Tropical Storm and Storm Surge in Florida, July 6 to 9, 2021

Name: Tropical Storm and Storm Surge in Florida, July 6 to 9, 2021
Start: 2021-07-06T13:12
End: 2021-07-09T22:00
Location: Florida

July 6 to 9, 2021 · NWS TBW · 38 events in 17 counties and zones

Where it happened

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The toll

Deaths: 0
Injuries: 0
Property damage: $245,000
Crop damage: None recorded
Events: 38

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 TBW wrote it up.

Hurricane Elsa originated from a tropical depression that formed in the central Atlantic east of the Windward Islands on June 30th. The depression strengthened into Tropical Storm Elsa on July 1st and strengthened to a hurricane on July 2nd while moving westward across the Windward Islands and into the eastern Caribbean Sea, reaching peak intensity of 85 mph and 991 mb later that day. Elsa gradually turned northwest while moving across the Caribbean and weakened to a tropical storm before making landfall in Cuba on July 5th. Elsa emerged in the southeast Gulf of Mexico late on the 5th and turned north, re-strengthened to a hurricane and reached a second peak of 75 mph and 995 mb on July 6th while centered about 100 miles south-southwest of Tampa. Elsa once again weakened to a tropical storm as it approached the northern Florida gulf coast, and made landfall on July 7th in Taylor County around 10 AM EST with maximum sustained winds of 65 mph and a minimum central pressure of 999 mb.

The highest measured wind gust in west central Florida was 58 mph at Cedar Key in Levy County. Greatest water level rises occurred at Cedar Key in Levy County, where a peak water level of 2.68 ft MHHW was observed. Area rainfall amounts were generally in the 4- to 8-inch range with locally higher amounts, with a maximum storm total rainfall amount of 11.04 inches recorded at Punta Gorda in Charlotte County.

Levy County - In Levy County the highest wind reported from Hurricane Elsa was a gust of 57 mph at a NOS-NWLON site at Cedar Key. Rainfall was around 3 to 6 inches across the area and the maximum storm surge was 2.56 ft MHHW at Cedar Key, with a maximum water level of 2.68 ft MHHW. No significant property damage was reported.

Citrus County - In Citrus County the highest wind reported from Hurricane Elsa was a gust of 47 mph at a WeatherStem mesonet site near Crystal River. Rainfall was around 2 to 5 inches across the area and the maximum storm surge was 2.11 ft MHHW at Yankeetown. Little to no property damage was reported.

Hernando County - In Hernando County the highest wind reported from Hurricane Elsa was a gust of 46 mph at an ASOS site at Brooksville-Tampa Bay Regional Airport. Rainfall was around 2 to 5 inches across the area with the maximum storm surge remaining unknown at this time. Little to no property damage was reported.

Pasco County - In Pasco County there were no tropical storm force winds recorded. Rainfall was around 2 to 5 inches across the area and the maximum storm surge remains unknown at this time. No significant property damage was reported.

Pinellas County - In Pinellas County the highest wind reported from Hurricane Elsa was a gust of 59 mph at a CWOP mesonet site at Clearwater Beach. Rainfall was around 2 to 5 inches across the area and the maximum water level was 1.75 ft MHHW at Old Port Tampa. No significant property damage was reported.

Hillsborough County - In Hillsborough County the highest wind reported from Hurricane Elsa was a gust of 42 mph at a CWOP mesonet site at Odessa. Rainfall was around 2 to 5 inches across the area and the maximum water level was 1.83 ft MHHW at East Bay. Minor tree damage and areas of flooding occured but no significant property damage was reported.

Manatee County - In Manatee County the highest wind reported from Hurricane Elsa was a gust of 54 mph at an ASOS site at Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport. Rainfall was around 2-5 inches across the area and the maximum water level was 1.54 ft MHHW at Port Manatee. Areas of flooding occurred but no significant property damage was reported.

Sarasota County - In Sarasota County the highest wind reported from Hurricane Elsa was a gust of 46 mph at a WeatherStem mesonet site at Palmer Ranch. Rainfall was around 3 to 6 inches across most of the county although amounts of 6 to 10 inches were recorded over southeast parts of the county. No significant property damage was reported although 240 homes were surrounded by water.

