Tornadoes and Tropical Storm in Florida, August 18 to 22, 2008

The center of Tropical Storm Fay moved across Key West early in the evening of the 18th and into the mainland of South Florida at Cape Romano shortly before 5 AM on the 19th. Minimum central pressure was 989 MB at landfall, but continued to decrease after landfall to 986 MB at Moore Haven on the southwest shore of Lake Okeechobee. Maximum sustained winds were estimated to be around 52 knots (60 MPH) at landfall, however as the storm tracked across the western Everglades and Southwest Florida the radar presentation continued to organize and winds increased to around 56 knots (65 MPH) around Moore Haven. A maximum wind gust of 69 knots (79 MPH) was recorded on a South Florida Water Management gauge on Lake Okeechobee as the storm passed.

Wind gusts to tropical storm force were felt area-wide, with sustained tropical storm force winds experienced over portions of Mainland Monroe, Collier, Hendry and Glades counties as well as the immediate coastal sections of Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties. Wind damage was most significant in the areas affected by tropical storm force sustained winds, primarily around Lake Okeechobee and interior sections of southwest Florida, with only minor wind damage elsewhere.

A maximum rainfall total of 16.17 inches was reported with this event at Moore Haven in Glades County. Flooding from these rains produced total damage estimates of $380,000, primarily in Glades and Hendry counties. Rainfall elsewhere ranged from 3-6 inches in southeast Florida, and 6-8 inches in southwest Florida, with isolated amounts up to 10 inches in coastal Palm Beach County.

The height of the storm tide was around 5 feet in the Everglades City and Chokoloskee areas with total damage from the surge estimated at $60,000. Minimal storm surge was noted elsewhere. All the associated effects of Tropical Storm Fay in South Florida resulted in 1 fatality, 4 injuries, and $3.949 million in property damage. Two tornadoes produced $1.25 million in damage, but no injuries or fatalities were reported. The one fatality and 3 of the injuries were indirectly caused by Fay with a traffic accident in Palm Beach County. The direct injury occurred when a kite surfer on Fort Lauderdale Beach lost control during a squall and was slammed into a building along A1A.

The center of Tropical Storm Fay moved across Key West early in the evening of the 18th and into the mainland of South Florida at Cape Romano shortly before 5 AM on the 19th. Minimum central pressure was 989 MB at landfall, but continued to decrease after landfall to 986 MB at Moore Haven on the southwest shore of Lake Okeechobee. Maximum sustained winds were estimated to be around 52 knots (60 MPH) at landfall, however as the storm tracked across the western Everglades and Southwest Florida the radar presentation continued to organize and winds increased to around 56 knots (65 MPH) around Moore Haven. A maximum wind gust of 69 knots (79 MPH) was recorded on a South Florida Water Management gauge on Lake Okeechobee as the storm passed.

Wind gusts to tropical storm force were felt area-wide, with sustained tropical storm force winds experienced over portions of Mainland Monroe, Collier, Hendry and Glades counties as well as the immediate coastal sections of Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties. Wind damage was most significant in the areas affected by tropical storm force sustained winds, primarily around Lake Okeechobee and interior sections of southwest Florida, with only minor wind damage elsewhere.

A maximum rainfall total of 16.17 inches was reported with this event at Moore Haven in Glades County. Flooding from these rains produced total damage estimates of $380,000, primarily in Glades and Hendry counties. Rainfall elsewhere ranged from 3-6 inches in southeast Florida, and 6-8 inches in southwest Florida, with isolated amounts up to 10 inches in coastal Palm Beach County.

The height of the storm tide was around 5 feet in the Everglades City and Chokoloskee areas with total damage from the surge estimated at $60,000. Minimal storm surge was noted elsewhere. All the associated effects of Tropical Storm Fay in South Florida resulted in 1 fatality, 4 injuries, and $3.949 million in property damage. Two tornadoes produced $1.25 million in damage, but no injuries or fatalities were reported. The one fatality and 3 of the injuries were indirectly caused by Fay with a traffic accident in Palm Beach County. The direct injury occurred when a kite surfer on Fort Lauderdale Beach lost control during a squall and was slammed into a building along A1A.

