F0 Tornado — Flz045 - 050 - 051 - 053 - 056>058 - 060 - 062 - 063 - 067>078, Florida

1993-04-05 · Flz045 - 050 - 051 - 053 - 056>058 - 060 - 062 - 063 - 067>078, Florida

Event narrative

A squall line which had developed over the Gulf of Mexico on April 4th moved rapidly eastward across the southern half of the Florida Peninsula during the pre-dawn hours of Monday, April 5th. At least 10 tornadoes affected 8 different counties during the 4-hour period it took for the squall line to cross the peninsula. High thunderstorm winds produced widespread damage resulting in many residences and businesses being damaged, outbuildings and screen enclosures being destroyed, automobiles and boats being damaged or destroyed, and downed power lines and trees. Fortunately, no one was killed and only 5 injuries were reported.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 10319984. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.