Charlotte County - In Charlotte County the highest wind reported from Hurricane Elsa was a gust of 49 mph at a CWOP mesonet site at Punta Gorda. Rainfall was around 3 to 6 inches across the area although amounts of 6 to 10 inches were recorded over western parts of the county. Areas of flooding occurred but no significant property damage was reported.

Lee County - In Lee County the highest wind reported from Hurricane Elsa was a gust of 39 mph at an ASOS site at Page Field Airport. Rainfall was around 3 to 6 inches across the area and the maximum water level was 1.47 ft MHHW at Fort Myers. Areas of flooding occurred but no significant property damage was reported.

Sumter County - In Sumter County there were no tropical storm force winds recorded. Rainfall was around 1 to 3 inches and no significant damage was reported.

Polk County - In Polk County the highest wind reported from Hurricane Elsa was a gust of 41 mph at an ASOS site at Lakeland-Linder International Airport. Rainfall was around 2 to 4 inches across the area and no significant damage was reported.

Hardee County - In Hardee County there were no tropical storm force winds recorded. Rainfall was around 2 to 4 inches. Areas of flooding occurred but no significant property damage was reported.

Desoto County - In DeSoto County the highest wind reported from Hurricane Elsa was a gust of 41 mph at a FAWN mesonet site at Arcadia. Rainfall was around 2 to 5 inches and no significant damage was reported.

Highlands County - In Highlands County there were no tropical storm force winds recorded. Rainfall was around 2 to 4 inches and no significant damage was reported.

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 Tampa Bay, FL wrote its last area forecast discussion before the first event at Jul 6, 7:15 AM EST, 5 hours 57 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Jul 6, 7:15 AM EST, 5 hours 57 minutes before

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
815 AM EDT Tue Jul 6 2021

.UPDATE...
Elsa continuing to move north northwest into the southeast Gulf of
Mexico with scattered to numerous showers and a few thunderstorms
moving across the region. More widespread rain with embedded
heavier showers and thunderstorms will arrive this afternoon
across southwest Florida and the southern coastal waters and
spread north tonight. Overall current forecast looks good with no
big changes needed for morning update.

&&

.AVIATION...
VFR early this morning will give way to prevailing widespread
MVFR/IFR cigs/vsbys between 15-20Z as an expanding area of
RA/TSRA associated with Tropical Storm Elsa spreads north into the
region. East southeast winds will become southeast and increase to
15 to 20 knots with gusts up to 30 knots from north to south late
this morning and afternoon, then increasing to 20 to 30 knots
with gusts to around 40 knots in squalls as Elsa moves north off
the west coast late this afternoon and tonight.

&&

.Prev Discussion... /issued 330 AM EDT Tue Jul 6 2021/

..TROPICAL STORM CONDITIONS EXPECTED...
..STORM SURGE EXPECTED ALONG THE COAST...
..HAZARDOUS MARINE CONDITIONS EXPECTED...

DISCUSSION...
There's currently a break in the shower and storm activity across
west central and southwest Florida, shall we call it the calm before
the storm. However, the outer bands of Tropical Storm Elsa are
starting to push into southern Florida. Current high res guidance
has heavier showers and storms pushing into southwest Florida right
around sunrise, west central Florida by early afternoon and the
Nature Coast by late afternoon.

Tropical Storm Elsa remains fairly disorganized early this morning
with bursts of convection quite a distance from the actual center.
The latest advisory has the storm moving NNW around 12 mph through
the Florida Straits and then through the eastern Gulf of Mexico on
late today and Wednesday, before making landfall over northern
Florida on Wednesday morning. Some slight shifts in the track to the
east or west are still possible, but as it stands now, west central
and southwest Florida will feel the effects of this storm as it
moves northward through the middle of the week. This has warranted
the issuance of Tropical Storm and Storm Surge Warnings as well as a
Flood Watch for portions of the eastern gulf waters and coastal
counties along western Florida. Additional Watches and Warnings may
be needed over the next 12-24 hours. You should continue to monitor
the latest on Tropical Storm Elsa from our office and the National
Hurricane Center.

