Strong Wind — Orange, Florida

2004-09-25 to 2004-09-26 · Orange, Florida

Wider weather episode

As the center of Hurricane Jeanne crossed Okeechobee County and moved into west Central Florida, wind gusts to near 80 mph crossed the county. No direct wind or pressure observations were available in the county from Jeanne. Winds gusting to hurricane force damaged and destroyed residences and mobile homes, damaged roofs and out buildings. Damage estimates were near $10 million. In Osceola County gusts to hurricane strength damaged and destroyed residences with an estimated $11 million in damage. Agricultural damage, mainly to citrus, was $8 million. Orange County was also hit hard by the rain bands on the north side of Hurricane Jeanne. Extensive damage to residences, businesses and public buildings were reported across the county. Damage estimates were over $40 million. The highest wind was 67 knots (76 mph) at Orlando International Airport. The lowest pressure was 985.1 mb also at Orlando International Airport. Seminole County suffered around $4 million in damage to residences, mobile homes, roofs pool enclosures fences and out buildings. Agriculture damage was near $3.6 million to citrus and the nursery industry. Highest wind in the county was 60 knots (69 mph) at Sanford. The lowest pressure was 988.8 mb. Lake County suffered around $8 million in damage. Over 2800 residences were damaged, with 111 destroyed. A 91 year old woman died in a fire started by a candle. Agriculture damage was near $8.2 million to citrus and the nursery industry. Highest wind in the county was 41 knots (47 mph) at Leesburg but estimated wind gusts of hurricane force extended over the south half of the county. The lowest recorded pressure was 982.1 at Leesburg.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5424355. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.