High Wind in Taylor, Florida

High Wind July 5, 1997 · Taylor, Florida

Death

Injury

$10K

Damage as recorded

The wider storm

An outflow of strong winds from thunderstorms caused 5 to 7 boats to capsize around the Steinhatchee River entrance to the Gulf of Mexico. One man received chemical burns over 80% of his body from the gasoline that poured from his capsized boat. His wife died from cardiac arrest while in the water.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 5610361. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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