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Thunderstorm Wind in Bay County, Florida

Thunderstorm Wind May 8, 2006 – May 9, 2006 · Bay County, Florida

81 mph
Estimated gust (70 kt)
$5.0M
Damage as recorded

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

Numerous trees and minor structural damage was observed in the neighborhoods surround the emergency operations center. In Panama City, a couple of stores had some plate glass windows blown out. Also, a billboard and auto parts store were heavily damaged. At the marina, metal awnings covering the docks were damaged. About 10 slips had their coverings peeled off and removed. Along U.S. Highway Business 98 between Springfield and Parker, a gas station canopy was blown over. In Parker, numerous trees were toppled in neighborhoods, with some falling on houses causing major structural damage to roofs. Damage survey conducted by an NWS employee with assistance from the Bay County EMA and Panama City-Bay County Fire Department.

Began near Countywide (30.2167, -85.7000).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 5511510. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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