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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Monroe County, FL

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Monroe County, FL from June 1, 1955 through September 17, 2026, 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
13
Wind Reports
147
Tornado Reports
74
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Monroe County, FL · 1955–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 17, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Monroe County

13 reports
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1.00″ hail
Mar 1, 2026
9:00 PM UTC
Hail report for Monroe County, FL
Monroe County · 30,942 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A video reported via social media shows estimated quarter-sized hail... near MM92.5 in Tavernier.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 SW Rock Harbor, FL
1.00″ hail
Mar 1, 2026
8:44 PM UTC
Hail report for Monroe County, FL
Monroe County · 30,942 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Corrects previous hail report from 3 SW Rock Harbor. A member of the public reported dime-sized hail near MM94.5... on Coconut Drive. A follow-up call relayed that quarter-sized hail was also observed.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SW Rock Harbor, FL
0.88″ hail
Jun 15, 2012
2:52 PM EST-5
Hail report for Monroe County, FL
Monroe County · 30,942 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A spotter reported nickel sized hail at the Loop Road Education Center.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.49 W Pinecrest, FL
0.75″ hail
Jun 13, 2007
5:35 PM EST-5
Hail report for Monroe County, FL
Monroe County · 30,942 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A landscaper reported 3/4 inch hail in Rock Harbor.
NWS Hail Report Location: .63 W Key Largo, FL
0.75″ hail
Apr 27, 2003
3:20 PM EST
Hail report for Monroe County, 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 Monroe County, 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 Monroe County, 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 Monroe County, 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 Monroe County, 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
1.75″ hail
Feb 2, 1998
6:45 PM EST
Hail report for Monroe County, FL
Monroe County · 30,942 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball size hail. Several trees blown down.
NWS Hail Report Location: Marathon, FL
0.75″ hail
Feb 25, 1994
3:30 PM EST
Hail report for Monroe County, FL
Monroe County · 30,942 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Three-quarter inch hail was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: Upper Key Largo, FL
1.75″ hail
Aug 28, 1983
1:00 PM CST
Hail report for Monroe County, FL
Monroe County · 30,942 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, FL
1.75″ hail
May 5, 1962
2:15 PM CST
Hail report for Monroe County, FL
Monroe 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 Monroe County

30 reports
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40 mph
Sep 17, 2026
3:54 PM UTC
Wind report for Monroe County, FL
Monroe County · 30,942 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The KNQX ASOS station at Boca Chica Key measured an easterly wind gust of 35 knots_ or 40 mph_ at 11:54 AM EDT.
NWS Wind Report Location: Boca Chica, FL
UNK mph
Mar 1, 2026
8:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Monroe County, FL
Monroe County · 30,942 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A home on Burgundy Drive near MM92.5 in Tavernier experienced roof damage to a covered patio... as a severe thunderstorm passed over the Upper Keys. No injuries were reported. Time of damage was estimated to be between 3:30-3:40 pm... via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SSW Rock Harbor, FL
UNK mph
Mar 1, 2026
8:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Monroe County, FL
Monroe County · 30,942 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Two homes in the Hammer Point community of Tavernier experienced roof damage as a severe thunderstorm passed over the Upper Keys. Winds were estimated to be around 60 mph. No injuries were reported. Time of damage was estimated to be between 3:30-3:40 pm... via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SW Rock Harbor, FL
60 mph
Aug 4, 2024
8:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Monroe County, FL
Monroe County · 30,942 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A southwest wind gust of 52 knots... or 60 mph... was measured by the Alligator Reef Light mesonet station at 1645 EDT.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SSE Islamorada, FL
UNK mph
Aug 4, 2024
6:47 PM UTC
Wind report for Monroe County, 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
UNK mph
Jul 23, 2024
3:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Monroe County, FL
Monroe County · 30,942 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous Tstm Wnd Dmg report from 4 NE Windley Key. A wet microburst impacted portions of the Indian Mound community of Plantation Key around 11 PM EDT on Sunday... July 21st. Numerous trees and limbs were downed across the area as the microburst delivered winds estimated to be between 60-85 mph based on damage photos and videos. A personal weather station south of this area recorded a wind gust of 61 mph as the thunderstorm approached the island chain. PREVIOUS INFORMATION: Approximately 1100 residents were without power. Monroe County Sheriff Office reported a tree down on US 1.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NE Windley Key, FL
60 mph
Mar 23, 2024
12:14 PM UTC
Wind report for Monroe County, FL
Monroe County · 30,942 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A southwest wind gust of 52 knots... or 60 mph... was measured by the Alligator Reef Light Weatherflow mesonet station at 8:14 AM EDT.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SSE Islamorada, FL
58 mph
Mar 23, 2024
12:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Monroe County, FL
Monroe County · 30,942 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A southwest wind gust of 50 knots... or 58 mph... was measured by the Long Key C-MAN Station at 8:00 AM EDT.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WNW Layton, FL
61 mph
Feb 19, 2024
3:20 AM UTC
Wind report for Monroe County, FL
Monroe County · 30,942 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A west southwest wind gust of 53 knots... or 61 mph... was measured by the Sombrero Key C-MAN station at 10:20 pm EST.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 SSW Marathon, FL
86 mph
Nov 16, 2023
8:31 AM UTC
Wind report for Monroe County, FL
Monroe County · 30,942 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Weatherflow Mesonet station at Carysfort Reef Light measured a 75 knots... or 86 mph... wind gust out of the NE at 331 AM. Sustained winds at the time were measured at 67 knots... or 77 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 ESE North Key Largo, FL
61 mph
Nov 16, 2023
2:01 AM UTC
Wind report for Monroe County, FL
Monroe County · 30,942 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Weatherflow Mesonet station at Carysfort Reef Light measured a 53 knots... or 61 mph... wind gust out of the E at 901 PM.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 ESE North Key Largo, FL
64 mph
Nov 16, 2023
12:35 AM UTC
Wind report for Monroe County, FL
Monroe County · 30,942 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Weatherflow Mesonet station at Carysfort Reef Light measured a 56 knot... or 64 mph... wind gust at 735 PM.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 ESE North Key Largo, FL
61 mph
Nov 15, 2023
11:26 PM UTC
Wind report for Monroe County, FL
Monroe County · 30,942 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Weatherflow Mesonet station at Carysfort Reef Light measured a 53 knot... or 61 mph... wind gust at 626 PM.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 SE Ocean Reef, FL
59 mph
Nov 15, 2023
11:06 PM UTC
Wind report for Monroe County, FL
Monroe County · 30,942 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Weatherflow Mesonet station at Carysfort Reef Light measured a 51 knot... or 59 mph... wind gust at 606 PM.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 SE Ocean Reef, FL
62 mph
Sep 25, 2023
2:41 AM UTC
Wind report for Monroe County, FL
Monroe County · 30,942 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: An easterly wind gust of 54 kts... or 62 mph... was recorded by the WeatherFlow mesonet site at Alligator Reef Light at 10:46 PM EDT.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SSE Islamorada, 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 Monroe County

