Tornado and Tropical Storm in Florida, November 11 to 12, 2020

Hurricane Eta formed in the central Caribbean Sea on October 31st and moved through the Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico making four separate landfalls. The first landfall was in Puerto Cabezas, Nicaragua before re emerging and making landfall in Cuba and the Florida Keys. Eta made its final landfall in the early morning hours on Nov 12th in Cedar Key with maximum wind speeds of 50 mph and a pressure of 996mb. ASOS site at Punta Gorda Airport (KPGD) reported a wind gust of 60 mph/52 kts.

In Charlotte County the highest wind reported from Hurricane Eta was a gust of 60 mph at the ASOS at Punta Gorda Airport. Rainfall was generally below 5 inches, with the highest rain total being 4.58 inches at a site in Rotonda. The wind caused some damage to homes, as well as knocking down a few trees and power lines. Also, storm surge caused beach erosion and flooded streets and parking lots near Punta Gorda, Manasota Key, and Englewood Beach areas. The National Weather Service estimates about $100,000 in damages in the county.

Emergency Manager reported a porch damage destoryed on the 6000 block of county road 675 near Myakka. Radar verified a short lived tornado was the cause of the damage.

Hurricane Eta formed in the central Caribbean Sea on October 31st and moved through the Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico making four separate landfalls. The first landfall was in Puerto Cabezas, Nicaragua before re emerging and making landfall in Cuba and the Florida Keys. Eta made its final landfall in the early morning hours on Nov 12th in Cedar Key with maximum wind speeds of 50 mph and a pressure of 996mb. ASOS site located at|Southwest Florida International Airport (KRSW) reported a wind gust of 53 mph/46 kts.

In Lee County the highest wind reported from Hurricane Eta was a gust of 52 mph at the ASOS at Southwest Florida International Airport. Rainfall was generally below 5 inches, with the highest rain total being 4.77 at the Southwest Florida International Airport. The wind caused some damage to homes, as well as knocking down a few trees and power lines. Also, salt water flooding was observed on south exposed beaches and nearby homes. The National Weather Service estimates about $100,000 in damages in the county. The maximum storm surge was 2.74 ft MHHW in Fort Myers.

Hurricane Eta formed in the central Caribbean Sea on October 31st and moved through the Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico making four separate landfalls. The first landfall was in Puerto Cabezas, Nicaragua before re emerging and making landfall in Cuba and the Florida Keys. Eta made its final landfall in the early morning hours on Nov 12th in Cedar Key with maximum wind speeds of 50 mph and a pressure of 996mb. AWOS site located at Venice Airport (KVNC) reported a wind gust of 58mph/50 kts.

Hurricane Eta formed in the central Caribbean Sea on October 31st and moved through the Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico making four separate landfalls. The first landfall was in Puerto Cabezas, Nicaragua before re emerging and making landfall in Cuba and the Florida Keys. Eta made its final landfall in the early morning hours on Nov 12th in Cedar Key with maximum wind speeds of 50 mph and a pressure of 996mb. ASOS site at Sarasota Bradenton International Airport reported a wind gust of 54 mph/ 47 kts.

In Manatee County the highest wind reported from Hurricane Eta was a gust of 54 mph at the ASOS site at Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport. Rainfall was generally above 5 inches, with the highest rain total being 8.10 inches at a site in South Bradenton. The wind and salt water flooding resulted in some homes being damaged, as well as knocking over trees and power lines. There was also significant beach erosion along barrier island from Anna Maria Island to Long Key. Manatee County Emergency Management reported 6 homes with major damage, 27 homes with minor damage, and 99 other homes being affected. An EF-0 tornado was also found to have briefly touched down near Myakka causing porch damage to one home. The total property damage by Eta in Manatee County was estimated at $10.3 million. The maximum storm surge was 3.03 ft MHHW at Port Manatee. There was one indirect fatality reported in Bradenton Beach when a man was electrocuted when he touched an appliance while standing in water that had entered his house.

In Pinellas County the highest wind reported from Hurricane Eta was a gust of 60 mph at the weather flow site on Clearwater Beach. Rainfall was generally above 5 inches with the highest rain total being 9.11 inches at a site in St. Petersburg. The wind resulted in many homes being damaged, as well as knocking over trees and power lines. There was also significant beach erosion along southwest facing beaches from Redington Shore to Pass-a-Grill. Pinellas County Emergency Management reported 88 homes with major damage, 621 homes with minor damage, and 1,496 other homes being affected. The total property damage by Eta in Pinellas County was estimated at $40.1 million. The maximum storm surge was 3.47 ft MHHW at St. Pete Beach. Mesonet station FW1789 located in Clearwater Beach reported a wind gust of 60mph/ 69 kts.

An indirect storm death was reported in Bradenton Beach when a man was electrocuted after touching an appliance while standing in storm tide water that had entered into the home.

Hurricane Eta formed in the central Caribbean Sea on October 31st and moved through the Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico making four separate landfalls. The first landfall was in Puerto Cabezas, Nicaragua before re emerging and making landfall in Cuba and the Florida Keys. Eta made its final landfall in the early morning hours on Nov 12th in Cedar Key with maximum wind speeds of 50 mph and a pressure of 996mb. WxFlow Site XTAM Tampa Bay Cut J reported a wind gust of 59 mph/51 kts.

