Hail history for Brevard County, FL

Brevard County has 236 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 136 of them 1″ or larger and 8 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.5″ (tennis ball) on March 17, 2003.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month March

Core sample · every recorded event, 1955–2026

Mark size = measured hail diameter; slivers are events with no recorded size. Amber ≥2″, red ≥2.75″ (baseball class). Denser recent decades partly reflect better reporting, not only more storms.

Recorded events 236 since 1970

1″ or larger 136 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 8 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.5″ tennis ball · March 17, 2003

Read the record honestly: Storm Events contains what was reported to the National Weather Service. Sparse or rural counties under-report, and coverage improved sharply after the mid-1990s — a quiet-looking stretch is not proof nothing fell.

When it hails in Brevard County

Recorded events by month, 1950–present. The amber bar marks Brevard County's peak: March.

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 236 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
March 15, 2026	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
March 15, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
March 15, 2026	1.75″	Golf ball
March 15, 2026	1.25″	Half dollar
May 24, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
May 24, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
May 24, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
May 24, 2025	1.25″	Half dollar

Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for Brevard County.

From the storm reports

Narratives as filed with the NOAA Storm Events Database (public records; lightly trimmed for length).

March 15, 2026 · 1.25″ (half dollar)

Spotter reported hail estimated to be between 1 to 1.25 inches in diameter on Grant Rd.

April 29, 2023 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

US Space Force personnel reported hail up to two inches near the Highway 528 and US-1 interchange. Photos provided. Time estimated via radar.

March 27, 2019 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

A trained weather spotter measured hail up to two inches in diameter in Indialantic. Hail lasted about 10 minutes and covered the ground. Numerous other reports from this vicinity reported golf ball to hen egg sized hail with damage to vehicles, house roofs, windows and pool screen enclosures.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	5	7	63	76	56	29

The climb across decades is largely a reporting story: spotter networks, radar, and digital filing pulled far more storms into the record after the 1990s.

Questions about hail in Brevard County

Has it ever hailed in Brevard County?

Yes — 236 hail events have been recorded for Brevard County, FL in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1970, including 136 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Brevard County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Brevard County, FL is March 15, 2026, with 1.5″ (ping-pong ball) hail. The database is currently updated through April 2026, so a storm from the last few weeks may not appear yet. To check a specific day, use the did-it-hail date lookup.

What is the largest hail ever recorded in Brevard County?

2.5″ (tennis ball), recorded on March 17, 2003. Hail that size meets or exceeds the National Weather Service severe threshold. See how big that really is on the actual-size hail chart.

Does a recorded hail event mean my roof was damaged?

No. This page reports storm records, not damage. Hail size and damage vary block by block within a county, and only an inspection can establish what happened to a specific roof. If you suspect damage, talk to your insurer or a licensed roofer — they can pull the same NOAA records for your claim.

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Source: NOAA/NCEI Storm Events Database, public domain, updated monthly by NCEI — this site's copy runs through April 2026. HailHistory reports records; it does not give insurance advice or assess damage.