The center of Tropical Storm Fay moved across Key West early in the evening of the 18th and into the mainland of South Florida at Cape Romano shortly before 5 AM on the 19th. Minimum central pressure was 989 MB at landfall, but continued to decrease after landfall to 986 MB at Moore Haven on the southwest shore of Lake Okeechobee. Maximum sustained winds were estimated to be around 52 knots (60 MPH) at landfall, however as the storm tracked across the western Everglades and Southwest Florida the radar presentation continued to organize and winds increased to around 56 knots (65 MPH) around Moore Haven. A maximum wind gust of 69 knots (79 MPH) was recorded on a South Florida Water Management gauge on Lake Okeechobee as the storm passed.

Wind gusts to tropical storm force were felt area-wide, with sustained tropical storm force winds experienced over portions of Mainland Monroe, Collier, Hendry and Glades counties as well as the immediate coastal sections of Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties. Wind damage was most significant in the areas affected by tropical storm force sustained winds, primarily around Lake Okeechobee and interior sections of southwest Florida, with only minor wind damage elsewhere.

A maximum rainfall total of 16.17 inches was reported with this event at Moore Haven in Glades County. Flooding from these rains produced total damage estimates of $380,000, primarily in Glades and Hendry counties. Rainfall elsewhere ranged from 3-6 inches in southeast Florida, and 6-8 inches in southwest Florida, with isolated amounts up to 10 inches in coastal Palm Beach County.

The height of the storm tide was around 5 feet in the Everglades City and Chokoloskee areas with total damage from the surge estimated at $60,000. Minimal storm surge was noted elsewhere. All the associated effects of Tropical Storm Fay in South Florida resulted in 1 fatality, 4 injuries, and $3.949 million in property damage. Two tornadoes produced $1.25 million in damage, but no injuries or fatalities were reported. The one fatality and 3 of the injuries were indirectly caused by Fay with a traffic accident in Palm Beach County. The direct injury occurred when a kite surfer on Fort Lauderdale Beach lost control during a squall and was slammed into a building along A1A.

The center of Tropical Storm Fay moved across Key West early in the evening of the 18th and into the mainland of South Florida at Cape Romano shortly before 5 AM on the 19th. Minimum central pressure was 989 MB at landfall, but continued to decrease after landfall to 986 MB at Moore Haven on the southwest shore of Lake Okeechobee. Maximum sustained winds were estimated to be around 52 knots (60 MPH) at landfall, however as the storm tracked across the western Everglades and Southwest Florida the radar presentation continued to organize and winds increased to around 56 knots (65 MPH) around Moore Haven. A maximum wind gust of 69 knots (79 MPH) was recorded on a South Florida Water Management gauge on Lake Okeechobee as the storm passed.

Wind gusts to tropical storm force were felt area-wide, with sustained tropical storm force winds experienced over portions of Mainland Monroe, Collier, Hendry and Glades counties as well as the immediate coastal sections of Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties. Wind damage was most significant in the areas affected by tropical storm force sustained winds, primarily around Lake Okeechobee and interior sections of southwest Florida, with only minor wind damage elsewhere.

A maximum rainfall total of 16.17 inches was reported with this event at Moore Haven in Glades County. Flooding from these rains produced total damage estimates of $380,000, primarily in Glades and Hendry counties. Rainfall elsewhere ranged from 3-6 inches in southeast Florida, and 6-8 inches in southwest Florida, with isolated amounts up to 10 inches in coastal Palm Beach County.

The height of the storm tide was around 5 feet in the Everglades City and Chokoloskee areas with total damage from the surge estimated at $60,000. Minimal storm surge was noted elsewhere. All the associated effects of Tropical Storm Fay in South Florida resulted in 1 fatality, 4 injuries, and $3.949 million in property damage. Two tornadoes produced $1.25 million in damage, but no injuries or fatalities were reported. The one fatality and 3 of the injuries were indirectly caused by Fay with a traffic accident in Palm Beach County. The direct injury occurred when a kite surfer on Fort Lauderdale Beach lost control during a squall and was slammed into a building along A1A.

