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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Opa-locka, FL

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Opa-locka, FL from August 13, 1964 through August 3, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 33054 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
7
Wind Reports
16
Tornado Reports
1
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Opa-locka, FL · 1964–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 3, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Opa-locka, FL

7 reports
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0.75″ hail
May 21, 2015
2:37 PM EST-5
Hail report for Opa-locka, FL
Miami-Dade County · 427,519 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny sized hail was reported near the intersection of Douglas Road and Gratigny Parkway in Opa-Locka.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.53 SE (Opf)Opa Locka Arpt, FL
0.75″ hail
Feb 12, 2014
4:48 PM EST-5
Hail report for Opa-locka, FL
Miami-Dade County · 427,519 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A report relayed through Social Media reported dime sized hail in Miami Gardens.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.57 NNE Opa Locka, FL
1.00″ hail
Feb 12, 2014
4:46 PM EST-5
Hail report for Opa-locka, FL
Miami-Dade County · 427,519 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A report relayed through Social Media reported hail at least the size of quarters in Carol City.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.38 N Opa Locka, FL
0.75″ hail
May 19, 2007
3:02 PM EST-5
Hail report for Opa-locka, FL
Miami-Dade County · 427,519 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S Opa Locka, FL
0.75″ hail
Aug 4, 2005
2:45 PM EST
Hail report for Opa-locka, FL
Miami-Dade County · 427,519 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A SKYWARN spotter saw penny-size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Opa Locka, FL
0.88″ hail
Jul 2, 2005
3:50 PM EST
Hail report for Opa-locka, FL
Miami-Dade County · 427,519 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel-size hail fell for five minutes.
NWS Hail Report Location: Opa Locka, FL
1.75″ hail
May 26, 2005
2:14 PM EST
Hail report for Opa-locka, FL
Miami-Dade County · 427,519 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported golf ball-size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Opa Locka, 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 Opa-locka, FL

16 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 3, 2026
6:07 PM UTC
Wind report for Opa-locka, FL
Miami-Dade County · 427,519 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A video passed along by the broadcast media shows metal roofing from a carport failing and falling apart due to strong wind gusts from a thunderstorm moving through the area.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Ne Opa-Locka, FL
64 mph
Jun 7, 2024
5:53 PM UTC
Wind report for Opa-locka, FL
Miami-Dade County · 427,519 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 64 mph gust at Opa Locka Airport (KOPF).
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WNW Opa-Locka, FL
67 mph
Feb 12, 2014
4:40 PM EST-5
Wind report for Opa-locka, FL
Miami-Dade County · 427,519 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The ASOS at Opa-Locka Executive Airport reported a thunderstorm wind gust of 58 knots, or 67 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: .36 E (Opf)Opa Locka Arpt, FL
70 mph
Feb 12, 2014
4:39 PM EST-5
Wind report for Opa-locka, FL
Miami-Dade County · 427,519 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Miami-Dade Fire Rescue at Opa-Locka Executive Airport reported a thunderstorm wind gust of 61 knots, or 70 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: .49 NNE (Opf)Opa Locka Arpt, FL
60 mph
Jun 29, 2013
1:17 PM EST-5
Wind report for Opa-locka, FL
Miami-Dade County · 427,519 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The ASOS at Opa-Locka Airport recorded a wind gust of 52 Knots...60 mph...in an isolated severe thunderstorm. The Miami-Dade Fire Rescue at the airport also recorded a gust of 57 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: .7 E (Opf)Opa Locka Arpt, FL
68 mph
May 8, 2012
1:05 PM EST-5
Wind report for Opa-locka, FL
Miami-Dade County · 427,519 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A strong thunderstorm produced a wind gust of 59 knots...or 68 mph...measured by a mesonet site at Sun Life Stadium.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.5 NE Opa Locka, FL
59 mph
Jul 24, 2009
12:46 PM EST-5
Wind report for Opa-locka, FL
Miami-Dade County · 427,519 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASOS recorded a wind gust of 59 MPH with a thunderstorm at the Opa Locka Airport.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.24 E (Opf)Opa Locka Arpt, FL
58 mph
Jun 23, 2009
2:58 PM EST-5
Wind report for Opa-locka, FL
Miami-Dade County · 427,519 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Recorded at Opa-Locka Airport Fire Rescue station.
NWS Wind Report Location: .82 ENE (Opf)Opa Locka Arpt, FL
59 mph
Jun 7, 2009
3:00 PM EST-5
Wind report for Opa-locka, FL
Miami-Dade County · 427,519 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Recorded at the Opa-Locka Airport Fire Rescue mesonet site.
NWS Wind Report Location: .77 ENE (Opf)Opa Locka Arpt, FL
64 mph
Jun 1, 2009
2:14 PM EST-5
Wind report for Opa-locka, FL
Miami-Dade County · 427,519 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Recorded at Opa-Locka Airport Fire Rescue site.
NWS Wind Report Location: .66 NE (Opf)Opa Locka Arpt, FL
92 mph
May 15, 2006
2:20 PM EST
Wind report for Opa-locka, FL
Miami-Dade County · 427,519 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Metal roof sheeting torn off of hangar on the grounds of Opa-Locka Airport. Roofing material was strewn across adjacent parking lot and struck several parked vehicles. Insulation from roof scattered across parking lot. Damage determined to be caused by downburst or straight-line winds estimated at 70-80 mph. Time estimated and based on ASOS observation of 61 mph from KOPF. Damage amount estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: Opa Locka, FL
69 mph
Aug 14, 1998
6:00 PM EST
Wind report for Opa-locka, FL
Miami-Dade County · 427,519 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power lines down. Thousands of homes lost power. Roof and window damage reported at several homes. Shallow flooding reported throughout Northeast Miami-Dade county.
NWS Wind Report Location: Opa Locka, FL
61 mph
Mar 9, 1998
6:13 AM EST
Wind report for Opa-locka, FL
Miami-Dade County · 427,519 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Opa Locka, FL
64 mph
Jul 19, 1997
1:39 PM EST
Wind report for Opa-locka, FL
Miami-Dade County · 427,519 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: recorded at kopf.
NWS Wind Report Location: Opa Locka, FL
58 mph
Sep 2, 1996
3:49 PM EST
Wind report for Opa-locka, FL
Miami-Dade County · 427,519 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Opa Locka, 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 Opa-locka, FL

1 reports
UNK category
Aug 13, 1964
6:10 PM CST
Tornado report for Opa-locka, FL
Miami-Dade County · 427,519 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

Opa-locka, FL area census snapshot

People & households
Population16,097
Households5,767
Housing units6,203
Income
Median household income$31,680
$100k+ households21.4%
$150k+ households7.5%
Housing stock
Single-family detached2,219
Attached single-family329
Small multifamily765
Large multifamily2,816
Mobile homes74
Housing mix
Single-family share35.8%
Attached-home share5.3%
Multifamily share57.7%
Mobile-home share1.2%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied1,793
Renter-occupied3,974
Vacant units436
Home value & age
Median home value$281,000
Owner homes $300k+40.7%
Owner homes $500k+0.5%
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1968
Older-home share70.8%
Vehicle context
Households with cars4,802
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does Opa-locka have on record?

Our records show 7 hail, 16 wind, and 1 tornado reports in and near Opa-locka, FL, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 3, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Opa-locka?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Opa-locka, FL is 1.75″. It was reported near Opa Locka, FL on May 26, 2005.

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

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

I am selling a home in Opa-locka — 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 Opa-locka address?

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