Tornadoes and Tropical Storm in Florida, October 9 to 10, 2024

Martin County Emergency Management reported a few downed trees and powerlines as a result of the wind associated with Hurricane Milton, which surface observations indicate wind gusts reached between 40 to 60 mph, and locally 70-75 mph, especially along the coast. Five tornadoes were confirmed to have affected the county. Surface observations indicate peak wind gusts generally between 40 to 60 mph, and locally 70-75 mph, especially along the coast. Rainfall totals ranged between 2 to 4 inches. A damage assessment reported a total of 278 structures affected, 88 with minor damage, 28 with major damage, and 29 destroyed, with a cumulative public, residential, and commercial loss of approximately $15.1 million, primarily due to the tornadoes that impacted the county. There are no known storm-related fatalities in Martin County as a result of Hurricane Milton.

Martin County Emergency Management reported a few downed trees and powerlines as a result of the wind associated with Hurricane Milton, which surface observations indicate wind gusts reached between 40 to 60 mph, and locally 70-75 mph, especially along the coast. Five tornadoes were confirmed to have affected the county. Surface observations indicate peak wind gusts generally between 40 to 60 mph, and locally 70-75 mph, especially along the coast. Rainfall totals ranged between 2 to 4 inches. A damage assessment reported a total of 278 structures affected, 88 with minor damage, 28 with major damage, and 29 destroyed, with a cumulative public, residential, and commercial loss of approximately $15.1 million, primarily due to the tornadoes that impacted the county. There are no known storm-related fatalities in Martin County as a result of Hurricane Milton.

St. Lucie County Emergency Management reported isolated instances of downed trees and powerlines as a result of Hurricane Milton’s winds, which surface observations indicate peak wind gusts generally between 50 to 70 mph, and locally up to 75 mph. Six tornadoes were confirmed to have affected the county. Rainfall totals ranged between 3 to 6 inches. A damage assessment reported a total of 185 structures affected, 1187 with minor damage, 165 with major damage, and 151 destroyed, resulting in over $485 million in residential damage and $12 million in county infrastructure damage, primarily due to tornadoes. There were six direct and one indirect storm-related fatalities in St. Lucie County associated with Hurricane Milton. The tornado that struck the Spanish Lakes subdivision in the northeast part of the county killed six people (direct), including a 66-year-old male, 85-year-old male, 82-year-old male, 66-year-old female, 84-year-old female, and a 70-year-old female (these fatalities are noted in the tornado event). A 79-year-old male from Port St. Lucie died on Oct 12 from injuries he sustained after falling from a ladder as he was putting up his shutters in advance of the storm (indirect).

St. Lucie County Emergency Management reported isolated instances of downed trees and powerlines as a result of Hurricane Milton’s winds, which surface observations indicate peak wind gusts generally between 50 to 70 mph, and locally up to 75 mph. Six tornadoes were confirmed to have affected the county. Rainfall totals ranged between 3 to 6 inches. A damage assessment reported a total of 185 structures affected, 1187 with minor damage, 165 with major damage, and 151 destroyed, resulting in over $485 million in residential damage and $12 million in county infrastructure damage, primarily due to tornadoes.

There were six direct and one indirect storm-related fatalities in St. Lucie County associated with Hurricane Milton. The tornado that struck the Spanish Lakes subdivision in the northeast part of the county killed six people (direct), including a 66-year-old male, 85-year-old male, 82-year-old male, 66-year-old female, 84-year-old female, and a 70-year-old female (these fatalities are noted in the tornado event). A 79-year-old male from Port St. Lucie died on Oct 12 from injuries he sustained after falling from a ladder as he was putting up his shutters in advance of the storm (indirect).

Volusia County Emergency Management reported significant urban, street, and low-lying flooding as a result of 6 to 12 inches of rain in association with Hurricane Milton. A period of very heavy rainfall rates associated with the core of the storm led to flash flooding during the overnight period (Oct 9 - 10).

The heavy rain that fell as a result of the storm also led to a long-term river flood event along the St. Johns with the river near Geneva entering major flood on Oct 14, peaking at 10.15 feet on Oct 15. At Deland, the river rapidly rose to major flood stage on Oct 11, peaking at 5.49 ft on Oct. 14. Downstream at Astor, the river was already in minor flood stage at the beginning of the event and quickly rose to major the morning of Oct 10, peaking at 4.81 ft on Oct 12, a new record for the site.

Lake County Emergency Management reported significant urban, street, and low-lying flooding as a result of 6 to 10 inches (north) and 8 to 12 inches (south) of rain in association with Hurricane Milton. A period of very heavy rainfall rates associated with the core of the storm led to flash flooding during the overnight period (Oct 9 - 10).

The heavy rain that fell as a result of the storm also led to a long-term river flood event along the St. Johns. At Deland, the river rapidly rose to major flood stage on Oct 11, peaking at 5.49 ft on Oct. 14. Downstream at Astor, the river was already in minor flood stage at the beginning of the event and quickly rose to major the morning of Oct 10, peaking at 4.81 ft on Oct 12, a new record for the site.

Seminole County Emergency Management reported significant urban, street, and low-lying flooding as a result of 4 to 8 inches (southeast) 8 to 12 inches (northwest) of rain in association with Hurricane Milton. A period of very heavy rainfall rates associated with the core of the storm led to flash flooding during the overnight period (Oct 9 - 10).

The heavy rain that fell as a result of the storm also led to a long-term river flood event along the St. Johns with the river near Geneva entering major flood on Oct 14, peaking at 10.15 feet on Oct 15. At Deland, the river rapidly rose to major flood stage on Oct 11, peaking at 5.49 ft on Oct. 14.

