Fort Pierce, Florida Hail Report and Map: February 28, 2026
Was there hail in Fort Pierce, FL on February 28, 2026? Radar estimated hail up to 1.31 inches inside the town limits of Fort Pierce on February 28, 2026 (Eastern time). Radar estimates of at least 0.5 inch covered 33% of the town. Across the report area, the maximum radar estimate was 2.67 inches. The strongest part of the swath was about 15 miles west of Fort Pierce, FL. Radar detected hail aloft in this area between about 2:50 p.m. and 3:40 p.m. ET on February 28, 2026.
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Hail estimates at a glance
| Storm date (Eastern time) | February 28, 2026 (Saturday) |
|---|---|
| Maximum radar estimate across the area | 2.67 inches; strongest part of the swath about 15 miles west of Fort Pierce, FL |
| Maximum radar estimate inside Fort Pierce | 1.31 inches |
| Share of Fort Pierce with radar estimates of at least 0.5 inch | 33% |
| Approximate radar timing | Between about 2:50 p.m. and 3:40 p.m. ET on February 28, 2026 (Eastern time) |
| County coverage includes (0.5 inch or larger) | St. Lucie County (83 sq mi) and Okeechobee County (14 sq mi) |
| Area with radar estimates of 0.5 inch or larger | about 97 square miles |
| Area with radar estimates of 1 inch or larger | about 31 square miles |
| Source | NOAA MRMS radar hail estimates (MESH) |
Which towns had hail on February 28, 2026?
Radar estimated hail of at least 0.5 inch inside these town limits, using U.S. Census boundaries. Each percentage is the share of town area with those estimates.
| Town | County | Maximum radar estimate inside town limits | Town area with estimates of at least 0.5 inch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Pierce, FL | Saint Lucie County | 1.31 inches | 33% |
| Fort Pierce South, FL | Saint Lucie County | 1.07 inches | 100% |
| White City, FL | Saint Lucie County | 0.76 inch | 25% |
Towns near the hail
The strongest part of the swath was within 15 miles of these towns. Distances and directions run from each town to that part of the swath.
- Vero Beach South, FL: strongest radar estimates about 15 miles southwest of town
- Florida Ridge, FL: strongest radar estimates about 14 miles southwest of town
- Lakewood Park, FL: strongest radar estimates about 12 miles southwest of town
What time did radar detect hail?
Radar detected hail aloft in this area between about 2:50 p.m. and 3:40 p.m. ET on February 28, 2026. We used 27 NOAA radar hail detections in this area to estimate the window. We trim outlying detection times when enough are available, then round down to five-minute marks. It doesn't give an arrival time at an address.
Data source and limits
We use NOAA's MRMS radar product MESH (Maximum Estimated Size of Hail) for hail-size estimates. Each town's figure is the maximum inside its Census town limits. The percentage is the town area with estimates of at least 0.5 inch. A town's maximum isn't an estimate for every home. Each storm date covers one calendar day in Eastern time. A late-evening storm west of the Eastern time zone can appear under two dates. Radar estimates don't confirm hail on the ground or roof damage. Hail of 0.5 to 0.75 inch can damage roofs, especially older roofs. An estimate below 1 inch doesn't rule out damage. Read how we calculate sizes and times.