Severe storms moving offshore from the Brevard and Treasure Coasts produced large hail and caused wind damage.

Hail in BREVARD, FLORIDA
From 26-APR-23 14:37:00 to 26-APR-23 14:37:00 (EST-5)
Location: (MLB)WFO MELBOURNE A
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Dime to penny size hail began falling at NWS Melbourne at 322pm. Grew to quarter size hail at 337pm.

Thunderstorm Wind in BREVARD, FLORIDA
From 26-APR-23 14:20:00 to 26-APR-23 14:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST EAUGALLIE
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A National Weather Service Melbourne survey confirms that straight-line winds produced damage to the Groveland Mobile Home Park and Lamplighter Village retirement community along John Rodes Blvd in West Melbourne. Peak winds were estimated to be between 70 to 75 mph. A personal weather station on the east side of Lamplighter Village reported a wind gust of 71 mph at 323 pm EDT.
Damaging winds began at the intersection of Interstate 95 and Eau Gallie Blvd. near the entrance to the Groveland Mobile Home Park, where several properties had portions of their awnings and siding torn back or removed. One home, which appeared to be under construction and unoccupied, lost a portion of its roof.
The severe thunderstorm continued southward into the Lamplighter Village retirement
community, where approximately 50 homes were affected with at least minor damage. These homes suffered partial damage to carports, awnings, and siding. Several lake front homes along Lamplighter Dr. lost their carport and porch awnings, and one experienced major damage when a large oak tree fell onto the residence.

Hail in BREVARD, FLORIDA
From 26-APR-23 14:26:00 to 26-APR-23 14:26:00 (EST-5)
Location: (MLB)WFO MELBOURNE A
Magnitude: 1.25 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Off duty NWS employee reports half dollar size hail near the intersection of Conestee Dr and Potomac Dr in West Melbourne.

Hail in BREVARD, FLORIDA
From 26-APR-23 14:39:00 to 26-APR-23 14:39:00 (EST-5)
Location: JUNE PARK
Magnitude: 1.25 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotter reports half dollar size hail near Interstate 95 and Palm Bay Rd.

Hail in BREVARD, FLORIDA
From 26-APR-23 14:40:00 to 26-APR-23 14:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: PALM BAY
Magnitude: 1.75 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotter reports damage to cars and roofs in Palm Bay with golf ball size hail observed near Rome Ave and Nebraska Ave.

Hail in BREVARD, FLORIDA
From 26-APR-23 14:42:00 to 26-APR-23 14:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: JUNE PARK
Magnitude: 1.75 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several reports and pictures of hail up to golf ball size causing substantial vegetation damage in the West Melbourne area. Time estimated via radar.

Hail in BREVARD, FLORIDA
From 26-APR-23 14:42:00 to 26-APR-23 14:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: PALM BAY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Delayed report of hail up to quarter size near the intersection of South Babcock St and Palm Bay Rd. Time estimated via radar.

Hail in BREVARD, FLORIDA
From 26-APR-23 14:43:00 to 26-APR-23 14:43:00 (EST-5)
Location: JUNE PARK
Magnitude: 1.00 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotter reports quarter size hail near Malabar Rd between Eldron Blvd and Emerson Dr.

Thunderstorm Wind in BREVARD, FLORIDA
From 26-APR-23 14:45:00 to 26-APR-23 14:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: JUNE PARK
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency manager reports roof damage at Baer's Furniture Store at 4260 Highway 192. Water entering the store from the roof. Possible partial roof collapse.

Hail in BREVARD, FLORIDA
From 26-APR-23 14:45:00 to 26-APR-23 14:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: VALKARIA ARPT
Magnitude: 1.75 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

CoCoRaHS observer reported hail up to golf ball size, causing shredded leaves and car dents near the intersection of Walden Blvd SE and Starfire St SE.

Thunderstorm Wind in INDIAN RIVER, FLORIDA
From 26-APR-23 15:42:00 to 26-APR-23 15:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: GIFFORD
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The Vero Beach Regional Airport (KVRB) ASOS measured a 56 knot wind gust from the north-northeast.

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. LUCIE, FLORIDA
From 26-APR-23 16:07:00 to 26-APR-23 16:07:00 (EST-5)
Location: FT PIERCE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency manager reports a tree fell onto a home in Fort Pierce, causing damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. LUCIE, FLORIDA
From 26-APR-23 16:31:00 to 26-APR-23 16:31:00 (EST-5)
Location: ANKONA
Magnitude: 69.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Weatherflow station XSTL measured a wind gust of 69 knots from the north-northwest.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARTIN, FLORIDA
From 26-APR-23 16:46:00 to 26-APR-23 16:46:00 (EST-5)
Location: WAVELAND
Magnitude: 74.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Weatherflow site XJEN measured a 74 knot wind gust from the north.

Hail in ORANGE, FLORIDA
From 26-APR-23 16:26:00 to 26-APR-23 16:26:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHRISTMAS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.10K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotter reported hail around one inch near the intersection of Fort Christmas Rd and Wheeler Rd. Spotter later reported tree branches down across roads and damage to street signs in Christmas at 534 EDT.