Orange County Emergency Management reported significant urban, street, and low-lying flooding as a result of 3 to 6 inches (southeast) 8 to 12 inches (northwest) of rain in association with Hurricane Milton. A period of very heavy rainfall rates associated with the core of the storm led to flash flooding during the overnight period (Oct 9 - 10).

Osceola County Emergency Management reported street, and low-lying flooding as a result of 6 to 10 of rain in the Kissimmee, Poinciana, and Celebration area. A period of very heavy rainfall rates associated with the core of the storm led to flash flooding during the overnight period (Oct 9 - 10).

Brevard County Emergency Management reported significant urban, street, and low-lying flooding as a result of widespread rainfall totals of 4 to 9 inches in association with Hurricane Milton. A period of very heavy rainfall rates associated with the core of the storm led to flash flooding during the overnight period (Oct 9 - 10). County officials indicated damage to residential and county infrastructure was minimal.

Okeechobee County Emergency Management reported a few instances of downed trees and powerlines due to Hurricane Milton’s winds which surface observations indicate peaked between 50 to 70 mph. Four tornadoes were confirmed to have affected the county. Rainfall totals were generally 1 to 3 inches. A damage assessment reported a total of 85 structures affected, 55 with minor damage, 22 with major damage, and 2 destroyed, with a cumulative public, residential, and commercial loss of approximately $5.7 million, mostly due to the tornadoes that impacted the county. There are no known storm-related fatalities in Okeechobee County as a result of Hurricane Milton.

A tornado impacted portions of southwest Okeechobee County, where it produced widespread EF-1 and at least some EF-2 damage. Based on radar analysis and public reports, the tornado touched down south of US-98 just northwest of the Okeechobee County Airport.

The first damage encountered during a NWS Storm Survey was on the path was on US-98 where a manufactured home was lifted from its foundation, stripped from the tie downs, and thrown northward nearly 200 yards while being completely destroyed. Two individuals were injured at this location. A steel/metal barn was damaged on its south side; metal was torn off and the steel structure was bent and twisted. Here, the damage was consistent with both EF-1 and EF-2 winds of 90 - 115 mph.

Along US-98, agricultural irrigation equipment was flipped over. A home suffered partial roof loss and the remaining roof appeared shifted to the north based on columns facing the road. A palm tree was also snapped in half at this property. Along NW 67th Ln, another mobile home was destroyed and a small farm outbuilding collapsed. Maximum winds on this portion of the track ranged from 95 - 110 mph, or EF-1 strength.

From there, the tornado continued into Dixie Ranch Acres. Block by block, multiple homes suffered roof and soffit damage, and many outbuildings were either damaged or destroyed. At least one home lost over 20% of its roof. Substantial tree damage occurred, with many losing large branches. There was at least one instance of a hardwood tree being snapped only feet from the ground. EF-1 winds occurred throughout the path in Dixie Ranch Acres, with winds of 90 - 110 mph.

Beyond this location, no damage was noted as the tornado moved into open pasture. However, based on dual-polarimetric radar data, the tornado continued for approximately 4 miles to the northwest before lifting near NW 160th St.

The tornado initially touched down in a wooded area in Martin County, to the south of the SW Martin Hwy and I-95 Interchange. Martin County Fire Rescue reported a tractor trailer was flipped by the tornado near mile marker 109. The circulation continued north along the interstate, downing numerous trees along its path with estimated peak wind speeds of 75 to 85 mph. The tornado continued into St. Lucie County very near the intersection of the County Line Canal and Interstate 95 (near Mile Marker 114).

Based on radar analysis and public video provided to the NWS, the tornado touched down immediately south of SR-70. At this location, irrigation equipment was flipped over, indicative of EF-0 winds of 75 - 85 mph.

The tornado continued northeast to NE 120th St., where an outbuilding suffered damage to its metal roof; the roof was not torn off. Nearby hardwood trees were toppled and large branches were broken off, including at the entrance to Sunshine Grove (the site of the Okeechobee Music Festival). The damage in this area was consistent with EF-0 to EF-1 winds of 75 to 95 mph.

From there, the tornado traveled over mainly undeveloped land on approach to 45th Terrace and NE 224th St. Though no damage was observed due to inaccessibility, dual polarimetric radar indicates that the tornado remained on the ground during this period. Along 45th Terrace, the tornado passed over a portion of a commercial farm. At least two small homes suffered significant roof damage, and a semi truck and attached flatbed trailer were turned on its side. Again, this damage was of EF-0 or EF-1 |intensity.

The most significant damage on its path occurred at the Pine Creek Sporting Club, which is north of NE 224th St. Here, three well-constructed wood frame outbuildings were destroyed. Two of the buildings were at least partially open-front. On two of the buildings, heavy duty posts were sheared off at the ground as the roof gave way. On the third building, some of the posts were ripped out of the ground as the roof was lifted. Debris was strewn a large distance northward from these locations. According to an employee, one UTV was tossed into a live oak tree. The nearby cabins were spared of all but minor damage. Many hardwood trees were either uprooted or large branches snapped. It was concluded that high-end EF-1 damage occurred at the Pine Creek Sporting Club, with winds from 100 - 110 mph.

The tornado continued northwest, passing over open pasture before reaching a stand of hardwood trees along US-441. Many trees along US-441 were snapped; at least a couple were snapped down at the trunk. This was also consistent with EF-1 winds. According to dual polarimetric radar data, the tornado continued a short distance |northwest from this location before lifting to the south of Fort Drum.

This tornado, which initially touched down in Martin County near the I-95 and SW Martin Highway interchange, moved north into St. Lucie County into the Rosser Reserve subdivision, numerous residential structures experienced minor to moderate damage in the form of damage to shingles, soffits, and gutters from winds of EF-0 intensity.