The center of Tropical Storm Fay moved across Key West early in the evening of the 18th and into the mainland of South Florida at Cape Romano shortly before 5 AM on the 19th. Minimum central pressure was 989 MB at landfall, but continued to decrease after landfall to 986 MB at Moore Haven on the southwest shore of Lake Okeechobee. Maximum sustained winds were estimated to be around 52 knots (60 MPH) at landfall, however as the storm tracked across the western Everglades and Southwest Florida the radar presentation continued to organize and winds increased to around 56 knots (65 MPH) around Moore Haven. A maximum wind gust of 69 knots (79 MPH) was recorded on a South Florida Water Management gauge on Lake Okeechobee as the storm passed.

Wind gusts to tropical storm force were felt area-wide, with sustained tropical storm force winds experienced over portions of Mainland Monroe, Collier, Hendry and Glades counties as well as the immediate coastal sections of Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties. Wind damage was most significant in the areas affected by tropical storm force sustained winds, primarily around Lake Okeechobee and interior sections of southwest Florida, with only minor wind damage elsewhere.

A maximum rainfall total of 16.17 inches was reported with this event at Moore Haven in Glades County. Flooding from these rains produced total damage estimates of $380,000, primarily in Glades and Hendry counties. Rainfall elsewhere ranged from 3-6 inches in southeast Florida, and 6-8 inches in southwest Florida, with isolated amounts up to 10 inches in coastal Palm Beach County.

The height of the storm tide was around 5 feet in the Everglades City and Chokoloskee areas with total damage from the surge estimated at $60,000. Minimal storm surge was noted elsewhere. All the associated effects of Tropical Storm Fay in South Florida resulted in 1 fatality, 4 injuries, and $3.949 million in property damage. Two tornadoes produced $1.25 million in damage, but no injuries or fatalities were reported. The one fatality and 3 of the injuries were indirectly caused by Fay with a traffic accident in Palm Beach County. The direct injury occurred when a kite surfer on Fort Lauderdale Beach lost control during a squall and was slammed into a building along A1A.

The center of Tropical Storm Fay moved across Key West early in the evening of the 18th and into the mainland of South Florida at Cape Romano shortly before 5 AM on the 19th. Minimum central pressure was 989 MB at landfall, but continued to decrease after landfall to 986 MB at Moore Haven on the southwest shore of Lake Okeechobee. Maximum sustained winds were estimated to be around 52 knots (60 MPH) at landfall, however as the storm tracked across the western Everglades and Southwest Florida the radar presentation continued to organize and winds increased to around 56 knots (65 MPH) around Moore Haven. A maximum wind gust of 69 knots (79 MPH) was recorded on a South Florida Water Management gauge on Lake Okeechobee as the storm passed.

Wind gusts to tropical storm force were felt area-wide, with sustained tropical storm force winds experienced over portions of Mainland Monroe, Collier, Hendry and Glades counties as well as the immediate coastal sections of Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties. Wind damage was most significant in the areas affected by tropical storm force sustained winds, primarily around Lake Okeechobee and interior sections of southwest Florida, with only minor wind damage elsewhere.

A maximum rainfall total of 16.17 inches was reported with this event at Moore Haven in Glades County. Flooding from these rains produced total damage estimates of $380,000, primarily in Glades and Hendry counties. Rainfall elsewhere ranged from 3-6 inches in southeast Florida, and 6-8 inches in southwest Florida, with isolated amounts up to 10 inches in coastal Palm Beach County.

The height of the storm tide was around 5 feet in the Everglades City and Chokoloskee areas with total damage from the surge estimated at $60,000. Minimal storm surge was noted elsewhere. All the associated effects of Tropical Storm Fay in South Florida resulted in 1 fatality, 4 injuries, and $3.949 million in property damage. Two tornadoes produced $1.25 million in damage, but no injuries or fatalities were reported. The one fatality and 3 of the injuries were indirectly caused by Fay with a traffic accident in Palm Beach County. The direct injury occurred when a kite surfer on Fort Lauderdale Beach lost control during a squall and was slammed into a building along A1A.

The center of Tropical Storm Fay moved across Key West early in the evening of the 18th and into the mainland of South Florida at Cape Romano shortly before 5 AM on the 19th. Minimum central pressure was 989 MB at landfall, but continued to decrease after landfall to 986 MB at Moore Haven on the southwest shore of Lake Okeechobee. Maximum sustained winds were estimated to be around 52 knots (60 MPH) at landfall, however as the storm tracked across the western Everglades and Southwest Florida the radar presentation continued to organize and winds increased to around 56 knots (65 MPH) around Moore Haven. A maximum wind gust of 69 knots (79 MPH) was recorded on a South Florida Water Management gauge on Lake Okeechobee as the storm passed.

