Tropical Storm and Tropical Depression in Florida, October 6 to 7, 2016

Name: Tropical Storm and Tropical Depression in Florida, October 6 to 7, 2016
Start: 2016-10-06T09:00
End: 2016-10-07T06:00
Location: Florida

October 6 to 7, 2016 · NWS MFL · 11 events in 8 counties and zones

Where it happened

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The toll

Deaths: 0
Injuries: 0
Property damage: $26 million
Crop damage: None recorded
Events: 11

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.

What happened

The episode as NWS MFL wrote it up.

Major Hurricane Matthew moved northwest across the Central Bahamas during the day on October 6th, making it's closest approach to the East coast of South Florida during the early morning hours of October 7th. The hurricane brought tropical storm force gusts to Palm Beach, Broward, and Miami-Dade counties, resulting in scattered trees and power lines down that led to numerous power outages. High seas and storm surge also brought moderate beach erosion and pier damage in Broward and Palm Beach Counties and minor beach erosion in Miami-Dade county. The following inundation values (height above mean higher high water) were measured along the coast: Lake Worth Pier: 1.49 feet and Virginia Key: 1.083 feet. Rainfall generally ranged from 2 to 3 inches with no impacts from inland flooding.

The collective effects of Hurricane Matthew in Palm Beach, Broward, and Miami-Dade counties on October 6-7 resulted in about $32 million in beach-related damage and about $2 million in wind damage.

County by county impacts are as follows:

In Palm Beach County, trees were downed across the county, most numerous in the northern part of the county from Palm Beach Gardens to Jupiter and Tequesta. Winds also ripped multiple awnings off storefronts within the Downtown area of West Palm Beach. Tree and power line damage resulted in up to 71,000 customers without power at the peak of the event. Moderate beach erosion was reported along county beaches with the most significant erosion from Singer Island to Tequesta. Estimated damage to beaches is around $21 million. Evacuations were recommended for residents of the county barrier islands and mobile-home parks, and many areas east of the US 1 corridor within the county. A few cities also issued mandatory evacuations for their jurisdictions. A total of 6387 people took shelter in county shelters during the event. Wind damage totals are estimated around $1.3 million dollars.

In Broward County, the rough seas and beach erosion led to damage to the Deerfield Beach Pier. Trees and power lines were downed across the county, resulting in 11,000 customers without power at the peak of the storm. Voluntary evacuations were ordered for residents in low-lying areas and mobile homes.

In Miami-Dade County, a few trees and power lines were downed, resulting in over 16,000 customers without power at the peak of the event. Damages were estimated at $1.2 million dollar across the county. Voluntary evacuations were ordered for residents in low-lying areas and mobile homes, and a total of 700 people took shelter in county shelters during the event.

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before the first event, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Miami, FL wrote its last area forecast discussion before the first event at Oct 6, 7:02 AM EST, 1 hour 58 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Oct 6, 7:02 AM EST, 1 hour 58 minutes before

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In the hours before

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Event by event

7 tropical depression, 3 high surf, 1 tropical storm. Local standard time, as filed.

Tropical Depression, Coastal Miami-Dade County

When: October 6, 9:00 AM EST to 7:30 PM EST
Where: Coastal Miami-Dade County forecast zone
Property damage: $600,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 25.609, -80.499 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hurricane Matthew produced maximum sustained winds generally between 20 and 30 knots (25 and 35 mph) across coastal Miami-Dade County throughout the morning and afternoon hours of October 6th. A peak gust of 38 knots (44 mph) was measured at WxFlow site XDGE, located near Dodge Island and the Port of Miami during the late morning hours, with other parts of the area measuring peak wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph. These winds produced a few downed trees across the county resulting in over 16,000 customers without power across the county at the peak of the event. Voluntary evacuations were ordered for residents in low-lying areas and mobile homes, and a total of 700 people took shelter in county shelters during the event. Wind damages were estimated at $600,000 and beach-related damages also estimated around $600,000 across the county.