The system subsequently impacted the Hidden Oaks community where a home experienced major damage when part of its roof was peeled back due to winds of up to 85 mph. The circulation appeared to have weakened as it continued north into St. Lucie West with little more than large branches and a few downed trees noted. A few homes in the Torino area of Port St. Lucie had mainly minor damage to roofs and siding. The tornado appears to have lifted as it approached the I-95 and Midway Interchange.

A tornado occurred, which produced localized EF-1 and EF-2 damage. Based on radar analysis and public video provided to the local emergency manager, the tornado touched down southeast of C & M Rucks Dairy.

While the tornado started over open pasture, damage occurred as it moved over C & M Rucks Dairy on NW 144th Ave. Here, a large steel barn with metal siding suffered a partial collapse on the southeast side, with at least 50% of the building destroyed.|Nearby power poles and lines were downed, and a power pole was snapped. The building damage was consistent with EF-2 winds of 105 to 115 mph. The path width was quite narrow, evidenced by nearby buildings which were untouched.

The tornado moved northwest from there, with sheet metal strewn along and west of NW 203rd St. There was no damage reported north of NW 240th St. Based on this and dual-polarimetric radar data, the tornado most likely lifted immediately south of NW 240th St over open pasture.

The tornado has been confirmed using a combination of dual polarimetric data from the KMLB WSR-88D as well as photographic evidence of damage from Florida Power and Light's Fort Drum and Cavendish Solar Farms.

Based on a tornado debris signature (TDS), touch down occurred in a rural area of Okeechobee County, before the system continued toward the northwest. The circulation intersected the Fort Drum and Cavendish Solar Farms at approximately 1351EST where estimated winds of 80 to 90 mph damaged solar panels across both complexes. Damage cost estimates are not available.

The tornado continued toward the west-northwest into rural Indian River County where it dissipated south of State Road 60 and east of Florida's Turnpike.

The tornado that initially touched down in Okeechobee County and impacted two solar farms crossed briefly into Indian River County where it was tracked via a tornado debris signature (TDS) on KMLB radar. There is no known damage to infrastructure.

The tornado has been confirmed using a combination of dual polarimetric data from the KMLB WSR-88D as well as photographic evidence from a local storm spotter.

Based on a tornado debris signature (TDS), the circulation touched down in rural Indian River County just west of Blue Cypress Lake where it continued on a west-northwest trajectory. The circulation moved into rural Osceola County where it appears to have briefly intensified before dissipating near US Highway 441. A rating for this tornado is unable to be provided given limited access to the area; however, no property damage was known to occur.

A NWS Storm Survey confirmed an EF-1 tornado impacted portions of St. Lucie County. Initial indications of minor residential impacts, in the form of missing shingles and soffit damage, appeared in the Crane Landing, Sawgrass Lakes, and Tulip Park subdivisions of Port St. Lucie. This, in addition to sporadic occurrences of tree damage, continued northward into communities adjacent to Florida's Turnpike, including but not limited to, Cashmere Cove, Bayshore Heights, Swan Park, and Northport Village. Damage noted here was consistent with 65 - 75 mph peak winds.

The tornado crossed into Fort Pierce where it produced significant structural damage to a metal canopy system at the St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office. Here, peak winds were estimated at around 90 mph or EF-1 tornado intensity. The circulation appears to have weakened shortly thereafter and the tornado likely lifted as it approached the I-95 and Okeechobee interchange.

Indian River County Emergency Management reported sporadic downed trees and powerlines as a result of the wind associated with Hurricane Milton, which surface observations indicate wind gusts reached between 50 to 70 mph. Rainfall totals ranged between 3 to 9 inches, locally up to 11.5 inches. Seven tornadoes have been confirmed to have affected the county. A damage assessment reported a total of 495 structures|affected, 244 with minor damage, 117 with major damage, and 54 destroyed, with a cumulative residential and commercial loss of approximately $59.0 million, primarily from the tornadoes that impacted the county. There are no known storm-related fatalities in Indian River County as a result of Hurricane Milton.

Indian River County Emergency Management reported sporadic downed trees and powerlines as a result of the wind associated with Hurricane Milton, which surface observations indicate wind gusts reached between 50 to 70 mph. Rainfall totals ranged between 3 to 9 inches, locally up to 11.5 inches. Seven tornadoes have been confirmed to have affected the county. A damage assessment reported a total of 495 structures|affected, 244 with minor damage, 117 with major damage, and 54 destroyed, with a cumulative residential and commercial loss of approximately $59.0 million, primarily from the tornadoes that impacted the county. There are no known storm-related fatalities in Indian River County as a result of Hurricane Milton.

Osceola County Emergency Management reported a few instances of downed trees and powerlines and freshwater flooding. Surface observations indicate peak wind gusts generally between 55 to 65 mph. Rainfall totals ranged between 3 to 5 inches across much of the county, with upwards of 6 to 10 inches in the Kissimmee, Poinciana, and Celebration areas. A preliminary damage assessment reported a total of 61 structures affected and 104 with minor damage, with a cumulative public, residential, and commercial loss of approximately $1.1 million. There are no known storm-related fatalities in Osceola County as a result of Hurricane Milton.

Brevard County Emergency Management reported scattered instances of downed trees and powerlines throughout the county. Surface observations indicate peak wind gusts generally between 50 to 70 mph and as high as 80 mph closer to the coast. One tornado was confirmed to have affected the county. Rainfall totals generally ranged between 3 to 6.5 inches. A preliminary damage assessment reported a total of 405 structures affected, 111 with minor damage, and 33 with major damage. A cumulative cost assessment was not available at the time of this writing. There are no known storm-related fatalities in Brevard County as a result of Hurricane Milton.