Wind gusts to tropical storm force were felt area-wide, with sustained tropical storm force winds experienced over portions of Mainland Monroe, Collier, Hendry and Glades counties as well as the immediate coastal sections of Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties. Wind damage was most significant in the areas affected by tropical storm force sustained winds, primarily around Lake Okeechobee and interior sections of southwest Florida, with only minor wind damage elsewhere.

A maximum rainfall total of 16.17 inches was reported with this event at Moore Haven in Glades County. Flooding from these rains produced total damage estimates of $380,000, primarily in Glades and Hendry counties. Rainfall elsewhere ranged from 3-6 inches in southeast Florida, and 6-8 inches in southwest Florida, with isolated amounts up to 10 inches in coastal Palm Beach County.

The height of the storm tide was around 5 feet in the Everglades City and Chokoloskee areas with total damage from the surge estimated at $60,000. Minimal storm surge was noted elsewhere. All the associated effects of Tropical Storm Fay in South Florida resulted in 1 fatality, 4 injuries, and $3.949 million in property damage. Two tornadoes produced $1.25 million in damage, but no injuries or fatalities were reported. The one fatality and 3 of the injuries were indirectly caused by Fay with a traffic accident in Palm Beach County. The direct injury occurred when a kite surfer on Fort Lauderdale Beach lost control during a squall and was slammed into a building along A1A.

The center of Tropical Storm Fay moved across Key West early in the evening of the 18th and into the mainland of South Florida at Cape Romano shortly before 5 AM on the 19th. Minimum central pressure was 989 MB at landfall, but continued to decrease after landfall to 986 MB. The maximum storm surge was around 3 feet. Maximum sustained winds were estimated to be around 52 knots (60 MPH) at landfall, however as the storm tracked across the western Everglades and Southwest Florida the radar presentation continued to organize and winds increased to around 56 knots (65 MPH) around Moore Haven. A maximum wind gust of 69 knots (79 MPH) was recorded on a South Florida Water Management gauge on Lake Okeechobee as the storm passed. In South Florida, a maximum rainfall total of 16.17 inches was reported with this event at Moore Haven in Glades County. The height of the storm tide was around 5 feet in Everglades City and Chokoloskee areas with minimal storm surge noted elsewhere. All the associated effects of Tropical Storm Fay in South Florida resulted in 1 fatality, 4 injuries, and $3.949M in property damage. Two tornadoes produced $1.25M in damage, but no injuries or fatalities were reported. The one fatality and 3 of the injuries were indirectly caused by Fay with a traffic accident in Palm Beach County. The direct injury occurred when a kite surfer on Fort Lauderdale Beach lost control during a squall and was slammed into a building along A1A.

The center of Tropical Storm Fay moved across Key West early in the evening of the 18th and into the mainland of South Florida at Cape Romano shortly before 5 AM on the 19th. Minimum central pressure was 989 MB at landfall, but continued to decrease after landfall to 986 MB at Moore Haven on the southwest shore of Lake Okeechobee. Maximum sustained winds were estimated to be around 52 knots (60 MPH) at landfall, however as the storm tracked across the western Everglades and Southwest Florida the radar presentation continued to organize and winds increased to around 56 knots (65 MPH) around Moore Haven. A maximum wind gust of 69 knots (79 MPH) was recorded on a South Florida Water Management gauge on Lake Okeechobee as the storm passed.

Wind gusts to tropical storm force were felt area-wide, with sustained tropical storm force winds experienced over portions of Mainland Monroe, Collier, Hendry and Glades counties as well as the immediate coastal sections of Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties. Wind damage was most significant in the areas affected by tropical storm force sustained winds, primarily around Lake Okeechobee and interior sections of southwest Florida, with only minor wind damage elsewhere.

A maximum rainfall total of 16.17 inches was reported with this event at Moore Haven in Glades County. Flooding from these rains produced total damage estimates of $380,000, primarily in Glades and Hendry counties. Rainfall elsewhere ranged from 3-6 inches in southeast Florida, and 6-8 inches in southwest Florida, with isolated amounts up to 10 inches in coastal Palm Beach County.

