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Public Information Statement
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
1214 AM EDT Sat Oct 12 2024

...NWS Damage Survey for Brevard County Tornado Event...

.Cocoa Beach Tornado...

Rating:                 EF-1
Estimated Peak Wind:    95 mph
Path Length /statute/:  1.0 mile
Path Width /maximum/:   250 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             10/09/2024
Start Time:             550 PM EDT
Start Location:         Cocoa Beach, FL
Start Lat/Lon:          28.3398/-80.6058

End Date:               10/09/2024
End Time:               554 PM EDT
End Location:           Cocoa Beach, FL
End Lat/Lon:            28.3450/-80.6207

Survey Summary:

A National Weather Service Melbourne damage survey confirms that
an EF-1 tornado impacted Cocoa Beach, FL on Wednesday, October 9,
2024.

A likely waterspout embedded within one of Hurricane Miltons outer
rainbands 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 St. Croix and S. Banana River Blvd from 80 to 90
mph winds. The tornado emerged into the Banana River before
dissipating as a waterspout shortly thereafter. 

The National Weather Service Office in Melbourne sends its
sincerest thanks to the Brevard County Emergency Management and
other county partners for their extensive and ongoing
coordination. Appreciation is also extended to local broadcast
media, trained spotters, and local residents for providing
information before and during the storm survey. 

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EF Scale: The Enhanced Fujita Scale classifies tornadoes into the
following categories: 

EF0.....65 to 85 mph
EF1.....86 to 110 mph
EF2.....111 to 135 mph
EF3.....136 to 165 mph
EF4.....166 to 200 mph
EF5.....>200 mph

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NOTE:
The information in this statement is preliminary and subject to
change pending final review of the event and publication in NWS
Storm Data. 

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Ulrich/Leahy

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Public Information Statement
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
437 PM EDT Sat Oct 12 2024

...NWS Damage Survey for Martin County Tornado Event...

.Stuart Tornado #1...

Rating:                 EF-1
Estimated Peak Wind:    95 mph
Path Length /statute/:  3.0 mile
Path Width /maximum/:   250 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               1

Start Date:             10/09/2024
Start Time:             403 PM EDT
Start Location:         Stuart, FL  
Start Lat/Lon:          27.1244, -80.1938

End Date:               10/09/2024
End Time:               412 PM EDT
End Location:           Stuart, FL 
End Lat/Lon:            27.1635, -80.1892

Survey Summary:

A National Weather Service Melbourne damage survey confirms that
an EF-1 tornado impacted Stuart, FL on Wednesday, October 9, 2024. 

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. 

The National Weather Service Office in Melbourne sends its
sincerest thanks to the Martin County Fire Rescue and Emergency
Management as well as other county partners for their extensive
and ongoing coordination. Appreciation is also extended to local
broadcast media, trained spotters, and local residents for
providing information before and during the storm survey. 

&&

EF Scale: The Enhanced Fujita Scale classifies tornadoes into the
following categories: 

EF0.....65 to 85 mph
EF1.....86 to 110 mph
EF2.....111 to 135 mph
EF3.....136 to 165 mph
EF4.....166 to 200 mph
EF5.....>200 mph

&&

NOTE:
The information in this statement is preliminary and subject to
change pending final review of the event and publication in NWS
Storm Data. 

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Ulrich/Leahy

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Public Information Statement
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
1229 PM EDT Sun Oct 13 2024


...NWS Damage Survey for Brevard County Tornado Event - Update #1...

.Update...Updated times to reflect reviewed radar data.

.Cocoa Beach Tornado...

Rating:                 EF1
Estimated Peak Wind:    95 mph
Path Length /statute/:  1 mile
Path Width /maximum/:   250 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             10/09/2024
Start Time:             05:53 PM EDT
Start Location:         1 NE Cocoa Beach /  / FL
Start Lat/Lon:          28.3398 / -80.6059

End Date:               10/09/2024
End Time:               05:56 PM EDT
End Location:           1 NNW Cocoa Beach / Brevard County / FL
End Lat/Lon:            28.344 / -80.6199

Survey Summary:
A National Weather Service Melbourne damage survey confirms that
an EF-1 tornado impacted Cocoa Beach, FL on Wednesday, October 9,
2024.

