Hail history for Cocoa, Florida
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Cocoa since 1999, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Cocoa
- Last hail
- May 24, 2025
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 3 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.00 in
- hen egg · Apr 29, 2023
13 reports on 9 days since 1999 · #84 of 131 Florida places
Hail map · Cocoa
- Under 1 in
- 1–1.75 in
- 1.75–2.5 in
- 2.5–4 in
- 4 in +
- No size
For homeowners
Roof damage after hail? Get a free inspection
Hail bruises shingles and cracks seals in ways you can't see from the ground, and most insurers set a claim deadline after the storm. The latest hail report in Cocoa is from May 24, 2025. A local roofer can check and document it at no cost.
Phone line opening soon
What the record says about Cocoa
The latest hail report in and around Cocoa is from May 24, 2025, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.00 in on April 29, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Cocoa logged 11 reports on 7 hail days, about 0.6 reports a year. That is 57% more than the median Florida town on this site (0.3 a year) and ranks #84 of 131 Florida cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Cocoa accounts for 6% of the 236 reports filed in Brevard County.
8% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 0% for the median Florida town on this site. The largest hail on record here is 2.00 in (hen egg) on April 29, 2023 near 2.29 NW Indianola.
Reports were up 20% in 2016–2025 (6) compared with 2006–2015 (5). The busiest year was 2019, with 3 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in April (31% of reports); 62% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Cocoa 0.6
- Brevard County 5.1
- Median Florida town on this site 0.3
Hail days 2006–2025
- Cocoa 7
- Brevard County 50
- Median Florida town on this site 6
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Cocoa 8%
- Brevard County 3%
- Median Florida town on this site 0%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 24, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 29, 2023 | 2 | 2.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 29, 2023 | 2.00 inhen egg | 2.29 NW Indianola | Brevard | 15:08 local · NCEI |
| Mar 27, 2019 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.89 NW Cocoa West | Brevard | 08:00 local · NCEI |
| Mar 27, 2019 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.51 NNW Cocoa West | Brevard | 07:55 local · NCEI |
| Apr 29, 2023 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.16 SSE Sharpes | Brevard | 15:07 local · NCEI |
| May 24, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.16 NNE Lake Poinsett | Brevard | 14:52 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 5 38%
- 1–2 in 7 54%
- 2 in + 1 8%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 24, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.16 NNE Lake Poinsett | Brevard | 14:52 local · NCEI |
| Apr 29, 2023 | 2.00 inhen egg | 2.29 NW Indianola | Brevard | 15:08 local · NCEI |
| Apr 29, 2023 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.16 SSE Sharpes | Brevard | 15:07 local · NCEI |
| Mar 27, 2019 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.89 NW Cocoa West | Brevard | 08:00 local · NCEI |
| Mar 27, 2019 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.51 NNW Cocoa West | Brevard | 07:55 local · NCEI |
| Mar 27, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.16 NNE Lake Poinsett | Brevard | 07:53 local · NCEI |
| May 11, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.31 SE Indianola | Brevard | 15:52 local · NCEI |
| Aug 16, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.04 NE Lake Poinsett | Brevard | 15:10 local · NCEI |
| Jul 21, 2008 | 0.88 innickel | 0.49 NNW Cocoa | Brevard | 14:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 23, 2008 | 0.88 innickel | 0.44 NNW Cocoa | Brevard | 18:10 local · NCEI |
| Jun 23, 2008 | 0.88 innickel | 1.82 W Indianola | Brevard | 17:58 local · NCEI |
| Apr 8, 2004 | 0.75 inpenny | 1 W Cocoa | Brevard | 14:29 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Cocoa
Questions about hail in Cocoa
How often does it hail in Cocoa, Florida?
13 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Cocoa since 1999. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #84 of 131 Florida places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Cocoa?
Most reports come in April, March, May. April alone accounts for 31% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Cocoa?
2.00 in (hen egg size) on April 29, 2023 near 2.29 NW Indianola. 8% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Cocoa?
The most recent report in this data is from May 24, 2025 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Cocoa had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 3 reports. The most recent was May 24, 2025.
Where does this hail data come from?
Hail reports come from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, which the National Weather Service compiles from spotter, public, law enforcement and media reports. Recent days use preliminary NWS Local Storm Reports via the Iowa Environmental Mesonet until NOAA publishes final data. Only reported hail is counted, so areas with fewer people tend to have fewer reports.