Storm event · Brevard County, Florida
Hail damage in West Melbourne, FL on Oct 17, 2022
On Oct 17, 2022, NOAA recorded hail up to 1" near West Melbourne, FL — at or above the ~1" threshold where hail commonly damages asphalt roofs. West Melbourne has 4 recorded hail events since 2022 (severity score 33/100). If your roof was under this storm, it may have hail exposure worth documenting.
The Oct 17, 2022 hail event
| Date | Max hail size | Area |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 17, 2022 | 1" | West Melbourne, FL |
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database (max reported hail near West Melbourne on Oct 17, 2022).
What this means for your insurance claim
Before you call your insurer, pull your free report — it documents this exact NOAA-recorded event (Oct 17, 2022, up to 1") 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 West Melbourne, FL on Oct 17, 2022?
Yes — NOAA recorded hail up to 1" near West Melbourne on Oct 17, 2022. It's one of 4 hail events logged in the area since 2022.
How big was the hail?
The largest hailstones reported near West Melbourne on Oct 17, 2022 measured 1". Hail around 1" or larger can bruise or crack asphalt shingles; sizes near 1" can still cause damage worth documenting.
Can I still file a claim for the Oct 17, 2022 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 17, 2022) and hail size (1") — 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 17, 2022 event on record is exactly the kind of documented storm adjusters look for.
See the full hail history for West Melbourne, FL. RoofWorks reports show hail exposure from the storm record; only an inspection confirms roof damage.