Florida, 1999

Damaging Winds in Florida, March 3, 1999

March 3, 1999 · NWS TAE · 5 events in 5 counties and zones

5 thunderstorm wind, as filed by the National Weather Service.

Where it happened

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The toll

Deaths
0
Injuries
0
Property damage
$119,000
Crop damage
None recorded
Events
5

Deaths and injuries are direct and indirect together, as the offices filed them. Damage is property and crops in the dollars of the year, not adjusted for inflation, and only where an office estimated it.

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Event by event

5 thunderstorm wind. Local standard time, as filed.

Thunderstorm Wind, Walton

When
March 3, 2:30 AM EST
Where
Walton County, Santa Rosa Beach
Property damage
$25,000
Reported by
EMERGENCY MANAGER
Coordinates
30.370, -86.230

Minor roof damage to a tin barn. Damage to some vehicles caused by flying debris.

Thunderstorm Wind, Bay

When
March 3, 3:35 AM EST
Where
Bay County, 5 mi NE of Panama City
Property damage
$28,000
Reported by
EMERGENCY MANAGER
Coordinates
30.220, -85.600

Five homes sustained minor roof damage at the intersection of Highway 77 and 34th St. in Highland Park.

Thunderstorm Wind, Wakulla

When
March 3, 5:50 AM EST
Where
Wakulla County, Sopchoppy
Property damage
$15,000
Reported by
EMERGENCY MANAGER
Coordinates
30.070, -84.480

Several trees and power lines down. Slight roof damage to a few residences.

Thunderstorm Wind, Leon

When
March 3, 6:40 AM EST
Where
Leon County, Bradfordville
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
EMERGENCY MANAGER
Coordinates
30.570, -84.220

Numerous trees and large limbs down in the Killearn Lakes subdivision.

Thunderstorm Wind, Jefferson

When
March 3, 7:15 AM EST
Where
Jefferson County, 9 mi W of Wacissa
Property damage
$50,000
Reported by
EMERGENCY MANAGER
Coordinates
30.350, -84.130

Few large trees down. A house had its tin roof peeled off and neighboring shed was destroyed.

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.

After NWS Directive 10-1605, the rules offices file Storm Data by.

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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: 5693261, 5693262, 5693263, 5692396, 5692397.