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1.2–1.6" hail crossed Polk County, FL — March 15, 2026
Measured against the NOAA MRMS national radar feed on its 2-minute cycle — a verified event, not a forecast.
Storm stats
| County | Polk County, FL |
|---|---|
| Max hail (MESH) | 1.6" |
| Mean hail (MESH) | 1.2" |
| Swath area | 5.4 mi² (14 km²) |
| Radar cells (~1 km grid) | 13 |
| First radar detection | 2026-03-15 21:00 UTC |
| Last radar detection | 2026-03-15 21:00 UTC |
| Verified | 2026-03-15 21:00 UTC |
| Swath centroid | 28.1842, -81.5781 |
| Storm ID | sw_8275e13b |
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