In Hillsborough County the highest wind reported from Hurricane Eta was a gust of 59 mph at the weather flow site at the Tampa Bay Cut. Rainfall was generally above 5 inches, with the highest rain total being 10.39 inches at a site in Sun City Center. The wind resulted in some homes being damaged, as well as knocking over trees and power lines. Hillsborough County Emergency Management reported 8 homes with major damage, 15 homes with minor damage, and 10 other homes being affected. The total property damage by Eta in Hillsborough county was estimated at $485,00.

Storm surge caused the first floor of multiple hotels on Lido Key to be evacuated and caused damage to parking lots and jetties in the area. The National Weather Service estimates about $500,000 in damages in the county. Bradenton Police Reported that the 600 Virginia Drive W was under water.

Johns Pass boardwalk flooded per social media accounts, reaching halfway up outdoor restaurant tables.

Broadcast media show water over the seawall in Coffee Pot Bayou. Coffee Pot Blvd was completely flooded.

Emergency Manager reported flooding on Longboat Key that required evacuations of 50 to 100 residents by the fire department.

Broadcast media show storm surge flooding in Gulfport. Water appears to be knee high near the Gulfport Casino.

Public social media posts show flooding in St. Pete Beach. Water over roadways and boat docks.

The maximum storm surge was 3.87 ft MHHW at Old Port Tampa. Video from social media showing significant flooding on Bayshore BLVD with vehicle submerged. Water appeared to be knee/waist deep.

Trained spotter reported water over his sea wall and 6 feet up his lawn. Slope of lawn unknown.

Emergency Manager reported Courtney Campbell Causeway was closed due to water and debris over the roadway.

Hurricane Eta formed in the central Caribbean Sea on October 31st and moved through the Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico making four separate landfalls. The first landfall was in Puerto Cabezas, Nicaragua before re emerging and making landfall in Cuba and the Florida Keys. Eta made its final landfall in the early morning hours on Nov 12th in Cedar Key with maximum wind speeds of 50 mph and a pressure of 996mb. WXFlow site XWKI near Weeki Wachee reported a wind gust of 48 mph/ 42 kts.

In Hernando County the highest wind reported from Hurricane Eta was a gust of 48 mph at a mesonet site in Weeki Wachee. Rainfall was below 5 inches across the area with the highest total being 3.18 inches at the Brooksville-Tampa Regional Airport. No significant damage was reported. WXFlow site XWKI near Weeki Wachee reported a wind gust of 48 mph/ 42 kts.

FDOT reports 2 right lanes on I-275 northbound are closed on the Howard Franklin Bridge.

HAM Radio reported a flooded mobile home park near Gandy Blvd and Brighton Bay Blvd. Water is waist deep and residents are being rescued.

In Pasco County the highest wind reported from Hurricane Eta was a gust of 44 mph at the AWOS located at the Zephyrhills Municipal Airport. Rainfall was generally around 5 inches across the area with the highest total being 5.05 inches in Holiday. No significant damage was reported. HAM Radio reported Green Key Road West of US19 is flooded with 10 inches of water.

News media shows Tampa Riverwalk flooded with 5 inches of water.

Hurricane Eta formed in the central Caribbean Sea on October 31st and moved through the Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico making four separate landfalls. The first landfall was in Puerto Cabezas, Nicaragua before re emerging and making landfall in Cuba and the Florida Keys. Eta made its final landfall in the early morning hours on Nov 12th in Cedar Key with maximum wind speeds of 50 mph and a pressure of 996mb. Wxstem site near Cedar Key reported sustained winds of 40 mph/35kts with gust of 51 mph/44 kts.

In Levy County the highest wind reported from Hurricane Eta was a gust of 50 mph at a mesonet site on Cedar Key. Rainfall was below 5 inches across the area with no significant damage being reported. The maximum storm surge was 2.10 ft MHHW in Cedar Key.

Social media video shows water exceeding 30 inches in Shore Acres just south of 62nd street.

In Citrus County the highest wind reported from Hurricane Eta was a gust of 53 mph at a mesonet site in Crystal River. Rainfall was below 5 inches across the area with the highest total being 3.64 inches in Inverness. No significant damage was reported.

In Citrus County the highest wind reported from Hurricane Eta was a gust of 53 mph at a mesonet site in Crystal River. Rainfall was below 5 inches across the area with the highest total being 3.64 inches in Inverness. No significant damage was reported. In Citrus County the highest wind reported from Hurricane Eta was a gust of 53 mph at a mesonet site in Crystal River. Rainfall was below 5 inches across the area with the highest total being 3.64 inches in Inverness. No significant damage was reported.

Hurricane Eta formed in the central Caribbean Sea on October 31st and moved through the Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico making four separate landfalls. The first landfall was in Puerto Cabezas, Nicaragua before re emerging and making landfall in Cuba and the Florida Keys. Eta made its final landfall in the early morning hours on Nov 12th in Cedar Key with maximum wind speeds of 50 mph and a pressure of 996mb. AWOS site KZPH at Zephyrhills Municipal Airport reported a wind gust of 44 mph/ 38 kts.

Hurricane Eta formed in the central Caribbean Sea on October 31st and moved through the Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico making four separate landfalls. The first landfall was in Puerto Cabezas, Nicaragua before re emerging and making landfall in Cuba and the Florida Keys. Eta made its final landfall in the early morning hours on Nov 12th in Cedar Key with maximum wind speeds of 50 mph and a pressure of 996mb. AWOS station located at the Lakeland Linder International Airport (KLAL) reported a wind gust of 44 mph/ 38 kts.

Emergency manager reported trees down county-wide.