EF0 Tornado — Martin, Florida

2022-03-11 · near Rio St Lucie, Martin, Florida

Event narrative

A brief, short-lived EF-0 tornado, with peak winds estimated at 60 to 65 mph, touched down in the Rio neighborhood at approximately 1624LST. Based on numerous video and eyewitness reports from trained spotters, the public, and local broadcast media, the tornado was nearly stationary as it produced minor damage along NE Railroad Street and NE Haven Lane. The tornado lifted at approximately 1625LST. Damage consisted of downed branches, downed fences, and backyard items tossed around.

Wider weather episode

A severe thunderstorm that moved over far northeast Martin County produced a brief, nearly-stationary EF-0 tornado in the Rio neighborhood.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1002340. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.