A likely waterspout embedded within one of Hurricane Milton's outer
rainbands 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 St. Croix and S. Banana River Blvd from 80 to 90
mph winds. The tornado emerged into the Banana River before
dissipating as a waterspout shortly thereafter. 

The National Weather Service Office in Melbourne sends its
sincerest thanks to the Brevard County Emergency Management and
other county partners for their extensive and ongoing
coordination. Appreciation is also extended to local broadcast
media, trained spotters, and local residents for providing
information before and during the storm survey. 

&&

EF Scale: The Enhanced Fujita Scale classifies tornadoes into the
following categories:

EF0.....65 to 85 mph
EF1.....86 to 110 mph
EF2.....111 to 135 mph
EF3.....136 to 165 mph
EF4.....166 to 200 mph
EF5.....>200 mph

NOTE:
The information in this statement is preliminary and subject to
change pending final review of the event and publication in
NWS Storm Data.


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Ulrich/Leahy

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Public Information Statement
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
937 PM EDT Sun Oct 13 2024

...NWS Damage Survey for 10/09/24 Northeastern Okeechobee County 
Tornado Event...

.Northeastern Okeechobee County...

Rating:                 EF1
Estimated Peak Wind:    110 mph
Path Length /statute/:  Approx 13.1 miles
Path Width  /maximum/:  300 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             10/09/2024
Start Time:             02:15 PM EDT
Start Location:         6 ESE Country Hills Estates / Okeechobee County / FL
Start Lat/Lon:          27.3279 / -80.7285

End Date:               10/09/2024
End Time:               02:39 PM EDT
End Location:           2 S Fort Drum / Okeechobee County / FL
End Lat/Lon:            27.4988 / -80.8184

Survey Summary:

A National Weather Service survey team conducted an initial 
damage assessment in rural northeastern Okeechobee County. A 
tornado occurred, which produced several instances of damage on an
unusually long path for South-Central Florida. Based on radar 
analysis and public video provided to the local emergency manager,
the tornado touched down southeast of NE 101st St around 2:15 PM 
EDT.

Once it reached NE 120th St., a home suffered damage to its metal
roof, though it 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 around 2:39 PM EDT.

The National Weather Service Office in Melbourne sends its 
sincerest thanks to the Okeechobee County Emergency Management and
other local partners for their extensive and ongoing 
coordination. Appreciation is also extended to local broadcast 
media, trained spotters, and local residents for providing 
information before and during the storm survey.

&&

EF Scale: The Enhanced Fujita Scale classifies tornadoes into the
following categories:

EF0.....65 to 85 mph
EF1.....86 to 110 mph
EF2.....111 to 135 mph
EF3.....136 to 165 mph
EF4.....166 to 200 mph
EF5.....>200 mph

NOTE:
The information in this statement is preliminary and subject to
change pending final review of the event and publication in
NWS Storm Data.


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Heil/Volkmer

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Public Information Statement
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
739 PM EDT Tue Oct 15 2024

...NWS Damage Survey for 10/09/24 Northeastern Okeechobee County 
Tornado Event - Update #1...

.Update...Start of Track Location and Time, Path Length...

.Northeastern Okeechobee County...

Rating:                 EF1
Estimated Peak Wind:    110 mph
Path Length /statute/:  17.14 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   300 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             10/09/2024
Start Time:             02:10 PM EDT
Start Location:         4 ENE Four Seasons Estates / Okeechobee County / FL
Start Lat/Lon:          27.2724 / -80.7072

End Date:               10/09/2024
End Time:               02:39 PM EDT
End Location:           2 S Fort Drum / Okeechobee County / FL
End Lat/Lon:            27.4988 / -80.8184

Survey Summary:

A National Weather Service survey team conducted an initial 
damage assessment in rural northeastern Okeechobee County. A 
tornado occurred, which produced several instances of damage on an
unusually long path for South-Central Florida. Based on radar 
analysis and public video provided to the NWS, the tornado touched
down immediately south of SR-70 around 2:10 PM EDT. 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 around 2:39 PM EDT.