The height of the storm tide was around 5 feet in the Everglades City and Chokoloskee areas with total damage from the surge estimated at $60,000. Minimal storm surge was noted elsewhere. All the associated effects of Tropical Storm Fay in South Florida resulted in 1 fatality, 4 injuries, and $3.949 million in property damage. Two tornadoes produced $1.25 million in damage, but no injuries or fatalities were reported. The one fatality and 3 of the injuries were indirectly caused by Fay with a traffic accident in Palm Beach County. The direct injury occurred when a kite surfer on Fort Lauderdale Beach lost control during a squall and was slammed into a building along A1A.

The center of Tropical Storm Fay moved across Key West early in the evening of the 18th and into the mainland of South Florida at Cape Romano shortly before 5 AM on the 19th. Minimum central pressure was 989 MB at landfall, but continued to decrease after landfall to 986 MB at Moore Haven on the southwest shore of Lake Okeechobee. Maximum sustained winds were estimated to be around 52 knots (60 MPH) at landfall, however as the storm tracked across the western Everglades and Southwest Florida the radar presentation continued to organize and winds increased to around 56 knots (65 MPH) around Moore Haven. A maximum wind gust of 69 knots (79 MPH) was recorded on a South Florida Water Management gauge on Lake Okeechobee as the storm passed.

Wind gusts to tropical storm force were felt area-wide, with sustained tropical storm force winds experienced over portions of Mainland Monroe, Collier, Hendry and Glades counties as well as the immediate coastal sections of Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties. Wind damage was most significant in the areas affected by tropical storm force sustained winds, primarily around Lake Okeechobee and interior sections of southwest Florida, with only minor wind damage elsewhere.

A maximum rainfall total of 16.17 inches was reported with this event at Moore Haven in Glades County. Flooding from these rains produced total damage estimates of $380,000, primarily in Glades and Hendry counties. Rainfall elsewhere ranged from 3-6 inches in southeast Florida, and 6-8 inches in southwest Florida, with isolated amounts up to 10 inches in coastal Palm Beach County.

The height of the storm tide was around 5 feet in the Everglades City and Chokoloskee areas with total damage from the surge estimated at $60,000. Minimal storm surge was noted elsewhere. All the associated effects of Tropical Storm Fay in South Florida resulted in 1 fatality, 4 injuries, and $3.949 million in property damage. Two tornadoes produced $1.25 million in damage, but no injuries or fatalities were reported. The one fatality and 3 of the injuries were indirectly caused by Fay with a traffic accident in Palm Beach County. The direct injury occurred when a kite surfer on Fort Lauderdale Beach lost control during a squall and was slammed into a building along A1A.

The center of Tropical Storm Fay moved across Key West early in the evening of the 18th and into the mainland of South Florida at Cape Romano shortly before 5 AM on the 19th. Minimum central pressure was 989 MB at landfall, but continued to decrease after landfall to 986 MB at Moore Haven on the southwest shore of Lake Okeechobee. Maximum sustained winds were estimated to be around 52 knots (60 MPH) at landfall, however as the storm tracked across the western Everglades and Southwest Florida the radar presentation continued to organize and winds increased to around 56 knots (65 MPH) around Moore Haven. A maximum wind gust of 69 knots (79 MPH) was recorded on a South Florida Water Management gauge on Lake Okeechobee as the storm passed.

Wind gusts to tropical storm force were felt area-wide, with sustained tropical storm force winds experienced over portions of Mainland Monroe, Collier, Hendry and Glades counties as well as the immediate coastal sections of Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties. Wind damage was most significant in the areas affected by tropical storm force sustained winds, primarily around Lake Okeechobee and interior sections of southwest Florida, with only minor wind damage elsewhere.

A maximum rainfall total of 16.17 inches was reported with this event at Moore Haven in Glades County. Flooding from these rains produced total damage estimates of $380,000, primarily in Glades and Hendry counties. Rainfall elsewhere ranged from 3-6 inches in southeast Florida, and 6-8 inches in southwest Florida, with isolated amounts up to 10 inches in coastal Palm Beach County.

