Florida, 1996

Damaging Wind in Florida, May 3, 1996

May 3, 1996 · NWS TBW · 1 event in 1 county or zone

Several large six to seven inch diameter sized tree limbs were downed by thunderstorm winds in Riverview.

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The toll

Deaths
0
Injuries
0
Property damage
None recorded
Crop damage
None recorded
Events
1

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What happened

The episode as NWS TBW wrote it up.

Several large six to seven inch diameter sized tree limbs were downed by thunderstorm winds in Riverview.

The radar

The Tampa radar (KTBW), 20 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 22:58 UTC.

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1 thunderstorm wind. Local standard time, as filed.

Thunderstorm Wind, Hillsborough

When
May 3, 6:00 PM EST
Where
Hillsborough County, Riverview
Coordinates
27.870, -82.330

What these are

Thunderstorm Wind
Winds from a thunderstorm of 50 knots (58 mph) or more, or lower winds that caused damage or casualties. Measured gusts are marked MG, estimated EG.

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Sources

NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, compiled from the National Weather Service’s monthly Storm Data. Complete through 2026-06; NCEI adds each month about 75 days after it ends and revises past years a few times a year. Rebuilt 2026-09-24. Each event’s entry at NCEI: 5574047.