Brevard County Emergency Management reported scattered instances of downed trees and powerlines throughout the county. Surface observations indicate peak wind gusts generally between 50 to 70 mph and as high as 80 mph closer to the coast. One tornado was confirmed to have affected the county. Rainfall totals generally ranged between 3 to 6.5 inches. A preliminary damage assessment reported a total of 405 structures affected, 111 with minor damage, and 33 with major damage. A cumulative cost assessment was not available at the time of this writing. There are no known storm-related fatalities in Brevard County as a result of Hurricane Milton.

Brevard County Emergency Management reported scattered instances of downed trees and powerlines throughout the county. Surface observations indicate peak wind gusts generally between 50 to 70 mph and as high as 80 mph closer to the coast. One tornado was confirmed to have affected the county. Rainfall totals generally ranged between 3 to 6.5 inches. A preliminary damage assessment reported a total of 405 structures affected, 111 with minor damage, and 33 with major damage. A cumulative cost assessment was not available at the time of this writing. There are no known storm-related fatalities in Brevard County as a result of Hurricane Milton.

Brevard County Emergency Management reported scattered instances of downed trees and powerlines throughout the county. Surface observations indicate peak wind gusts generally between 50 to 70 mph and as high as 80 mph closer to the coast. One tornado was confirmed to have affected the county. Rainfall totals generally ranged between 3 to 6.5 inches. A preliminary damage assessment reported a total of 405 structures affected, 111 with minor damage, and 33 with major damage. A cumulative cost assessment was not available at the time of this writing. There are no known storm-related fatalities in Brevard County as a result of Hurricane Milton.

Brevard County Emergency Management reported scattered instances of downed trees and powerlines throughout the county. Surface observations indicate peak wind gusts generally between 50 to 70 mph and as high as 80 mph closer to the coast. One tornado was confirmed to have affected the county. Rainfall totals generally ranged between 3 to 6.5 inches. A preliminary damage assessment reported a total of 405 structures affected, 111 with minor damage, and 33 with major damage. A cumulative cost assessment was not available at the time of this writing. There are no known storm-related fatalities in Brevard County as a result of Hurricane Milton.

Brevard County Emergency Management reported scattered instances of downed trees and powerlines throughout the county. Surface observations indicate peak wind gusts generally between 50 to 70 mph and as high as 80 mph closer to the coast. One tornado was confirmed to have affected the county. Rainfall totals generally ranged between 3 to 6.5 inches. A preliminary damage assessment reported a total of 405 structures affected, 111 with minor damage, and 33 with major damage. A cumulative cost assessment was not available at the time of this writing. There are no known storm-related fatalities in Brevard County as a result of Hurricane Milton.

Orange County Emergency Management reported scattered instances of downed trees and powerlines due to Hurricane Milton’s winds which surface observations indicate peaked between 55 to 75 mph, locally as high as 87 mph. Rainfall totals ranged between 4 to 8 inches and locally up to 10 inches, which did lead to substantial urban, street, and low-lying type flooding. A preliminary damage assessment reported a total of|188 structures affected, 79 with minor damage, and 32 with major damage. A cumulative cost assessment is not available at this time.

There were five known indirect storm-related fatalities reported by the medical examiner in Orange County. A 67-year-old male was electrocuted when he came in contact with a downed high voltage electrical wire while cleaning yard debris. A 60-year-old female evacuee died in her hotel room after experiencing stress following her evacuation. A 41-year-old male died from a heart attack while cleaning up yard debris after the storm. A 98-year-old male fell and died in his home during a power outage caused by the storm. A 67-year-old male died after falling off of his roof while cleaning up storm debris.

Seminole County Emergency Management reported sporadic instances of downed trees and powerlines throughout the county as surface observations indicate peak wind gusts generally between 60 to 75 mph, locally as high as 84 mph. Rainfall totals ranged between 6 to 10 inches and locally up to 13 inches, which produced substantial street, urban, and low-lying flooding throughout the county. The St. Johns River entered moderate flood stage near Sanford, and major flood stage at Lake Harney. A preliminary damage assessment reported a total of 554 structures affected, 212 with minor damage, 54 with major damage, and 1 destroyed, with a cumulative public, residential, and commercial loss of approximately $30.0 million, mostly attributed to flooding. There are no known storm-related fatalities in Seminole County as a result of Hurricane Milton.

A NWS Storm Survey confirms an EF-1 tornado impacted St. Lucie County before moving into Indian River County. This event was spawned from the same supercell that produced the Martin and St. Lucie County EF-0 tornado.

Based on interviews with local residents, the tornado touched down near the Meadowood Golf and Tennis Club in Fort Pierce where it produced considerable vegetative damage in the form of downed Oak and Pine trees, as well as Royal Palms at a local nursery. The circulation crossed Indrio Road where several pines were uprooted or snapped, indicative of winds of up to 90 mph. The tornado likely peaked in intensity here based on radar dual polarimetric data. The tornado then moved in a general northwest trajectory next to Interstate 95 where it produced minor damage to carports and roofs of a few mobile homes in the Spanish Lakes subdivision. The tornado moved briefly into Indian River County as it crossed 25th St SW and dissipated.

The tornado has been confirmed using a combination of dual polarimetric data from the KMLB WSR-88D as well as photographic evidence from a local storm spotter. The circulation, which initially touched down in Indian River County just to the west of Blue Cypress Lake, moved into rural Osceola County where it appears to have briefly intensified before dissipating near US Highway 441. A rating for this tornado is unable to be provided given limited access to the area. Aside from downed trees, the tornado produced no known property damage.

Based on KMLB dual-polarimetric radar, the tornado started in a rural area south of Fellsmere Rd. near the Indian River and Osceola County border. A damage survey indicated minor damage to a barn at a residence off of Fellsmere Road consistent with EF-0 type damage. The tornado quickly crossed into Osceola County after crossing Fellsmere Road.