As Elsa pulls away from the area by early Thursday, high pressure
builds back in from the east putting Florida in a more typical
summertime pattern with south-southeast wind flow and sea breeze
showers and storms.

MARINE...
Very hazardous conditions expected across the eastern gulf waters
for the next couple of days. Marine conditions will begin to
deteriorate across the coastal waters through the day and lasting
through mid week as Tropical Storm Elsa moves through the eastern
Gulf of Mexico. Tropical Storm force winds, very rough seas, heavy
downpours, thunderstorms and waterspouts are expected with the
passage of Tropical Storm Elsa. Winds and seas begin to subside late
in the week as a more typical summertime pattern returns.

FIRE WEATHER...
A very wet weather pattern is expected this week with heavy rain and
storms on Tuesday and Wednesday with the passage of Tropical Storm
Elsa. No fire weather concerns expected through the week. No
significant fog is expected.

&&

.Preliminary Point Temps/PoPs...
TPA  86  76  87  78 /  90  80  70  20
FMY  83  77  90  76 / 100  70  50  10
GIF  84  75  86  75 /  90  80  70  20
SRQ  85  76  88  77 / 100  80  60  10
BKV  88  72  85  73 /  90  80  70  20
SPG  84  76  86  78 /  90  90  70  10

&&

.TBW WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
FL...Storm Surge Warning for Coastal Charlotte-Coastal Citrus-
     Coastal Hernando-Coastal Hillsborough-Coastal Lee-Coastal Levy-
     Coastal Manatee-Coastal Pasco-Coastal Sarasota-Pinellas.

     Flood Watch through Wednesday afternoon for Coastal Charlotte-
     Coastal Hernando-Coastal Hillsborough-Coastal Lee-Coastal
     Levy-Coastal Manatee-Coastal Pasco-Coastal Sarasota-DeSoto-
     Hardee-Highlands-Inland Charlotte-Inland Citrus-Inland
     Hernando-Inland Hillsborough-Inland Lee-Inland Levy-Inland
     Manatee-Inland Pasco-Inland Sarasota-Pinellas-Polk-Sumter.

     Tropical Storm Warning for Coastal Charlotte-Coastal Citrus-
     Coastal Hernando-Coastal Hillsborough-Coastal Lee-Coastal
     Levy-Coastal Manatee-Coastal Pasco-Coastal Sarasota-Inland
     Citrus-Inland Hernando-Inland Hillsborough-Inland Levy-
     Inland Manatee-Inland Pasco-Inland Sarasota-Pinellas-
     Sumter.

     Hurricane Watch for Coastal Citrus-Coastal Hernando-
     Coastal Levy-Coastal Pasco-Pinellas.

     Tropical Storm Watch for Inland Charlotte-Inland Lee.

Gulf waters...Flood Watch through Wednesday afternoon for Charlotte
     Harbor and Pine Island Sound.

     Tropical Storm Warning for Charlotte Harbor and Pine Island
     Sound-Coastal waters from Bonita Beach to Englewood FL out
     20 NM-Coastal waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL
     out 20 NM-Coastal waters from Tarpon Springs to Suwannee
     River FL out 20 NM-Tampa Bay waters-Waters from Bonita
     Beach to Englewood FL out 20 to 60 NM-Waters from Englewood
     to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 to 60 NM-Waters from Tarpon
     Springs to Suwannee River FL out 20 to 60 NM.

     Hurricane Watch for Coastal waters from Englewood to Tarpon
     Springs FL out 20 NM-Coastal waters from Tarpon Springs to
     Suwannee River FL out 20 NM-Tampa Bay waters-Waters from
     Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 to 60 NM-Waters from
     Tarpon Springs to Suwannee River FL out 20 to 60 NM.