The height of the storm tide was around 5 feet in the Everglades City and Chokoloskee areas with total damage from the surge estimated at $60,000. Minimal storm surge was noted elsewhere. All the associated effects of Tropical Storm Fay in South Florida resulted in 1 fatality, 4 injuries, and $3.949 million in property damage. Two tornadoes produced $1.25 million in damage, but no injuries or fatalities were reported. The one fatality and 3 of the injuries were indirectly caused by Fay with a traffic accident in Palm Beach County. The direct injury occurred when a kite surfer on Fort Lauderdale Beach lost control during a squall and was slammed into a building along A1A.

The center of Tropical Storm Fay moved across Key West early in the evening of the 18th and into the mainland of South Florida at Cape Romano shortly before 5 AM on the 19th. Minimum central pressure was 989 MB at landfall, but continued to decrease after landfall to 986 MB at Moore Haven on the southwest shore of Lake Okeechobee. Maximum sustained winds were estimated to be around 52 knots (60 MPH) at landfall, however as the storm tracked across the western Everglades and Southwest Florida the radar presentation continued to organize and winds increased to around 56 knots (65 MPH) around Moore Haven. A maximum wind gust of 69 knots (79 MPH) was recorded on a South Florida Water Management gauge on Lake Okeechobee as the storm passed.

Wind gusts to tropical storm force were felt area-wide, with sustained tropical storm force winds experienced over portions of Mainland Monroe, Collier, Hendry and Glades counties as well as the immediate coastal sections of Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties. Wind damage was most significant in the areas affected by tropical storm force sustained winds, primarily around Lake Okeechobee and interior sections of southwest Florida, with only minor wind damage elsewhere.

A maximum rainfall total of 16.17 inches was reported with this event at Moore Haven in Glades County. Flooding from these rains produced total damage estimates of $380,000, primarily in Glades and Hendry counties. Rainfall elsewhere ranged from 3-6 inches in southeast Florida, and 6-8 inches in southwest Florida, with isolated amounts up to 10 inches in coastal Palm Beach County.

The height of the storm tide was around 5 feet in the Everglades City and Chokoloskee areas with total damage from the surge estimated at $60,000. Minimal storm surge was noted elsewhere. All the associated effects of Tropical Storm Fay in South Florida resulted in 1 fatality, 4 injuries, and $3.949 million in property damage. Two tornadoes produced $1.25 million in damage, but no injuries or fatalities were reported. The one fatality and 3 of the injuries were indirectly caused by Fay with a traffic accident in Palm Beach County. The direct injury occurred when a kite surfer on Fort Lauderdale Beach lost control during a squall and was slammed into a building along A1A.

The center of Tropical Storm Fay moved across Key West early in the evening of the 18th and into the mainland of South Florida at Cape Romano shortly before 5 AM on the 19th. Minimum central pressure was 989 MB at landfall, but continued to decrease after landfall to 986 MB at Moore Haven on the southwest shore of Lake Okeechobee. Maximum sustained winds were estimated to be around 52 knots (60 MPH) at landfall, however as the storm tracked across the western Everglades and Southwest Florida the radar presentation continued to organize and winds increased to around 56 knots (65 MPH) around Moore Haven. A maximum wind gust of 69 knots (79 MPH) was recorded on a South Florida Water Management gauge on Lake Okeechobee as the storm passed.

Wind gusts to tropical storm force were felt area-wide, with sustained tropical storm force winds experienced over portions of Mainland Monroe, Collier, Hendry and Glades counties as well as the immediate coastal sections of Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties. Wind damage was most significant in the areas affected by tropical storm force sustained winds, primarily around Lake Okeechobee and interior sections of southwest Florida, with only minor wind damage elsewhere.

A maximum rainfall total of 16.17 inches was reported with this event at Moore Haven in Glades County. Flooding from these rains produced total damage estimates of $380,000, primarily in Glades and Hendry counties. Rainfall elsewhere ranged from 3-6 inches in southeast Florida, and 6-8 inches in southwest Florida, with isolated amounts up to 10 inches in coastal Palm Beach County.

The height of the storm tide was around 5 feet in the Everglades City and Chokoloskee areas with total damage from the surge estimated at $60,000. Minimal storm surge was noted elsewhere. All the associated effects of Tropical Storm Fay in South Florida resulted in 1 fatality, 4 injuries, and $3.949 million in property damage. Two tornadoes produced $1.25 million in damage, but no injuries or fatalities were reported. The one fatality and 3 of the injuries were indirectly caused by Fay with a traffic accident in Palm Beach County. The direct injury occurred when a kite surfer on Fort Lauderdale Beach lost control during a squall and was slammed into a building along A1A.