This event is a continuation of a tornado that produced EF-1 type damage in St. Lucie County where it initially touched down very near Indrio Rd. The tornado crossed the county line near the Spanish Lakes subdivision near MM140 along Interstate 95. The circulation continued into a portion of Indian River County where it produced mainly EF-0 vegetative damage on local farmland. Little structural damage was noted.

This tornado is a continuation of the event that touched down in Indian River County near Fellsmere Rd for a brief period. After crossing into the county around 1417EST, a notable swath of tree damage continued to the west-northwest toward Six Mile Rd. Here, the tornado likely reached its peak intensity based on radar data, and a large number of pine trees were seen to have snapped in a wooded area, indicative of EF-1 winds up to approximately 95 mph. The tornado continued on a northwest trajectory into a rural wooded area where it subsequently weakened and lifted before reaching US|Hwy 441 / Kenansville Rd. The tornado did not produce any known property damage.

Based on KMLB dual-polarimetric radar, the tornado began nearly 5.5 miles northeast of Kenansville and remained on the ground as it moved north over unpopulated portions of Osceola County. The tornado intersected portions of the Deseret and Escondido ranches where numerous pine and oak trees were both snapped and uprooted. Additionally, a well-constructed barn on the Escondido Ranch was destroyed. Based on radar data, the tornado likely peaked in intensity as it was moving through this area with peak winds of up to 100 mph.

An additional report of the tornado came from a public video along US-192 some 5.5 miles east of Holopaw at around 3:53 PM. At this location, a rain-wrapped tornado can be seen crossing the highway. In this video, limbs were seen falling from the trees and lightweight debris was seen flying through the air. Based on this limited accounting, the tornado had likely weakened to an EF-0 with peak winds of 60 to 65 mph. Radar analysis indicates the tornado curved westward north of US-192 before dissipating north of Holopaw.

This tornado, the first of two to impact downtown Vero Beach, likely touched down in Vero Beach South along US-1 near 12th St. where generally vegetative damage was noted in the form of downed trees. Damage to residences and businesses was noted further to the north, particularly to roofs, as the tornado likely strengthened and produce wind speeds of up to 85 mph.

The circulation intersected the Vero Beach Police Department at approximately 1453EST per surveillance video where several trees and utility poles were downed. A mesonet weather station at the facility recorded a peak wind gust of 92 mph at 1455EST. Several trees were downed in neighborhoods to the north of 20th St and US-1. The tornado continued on a north northwest path, generally near and just east of US-1 and the railroad tracks before diminishing as it moved into the Gifford area.

Rainbands associated with Hurricane Milton produced widespread rainfall totals of 4 to 8 inches across eastern Brevard County, much of which fell within a 3-hour window between 1430EST and 1730EST. County Emergency Management officials indicated numerous roads were impassable due to standing water of 1 to 3 feet. Damage to property and county infrastructure was minimal.

The rainbands of Hurricane Milton produced very heavy rainfall rates over a 3-hour period, between 1400EST and 1700EST that resulted in substantial flooding in portions of Indian River County. Event rainfall totals varied from 2 to 4 inches in the western part of the county, to as much as 10 to 12 inches in the eastern part of the county. Numerous roads were made impassable due to standing water issues, up to 3 feet in some areas, and a few homes had minor water intrusion, particularly in the Vero Beach South area. A daily record rainfall was set at the Vero Beach Airport on Oct 9 where 7.71 inches of rain was recorded. Damage to property and county infrastructure was minimal.

The rainbands of Hurricane Milton produced very heavy rainfall rates over a 3-hour period, between 1400EST and 1700EST that resulted in substantial flooding in portions of northeast St. Lucie County. Rainfall totals from the system ranged between 2 to 4 inches in the western part of the county, to as much as 6 to 8 inches in the eastern part of the county. Several roads were made impassable due to standing water issues, up to 3 feet in some areas. The Treasure Coast International Airport recorded 4.46 inches of rain on Oct 9, a new daily record rainfall for the site. Damage to property and county infrastructure was minimal.

Volusia County Emergency Management reported numerous downed trees and powerlines throughout the county as a result of Hurricane Milton’s winds, which surface observations indicate wind gusts peaked between 50 to 60 mph inland, and 70 to 90 mph east of I-95. An observation near Ponce Inlet recorded a gust to 99 mph. Rainfall totals ranged between 7 to 15 inches, locally as high as 16 inches, which led to extensive freshwater flooding across large portions of the county. The St. Johns River quickly entered major flood stage at both Astor and Deland, with the river cresting at a new (preliminary) record of 4.8 ft. at Astor on Sat. Oct. 12. A preliminary damage assessment reported a total of 3158 structures affected, 1606 with minor damage, 332 with major damage, and 6 destroyed, with a cumulative public, residential, and|commercial loss of approximately $267.5 million.

There were two direct and two indirect storm fatalities in Volusia County associated with Hurricane Milton. A 53-year-old female died when a tree fell on her Port Orange home (direct). A 79-year-old female from Ormond Beach was killed when a tree fell on her home (direct). A 66-year-old male in Orange City suffered a heart attack while boarding up his home in advance of the storm (indirect). An 89-year-old male in Ormond Beach suffered a medical event but first responders were unable to get to his home in time during the storm (indirect).