30 reports
UNK category
Mar 19, 2024
8:01 AM UTC
Tornado report for Monroe County, FL
Monroe County · 30,942 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Social media reports of an early morning tornado on Little Torch were investigated by NWS personnel. The brief Storm Survey revealed two downed trees... broken small and medium-sized live branches... a destroyed plastic storage shed... and three destroyed/twisted breakaway shade canopies. There was no damage to structures. Path length estimated at .25 miles to the east-southeast of the initial damage. Time estimated from radar... which corresponds well with an eyewitness report.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Little Torch Key, FL
UNK category
Feb 18, 2024
6:02 PM UTC
Tornado report for Monroe County, FL
Monroe County · 30,942 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Corrects time forward an hour for previous tornado report from Cudjoe Key. A waterspout over Cudjoe Bay moved onshore at around 1:02 pm EST in Cudjoe Key. At least one structure sustained damage on Malibu Round-A-Bout.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 ESE Cudjoe Key, FL
UNK category
Feb 18, 2024
5:02 PM UTC
Tornado report for Monroe County, FL
Monroe County · 30,942 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A waterspout over Cudjoe Bay moved onshore at around 12:02 pm EST in Cudjoe Key. At least one structure sustained damage on Malibu Round-A-Bout.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 ESE Cudjoe Key, FL
UNK category
Sep 27, 2022
9:10 PM UTC
Tornado report for Monroe County, FL
Monroe County · 30,942 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: RADAR CONFIRMED TORNADO BY TDS BY DUAL POL.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 WSW Loop Road Ee Cent, FL
UNK category
May 9, 2022
8:05 PM UTC
Tornado report for Monroe County, FL
Monroe County · 30,942 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A MEMBER OF THE PUBLIC REPORTED THAT A FAIR WEATHER... NON-SUPERCELLULAR WATERSPOUT MADE LANDFALL ON THE ATLANTIC SIDE OF KEY LARGO IN THE SILVER SHORES COMMUNITY AT 405 PM EDT. A SPRAY RING WAS VISIBLE PRIOR TO LANDFALL. PHOTOS REVEALED DAMAGE TO A DOCK RAILING AND MATURE COCONUT PALM... BUT NO DAMAGE TO NEARBY HOMES WAS OBSERVED. BASED ON ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION... IT HAS BEEN RATED AN EF-0.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 SSW Key Largo, FL
UNK category
Aug 4, 2019
10:20 PM UTC
Tornado report for Monroe County, FL
Monroe County · 30,942 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A WATERSPOUT OVER CUDJOE BAY MOVED EAST-SOUTHEAST AND ONSHORE NEAR THE SOUTHEAST TIP OF CUDJOE KEY BRIEFLY AS A TORNADO BEFORE DISSIPATING. THIS IS CONFIRMED BY VIDEO. NO DAMAGE OR INJURIES ARE REPORTED.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Cudjoe Key, FL
UNK category
Apr 17, 2018
1:12 AM UTC
Tornado report for Monroe County, FL
Monroe County · 30,942 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: PREVIOUSLY SENT REPORT WITH CORRECTED TIME AND UPDATED EF-1 RATING BASED ON STORM DAMAGE SURVEY. MONROE COUNTY SHERIFF DEPUTY CALLED TO REPORT NEIGHBORS OBSERVED A TORNADO WHICH RIPPED DOORS OFF HINGES...LOCATION WAS INDIAN MOUND TRAIL ON PLANTATION KEY...NEAR MILE MARKER 89.2 IN THE UPPER KEYS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 NE Windley Key, FL
UNK category
Apr 16, 2018
1:39 AM UTC
Tornado report for Monroe County, FL
Monroe County · 30,942 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: MONROE COUNTY SHERIFF DEPUTY CALLED TO REPORT NEIGHBORS OBSERVED A TORNADO WHICH RIPPED DOORS OFF HINGES...LOCATION WAS INDIAN MOUND TRAIL ON PLANTATION KEY...NEAR MILE MARKER 89.2 IN THE UPPER KEYS. INTENSITY UNKNOWN.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 NE Windley Key, FL
UNK category
Aug 11, 2017
9:03 PM UTC
Tornado report for Monroe County, 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
UNK category
Jan 8, 2016
11:38 AM UTC
Tornado report for Monroe County, FL
Monroe County · 30,942 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: AT APPROXIMATELY 638 AM EST A WATERSPOUT CAME ASHORE ON COCO PLUM DRIVE IN MARATHON. THIS TORNADO CAUSED MINOR CANOPY DAMAGE TO A BUSINESS IN THE AREA. COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGERS ARE ASSESSING THE DAMAGE AT THIS TIME. MAGNITUDE HAS NOT BEEN DETERMINED YET.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Marathon, FL
EF0 category
Apr 5, 2013
1:10 AM EST-5
Tornado report for Monroe County, FL
Monroe County · 30,942 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A waterspout was observed by the public, backlit by frequent lightning strikes approaching long beach estates from the west-southwest, passing to the south of the Newfound Harbor Keys. The waterspout moved ashore along the oceanside of Long Beach Drive and passed over the public observer's property, a bed-and-breakfast inn. It was at this landfall location that the tornado was at its maximum intensity and width of about 80 yards. Widespread damage to large limbs of native hardwood trees occurred, and one royal palm snapped at a level above 15 feet. A ground deck with four kayaks became airborne with the dock dropped within mangroves beyond 30 yards from the original location. A large unmounted above-ground cistern containing nearly 200 