Storm event · Palm Beach County, Florida
Hail damage in Royal Palm Beach, FL on Oct 23, 2026
On Oct 23, 2026, NOAA recorded hail up to 1.75" near Royal Palm Beach, FL — at or above the ~1" threshold where hail commonly damages asphalt roofs. Royal Palm Beach has 4 recorded hail events since 2019 (severity score 33/100). If your roof was under this storm, it may have hail exposure worth documenting.
The Oct 23, 2026 hail event
| Date | Max hail size | Area |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1.75" | Royal Palm Beach, FL |
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database (max reported hail near Royal Palm Beach on Oct 23, 2026).
What this means for your insurance claim
Before you call your insurer, pull your free report — it documents this exact NOAA-recorded event (Oct 23, 2026, up to 1.75") for your address, which is the evidence adjusters look for. A confirmed 1"+ hail event on your roof, paired with an inspection, is what turns a claim into an approval.
Common questions
Did it hail in Royal Palm Beach, FL on Oct 23, 2026?
Yes — NOAA recorded hail up to 1.75" near Royal Palm Beach on Oct 23, 2026. It's one of 4 hail events logged in the area since 2019.
How big was the hail?
The largest hailstones reported near Royal Palm Beach on Oct 23, 2026 measured 1.75". Hail around 1" or larger can bruise or crack asphalt shingles; at 1.75" it frequently causes functional damage that supports an insurance claim.
Can I still file a claim for the Oct 23, 2026 storm?
Often yes. Most Florida policies allow hail claims for a window after the storm (commonly up to a year), subject to your policy. A claim is far stronger when you document the exact date (Oct 23, 2026) and hail size (1.75") — which a free RoofWorks report pulls for your address.
Does home insurance cover hail roof damage in Florida?
Most Florida homeowner policies cover sudden hail damage, subject to your wind/hail deductible. The Oct 23, 2026 event on record is exactly the kind of documented storm adjusters look for.
See the full hail history for Royal Palm Beach, FL. RoofWorks reports show hail exposure from the storm record; only an inspection confirms roof damage.