The National Weather Service Office in Melbourne sends its 
sincerest thanks to the Okeechobee County Emergency Management and
other local partners for their extensive and ongoing 
coordination. Appreciation is also extended to local broadcast 
media, trained spotters, and local residents for providing 
information before and during the storm survey.

&&

EF Scale: The Enhanced Fujita Scale classifies tornadoes into the
following categories:

EF0.....65 to 85 mph
EF1.....86 to 110 mph
EF2.....111 to 135 mph
EF3.....136 to 165 mph
EF4.....166 to 200 mph
EF5.....>200 mph

NOTE:
The information in this statement is preliminary and subject to
change pending final review of the event and publication in
NWS Storm Data.


$$

Heil/Volkmer

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Public Information Statement
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
1252 PM EDT Wed Oct 16 2024

...NWS Damage Survey for St. Lucie County Tornado Event...

.Port St. Lucie Central Tornado...

Rating:                 EF-1
Estimated Peak Wind:    80-90 mph
Path Length /statute/:  11.8 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   150 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             10/09/2024
Start Time:             02:59 PM EDT
Start Location:         Port St. Lucie, FL
Start Lat/Lon:          27.228 / -80.361

End Date:               10/09/2024
End Time:               03:13 PM EDT
End Location:           27.397 / -80.378
End Lat/Lon:            Fort Pierce, FL

A National Weather Service Melbourne damage survey confirms that
an EF-1 tornado impacted St. Lucie county on Wednesday, October 
9, 2024. The EF-1 tornado was one of several tornadoes to impact 
the area as Hurricane Milton's outer rainbands swept across the 
Treasure Coast.

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. 

The National Weather Service Office in Melbourne sends its
sincerest thanks to St. Lucie County, as well as the City of Port
St. Lucie, Emergency Management and other partners for their 
extensive and ongoing coordination. Appreciation is also extended 
to local broadcast media, trained spotters, and local residents 
for providing information before and during the storm survey. 

&&

EF Scale: The Enhanced Fujita Scale classifies tornadoes into the
following categories:

EF0.....65 to 85 mph
EF1.....86 to 110 mph
EF2.....111 to 135 mph
EF3.....136 to 165 mph
EF4.....166 to 200 mph
EF5.....>200 mph

NOTE:
The information in this statement is preliminary and subject to
change pending final review of the event and publication in NWS
Storm Data.

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Ulrich/Tollefsen

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Public Information Statement
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
328 PM EDT Wed Oct 16 2024

...NWS Damage Survey for St. Lucie County Tornado Event...

.Fort Pierce Tornado...

Rating:                 EF1
Estimated Peak Wind:    95 mph
Path Length /statute/:  6.75 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   150 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             10/09/2024
Start Time:             04:14 PM EDT
Start Location:         Fort Pierce, FL
Start Lat/Lon:          27.4695 / -80.3468

End Date:               10/09/2024
End Time:               04:24 PM EDT
End Location:           Fort Pierce, FL
End Lat/Lon:            27.5571 / -80.3952

A National Weather Service Melbourne damage survey confirms that
an EF-1 tornado impacted St. Lucie County on Wednesday, October 
9, 2024. 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. 

The National Weather Service Office in Melbourne sends its 
sincerest thanks to St. Lucie County Emergency Management and 
other partners for their extensive and ongoing coordination. 
Appreciation is also extended to local broadcast media, trained 
spotters, and local residents for providing information before and
during the storm survey. 

&&

EF Scale: The Enhanced Fujita Scale classifies tornadoes into the
following categories:

EF0.....65 to 85 mph
EF1.....86 to 110 mph
EF2.....111 to 135 mph
EF3.....136 to 165 mph
EF4.....166 to 200 mph
EF5.....>200 mph

NOTE:
The information in this statement is preliminary and subject to
change pending final review of the event and publication in
NWS Storm Data.

$$

Ulrich/Tollefsen

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Public Information Statement
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
310 PM EDT Thu Oct 17 2024

...NWS Damage Survey for St. Lucie County Tornado Event...