gallons of water slide just over 15 yards, knocking a large camping trailer off its front mount. Bolts securing a large grill to wood ground decking were sheared off. While numerous tables and lounge chairs were carried to the leeward side of the property, one 40-lb steel lounge chair was lifted to the edge of the roof line of the two-story residence, crushing the rain gutter, before settling in the lee of the structure. Small gravel and pea rock along the waterfront caused moderate to severe paint chipping on the oceanside of several homes. Screens including their wood frames were torn off several residences' oceanside porches, with one home losing about 40 percent of its oceanside vinyl siding. A phone line was downed along Long Beach Drive. ||The tornado continued across mud flats along the southeast edge of Coupon Bight, where only isolated damage to mangrove branches was observed. Small limbs were observed downed across Long Beach Drive between Southeast Point and U.S. Highway 1, eventually crossed through a campground just south of the Spanish Harbor Channel Bridge. Several tents including one large aluminum-framed dome tent strucutre were overturned before the tornado likely passed into Spanish Harbor Channel. The intensity of the tornado at Spanish Harbor Channel had decreased since its original landfall with estimated winds near 60 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.41 S Big Pine, FL
EF0 category
Aug 30, 2010
6:10 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Monroe County, FL
Monroe County · 30,942 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A retired air traffic controller observed a waterspout moving onshore from the Atlantic waters in the Winston Waterways section of Key Largo. A few tree branches were downed with some patio furniture tossed about. A minor power outage occurred nearby to 5 customers. The duration was only a few seconds with path length around 400 feet. Maximum winds were estimated between 50 to 60 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .7 S Key Largo Pt Arpt, FL
EF0 category
Apr 26, 2010
11:45 AM EST-5
Tornado report for Monroe County, FL
Monroe County · 30,942 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A waterspout accompanying a line of severe thunderstorms moved onshore the Florida Bay side of Key Largo at the Marriott Florida Bay Resort. A tree was blown down blocking part of U.S. Highway 1 in front of the hotel. An outdoor day spa consisting of a thatched roof and bamboo shutters and interior mirrors was destroyed. Weighted deck loungers were blown across the pool deck and significant landscaping damage occurred on the waterfront side of the hotel. The tornado quickly dissipated over U.S. Highway 1, and was likely a non-supercell spawned waterspout. Estimated maximum winds were near 70 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.37 NNE Key Largo Pt Arpt, FL
EF0 category
Dec 18, 2009
5:55 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Monroe County, FL
Monroe County · 30,942 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The NWS investigated a newspaper report of a tornado at Key Largo, and found the same supercell which spawned a weak tornado in the Lower Florida Keys also caused a short-lived weak tornado near Mile Marker 104 of the Overseas Highway. The tornado produced minor damage with some outdoor furniture destroyed and ornamental palm trees downed in a parking lot at a Florida Bay-side business, and porch screens blown out at a restaurant next door. Maximum winds estimated at 65 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.58 NNE Key Largo Pt Arpt, FL
EF0 category
Dec 18, 2009
2:35 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Monroe County, FL
Monroe County · 30,942 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak tornado produced EF0 damage across the extreme southeast part of Key West through south Stock Island. The tornado was first observed by a motorist just offshore South Roosevelt Boulevard before moving briefly onshore at a hotel. Over a half dozen palm trees with some decay were snapped at the base. Lawn furniture associated with the hotel's tiki hut north of the tornado path were blown southeast onto South Roosevelt Boulevard in the torando's wake. The tornado tracked northeast across Cow Key Channel before moving ashore south Stock Island along 12th Avenue. Two trees were downed onto 12th Avenue in a northeast direction. A deck umbrella was lofted northeast from the east end of 11th Avenue onto power lines on 5th Street, bringing down the lines and causing a power outage throughout the area. The tornado continued northeast and likely lifted or dissipated over 5th Avenue northeast of Bernstein Park. There, a small ornamental tree was found snapped at the base and laying toward the west partially onto 5th Street. Several trash cans placed around Bernstein park had fallen and rolled southward or southeastward. At the tornado path northeast terminus, a television cable line was downed. Maximum winds were estimated at 60 to 70 mph along the path from Key West through 11th Avenue in Stock Island.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.33 E (Eyw)Key West Inl Ar, 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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Browse Cities with NWS Storm Reports in Monroe County

