Tornadoes and Tropical Storm in Florida, June 6 to 7, 2013

Tropical storm force winds were felt along the coast of Levy county and just inland during the afternoon of the 6th. The highest gust recorded was 44 knots at both the CKYF1 and CDRF1 weather stations in Cedar Key, with both sites also recording periods of sustained winds of 35 knots. Storm total precipitation ranged from 2 inches to just over 6 inches across the county, with the CoCoRaHS site FL-LV-9 located 8.5 miles east northeast of Chiefland measuring the highest total of 6.17 inches. Peak storm tide at the Cedar Key tide gauge reached 6.26 feet MLLW on the afternoon of the 6th. Subtracting the predicted astronomical tide, the calculated highest storm surge was 4.08 feet MLLW late in the afternoon of the 6th.

Tropical storm force winds were felt along the coast of Hernando county during the afternoon of the 6th. Storm total precipitation ranged from around 2.5 inches to around 4.5 inches across the county, with the CoCoRaHS site FL-HN-8 located 3 miles north of Weeki Wachee measuring the highest total of 4.69 inches. Peak storm tide was estimated to be around 4 to 5 feet MLLW on the afternoon of the 6th. Subtracting the predicted astronomical tide, the highest storm surge was estimated to be around 3 to 4 feet MLLW late in the afternoon of the 6th.

Tropical storm force winds were felt along the coast of Pasco county during the afternoon of the 6th. Storm total precipitation across the county ranged from 2 inches to just over 6 inches, with the CoCoRaHS site FL-PS-43 located 1.5 miles south-southeast of Land O' Lakes measuring the highest total of 6.07 inches. Peak storm tide was estimated to be around 4 feet MLLW on the afternoon of the 6th. Subtracting the predicted astronomical tide, the highest storm surge was estimated to be around 3 feet MLLW late in the afternoon of the 6th.

Tropical storm force winds were felt along the coast of Pinellas county during the afternoon of the 6th. The highest gust recorded was 43 knots at both the NOW-NWLON station CWBF1 in Clearwater and the APRSWXNET site CW4299 on Treasure Island. Additionally, the CWBF1 weather station in Clearwater Beach measured sustained winds of 35 knots. Storm total precipitation ranged from 2.5 inches to over 5 inches across the county, with the CoCoRaHS site FL-PN-17 located 0.6 miles east of South Pasadena measuring the highest total of 5.37 inches. Peak storm tide at the Clearwater tide gauge on the Gulf Coast measured 4.49 feet MLLW on the afternoon of the 6th. At the Saint Petersburg tide gauge in Tampa Bay, the storm tide was 4.28 feet. Subtracting the predicted astronomical tide, the calculated highest storm surges for Clearwater and Saint Petersburg, respectively, were 2.92 and 2.47 feet MLLW late in the afternoon of the 6th.

Tropical storm force winds were felt along the coast of Citrus county during the afternoon of the 6th. Storm total precipitation ranged from 2 inches to almost 6 inches across the county, with the CoCoRaHS site FL-CT-7 located 5.3 miles north-northeast of Crystal River measuring the highest total of 5.87 inches. Peak storm tide was estimated to be around 5 feet MLLW on the afternoon of the 6th. Subtracting the predicted astronomical tide, the highest storm surge was estimated to be around 3 to 4 feet MLLW late in the afternoon of the 6th.

Tropical storm force winds were felt along the coast of Hillsborough county during the afternoon of the 6th. The highest gust recorded was 49 knots at the ARPSWXNET mesonet site CW6730 on Davis Island in Hillsborough Bay. Additionally, the same site measured sustained winds of 41 knots. Storm total precipitation across the county ranged from 2 inches to over 5 inches, with the CoCoRaHS site FL-HB-37 located 2 miles east of Lutz measuring the highest total of 5.21 inches. Peak storm tide at the Old Port Tampa tide gauge measured 4.82 feet MLLW on the afternoon of the 6th. At the McKay Bay Entrance tide gauge, the storm tide was 5.05 feet. Subtracting the predicted astronomical tide, the calculated highest storm surges for Old Port Tampa and Mckay Bay Entrance, respectively, were 2.80 and 2.97 feet MLLW late in the afternoon of the 6th.

An NWS Storm Survey found a narrow damage path with damage to roofs of 3 single family homes, 6 pole barns, and 4 out buildings. A horse and 6 chickens were killed, and another horse and 2 dogs were injured. A large amount of debris and downed power lines covered Highway 70 in Myakka City and Singletary Road. Damage was roughly estimated at $50,000.

A National Weather Service survey found a narrow path of damage cut through the heart of Sun City Center several blocks west of State Highway 301. The damage path was south to north and included downed trees, damage to lanais and facia, and minor shingle damage. The worst damage was near Cherry Hill Drive and North Pebble Beach Blvd, where shingles were stripped off homes. Hillsborough County Department of Emergency Management estimated the damage at $36,000.

A National Weather Service survey found a narrow path of damage from a waterspout that came onshore in Gulfport as a tornado and moved north for less than 2 miles before dissipating. Damage occurred to 12 homes, including damage to facia, shingles, awnings, and fences. Damage was roughly estimated at $20,000.

A National Weather Service survey found a narrow path of damage starting near the coast of Venice and moving northeast towards Highway 41. Damage included a few uprooted trees, including one large oak tree, numerous large branches down, minor roof damage to a couple houses and general light damage to a few car ports, pool cages, and fences. Damage was roughly estimated at $10,000.

The tide gauge at Cedar Key measured a peak tide of 6.26 feet MLLW on the afternoon of the 6th. Subtracting the predicted astronomical tide, the calculated highest storm surge was 4.08 feet late in the afternoon of the 6th.

The tide gauge at Clearwater measured a peak tide of 4.49 feet MLLW on the afternoon of the 6th. Subtracting the predicted astronomical tide, the calculated highest storm surge was 2.92 feet late in the afternoon of the 6th. The tide gauge at Saint Petersburg measured a peak tide of 4.28 feet MLLW on the afternoon of the 6th. Subtracting the predicted astronomical tide, the calculated highest storm surge was 2.47 feet late in the afternoon of the 6th.

The tide gauge at Old Port Tampa measured a peak tide of 4.82 feet MLLW on the afternoon of the 6th. Subtracting the predicted astronomical tide, the calculated highest storm surge was 2.80 feet late in the afternoon of the 6th. The tide gauge at McKay Bay Enterance measured a peak tide of 5.05 feet MLLW on the afternoon of the 6th. Subtracting the predicted astronomical tide, the calculated highest storm surge was 2.97 feet on the afternoon of the 6th.

The KPGD ASOS measured a 50 knot thunderstorm wind gust.

Heavy rains from Tropical Storm Andrea saturated dead leaves on the roof of a dog kennel at the Pinellas County Humane Society. The excessive weight from the wet leaves caused a large section of the roof to collapse, however no dogs were reported injured.

Lee County Fire and Rescue relayed a report of a narrow path of damage through a stand of trees near Highway 31 and Babcock Ranch. Start and end times and exact locations were estimated from the KTBW radar.