Thunderstorm Wind — Okeechobee, Florida

2017-08-13 · near Basinger, Okeechobee, Florida

Event narrative

Okeechobee County Emergency Management forwarded a report and photos of damage at a residence in a rural area along the Kissimmee River between Basinger and Okeechobee. A tree was toppled and several large branches were downed, along with damage to a car and fence nearby.

Wider weather episode

A strong thunderstorm toppled a tree and damaged a car and fence of a residence in a rural area along the Kissimmee River between Basinger and Okeechobee.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 717925. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.