The center of Tropical Storm Fay moved across Key West early in the evening of the 18th and into the mainland of South Florida at Cape Romano shortly before 5 AM on the 19th. Minimum central pressure was 989 MB at landfall, but continued to decrease after landfall to 986 MB at Moore Haven on the southwest shore of Lake Okeechobee. Maximum sustained winds were estimated to be around 52 knots (60 MPH) at landfall, however as the storm tracked across the western Everglades and Southwest Florida the radar presentation continued to organize and winds increased to around 56 knots (65 MPH) around Moore Haven. A maximum wind gust of 69 knots (79 MPH) was recorded on a South Florida Water Management gauge on Lake Okeechobee as the storm passed.

Wind gusts to tropical storm force were felt area-wide, with sustained tropical storm force winds experienced over portions of Mainland Monroe, Collier, Hendry and Glades counties as well as the immediate coastal sections of Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties. Wind damage was most significant in the areas affected by tropical storm force sustained winds, primarily around Lake Okeechobee and interior sections of southwest Florida, with only minor wind damage elsewhere.

A maximum rainfall total of 16.17 inches was reported with this event at Moore Haven in Glades County. Flooding from these rains produced total damage estimates of $380,000, primarily in Glades and Hendry counties. Rainfall elsewhere ranged from 3-6 inches in southeast Florida, and 6-8 inches in southwest Florida, with isolated amounts up to 10 inches in coastal Palm Beach County.

The height of the storm tide was around 5 feet in the Everglades City and Chokoloskee areas with total damage from the surge estimated at $60,000. Minimal storm surge was noted elsewhere. All the associated effects of Tropical Storm Fay in South Florida resulted in 1 fatality, 4 injuries, and $3.949 million in property damage. Two tornadoes produced $1.25 million in damage, but no injuries or fatalities were reported. The one fatality and 3 of the injuries were indirectly caused by Fay with a traffic accident in Palm Beach County. The direct injury occurred when a kite surfer on Fort Lauderdale Beach lost control during a squall and was slammed into a building along A1A.

A small and brief tornado tracked across Hallandale Beach south of Hallandale Beach Boulevard. Damage to patio screen enclosure, aluminum boats flipped, and trees and tree branches downed. Highest estimated wind was around 65 MPH.

The center of Tropical Storm Fay moved across Key West early in the evening of the 18th and into the mainland of South Florida at Cape Romano shortly before 5 AM on the 19th. Minimum central pressure was 989 MB at landfall, but continued to decrease after landfall to 986 MB at Moore Haven on the southwest shore of Lake Okeechobee. Maximum sustained winds were estimated to be around 52 knots (60 MPH) at landfall, however as the storm tracked across the western Everglades and Southwest Florida the radar presentation continued to organize and winds increased to around 56 knots (65 MPH) around Moore Haven. A maximum wind gust of 69 knots (79 MPH) was recorded on a South Florida Water Management gauge on Lake Okeechobee as the storm passed.

Wind gusts to tropical storm force were felt area-wide, with sustained tropical storm force winds experienced over portions of Mainland Monroe, Collier, Hendry and Glades counties as well as the immediate coastal sections of Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties. Wind damage was most significant in the areas affected by tropical storm force sustained winds, primarily around Lake Okeechobee and interior sections of southwest Florida, with only minor wind damage elsewhere.

A maximum rainfall total of 16.17 inches was reported with this event at Moore Haven in Glades County. Flooding from these rains produced total damage estimates of $380,000, primarily in Glades and Hendry counties. Rainfall elsewhere ranged from 3-6 inches in southeast Florida, and 6-8 inches in southwest Florida, with isolated amounts up to 10 inches in coastal Palm Beach County.