&&

UPDATE...Close
AVIATION...Shiveley
UPPER AIR...Carlisle
DECISION SUPPORT...Oglesby

Hazardous weather outlook, Jul 6, 3:48 AM EST, 9 hours 24 minutes before

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
448 AM EDT Tue Jul 6 2021

FLZ043-050-052-056-057-061-139-142-148-149-151-155-160-162-165-
239-242-248-249-251-255-260-262-265-062100-
Sumter-Pinellas-Polk-Hardee-Highlands-DeSoto-Coastal Levy-
Coastal Citrus-Coastal Hernando-Coastal Pasco-
Coastal Hillsborough-Coastal Manatee-Coastal Sarasota-
Coastal Charlotte-Coastal Lee-Inland Levy-Inland Citrus-
Inland Hernando-Inland Pasco-Inland Hillsborough-Inland Manatee-
Inland Sarasota-Inland Charlotte-Inland Lee-
448 AM EDT Tue Jul 6 2021

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for West Central And Southwest
Florida.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

...THUNDERSTORM IMPACT...
Thunderstorms are expected. Thunderstorms that develop will be
capable of producing strong gusty winds...locally heavy rains...
and frequent deadly lightning strikes.

...FLOOD IMPACT...
Locally heavy rainfall is expected as Tropical Storm Elsa
approaches the region. The heavy rain will produce flooding of
low lying and poor drainage areas as well as the ponding of water
on roadways. Motorists should exercise caution.

...HIGH WIND IMPACT...
Tropical Storm force winds will be possible. These strong winds
may break small twigs from trees and blow around any unsecured
outdoor objects. High profile vehicles should use extra caution
especially if traveling over bridges or high overpasses.

...COASTAL FLOOD IMPACT...
Conditions favorable for coastal flooding are expected to develop.
Coastal residents should be alert for later statements or
warnings...and take action to protect property.

...RIP CURRENT IMPACT...
High surf may produce rip currents along area beaches.

...MARINE IMPACTS...
Tropical Storm force winds will create hazardous boating conditions
for small craft operators. A Hurricane Watch is in effect from
Egmont Key northward.

...WATERSPOUT IMPACT...
Atmospheric conditions will be favorable for waterspout development.
Mariners should be on the lookout for waterspouts.

...RIVER FLOOD IMPACT...
River flooding is expected along the area river. Residents living
along rivers or faster flowing streams should remain aware of
water levels and be ready to move to higher ground should
flooding be observed.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

...THUNDERSTORM IMPACT...
Thunderstorms are expected on Wednesday. Thunderstorms will be
capable of producing strong gusty winds...locally heavy rains...
and frequent deadly lightning strikes.

...FLOOD IMPACT...
Locally heavy rainfall is expected on Wednesday as Tropical Storm
Elsa continues to move near the region. The heavy rain will
produce flooding of low- lying and poor drainage areas as well as
the ponding of water on roadways. Motorists should exercise
caution.

...HIGH WIND IMPACT...
Tropical Storm force winds will be possible on Wednesday.

...COASTAL FLOOD IMPACT...
On Wednesday conditions will be favorable for coastal flooding.
Coastal residents should be alert for later statements or
warnings...and take action to protect property.

...RIP CURRENT IMPACT...
On Wednesday high surf may produce rip currents along area beaches.

...MARINE IMPACTS...
Tropical Storm force winds will create hazardous boating conditions
for small craft operators on Wednesday. A Hurricane Watch is in
effect from Egmont Key northward during this time.

...WATERSPOUT IMPACT...
Atmospheric conditions will be favorable for waterspout development
on Wednesday. Mariners should be on the lookout for waterspouts.

...RIVER FLOOD IMPACT...
River flooding will be possible along area rivers through the week.
Residents living along rivers or faster flowing streams should
remain aware of water levels and be ready to move to higher ground
should flooding be observed.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will not be needed today.

TBW

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Event by event

25 tropical storm, 8 flood, 5 storm surge/tide. Local standard time, as filed.

Tropical Storm, Polk

When: July 6, 1:12 PM EST
Where: Polk forecast zone
Reported by: AWOS
Coordinates: 27.949, -81.698 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Tropical Storm, Inland Hernando

When: July 6, 2:28 PM EST
Where: Inland Hernando forecast zone
Reported by: ASOS
Coordinates: 28.556, -82.468 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Tropical Storm, Coastal Charlotte

When: July 6, 6:11 PM EST
Where: Coastal Charlotte forecast zone
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 26.900, -81.950 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Tropical Storm, Coastal Sarasota

When: July 6, 6:35 PM EST
Where: Coastal Sarasota forecast zone
Reported by: AWOS
Coordinates: 27.183, -82.365 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Tropical Storm, Inland Lee