Tropical Depression, Metropolitan Miami-Dade

When: October 6, 9:00 AM EST to 7:30 PM EST
Where: Metropolitan Miami-Dade forecast zone
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 25.609, -80.499 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hurricane Matthew produced sustained winds generally between 25 and 35 mph across metropolitan Miami County throughout the morning and afternoon hours of October 6th. A peak gust of 50 mph was measured at a Weatherbug station at Miami Senior High School during the late morning hours. Most peak wind gusts across the area were in the 40 to 45 mph range. These winds produced a few downed trees across the county resulting in over 16,000 customers without power across the county at the peak of the event. Voluntary evacuations were ordered for residents in low-lying areas and mobile homes, and a total of 700 people took shelter in county shelters during the event. Wind damage estimates for all Miami-Dade County zones are included in the Coastal Miami-Dade County entry.

High Surf, Coastal Miami-Dade County

When: October 6, 9:00 AM EST to October 7, 12:00 AM EST
Where: Coastal Miami-Dade County forecast zone
Property damage: $600,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 25.609, -80.499 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

High surf caused by Hurricane Matthew pounded the beaches of Miami-Dade County, resulting in an estimated $600,000 of damage to beaches, mainly from beach erosion.

High Surf, Coastal Broward County

When: October 6, 10:00 AM EST to October 7, 3:00 AM EST
Where: Coastal Broward County forecast zone
Property damage: $2.0 million
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 26.152, -80.456 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

High surf caused by Hurricane Matthew pounded the beaches of Broward County, resulting in mild to moderate beach erosion. On average, the beaches lost approximately 11 feet of width, with sand redistribution to upper portions of the beach along dunes or sea walls. The northernmost county beaches in Deerfield Beach and Hillsboro Beach had the most damage, with a total estimate of $1.9 million. |Deerfield Beach International Fishing Pier was reportedly closed for a time due to damage from the high surf, but damage appeared to be limited to railings along the pier.

High Surf, Coastal Palm Beach County

When: October 6, 12:00 PM EST to October 7, 6:00 AM EST
Where: Coastal Palm Beach County forecast zone
Property damage: $21 million
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 26.648, -80.436 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

High surf caused by Hurricane Matthew pounded the beaches of Palm Beach County, resulting in moderate beach erosion. Beaches from Singer Island to Jupiter were the most affected by the high surf. Damage estimates from the beach erosion were $21 million.

Tropical Depression, Coastal Broward County

When: October 6, 12:45 PM EST to October 7, 12:15 AM EST
Where: Coastal Broward County forecast zone
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 26.152, -80.456 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hurricane Matthew produced sustained winds generally between 20 and 30 knots (25 and 35 mph) across coastal Broward County throughout the afternoon and evening hours of October 6th. A peak gust of 45 knots (52 mph) was measured at WxFlow mesonet site XPOM in Pompano Beach, as well as at WxFlow mesonet site XPEG located near Dania Beach during the late morning and early afternoon hours. Elsewhere across the area, peak wind gusts were in the 40-50 mph range. These winds produced downed trees and power lines across the county, resulting in up to 11,000 customers without power across the county at the peak of the event. Voluntary evacuations were ordered for residents in low-lying areas and mobile homes.

Tropical Depression, Metro Broward County

When: October 6, 12:45 PM EST to October 7, 12:15 AM EST
Where: Metro Broward County forecast zone
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 26.152, -80.456 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hurricane Matthew produced maximum sustained winds generally between 25 and 30 mph across metropolitan Broward County throughout the afternoon and evening hours of October 6th. A peak gust of 47 mph was measured at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport during the late evening hours. Peak winds elsewhere across the area were in the 40 to 45 mph range. These winds produced downed trees and power lines across the county, resulting in up to 11,000 customers without power across the county at the peak of the event. Voluntary evacuations were ordered for residents in low-lying areas and mobile homes.