Volusia County Emergency Management reported numerous downed trees and powerlines throughout the county as a result of Hurricane Milton’s winds, which surface observations indicate wind gusts peaked between 50 to 60 mph inland, and 70 to 90 mph east of I-95. An observation near Ponce Inlet recorded a gust to 99 mph. Rainfall totals ranged between 7 to 15 inches, locally as high as 16 inches, which led to extensive freshwater flooding across large portions of the county. The St. Johns River quickly entered major flood stage at both Astor and Deland, with the river cresting at a new (preliminary) record of 4.8 ft. at Astor on Sat. Oct. 12. A preliminary damage assessment reported a total of 3158 structures affected, 1606 with minor damage, 332 with major damage, and 6 destroyed, with a cumulative public, residential, and|commercial loss of approximately $267.5 million.

There were two direct and two indirect storm fatalities in Volusia County associated with Hurricane Milton. A 53-year-old female died when a tree fell on her Port Orange home (direct). A 79-year-old female from Ormond Beach was killed when a tree fell on her home (direct). A 66-year-old male in Orange City suffered a heart attack while boarding up his home in advance of the storm (indirect). An 89-year-old male in Ormond Beach suffered a medical event but first responders were unable to get to his home in time during the storm (indirect).

Lake County Emergency Management reported numerous downed trees and powerlines as a result of the wind associated with Hurricane Milton, which surface observations indicate wind gusts reached between 55 to 75 mph. Rainfall totals ranged from 6 to 11 inches, which produced significant freshwater street, urban,|and low-lying flooding in parts of the county. The St. Johns River quickly entered major flood stage at both Astor and Deland, with the river cresting at a new (preliminary) record of 4.8 ft. at Astor on Sat. Oct. 12. A damage assessment reported a total of 285 structures affected, 216 with minor damage, 66 with major|damage, and 7 destroyed, with a cumulative residential and commercial loss of approximately $13.6 million.

There are two known indirect storm related fatalities in Lake County associated with Hurricane Milton. A Tavares couple, 67 (male) and 85 (female), are suspected to have died from carbon monoxide poisoning when authorities conducting a wellness check discovered a generator running in a shed that was connected|to their home.

Lake County Emergency Management reported numerous downed trees and powerlines as a result of the wind associated with Hurricane Milton, which surface observations indicate wind gusts reached between 55 to 75 mph. Rainfall totals ranged from 6 to 11 inches, which produced significant freshwater street, urban, and low-lying flooding in parts of the county. The St. Johns River quickly entered major flood stage at both Astor and Deland, with the river cresting at a new (preliminary) record of 4.8 ft. at Astor on Sat. Oct. 12. A damage assessment reported a total of 285 structures affected, 216 with minor damage, 66 with major damage, and 7 destroyed, with a cumulative residential and commercial loss of approximately $13.6 million.

There are two known indirect storm related fatalities in Lake County associated with Hurricane Milton. A Tavares couple, 67 (male) and 85 (female), are suspected to have died from carbon monoxide poisoning when authorities conducting a wellness check discovered a generator running in a shed that was connected to their home.

A tornado, embedded within one of Hurricane Milton's outer rainbands, touched down just south of US-1 where a camper home was tossed and its occupant was injured. The circulation moved across SE Federal Highway where it impacted portions of the Colonial Heights subdivision. Here, several mobile homes experienced significant damage to roofs and carports. A few experienced major damage when they were moved off their foundation.

A continuous damage path was noted north into the New Monrovia subdivision, where numerous homes experienced moderate to major damage, and several manufactured homes experienced complete roof loss. The Murray Middle School also experienced roof and vegetative damage. Damage continued northward into Rocky Point, a large subdivision along the St. Lucie River. Several homes within the western half of the community experienced minor to moderate damage to roofs, soffits, and carports; however, a home on SE Dennis Way experienced total roof loss.

The circulation then moved into the St. Lucie River and Intracoastal where it became a waterspout. Video from a resident along the Intracoastal indicates the waterspout dissipated before approaching the Jensen Beach Causeway.

This tornado, the second of two to impact downtown Vero Beach, started on the west side of the tracks in Vero Beach South where a few instances of vegetative damage were noted. The circulation strengthened as it continued north along the tracks where more significant damage was noted to trees and structures between 20th St (SR 60) and the Vero Beach airport, coincident with wind gusts up to 100 mph.

Several businesses suffered extensive roof loss and numerous trees were uprooted. Additionally, a large metal warehouse shifted off its foundation as its walls and roof collapsed near the train tracks at 19th Pl. The tornado continued north toward the Vero Beach Airport where dual-polarimetric radar data suggests the circulation quickly weakened as it approached Gifford.

The EF-1 tornado was one of several tornadoes to impact the area as Hurricane Milton's outer rainbands swept across the Treasure Coast. 911 call logs indicate that the tornado likely touched down in Fort Pierce North very near the Belcher Canal. Aside from vegetative damage, a few structures experienced partial roof loss in the vicinity of St. Lucie Blvd and N 25th St.

The circulation continued on a northwest trajectory and across the Treasure Coast International Airport airfield where several small planes were tossed and flipped. The ASOS at the airport recorded a 52 knots, or 60 mph, gust at 421 PM EDT. Radar data suggests that the circulation intensified as it moved over the open airfield and moved into a mainly forested area on the north side of the facility. As the tornado intersected with residential areas, more substantial damage to a few homes was noted, including those on Sparkling Pines Dr. and within the Island Pines Golf Club where the tornado likely produced peak wind speeds of 85 to 95 mph.

The system continued on a northwest trajectory toward the Lakewood Park section of Fort Pierce where an EF-2/EF-3 tornado crossed paths approximately one hour later. Here, distinguishing damage from the more significant tornado was extremely difficult. However, interviews with Lakewood Park and Spanish Lakes residents suggest that the initial tornado produced minor to moderate residential damage, mainly to carports, porches, awnings, etc. likely as a result of 65 to 75 mph winds.

While the radar-indicated debris signature continued northward, there were no additional reports of significant damage beyond the county line. It is assumed that the circulation lifted before moving into Indian River County.

