Hail reports · Palm Beach & St. Lucie
February 28, 2026 Hail Reports in Boynton Beach and West of Fort Pierce
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On the afternoon of February 28, 2026, National Weather Service records describe quarter-size hail observed about five minutes apart: NWS Miami in Boynton Beach, and NWS Melbourne off Orange Avenue west of Florida's Turnpike near Fort Pierce.
The two spots are in different counties and were covered by different NWS offices. These are separate local reports from the same day, not one continuous hail path.
Communities near the reports
| City / area | County | Nearby ZIP codes |
|---|---|---|
| Boynton Beach | Palm Beach County | 33426, 33435 |
| Fort Pierce / Orange Avenue west of Florida's Turnpike | St. Lucie County | 34945 |
ZIP codes identify nearby communities served; they do not show a confirmed storm footprint or establish damage at a specific property.
What the National Weather Service recorded
Feb 28, about 3:20 PM EST
Boynton Beach
Quarter-size hail, estimated 1 inch
Reported by: Trained spotter (NWS Miami)
Feb 28, about 3:25 PM EST
Off Orange Ave, west of Florida's Turnpike, St. Lucie County
Photo of quarter-size hail
Reported by: Public (NWS Melbourne)
Each report marks where hail was seen. Neither shows how widely it fell or what it struck.
Looking back at an older storm date
Months have passed since February 28. A storm report from that day doesn't establish that a problem you see now was caused by that storm, and it doesn't on its own make a claim eligible. Time brings rain, sun, other weather and ordinary wear, all of which can change how a property looks.
Florida law and your policy set time limits for reporting claims and supplemental claims. We can help you check which dates apply to your situation. We won't suggest that every older claim can be reopened.
Build a timeline from your records
- Dated photos from before and after February 28, including phone photos that show the roof line, windows or walls in the background.
- Any inspections done for a sale, refinance or insurance renewal.
- Repair invoices, contractor estimates and warranty paperwork.
- Every letter, email and claim number from your insurer, in date order.
- Notes on when you first noticed each issue, and whether it has changed.
- Weather alerts, texts or emails you received that afternoon, which can help confirm timing.
What we do
We inspect the roof, exterior and interior, compare what we find with your timeline and review your policy, so you know where you stand before deciding anything.
If you already reported damage from this date, bring the claim number and any estimate. If you never reported it, tell us when you first noticed the problem. Either way, we start from the facts you can show, not from the storm date.
Common questions
Can I still file for damage from February?
It depends on your policy, Florida's deadlines and the facts of your loss. We can review the dates with you.
I already had a claim. Can it be reopened?
Sometimes a supplemental claim is possible, and sometimes it isn't. It depends on your claim history and the applicable time limits.
Do I need photos from before the storm?
They help a lot, but they aren't required for a review. Any dated records you have are useful.
Sources
Sources reviewed Oct 25, 2026. NWS storm reports are preliminary until final storm data is published.
Storm reports
- NWS Storm Prediction Center reports, Feb 28, 2026
- NWS Miami storm report text, product 202602282137-KMFL-NWUS52-LSRMFL
- NWS Melbourne storm report text, product 202603010055-KMLB-NWUS52-LSRMLB
ZIP code references
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