.St. Lucie Indrio Road Tornado...

Rating:                 EF1
Estimated Peak Wind:    90 mph
Path Length /statute/:  6.60 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   100 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             10/09/2024
Start Time:             03:05 PM EDT
Start Location:         Fort Pierce, FL
Start Lat/Lon:          27.4955 / -80.4156

End Date:               10/17/2024
End Time:               03:17 PM EDT
End Location:           Vero Beach, FL
End Lat/Lon:            27.5682 / -80.4844

A National Weather Service Melbourne damage survey confirms that
an EF-1 tornado impacted portions of St. Lucie and far southwestern
Indian River County on Wednesday, October 9, 2024. The tornado was
one of several tornadoes to impact the area as Hurricane Milton's
outer rainbands swept across the Treasure Coast. This event was
spawned from the same supercell that produced the Martin and St. 
Lucie County EF-0 tornado (see Port St. Lucie West event). 

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 National Weather Service Office in Melbourne sends its 
sincerest thanks to St. Lucie County Emergency Management and 
other partners for their extensive and ongoing coordination. 
Appreciation is also extended to local broadcast media, trained 
spotters, and local residents for providing information before and
during the storm survey. 

&&

EF Scale: The Enhanced Fujita Scale classifies tornadoes into the
following categories:

EF0.....65 to 85 mph
EF1.....86 to 110 mph
EF2.....111 to 135 mph
EF3.....136 to 165 mph
EF4.....166 to 200 mph
EF5.....>200 mph

NOTE:
The information in this statement is preliminary and subject to
change pending final review of the event and publication in
NWS Storm Data.

$$

Ulrich/Fehling

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Public Information Statement
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
758 PM EDT Thu Oct 17 2024

...NWS Damage Survey for Indian River County Tornado Event...

.Overview...This report includes two tornadoes that impacted the 
city of Vero Beach between 3:48 pm and 4:16 pm EDT. Given the 
close proximity of the circulations, there is some uncertainty in
the tracks; however, eyewitness accounts, videos, and areal 
surveys along with radar dual-polarimetric data supports two 
separate EF-1 tornadoes within 20 minutes of one another.

.Vero Beach #1...

Rating:                 EF1
Estimated Peak Wind:    95 mph
Path Length /statute/:  4.51 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   150 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             10/09/2024
Start Time:             03:48 PM EDT
Start Location:         Vero Beach, FL 
Start Lat/Lon:          27.6178 / -80.3883

End Date:               10/09/2024
End Time:               03:57 PM EDT
End Location:           Vero Beach, FL 
End Lat/Lon:            27.6799 / -80.4109

A National Weather Service Melbourne damage survey confirms that
a tornado impacted portions of Indian River County on Wednesday, 
October 9, 2024. The tornado, which produced a swath of EF-0 and 
EF-1 damage, was one of several tornadoes to impact the area as 
Hurricane Milton's outer rainbands swept across the Treasure 
Coast, and the first to impact the downtown Vero Beach area. 

The tornado 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 353 PM EDT 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 355 PM EDT.
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. 

The National Weather Service Office in Melbourne sends its
sincerest thanks to Indian River County Emergency Management,
Police Department, and Public Works for their extensive and 
ongoing coordination. Appreciation is also extended to local 
broadcast media, trained spotters, and local residents for 
providing information before and during the storm survey. 

.Vero Beach #2...

Rating:                 EF1
Estimated Peak Wind:    100 mph
Path Length /statute/:  3.44 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   100 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             10/09/2024
Start Time:             04:09 PM EDT
Start Location:         Vero Beach, FL 
Start Lat/Lon:          27.6233 / -80.3957

End Date:               10/09/2024
End Time:               04:16 PM EDT
End Location:           Vero Beach, FL 
End Lat/Lon:            27.6716 / -80.4101

A National Weather Service Melbourne damage survey confirms that
a tornado impacted portions of Indian River County on Wednesday, 
October 9, 2024. The tornado, which produced a swath of EF-0 and 
EF-1 damage, was one of several tornadoes to impact the area as 
Hurricane Milton's outer rainbands swept across the Treasure 
Coast, and the second to impact the downtown Vero Beach area. 

