Hail storm map for February 28, 2026: max 1.75" hail across FL, ~40,831 structures in swath.
FL
A significant hail event swept in FL on February 28, 2026, with MRMS radar measuring stones up to 1.75". An estimated 40,831 structures fell inside the qualifying swath. Florida took the brunt with ~40,831 structures estimated in the ≥1" footprint. About 1,005 fell under damaging ≥1.75" hail capable of denting metal and breaking shingles. NOAA logged 4 hail reports and 0 wind reports for the day.
| State | ≥1.00" | ≥1.75" | ≥2.50" |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | 40,831 | 1,005 | 0 |
| Time | Location | County | Observer comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15:20 | OCEAN RIDGE | PALM BEACH | A trained spotter reported and sent images of estimated quarter-size hail in Boynton Beach. |
| 15:25 | FT PIERCE NELSON ARP | ST. LUCIE | Picture on social media of quarter sized hail off of Orange Ave west of the Florida Turnpike. |
| 15:59 | OCEAN RIDGE | PALM BEACH | A member of the public sent photos of quarter-size estimated hail in Boynton Beach. |
No NOAA wind reports with observer comments for this day.