREE LIMBS WERE DOWN. PLEASE SEE THE PUBLIC INFORMATION STATEMENT FOR MORE INFORMATION.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 E Key West, FL
EF0 category
Sep 29, 2008
3:00 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Key West, FL
Monroe County · 30,942 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A waterspout moved ashore, crossing through part of the Sewage Treatment Facility for the City of Key West. No damage was reported as the tornado moved over land devoid of vegetation and over several evaporation tanks.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .91 W Stock Is, FL
F0 category
Oct 1, 2003
4:05 PM EST
Tornado report for Key West, FL
Monroe County · 30,942 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Waterspout moved ashore and crossed Key Haven Road in Key Haven section of Key West. Palm fronds were broken off palm trees, but there was no damage to structures or boats.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Key West, FL
F0 category
May 30, 1999
11:15 AM EST
Tornado report for Key West, FL
Monroe County · 30,942 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Key West, FL
F0 category
May 30, 1999
11:15 AM EST
Tornado report for Key West, FL
Monroe County · 30,942 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Waterspout dissipated quickly after moving onshore
NWS Tornado Report Location: Key West, FL
F0 category
Jun 18, 1998
2:10 PM EST
Tornado report for Key West, FL
Monroe County · 30,942 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Funnel cloud moved onshore and lowered resulting in a F0 tornado. The tornado moved along 10th ST between North Roosevelt Ave and Flagler Ave. Tree were toppled...roofs and awnings were damaged...powerlines were downed and a shack was tipped over.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Key West, FL
F0 category
May 16, 1988
3:16 PM EST
Tornado report for Key West, FL
Monroe County · 30,942 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, FL
F1 category
Jun 3, 1982
3:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Key West, FL
Monroe County · 30,942 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, FL
F2 category
Jun 18, 1972
1:00 AM CST
Tornado report for Key West, FL
Monroe County · 30,942 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, FL
F2 category
Jun 2, 1966
4:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Key West, FL
Monroe County · 30,942 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, FL
UNK category
Jun 6, 1963
2:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Key West, FL
Monroe County · 30,942 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

Key West, FL area census snapshot

People & households
Population25,824
Households11,188
Housing units14,414
Income
Median household income$78,532
$100k+ households36.6%
$150k+ households17.7%
Housing stock
Single-family detached5,847
Attached single-family1,666
Small multifamily3,632
Large multifamily2,842
Mobile homes330
Housing mix
Single-family share40.6%
Attached-home share11.6%
Multifamily share44.9%
Mobile-home share2.3%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied5,304
Renter-occupied5,884
Vacant units3,226
Home value & age
Median home value$816,300
Owner homes $300k+95.1%
Owner homes $500k+84.7%
Owner homes $750k+56.1%
Median year built1967
Older-home share64.9%
Vehicle context
Households with cars9,781
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 5 hail, 36 wind, and 11 tornado reports in and near Key West, FL, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 4, 2024.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Key West?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Key West, FL is 1.75″. It was reported near Key West Intl Arpt, FL on April 27, 2003.

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

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

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

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