A National Weather Service survey team confirmed an unusually strong, long-tracked tornado in association with Hurricane Milton produced widespread EF-1 to EF-2 damage, and periodic EF-3 damage within St. Lucie and Indian River counties. The survey determined that the tornado touched down to the south of Midway Rd. in Fort Pierce and continued on a nearly continuous path for approximately 21 miles until it moved offshore into the Atlantic Ocean near Jaycee Park in Indian River County.

Significant vegetative and structural damage was observed along nearly the entire path length, indicating the tornado was continuous. Initial structural damage occurred within the Creekside Subdivision and Sunnier Palms Park and Campground along Okeechobee Rd. Here, several homes within the Creekside community suffered partial roof loss, while numerous mobile and manufactured homes within the Sunnier Palms community suffered major damage or were destroyed. Extensive tree damage was also noted in the area.

The tornado continued north-northeast over rural portions of St. Lucie County, parallel to S Kings Hwy. Here, the tornado strengthened to EF-3, with peak winds up to 155 mph. Two large warehouses along Orange Ave., one brand new construction, experienced major damage with greater than 50% of the structure collapsed.

Damage was noted in rural areas adjacent to Kings Hwy as the tornado traveled north, resulting in occasional significant structural damage as well as numerous downed trees and power lines. EF-3 tornado damage occurred one final time at a truss company along Kings Hwy, where greater than 50% of a steel/metal building collapsed. The tornado then intersected subdivisions in the northern part of the county where additional residential damage was observed. Numerous single family homes in both Holiday Pines and Portofino Shores experienced significant roof, soffit, and siding damage, where the tornado likely continued as an EF-2 with peak winds estimated between 110 - 125 mph.

The most prolific and extensive damage from the event was noted in the Spanish Lakes community, where a total of six storm-related fatalities were confirmed. Numerous mobile and manufactured homes were destroyed along the western edge of the community, where the tornado produced high-end EF-2 winds of 125 - 135 mph. An initial survey of the community indicates over 20 homes were tossed (some flipped) from their foundation. Despite the extensive damage to the communities' manufactured homes, nearly all concrete block structures in the community experienced relatively minor or moderate damage. The tornado then moved into Indian River County.

The tornado, which produced a large swath of EF-0 and EF-1 damage, and a small section of EF-2 damage, was one of several tornadoes to impact the area as Hurricane Milton's outer rainbands swept across the Treasure Coast. Based on radar dual polarimetric data, this tornado initially touched down in Palm Beach County.

As it moved into rural Martin County, the system intersected a few homes south of SW Kanner Hwy. A large, newer construction home, experienced major damage when nearly all of its roof was torn back and tossed onto an adjacent home. Nearby metal storage structures were also significantly damaged, indicating EF-2 winds of 115 - 125 mph. The tornado continued northward through rural Martin County where sporadic damage to vegetation and residential structures was witnessed along Citrus Blvd, producing winds ranging from 85 to 105 mph (EF-0 to EF-1). The circulation damaged several industrial buildings, including the canopy of a gas station, near SW Martin Hwy and SW 42nd Ave.

The tornado subsequently crossed Florida's Turnpike where it then entered several subdivisions before crossing into St. Lucie County, producing only minor (EF-0) damage given that most of the homes were concrete block structures.

This tornado is a continuation of the unusually strong tornado that impacted St. Lucie County. The tornado moved out of the Spanish Lakes Subdivision in St. Lucie County where it then entered the Vero Beach Highlands neighborhood in Indian River County, where multiple properties suffered roof and outbuilding damage, and healthy hardwood trees either were toppled or snapped. This damage paralleled a few blocks within 6th Ave SW. Farther north along US-1 in the Oslo area, a Publix suffered broken windows. Roof AC units were dislodged and fell to the ground, and a car was flipped over. This damage is consistent with EF-1 winds of 90 - 110 mph.

After crossing the Indian River, additional damage occurred on the barrier island of Vero Beach, mainly near and west of A1A between Bay Dr and Jaycee Park. Significant damage occurred at the Bayou condominiums, where sections of the roof were torn off both the east and west buildings and thrown northward into a neighboring tree line. A pontoon boat was lifted out of the water and landed upside down on the sea wall. Winds in this small area were likely 115 - 125 mph, or EF-2 strength. Wind magnitudes may have been accentuated by proximity to open water.

North from there, missing shingles or roof tiles were noted on several homes and businesses, consistent with either EF-0 or EF-1 winds. Many large tree branches were broken. In the Bethel Creek neighborhood, multiple homes suffered major roof loss (greater than 50%) and pool cages were destroyed. A low-rise multi-family building also lost over 20% of its roof. The Bethel Creek area damage was EF-2 with winds of 115 - 125 mph. The tornado then continued into a wooded area along the beach, snapping or toppling many trees before moving offshore into the Atlantic Ocean near Jaycee Park where it likely became a waterspout.

Using a combination of reports from Martin County Emergency Management and radar dual polarimetric data, the National Weather Service in Melbourne can confirm that a tornado moved northward out of Jupiter (Palm Beach County) and into far southern Martin County. This is associated with the Palm Beach Gardens tornado that was recorded by the National Weather Service Miami Office.

Radar data suggests the circulation was weakening as it moved into Martin County before crossing I-95 around Mile Marker 91. A report from Florida Highway Patrol indicated the tornado produced tree damage and flipped a tractor trailer at this location. The tornado subsequently moved into Jonathan Dickinson State Park where it believed to have lifted.

A NWS Storm Survey confirms that a tornado, which initially touched down in Palm Beach County (near SR 98) and continued into Martin County, produced additional damage in St. Lucie County. The circulation entered Martin County near Harbor Ridge Yacht and Country Club where it produced minor (EF-0) damage to a few of the mainly concrete block structure homes within the subdivision.

