Coastal Hillsborough storm history

The highest wind reported in Hillsborough County from Hurricane Ian was a gust to 75 mph at Tampa International Airport at 5:12 PM EST on September 28, along with a gust to 88 mph measured over Tampa Bay. Rainfall generally ranged between 5 and 8 inches, with a maximum total of 5…

In coastal portions of Hillsborough County, the highest winds reported from Hurricane Irma was a gust to 79 knots at the WeatherFlow station XEGM at Egmont Key. Rainfall was generally around 5 inches or greater, with the highest rain total being 16.18 inches at the CWOP site D325…

Surface observations indicate peak wind gusts generally between 80 to 100 mph, with a maximum gust of 93 mph near Tampa International Airport at 10:18 PM EST on October 9. Rainfall generally ranged from 10 to 15 inches over most of the county and 5 to 10 inches over the southeast…

Report received of camper flipped over due to winds on Polk Parkway near Tampa.

Reports received of storm surge flooding affecting northbound lanes of Bayshore Blvd near MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa.

Surface observations indicate peak wind gusts generally between 55 to 65 mph, with a maximum gust of 61 mph near Tampa Cruise Terminal at 12:48 AM EST on August 5. Rainfall ranged from 6 to 12 inches, with a maximum total of 12.05 inches near Sun City Center. A peak water level o…

Local EM reported numerous streets and roadways flooded across Hillsborough County, including portions of Bayshore Boulevard, South West Shore Boulevard, 22nd Street, and the Courtney Campbell Bridge.

Surface observations indicate peak wind gusts generally between 55 to 65 mph, with a maximum gust of 61 mph near Tampa International Airport at 3:39 AM EST on August 30. Rainfall ranged from 4 to 7 inches, with a maximum total of 6.26 inches near Riverview. The peak recorded wate…

The highest wind reported in Hillsborough County from Hurricane Nicole was a gust to 54 mph at Tampa International Airport at 7:21 AM EST on November 10. Rainfall generally ranged from 2 to 5 inches with a maximum of 5.12 inches reported northeast of Thonotosassa. A peak reported…

NOS site EBEF1 East Bay reported a maximum water level of 1.83 ft MHHW.

Hurricane Elsa originated from a tropical depression that formed in the central Atlantic east of the Windward Islands on June 30th. The depression strengthened into Tropical Storm Elsa on July 1st and strengthened to a hurricane on July 2nd while moving westward across the Windwa…

News media shows Tampa Riverwalk flooded with 5 inches of water.

The maximum storm surge was 3.87 ft MHHW at Old Port Tampa. Video from social media showing significant flooding on Bayshore BLVD with vehicle submerged. Water appeared to be knee/waist deep.

Emergency Manager reported Courtney Campbell Causeway was closed due to water and debris over the roadway.

FDOT reports 2 right lanes on I-275 northbound are closed on the Howard Franklin Bridge.

The Sunshine Skyway Bridge was closed from around 9 am to 5 pm on December 21 due to 78 mph wind gusts at the the road surface which is about 200 feet above the water.

A WeatherFlow station near Egmont Key measured a tropical storm force wind gust of 36 knots.

Hermine formed in the Florida Straits south of Key West on August 28th. It remained a very disorganized tropical depression for a few days before the environment around it gradually became more favorable and it became a tropical storm late in the day on the 30th. Hurricane Hermin…

Tropical Storm Colin moved onshore in the Big Bend region of Florida with a minimum central pressure of 1000 mb. In Coastal Hillsborough County, the peak wind gust was 45 knots at the ASOS at Tampa International Airport around mid day 6th. Additionally, Hillsborough County Emerge…

Hillsborough County Fire Rescue reported a tree down on Bayshore Boulevard due to gradient winds.