Strong thunderstorms produced golf ball sized hail, gusty winds, and a tornado along the Brevard and Treasure Coasts.

Hail in ST. LUCIE, FLORIDA
From 16-APR-23 16:06:00 to 16-APR-23 16:06:00 (EST-5)
Location: FT PIERCE NELSON ARP
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Received a picture of quarter sized hail near the intersection of Orange Ave and N Kings Highway in Fort Pierce.

Hail in ST. LUCIE, FLORIDA
From 16-APR-23 16:30:00 to 16-APR-23 16:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: WHITE CITY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Received a picture of quarter sized hail near the intersection of NW Maville Dr and NE Chicopa St in Port St Lucie.

Hail in ST. LUCIE, FLORIDA
From 16-APR-23 16:30:00 to 16-APR-23 16:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: WHITE CITY
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Golf ball sized hail was reported near Port St Lucie and White City.

Hail in ST. LUCIE, FLORIDA
From 16-APR-23 16:40:00 to 16-APR-23 16:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: WHITE CITY
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Received picture of gold ball sized hail near the intersection of W Midway Rd and Selvitz Rd in White City.

Hail in MARTIN, FLORIDA
From 16-APR-23 17:15:00 to 16-APR-23 17:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: LIGHTHOUSE PT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Delayed public report of nickel to quarter sized hail at 5185 SW Bimini Circle in Palm City.

Tornado in BREVARD, FLORIDA
From 16-APR-23 16:36:00 to 16-APR-23 16:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: MICCO
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 425.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A National Weather Service Melbourne damage survey confirms that
a brief EF-0 tornado touched down initially in the River Groves
mobile home community in Micco. The tornado continued to the east-
southeast into the Summit Cove Condominiums complex before
crossing US-1 and emerging into the Indian River Lagoon near the
Sebastian River Marina and Boatyard. The tornado was on the
ground for approximately 0.5 miles, had a maximum width of
approximately 100 yards, and peak winds estimated between 65-75
mph.
Damage was first noted near Love Ct. where the tornado touched
down at approximately 536 pm EDT. Brevard County Emergency
Management conducted an initial assessment and documented between
25-30 structures with at least minor damage in the River Groves
community, primarily along Love Ct., Cherish Dr., and River Groves
Dr. These homes suffered partial damage to carports, awnings,
siding, and skirting. Additionally, several structures lost
portions of their roof when the attached carport or porch awnings
were torn away from the home.
The tornado continued east-southeast toward the Summit Cove
Condominiums complex where some damage was noted to trees near
the clubhouse, as well as siding on nearby homes, on Summit Cove
Dr. The system crossed US-1 before emerging into the Indian River
Lagoon near the Sebastian River Marina & Boatyard, where several
boats were moved from their storage rack. An eyewitness indicates the
tornado briefly became a waterspout before dissipating.
There are no known direct injuries or fatalities as a result of
the tornado.