Video from SKYWARN Spotters indicate the tornado then emerged into the St. Lucie River and became a well-defined waterspout. The waterspout moved ashore the St. Lucia River Club at Ballantrae where significant vegetative damage and minor property damage resulted consistent with an EF-1 tornado with peak winds of up to 90 mph.

Vegetative damage, along with sporadic property damage mainly in the form of shingle loss, soffit damage, etc. continued generally in a north direction across US-1 and into the Savannas Preserve State Park in Port St. Lucie, coincident with EF-0 type damage |with winds up to 80 mph.

Radar data suggests the tornado intensified briefly before entering the Indian River Estates subdivision where numerous homes were affected. Here, several parked vehicles were flipped and tossed, and a few homes experienced partial roof loss, suggesting the tornado produced peak winds of up to 95 mph. The circulation continued northward into Fort Pierce was it appears to have dissipated near the Dixieland and High Point subdivisions.

A tornado touched down in a wooded rural area in between I-95 and US-1 in eastern Martin County. Damage began in the Lost Lake subdivision before the tornado moved north into The Preserve, where vegetative damage was extensive and numerous concrete block homes experienced significant tile loss. The tornado moved north into the Mariner Sands community, where some of the most significant damage occurred along its nearly 6 mile long path. Several wood-framed homes experienced total roof loss and partial wall collapse due to estimated winds of 110 to 120 mph. One resident who was trapped under his fallen roof was extracted and transported to a nearby hospital with minor injuries.

The strong tornado then intersected the Manatee Creek subdivision where nearly 30 wood-framed homes experienced major damage in the form of roof loss and/or wall collapse from winds up to 120 mph. Finally, the circulation persisted into Rocky Point, where the eastern side of the subdivision experienced more sporadic damage in the roof of partial roof loss, soffit damage, and downed trees and power lines. Based on radar data, the tornado likely became a waterspout as it moved into the Intracoastal where it dissipated shortly thereafter.

The tornado was one of several tornadoes to impact the area as Hurricane Milton's outer rainbands swept across the east central Florida.

A waterspout moved ashore near the Royale Towers Condominiums to the east of A1A, where it damaged the roofs of several storage units and garages on the property. The tornado continued in a west-northwest direction across A1A where estimated winds of 90-95 mph removed a large portion of the roof of a bank.

The circulation then moved into a residential area where damage, in the form of partial roof loss, broken windows, and downed trees occurred along Bimini Rd., St. Croix Ave., and S. Banana River Blvd from 80 to 90 mph winds. The tornado emerged into the Banana River as a waterspout where, based on video evidence, it continued on a northwest trajectory across SR 520 before moving ashore south of Kelly Park and into the Riviera Isles subdivision. Minor damage occurred here, mainly to pool and porch enclosures. The circulation dissipated shortly thereafter.

A period of very heavy rainfall in association with the core of Hurricane Milton moved across Volusia County overnight Oct 9 - 10, resulting in widespread flash flooding across the county. An estimated 5 to 10 inches of rain fell across an area already saturated from 3 to 5 inches of rain earlier in the day. Volusia County Emergency Management received reports of numerous water-related rescues and a few roads that were partially or totally collapsed. Damage estimates for the flash flood event are unavailable; however, cost estimates for the entire flood event during Hurricane Milton are noted in the corresponding flood entry.

The outer rainbands of Hurricane Milton impacted Lake County initially during the mid to late afternoon hours on Oct 9, resulting in 4 to 6 inches of rain that produced low-lying and urban-type flooding. As the core of Milton moved over central Florida late that night, an additional 4 to 6 inches fell across the same area, resulting in flash and significant urban flooding across many areas of the county. Numerous roads were closed in the county as a result of the flash flooding, particularly in the south part of the county near Clermont, Groveland, and Mascotte.

The heavy rain that fell as a result of the storm also led to a long-term river flood event along the St. Johns. At Deland, the river rapidly rose to major flood stage on Oct 11, peaking at 5.49 ft on Oct. 14. Downstream at Astor, the river was already in minor flood stage at the beginning of the event and quickly rose to major the morning of Oct 10, peaking at 4.81 ft on Oct 12, a new record for the site.

A period of very heavy rainfall in association with the core of Hurricane Milton moved across Seminole County overnight Oct 9 - 10, resulting in widespread flash flooding across the county. An estimated 4 to 8 inches of rain fell across an area already saturated from 3 to 5 inches of rain earlier in the day. Seminole County Emergency Management received reports of several water-related rescues and a few roads that were partially or totally collapsed. Damage estimates for the flash flood event are unavailable; however, cost estimates for the entire flood event during Hurricane Milton are noted in the corresponding flood entry.

A period of very heavy rainfall in association with the core of Hurricane Milton moved across Orange County overnight Oct 9 - 10, resulting in widespread flash flooding across the county. An estimated 4 to 8 inches of rain fell across an area already saturated from 3 to 5 inches of rain earlier in the day. Orange County Emergency Management received reports of several water-related rescues and roads closed due to water of 1 to 3 feet in depth. Damage estimates for the flash flood event are unavailable; however, cost estimates for the entire flood event during Hurricane Milton are noted in the corresponding flood entry.

Osceola County Emergency Management reported numerous flooded roadways, some impassable, due to heavy rainfall ahead of and during Hurricane Milton. The outer rainbands of Milton produced 3 to 6 inches of rain over a large portion of the county in the early to mid afternoon hours, before the center of the system brought a secondary bout of rainfall that produced an additional 4 to 6 inches of rain to Kissimmee, Celebration, and Poinciana. Here, the highest rainfall totals were realized with radar estimates exceeding 10 inches for the event.