Florida Storm TrackerPresented by The Carey Law Firm

About this data

Where reports come from

Storm reports are Local Storm Reports issued by the seven National Weather Service offices that serve Florida. They describe tornadoes, wind gusts, hail and damage reported by trained spotters, emergency managers, law enforcement, weather stations and the public. We retrieve them through the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, which archives every report the NWS issues, and link each one to its original NWS product.

Active watches and warnings come from the NWS alerts service at api.weather.gov. Tropical storm and hurricane positions come from the National Hurricane Center.

How to read a report

Each report is labeled with what kind of information it is:

  • Measured observation: an instrument recorded it, such as an airport weather station measuring a 64 mph gust.
  • Reported storm event: a person reported a storm event, such as a tornado sighting, hail size, or an estimated gust.
  • Reported damage: the report describes damage, such as trees down or a roof torn off.
  • Warning: the NWS warned that a hazard was happening or imminent. A warning is not a report of damage.
  • Forecast / threat: a watch or forecast, such as a hurricane forecast. It describes what may happen.

Reports are preliminary. The NWS often adds reports hours or days after a storm and sometimes corrects them. Many storms damage property without anyone filing a report.

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Disclaimers

Storm reports and weather information are compiled from third-party governmental and meteorological sources. Reports may be preliminary, incomplete, or subsequently revised.

Nearby storm activity does not establish that a particular property sustained damage.

Information provided through this tool is for general informational purposes and does not constitute legal advice. Viewing or using this tool does not create an attorney-client relationship.

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