Florida, 2000

Damaging Winds in Florida, March 27, 2000

March 27, 2000 · NWS MLB · 5 events in 4 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
$35,000
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.

The radar

The Melbourne radar (KMLB), 76 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 21:27 UTC.

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Event by event

5 thunderstorm wind. Local standard time, as filed.

Thunderstorm Wind, Osceola

When
March 27, 4:30 PM EST
Where
Osceola County, Kissimmee
Measured
50 kt (58 mph)
Property damage
$10,000
Reported by
TRAINED SPOTTER
Coordinates
28.300, -81.400

Severe thunderstorm winds blew down trees in the Kissimmee area. A car was damaged by falling trees.

Thunderstorm Wind, Brevard

When
March 27, 5:00 PM EST
Where
Brevard County, Melbourne
Measured
51 kt (59 mph)
Reported by
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates
28.083, -80.600

Melbourne Airport measured a gust to 59 mph during a severe thunderstorm. Power lines were blown down at Indian Harbor Beach.

Thunderstorm Wind, Lake

When
March 27, 6:48 PM EST
Where
Lake County, Astor
Measured
50 kt (58 mph)
Property damage
$10,000
Reported by
EMERGENCY MANAGER
Coordinates
29.167, -81.533

Severe thunderstorm winds blew down trees and power lines and produced minor roof damage in Astor.

Thunderstorm Wind, Volusia

When
March 27, 6:55 PM EST
Where
Volusia County, 7 mi W of Glenwood
Measured
50 kt (58 mph)
Reported by
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates
29.100, -81.467

Severe thunderstorm winds blew down trees near Lake Dexter.

Thunderstorm Wind, Volusia

When
March 27, 6:58 PM EST
Where
Volusia County, Pierson
Measured
50 kt (58 mph)
Property damage
$15,000
Reported by
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates
29.233, -81.467

Severe thunderstorm winds blew down trees on a house near Pierson.

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: 5134387, 5134388, 5134389, 5134390, 5134391.