Key West, FL 52
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Marathon, FL 29
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Key Largo, FL 23
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Big Pine Key, FL 18
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Big Coppitt Key, FL 17
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Cudjoe Key, FL 16
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Islamorada, Village of Islands, FL 15
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Layton, FL 14
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North Key Largo, FL 13
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Tavernier, FL 10
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Duck Key, FL 4
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Stock Island, FL 4
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Key Colony Beach, FL 1
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U.S. Census Data · County

Monroe County, FL area census snapshot

People & households
Population81,840
Households34,630
Housing units54,418
Income
Median household income$82,430
$100k+ households38.4%
$150k+ households18.5%
Housing stock
Single-family detached30,942
Attached single-family3,782
Small multifamily7,853
Large multifamily6,832
Mobile homes4,696
Housing mix
Single-family share56.9%
Attached-home share7.0%
Multifamily share27.0%
Mobile-home share8.6%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied21,952
Renter-occupied12,678
Vacant units19,788
Home value & age
Median home value$723,800
Owner homes $300k+90.2%
Owner homes $500k+74.9%
Owner homes $750k+47.1%
Median year built1982
Older-home share46.4%
Vehicle context
Households with cars32,256
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Top ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in Monroe County

33040 66
Key West, FL Hail, wind & tornado reports
33037 35
North Key Largo, FL Hail, wind & tornado reports
33050 26
Marathon, FL Hail, wind & tornado reports
33034 25
Florida City, FL Hail, wind & tornado reports
33042 24
Cudjoe Key, FL Hail, wind & tornado reports
34141 20
Everglades, FL Hail, wind & tornado reports
33001 16
Layton, FL Hail, wind & tornado reports
33043 15
Big Pine Key, FL Hail, wind & tornado reports
33036 13
Islamorada, Village of Islands, FL Hail, wind & tornado reports
33070 13
Tavernier, FL Hail, wind & tornado reports
33051 3
Key Colony Beach, FL Hail, wind & tornado reports

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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 13 hail, 147 wind, and 74 tornado reports in Monroe County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on September 17, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Monroe County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Monroe County 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 Monroe County — 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 Monroe County and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

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

I am selling a home in Monroe County — 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 Monroe County address?

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