Thunderstorm Wind — Citrus, Florida

2022-03-12 · near Red Level, Citrus, Florida

Event narrative

A line of strong to severe thunderstorms produced what

was determined to be a swath of straight-line damage across areas

of Levy and Citrus counties near the Withlacoochee River and Lake

Rousseau...with most damage strewn toward the northeast. One

manufactured home suffered major roof damage with minor roof

damage reported at multiple additional homes. Numerous trees and

power lines were also downed. 2 people sustained injuries after

becoming trapped inside an RV travel trailer that was blown over.

Wider weather episode

A deepening low pressure system dragged a strong cold front through West Central Florida. As it did it produced strong winds and tornadoes.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1006838. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.