When: July 6, 6:47 PM EST
Where: Inland Lee forecast zone
Reported by: ASOS
Coordinates: 26.625, -81.849 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Tropical Storm, Coastal Charlotte

When: July 6, 6:47 PM EST
Where: Coastal Charlotte forecast zone
Reported by: ASOS
Coordinates: 26.900, -81.950 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Tropical Storm, Pinellas

When: July 6, 7:30 PM EST
Where: Pinellas forecast zone
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 27.903, -82.739 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Tropical Storm, Coastal Sarasota

When: July 6, 9:40 PM EST
Where: Coastal Sarasota forecast zone
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 27.183, -82.365 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Tropical Storm, Coastal Manatee

When: July 6, 9:46 PM EST
Where: Coastal Manatee forecast zone
Reported by: ASOS
Coordinates: 27.478, -82.357 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Tropical Storm, Coastal Charlotte

When: July 6, 9:54 PM EST
Where: Coastal Charlotte forecast zone
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 26.900, -81.950 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Tropical Storm, Coastal Manatee

When: July 6, 10:00 PM EST
Where: Coastal Manatee forecast zone
Property damage: $5,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 27.478, -82.357 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

EM shared image of partially removed carport roof of manufactured home east of Ellenton.

Tropical Storm, Pinellas

When: July 6, 10:46 PM EST
Where: Pinellas forecast zone
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 27.903, -82.739 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Tropical Storm, Pinellas

When: July 6, 11:01 PM EST
Where: Pinellas forecast zone
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 27.903, -82.739 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Tropical Storm, Pinellas

When: July 6, 11:26 PM EST
Where: Pinellas forecast zone
Reported by: ASOS
Coordinates: 27.903, -82.739 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Tropical Storm, Pinellas

When: July 6, 11:30 PM EST
Where: Pinellas forecast zone
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 27.903, -82.739 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Tropical Storm, Pinellas

When: July 6, 11:30 PM EST
Where: Pinellas forecast zone
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 27.903, -82.739 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Tropical Storm, Coastal Hillsborough

When: July 6, 11:36 PM EST
Where: Coastal Hillsborough forecast zone
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 27.906, -82.347 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Tropical Storm, Pinellas

When: July 6, 11:49 PM EST
Where: Pinellas forecast zone
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 27.903, -82.739 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Tropical Storm, Pinellas

When: July 6, 11:50 PM EST
Where: Pinellas forecast zone
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 27.903, -82.739 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Tropical Storm, Pinellas

When: July 7, 12:00 AM EST
Where: Pinellas forecast zone
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 27.903, -82.739 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Tropical Storm, Pinellas

When: July 7, 12:03 AM EST
Where: Pinellas forecast zone
Reported by: ASOS
Coordinates: 27.903, -82.739 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Tropical Storm, Inland Hillsborough

When: July 7, 12:30 AM EST
Where: Inland Hillsborough forecast zone
Property damage: $10,000
Reported by: Broadcast Media
Coordinates: 27.906, -82.347 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Media reported multiple trees down in the Brandon and Carrollwood areas.

Storm Surge/Tide, Coastal Lee

When: July 7, 4:48 AM EST
Where: Coastal Lee forecast zone
Reported by: WLON
Coordinates: 26.625, -81.849 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

NOS site FMRF1 Fort Myers reported a maximum water level of 1.47 ft MHHW.

Flood, Lee

When: July 7, 5:00 AM EST
Where: Lee County, 3.59 mi NE of Matlacha to 3.14 mi NNW of Punta Rassa
Cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: $15,000
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 26.660, -82.033

Law enforcement reported multiple road closures in Cape Coral due to flooding.

Flood, Sarasota

When: July 7, 5:30 AM EST to July 9, 10:00 PM EST
Where: Sarasota County, 2.14 mi E of Warm Mineral Springs to 0.55 mi NE of North Port
Cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: $200,000
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 27.044, -82.236

Law enforcement and media reported road closures and 240 homes surrounded by water in North Port due to flooding. There was 2 to 4 feet of water in the streets. About a half of dozen vehicles were stranded in the water and required rescuing.