Tropical Depression, Inland Broward County

When: October 6, 12:45 PM EST to October 7, 12:15 AM EST
Where: Inland Broward County forecast zone
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 26.152, -80.456 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hurricane Matthew produced sustained winds generally between 25 and 30 mph across interior Broward County throughout the afternoon and evening hours of October 6th, with peak wind gusts of up to 40 mph. These winds produced downed trees and power lines across the county, resulting in up to 11,000 customers without power across the county at the peak of the event. Voluntary evacuations were ordered for residents in low-lying areas and mobile homes.

Tropical Storm, Coastal Palm Beach County

When: October 6, 1:00 PM EST to October 7, 1:30 AM EST
Where: Coastal Palm Beach County forecast zone
Property damage: $1.3 million
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 26.648, -80.436 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hurricane Matthew produced maximum sustained winds between 35 and 45 knots (40 and 50 mph) across coastal Palm Beach County throughout the afternoon and evening hours of October 6th and into the early morning hours of October 7th. A peak gust of 58 knots (67 mph) was measured by a WxFlow mesonet site, XJUP, located near Jupiter Inlet during the evening hours. These winds produced downed trees across the region as well as ripping multiple awnings off storefronts in the Downtown area of West Palm Beach. Tree and power line damage resulted in up to 71,000 customers without power at the peak of the event. Evacuations were recommended for residents of the county barrier islands and mobile-home parks, and many areas east of the US 1 corridor within the county. A few cities also issued mandatory evacuations for their jurisdictions. A total of 6,387 people took shelter in county shelters during the event. Wind damage totals are estimated around $1.3 million.

Tropical Depression, Metro Palm Beach County

When: October 6, 1:00 PM EST to October 7, 1:30 AM EST
Where: Metro Palm Beach County forecast zone
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 26.648, -80.436 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hurricane Matthew produced sustained winds generally between 25 and 35 mph across metropolitan Palm Beach County throughout the afternoon and evening hours of October 6th and into the early morning hours of October 7th. A peak gust of 51 mph was measured at Palm Beach International Airport during the evening hours. These winds produced downed trees across the region, resulting in up to 71,000 customers without power across the county at the peak of the event. Measured rainfall amounts were between 2 and 2.75 inches across the inland metro area. Evacuations were recommended for residents of the county barrier islands and mobile-home parks, and many areas east of the US 1 corridor within the county. A few cities also issued mandatory evacuations for their jurisdictions. A total of 6,387 people took shelter in county shelters during the event. Wind damage estimates for all Palm Beach County zones are included in the Coastal Palm Beach County entry.

Tropical Depression, Inland Palm Beach County

When: October 6, 1:00 PM EST to October 7, 1:30 AM EST
Where: Inland Palm Beach County forecast zone
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 26.648, -80.436 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hurricane Matthew produced maximum sustained winds generally between 25 and 35 mph across interior Palm Beach County throughout the afternoon and evening hours of October 6th and into the early morning hours of October 7th. A peak gust of 43 mph was measured at an AWS station, WSTPC, in Belle Glade, during the late evening hours. These winds produced downed trees across the region, resulting in up to 71, 000 customers without power across the county at the peak of the event. Measured rainfall amounts were between 2 and 2.75 across the inland metro area. Evacuations were recommended for residents of the county barrier islands and mobile-home parks, and many areas east of the US 1 corridor within the county. A few cities also issued mandatory evacuations for their jurisdictions. A total of 6,387 people took shelter in county shelters during the event. Wind damage estimates for all Palm Beach County zones are included in the Coastal Palm Beach County entry.

What these are

Tropical Depression: A tropical cyclone with sustained winds below 34 knots.
High Surf: Large waves breaking on the shore that caused damage, erosion or casualties.
Tropical Storm: A tropical cyclone with sustained winds of 34 to 63 knots (39 to 73 mph).

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The same day elsewhere

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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 2026-09-30. Each event’s entry at NCEI: 662873, 662882, 663292, 663290, 663288, 662865, 662867, 662871, 662862, 662863, 662864.