Hail history for St. Lucie County, FL

St. Lucie County has 85 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 64 of them 1″ or larger and 6 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 3.0″ (tea cup) on February 13, 1995.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month May

Core sample · every recorded event, 1955–2026

Mark size = measured hail diameter; slivers are events with no recorded size. Amber ≥2″, red ≥2.75″ (baseball class). Denser recent decades partly reflect better reporting, not only more storms.

Recorded events 85 since 1957

1″ or larger 64 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 6 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 3.0″ tea cup · February 13, 1995

Read the record honestly: Storm Events contains what was reported to the National Weather Service. Sparse or rural counties under-report, and coverage improved sharply after the mid-1990s — a quiet-looking stretch is not proof nothing fell.

When it hails in St. Lucie County

Recorded events by month, 1950–present. The amber bar marks St. Lucie County's peak: May.

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 85 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
February 28, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
May 5, 2025	2.0″	Hen egg
May 5, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
May 5, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
May 19, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
May 19, 2024	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
April 24, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
April 16, 2023	1.75″	Golf ball

Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for St. Lucie County.

From the storm reports

Narratives as filed with the NOAA Storm Events Database (public records; lightly trimmed for length).

February 28, 2026 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Picture on social media of quarter sized hail off of Orange Ave west of the Florida Turnpike.

May 5, 2025 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

Public reports 2 inch hail near Lawnwood Stadium in Fort Pierce via social media.

February 13, 1995 · 3.0″ (tea cup)

Severe thunderstorms dropped baseball-size hail near Oslo Road, 10 miles southwest of Vero Beach, and near Fort Pierce. Numerous cars were damaged and windows were broken in two mobile homes.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
1	1	3	0	16	28	17	19

The climb across decades is largely a reporting story: spotter networks, radar, and digital filing pulled far more storms into the record after the 1990s.

Questions about hail in St. Lucie County

Has it ever hailed in St. Lucie County?

Yes — 85 hail events have been recorded for St. Lucie County, FL in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1957, including 64 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in St. Lucie County?

The most recent recorded hail event for St. Lucie County, FL is February 28, 2026, with 1.0″ (quarter) hail. The database is currently updated through April 2026, so a storm from the last few weeks may not appear yet. To check a specific day, use the did-it-hail date lookup.

What is the largest hail ever recorded in St. Lucie County?

3.0″ (tea cup), recorded on February 13, 1995. Hail that size is destructive-class and typically damages roofs, vehicles, and siding. See how big that really is on the actual-size hail chart.

Does a recorded hail event mean my roof was damaged?

No. This page reports storm records, not damage. Hail size and damage vary block by block within a county, and only an inspection can establish what happened to a specific roof. If you suspect damage, talk to your insurer or a licensed roofer — they can pull the same NOAA records for your claim.

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Source: NOAA/NCEI Storm Events Database, public domain, updated monthly by NCEI — this site's copy runs through April 2026. HailHistory reports records; it does not give insurance advice or assess damage.