The second tornado likely 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 National Weather Service Office in Melbourne sends its
sincerest thanks to the Indian River County Emergency Management,
Police Department, and Public Works for their extensive and 
ongoing coordination. Appreciation is also extended to local 
broadcast media, trained spotters, and local residents for 
providing information before and during the storm survey. 

&&

EF Scale: The Enhanced Fujita Scale classifies tornadoes into the
following categories:

EF0.....65 to 85 mph
EF1.....86 to 110 mph
EF2.....111 to 135 mph
EF3.....136 to 165 mph
EF4.....166 to 200 mph
EF5.....>200 mph

NOTE:
The information in this statement is preliminary and subject to
change pending final review of the events and publication in
NWS Storm Data.

$$

Ulrich/Fehling

[akr...@iastate.edu]

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National Weather Service Melbourne FL
1245 PM EDT Mon Oct 21 2024

...NWS Damage Survey for Osceola County Holopaw Tornado...

.Update...A survey conducted on the Escondido Ranch has confirmed 
the tornado reached EF-1 strength over rural Osceola County in the 
Deseret and Escondido Ranches. 

.Rural Eastern Osceola County Holopaw Tornado...

Rating:                 EF1
Estimated Peak Wind:    100 mph
Path Length /statute/:  21.0 miles (Approximate)
Path Width /maximum/:   150 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             10/09/2024
Start Time:             03:28 PM EDT
Start Location:         Kenansville, FL
Start Lat/Lon:          27.9235 / -80.9162

End Date:               10/09/2024
End Time:               04:07 PM EDT
End Location:           Holopaw, FL
End Lat/Lon:            28.186 / -81.0607

Survey Summary:

A National Weather Service Melbourne damage survey confirms that an 
EF-1 tornado impacted portions of rural eastern Osceola County on 
Wednesday, October 9, 2024. The tornado was one of several tornadoes 
to impact the area as Hurricane Milton's outer rainbands swept 
across the east central Florida.

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. It is possible the 
tornado occluded north of US-192 and was briefly replaced by a 
new tornado. This is highly uncertain; at this time it will be 
treated as one tornado. If additional information is received, 
this assessment will be updated accordingly. 

The National Weather Service Office in Melbourne sends its 
appreciation to the owners of the Escondido Ranch, as well as local 
broadcast media, trained spotters, and local residents for providing 
information before and during the storm survey.

&&

EF Scale: The Enhanced Fujita Scale classifies tornadoes into the
following categories:

EF0.....65 to 85 mph
EF1.....86 to 110 mph
EF2.....111 to 135 mph
EF3.....136 to 165 mph
EF4.....166 to 200 mph
EF5.....>200 mph

NOTE:
The information in this statement is preliminary and subject to
change pending final review of the event and publication in
NWS Storm Data.


$$

Heil/Ulrich

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Public Information Statement
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
105 PM EDT Mon Oct 21 2024

...NWS Damage Survey for Southeast Rural Osceola County Tornado Event...

.Southeast Rural Osceola County Escape Ranch...

Rating:                 EF1
Estimated Peak Wind:    95 mph
Path Length /statute/:  8.18 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   150 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             10/09/2024
Start Time:             03:14 PM EDT
Start Location:         8 N Yeehaw Junction / Indian River County / FL
Start Lat/Lon:          27.815 / -80.857

End Date:               10/09/2024
End Time:               03:30 PM EDT
End Location:           2 NE Kenansville / Osceola County / FL
End Lat/Lon:            27.8924 / -80.9575

Survey Summary:
A National Weather Service Melbourne damage survey confirms that an 
EF-1 tornado impacted portions of rural southeastern Osceola County on 
Wednesday, October 9, 2024. The tornado was one of several tornadoes 
to impact the area as Hurricane Milton's outer rainbands swept 
across the east central Florida.

