Palm Beach Gardens, FL Hail Storm – March 2026

Palm Beach Gardens, FL saw a concluded hail storm on March 16, 2026, with a maximum confirmed hail size of 1 inch. The storm was verified in the late afternoon across the Palm Beach Gardens warning area.

What Happened

The alert sequence began at 3:39 PM EDT, when dual-polarization radar showed confidence for 1 inch hail in the warning area. This was the only alert tied to the storm and it defined the hail threat through the event.

The storm moved through the Palm Beach Gardens metro on March 16 and ended later in the day. The peak hail size stayed at 1 inch. No larger hail was confirmed in the event record.

Damage Assessment

Hail at 1 inch is large enough to leave visible impact on softer exterior materials, vehicle finishes, and exposed landscaping. Reports in storms of this size often center on denting to vehicles, bruising on ornamental plants, and marks on roofs, screens, or lightweight outdoor fixtures.

For contractors, the most useful field notes come from the roof slope, the vehicle count in the path, and the condition of thin exterior components. In Palm Beach Gardens, a single-zone storm like this usually produces a narrow inspection corridor with damage scattered along the hail path rather than across the full metro.

Shingle roofs, tile edges, gutter faces, fascia, and AC housings should be checked first. On metal surfaces, look for clean impact points and fresh directional scuffing. On tile roofs, inspect ridge caps, hip lines, and broken corners where hail impact is often easier to verify than on the main field of tile.

What Contractors Should Know

Start with properties inside the warning area and work outward along the storm path. The 3:39 PM EDT alert gives a clear time anchor for canvassing and for matching witness accounts to the radar window. Use that timing when separating storm-related claims from later rain, wind, or traffic-related damage.

Lead with vehicles, soft metals, roof accessories, and outdoor equipment. A 1 inch hail event can create a mixed claim profile. Some properties will show obvious impact marks. Others will show only subtle signs on vents, downspouts, or painted metal. That makes close photo documentation important. Use wide shots for context and close shots for impact detail. Record roof type, slope, and any prior wear that may affect the final assessment.

For estimates, focus on exposed surfaces that faced the storm path during the 3:39 PM EDT window. In single-zone events, the strongest evidence usually appears where the home or business had the clearest exposure and the least shielding from trees or adjacent buildings. Keep inspections tight and location-specific.

StormSnipe Strike Map shows the precise hail track data for this event.