Tropical Storm — Central Marion, Florida

2020-11-12 · Central Marion, Florida

Event narrative

Minimal damage was reported across Marion county. The strongest wind measured at the Ocala Airport was 24 mph (190 deg) on 11/12 at 5:51 am. The peak gust was 36 mph (200 deg) on 11/12 at 5:40 am. On 11/12 at 5:20 am, a spotter reported small tree limbs were blown down at the Oakhurst Apartments. The most rainfall of the event for the local area was measured 5 miles east of Belleview of 1.23 inches.

Wider weather episode

Tropical Storm Eta offshore of the SW FL Gulf Coast tracked NE through the day, crossing NE FL while gradually weakening through the day. Strong, gusty winds and locally heavy rainfall impacted NE FL as bands of heavy showers moved onshore. The storm moved offshore of the NE FL coast in the afternoon, with improving local conditions over night. Elevated tides combined with persistent, strong onshore flow caused isolated minor flooding within the St. Johns River basin during times of high tide. Water levels were generally near or just below 1.5 feet MHHW datum at high tides.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 925383. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.