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 Rd. 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 National Weather Service Office in Melbourne sends its 
appreciation to the owners of the Escondido Ranch for providing 
information before and during the storm survey.

&&

EF Scale: The Enhanced Fujita Scale classifies tornadoes into the
following categories:

EF0.....65 to 85 mph
EF1.....86 to 110 mph
EF2.....111 to 135 mph
EF3.....136 to 165 mph
EF4.....166 to 200 mph
EF5.....>200 mph

NOTE:
The information in this statement is preliminary and subject to
change pending final review of the event and publication in
NWS Storm Data.

$$

Ulrich/Heil

[akr...@iastate.edu]

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Public Information Statement
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
115 PM EDT Mon Oct 21 2024

...NWS Damage Survey for Brevard County Tornado Event - Update #2...

.Update...The track has been extended across the Banana River into 
Merritt Island based on spotter and public reports. 

.Cocoa Beach Tornado...

Rating:                 EF1
Estimated Peak Wind:    95 mph
Path Length /statute/:  5.24 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   250 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             10/09/2024
Start Time:             05:53 PM EDT
Start Location:         1 NE Cocoa Beach /  / FL
Start Lat/Lon:          28.3395 / -80.6059

End Date:               10/09/2024
End Time:               06:09 PM EDT
End Location:           3 NNE Merritt Island / Brevard County / FL
End Lat/Lon:            28.3895 / -80.6663

Survey Summary:
A National Weather Service Melbourne damage survey confirms that an 
EF-1 tornado impacted Cocoa Beach before crossing the Banana River 
and moving ashore Merritt Island on Wednesday, October 9, 2024.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. 

The National Weather Service Office in Melbourne sends its
sincerest thanks to the Brevard County Emergency Management and
other county partners for their extensive and ongoing
coordination. Appreciation is also extended to local broadcast
media, trained spotters, and local residents for providing
information before and during the storm survey. 

&&

EF Scale: The Enhanced Fujita Scale classifies tornadoes into the
following categories:

EF0.....65 to 85 mph
EF1.....86 to 110 mph
EF2.....111 to 135 mph
EF3.....136 to 165 mph
EF4.....166 to 200 mph
EF5.....>200 mph

NOTE:
The information in this statement is preliminary and subject to
change pending final review of the event and publication in
NWS Storm Data.


$$

Ulrich/Leahy

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National Weather Service Melbourne FL
1030 AM EDT Fri Oct 25 2024

...NWS Damage Survey for 10/09/2024 Fort Drum Tornado Event...

.Fort Drum Tornado...

Rating:                 EF1
Estimated Peak Wind:    90 mph
Path Length /statute/:  7.90 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   100 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             10/09/2024
Start Time:             02:47 PM EDT
Start Location:         5 N Fort Drum / Okeechobee County / FL
Start Lat/Lon:          27.5943 / -80.7882

End Date:               10/25/2024
End Time:               03:01 PM EDT
End Location:           3 ESE Yeehaw Junction / Indian River County / FL
End Lat/Lon:            27.6746 / -80.8725

Survey Summary:
A confirmed tornado impacted portions of northeast Okeechobee and
southwest Indian River county. The tornado was one of several to
impact the area as Hurricane Milton's outer rainbands swept across
the east central Florida. 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 around 2:47 PM EDT, before the
system continued toward the northwest. The circulation intersected 
the Fort Drum and Cavendish Solar Farms at approximately 2:51 PM 
EDT where estimated winds of 80 to 90 mph damaged solar panels 
across both complexes. 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 National Weather Service Office in Melbourne sends its
thanks to Florida Power and Light for providing information after
the event. 

&&

EF Scale: The Enhanced Fujita Scale classifies tornadoes into the
following categories:

EF0.....65 to 85 mph
EF1.....86 to 110 mph
EF2.....111 to 135 mph
EF3.....136 to 165 mph
EF4.....166 to 200 mph
EF5.....>200 mph

NOTE:
The information in this statement is preliminary and subject to
change pending final review of the events and publication in NWS
Storm Data.

$$

Ulrich