Thunderstorm Wind — Brevard, Florida

2025-06-04 · near Merritt Is, Brevard, Florida

Event narrative

Emergency manager reported that a crane collapsed at the new Cape Canaveral hospital construction site at Borman Drive and SR-520, leading to two fatalities. Outflow winds from a thunderstorm of up to 39 to 48 knots were observed near the site around the time.

Wider weather episode

Strong winds from a passing thunderstorm knocked over a crane at a hospital construction site in Merritt Island, killing two construction workers.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1272065. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.