Flood, Manatee

When: July 7, 5:55 AM EST
Where: Manatee County, 4.2 mi NNE of Myakka City to 4.11 mi NNE of Myakka City
Cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: $5,000
Reported by: County Official
Coordinates: 27.406, -82.134

Stormwater engineering division manager reported flooding along Wauchula Road at Long Creek Bridge south of 73rd Avenue East.

Tropical Storm, Coastal Levy

When: July 7, 6:00 AM EST
Where: Coastal Levy forecast zone
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 29.282, -82.789 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Tropical Storm, Coastal Citrus

When: July 7, 6:43 AM EST
Where: Coastal Citrus forecast zone
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 28.848, -82.520 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Tropical Storm, De Soto

When: July 7, 7:15 AM EST
Where: De Soto forecast zone
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 27.186, -81.809 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Storm Surge/Tide, Coastal Manatee

When: July 7, 8:30 AM EST
Where: Coastal Manatee forecast zone
Reported by: WLON
Coordinates: 27.478, -82.357 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

NOS site PMAF1 Port Manatee reported a maximum water level of 1.54 ft MHHW.

Storm Surge/Tide, Pinellas

When: July 7, 9:42 AM EST
Where: Pinellas forecast zone
Reported by: Buoy
Coordinates: 27.903, -82.739 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

NOS site OPTF1 Old Port Tampa reported a maximum water level of 1.75 ft MHHW.

Storm Surge/Tide, Coastal Hillsborough

When: July 7, 9:42 AM EST
Where: Coastal Hillsborough forecast zone
Reported by: Buoy
Coordinates: 27.906, -82.347 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

NOS site EBEF1 East Bay reported a maximum water level of 1.83 ft MHHW.

Storm Surge/Tide, Coastal Levy

When: July 7, 10:42 AM EST
Where: Coastal Levy forecast zone
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 29.282, -82.789 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Site CKYF1 Cedar Key reported a maximum water level of 2.68 ft MHHW.

Flood, Hardee

When: July 7, 11:35 AM EST
Where: Hardee County, 0.05 mi NW of Ona to 0.21 mi NE of Ona
Cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: $10,000
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 27.481, -81.921

Florida Highway Patrol reported SR 64 closed in Ona near railroad tracks due to water covering railroad crossing.

Flood, Hardee

When: July 7, 12:00 PM EST
Where: Hardee County, 1.24 mi N of Zolfo Springs to 1.02 mi N of Zolfo Springs
Cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 27.508, -81.802

Emergency Management reported water partially covering River Road along the Peace River north of Zolfo Springs.

Flood, Hardee

When: July 7, 12:00 PM EST
Where: Hardee County, 3.62 mi E of Vandolah
Cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 27.512, -81.872

Emergency Management reported water partially covering Alton Carlton Road near Troublesome Creek southwest of Wauchula.

Flood, Hardee

When: July 7, 12:00 PM EST
Where: Hardee County, 1.55 mi S of Torrey to 1.6 mi S of Torrey
Cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 27.578, -81.834

Emergency Management reported water covering roadway near intersection of Lost Acres Drive and Old Bradenton Road near Hog Branch north of Wauchula.

Flood, Hardee

When: July 7, 12:00 PM EST
Where: Hardee County, 2.4 mi E of Ona to 2.6 mi E of Ona
Cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 27.483, -81.881

Emergency Management reported water covering roadway along SR-64 near Hickory Creek east of Ona.

What these are

Tropical Storm: A tropical cyclone with sustained winds of 34 to 63 knots (39 to 73 mph).
Storm Surge/Tide: Water pushed ashore above the normal tide by a storm’s winds and low pressure.
Flood: Flooding that develops more slowly than a flash flood: rivers leaving their banks, or water standing over land for an extended time.

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: 963870, 963875, 963877, 963874, 963876, 963883, 963878, 963873, 963872, 963882, 964335, 963864, 963863, 963860, 963861, 963865, 963868, 963879, 963867, 963862, 963866, 964278, 964338, 964265, 964264, 964263, 963880, 963881, 963871, 964339, 964340, 964341, 964342, 964262, 964331, 964332, 964333, 964334.