De Soto storm history

The highest wind estimated in DeSoto County were gusts between 70 and 110 mph, although scarce instrumentation limited verifiable data. Rainfall generally ranged from 5 to 10 inches across the southeastern third of the county, to 10 to 20 inches across the northwestern two thirds…

At 4:30 p.m. EDT on June 23, 2008, Employee #1 was working at a ranch, clipping dead limbs off of a palm tree, when a heavy rain and lightning approached. Employee #1 and two coworkers sought refuge under a large 30-ft oak tree. While under the tree, Employee #1 leaned up against…

The Peace River along State Road 70 in Arcadia crested at 18.14 feet on the 23rd, over seven feet above the flood stage of eleven feet. Nearly 150 homes and recreational vehicles incurred water damage from the floodwaters, primarily in the Arcadia Peace River Campground. Water fr…

Surface observations indicate peak wind gusts generally between 60 to 75 mph, with a maximum gust of 73 mph near Arcadia at 8:30 PM EST on October 9. Rainfall ranged from 3 to 6 inches, with a maximum total of 6.74 inches near Prairie Creek.

Surface observations indicate peak wind gusts generally between 30 to 40 mph, with a maximum gust of 34 mph near Arcadia at 2:10 AM EST on August 5. Rainfall ranged from 3 to 6 inches, with a maximum total of 5.46 inches near Arcadia.

Surface observations indicate peak wind gusts generally between 30 to 40 mph, with a maximum gust of 35 mph near Arcadia at 12:53 PM EST on August 30. Rainfall ranged from 5 to 8 inches, with a maximum total of 7.11 inches near Arcadia. Power outages impacted 3,390.

In DeSoto County, maximum winds were estimated between 30 and 40 mph in gusts. Rainfall generally ranged from 1 to 3 inches with a maximum of 2.18 inches reported just west of Lake Suzy.

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…

Temperatures dropped into the mid to upper 20s across DeSoto County for several hours on the morning of the 18th, causing damage to citrus groves and landscaping. The coldest temperature reported was 27 degrees at the FAWN site in Arcadia.

Heavy rains from Hurricane Irma caused the Peace River at Arcadia to rise above flood stage on the 10th, with flooding continuing through the 28th. The water level crested at 19.20 feet on the 15th, 3.20 feet above the major flooding threshold. This marks the third highest crest …

In DeSoto County, wind gusts from Hurricane Irma were estimated to be around 60 to 70 knots based on surrounding observations. Rainfall was generally around 6 inches or greater, with the highest rain total being 11.34 inches at the CoCoRaHS station FL-DS-1 in Arcadia. The wind re…

Local law enforcement reported multiple downed trees along Hammock Road near Arcadia.

The DeSoto County Sheriff's Office reported numerous powerlines down in Arcadia along with moderate roof damage to 3 homes and minor damage to 17 homes.

The 911 Call Center reported three trees and a large flagpole down in Arcadia. One tree was at SE Pointer Avenue south of Arcadia Municipal Airport, another tree was on SW Baldwin Street, and the third tree was on Parkview Road. The flagpole was knocked down on the corner of Polk…

DeSoto County recorded freezing temperatures for up to 1 hour across parts of the county. The coldest temperature reported was 32 degrees at the FAWN site at Arcadia.

DeSoto County recorded sub-freezing temperatures for around 2 hours across much of the county. The coldest temperature reported was 29 degrees at the FAWN site at Arcadia.

DeSoto County recorded sub-freezing temperatures for around 3 hours across much of the county. The coldest temperature reported was 28 degrees at the FAWN station at Arcadia.

DeSoto County recorded sub-freezing temperatures for 2 to 3 hours across much of the county. The coldest temperature reported was 26 degrees at the Arcadia FAWN station.

Desoto County recorded sub-freezing temperatures for around 10 hours across much of the county. The FAWN station near Arcadia experienced the coldest temperature across the county of 26 degrees. The county has 63,585 acres of harvested farmland, which is approximately $4.67 milli…

Several trees were downed along Northwest Coker Street. Also, a large heavy brick was pushed several feet into a swimming pool, lawn furniture was destroyed, and an umbrella was snapped and blown away.

A strong wallboard structure used to shelter a pumphouse was destroyed by wind and a large branch was broken off of a tree.

Desoto County felt sub-freezing temperatures for 1 to 3 hours across much of the county. It has 63,585 acres of harvested farmland, which is approximately $1.00 million in crop damages.

Desoto county had below freezing temperatures for around 12 hours, with temperatures below 28 degrees for 4 to 6 hours. The FAWN station at Arcadia recorded the lowest temperature across the county of 24 degrees. The county has 63,585 acres of harvested farmland, which translates…

A SKYWARN Spotter reported penny size hail and 40 MPH winds between Arcadia and Zolfo Springs.

The FAWN station near Arcadia was below freezing for 4 hours, reaching a low of 31 degrees.

The FAWN station near Arcadia was below freezing for 6 hours, reaching a low of 26 degrees.

The COOP station near Arcadia observed a record low temperature on the morning of October 29th with 38 degrees, beating the previous record of 39 degrees set in 1944.

A Southwest Florida Water Management District gauge recorded 7.10 inches of rain.

The public reported golf ball size hail near Nocatee.

The public reported several power lines and large branches blown down. A dog house and heavy wooden chairs were blown hundreds of yards through a pasture.

Freezing conditions were felt across much of the county, with the FAWN station in Arcadia reaching a low of 28 degrees.

The FAWN in Arcadia had a wind chill value of 18 degrees.

Penny to quarter size hail covered the ground along parts of State Road 661.

Penny size hail was observed near the intersection of Highway 70 and Highway 661.

The low temperature in Arcadia was 32 degrees for three hours.

Quarter size hail was reported by a trained spotter on Highway 72. The hail was partially covering the ground.