The height of the storm tide was around 5 feet in the Everglades City and Chokoloskee areas with total damage from the surge estimated at $60,000. Minimal storm surge was noted elsewhere. All the associated effects of Tropical Storm Fay in South Florida resulted in 1 fatality, 4 injuries, and $3.949 million in property damage. Two tornadoes produced $1.25 million in damage, but no injuries or fatalities were reported. The one fatality and 3 of the injuries were indirectly caused by Fay with a traffic accident in Palm Beach County. The direct injury occurred when a kite surfer on Fort Lauderdale Beach lost control during a squall and was slammed into a building along A1A.

Tornado moved through a number of Equine Farms and Polo Grounds as well as two subdivisions in Wellington. Worst damage was to Palm Beach Equine Clinic, 13125 Southfield Road, where roofs were blown off of stables, power poles snapped, and many trees down in criss-crossing patterns. The Equine Veterinary roof was more than 95 percent detiled, a heavy trailer was tossed about 40 yards from its previous location northwest of the International Polo Club, and an apartment home roof near Folkstone Circle was about 70 percent detiled. Maximum estimated wind speed was around 115 MPH. Most of the track was around 70 to 80 yards wide, but at the widest point the tornado was around 100 yards in width.

Due to Fay remaining at tropical storm strength and the rather limited nature of its wind field, storm surge and coastal flooding impacts were rather minor. The highest storm tide was estimated to be in the Everglades City/Chokoloskee areas, where the maximum storm tide was in the 5 foot range according to tide gauge data and estimates from local officials. Water of 1-2 feet deep was observed in Everglades City, and the Chokoloskee Causeway was under water for a short time on the morning of the 19th. Minimal storm surge was noted elsewhere, although moderate to locally severe beach erosion occurred in Naples.

Collier County Emergency Management reported quarter-size hail near Highway 951 in the Fiddlers Creek and Mainsail road area north of Marco Island.

Rainfall amounts ranged 7 to 10 inches over northern Collier, Hendry and Glades counties near the path of the center of Fay. Isolated areas in northeastern Hendry and southeastern Glades counties received well in excess of 10 inches, with Moore Haven recorded the highest storm total rainfall of 16.17 inches recorded in the 48-hour period ending at 8 AM on Wednesday, August 20th. Extensive flooding was observed over the areas with the highest totals, especially over Hendry and Glades counties. Hardest hit areas were the Felda and Montura areas in Hendry County were maximum rainfall amounts ranged from around 10 inches in Felda to as much as 12 to 15 inches in the Montura area.

Rainfall amounts ranged 7 to 10 inches over northern Collier, Hendry and Glades counties near the path of the center of Fay. Isolated areas in northeastern Hendry and southeastern Glades counties received well in excess of 10 inches, with Moore Haven recorded the highest storm total rainfall of 16.17 inches recorded in the 48-hour period ending at 8 AM on Wednesday, August 20th. Extensive flooding was observed over the areas with the highest totals, especially over Hendry and Glades counties. Hardest hit areas were the Felda and Montura areas in Hendry County were maximum rainfall amounts ranged from around 10 inches in Felda to as much as 12 to 15 inches in the Montura area.

Rainfall amounts ranged 7 to 10 inches over northern Collier, Hendry and Glades counties near the path of the center of Fay. Isolated areas in northeastern Hendry and southeastern Glades counties received well in excess of 10 inches, with Moore Haven recorded the highest storm total rainfall of 16.17 inches recorded in the 48-hour period ending at 8 AM on Wednesday, August 20th. Extensive flooding was observed over the areas with the highest totals, especially over Hendry and Glades counties. Hardest hit areas were the Felda and Montura areas in Hendry County were maximum rainfall amounts ranged from around 10 inches in Felda to as much as 12 to 15 inches in the Montura area.

Rainfall amounts ranged 7 to 10 inches over northern Collier, Hendry and Glades counties near the path of the center of Fay. Isolated areas in northeastern Hendry and southeastern Glades counties received well in excess of 10 inches, with Moore Haven recorded the highest storm total rainfall of 16.17 inches recorded in the 48-hour period ending at 8 AM on Wednesday, August 20th. Extensive flooding was observed over the areas with the highest totals, especially over Hendry and Glades counties. Hardest hit areas were the Felda and Montura areas in Hendry County, and the Muse and Moore Haven areas in Glades counties. Dozens of homes sustained damage from water intrusion, primarily in the Muse community and some roadways were closed for a few days. Nearly 40 homes were flooded in Glades County with most water intrusion occurring in the Muse area.