Hardee storm history

The highest wind reported in Hardee County from Hurricane Ian was an 81 mph wind gust in Wauchula at 11:20 PM EST on September 29. Rainfall generally ranged from 15 to 20 inches, with a maximum total of 20.13 inches near Zolfo Springs. The Peace River in Zolfo Springs reached a r…

Heavy rains from Hurricane Irma caused the Peace River at Zolfo Springs to rise above flood stage on the 12th, with flooding continuing through the 24th. The water level crested at 23.85 feet on the 13th, 1.85 feet above the major flooding threshold. This marks the third highest …

In Hardee County, the highest wind reported from Hurricane Irma was a gust to 69 knots at the Hardee County Emergency Operations Center in Wauchula. Rainfall was generally around 6 inches or greater, with the highest rain total being 10.58 inches at a mesonet station in Zolfo Spr…

Fresh water flooding inundated areas for three days. Most of the damage was confined to the public infrastructure in the areas of Bowling Green, Wauchula, and Zolfo Springs.

Surface observations indicate peak wind gusts generally between 60 to 75 mph,with a maximum gust of 64 mph near Bowling Green at 8:55 PM EST on October 9. Rainfall ranged from 4 to 8 inches, with a maximum total of 8.06 inches near Zolfo Springs. An EF-1 tornado occurred near Ber…

Surface observations indicate peak wind gusts generally between 30 to 40 mph,with a maximum gust of 37 mph near Wauchula at 2:00 AM EST on August 5. Rainfall ranged from 3 to 6 inches, with a maximum total of 4.25 inches near Wauchula. A trained spotter reported a tornado near Bo…

Surface observations indicate peak wind gusts generally between 35 to 45 mph. Rainfall ranged from 3 to 6 inches, with a maximum total of 4.64 inches near Ona.

In Hardee County, maximum winds were estimated between 30 and 40 mph in gusts. Rainfall estimates generally ranged from 1 to 3 inches. Approximately 100 customers experienced power outages.

County EM reported hail up to golf ball size along US Highway 17.

Hardee County Sheriff Office reported downed power lines along State Route 64 near Zolfo Springs.

Amateur radio operator reported tree debris covering State Route 64 near Zolfo Springs.

Florida Highway Patrol reported SR 64 closed in Ona near railroad tracks due to water covering railroad crossing.

Emergency Management reported water partially covering River Road along the Peace River north of Zolfo Springs.

Emergency Management reported water partially covering Alton Carlton Road near Troublesome Creek southwest of Wauchula.

Emergency Management reported water covering roadway near intersection of Lost Acres Drive and Old Bradenton Road near Hog Branch north of Wauchula.

Emergency Management reported water covering roadway along SR-64 near Hickory Creek east of Ona.

Trained spotter reported 1-inch hail just east of Wauchula.

Public reported 2-inch hail near Wauchula.

Several power poles were snapped from strong gradient winds near the intersection of FL-62 and FL-37. The poles were installed incorrectly.

Hardee County Emergency Management reported one large oak tree was knocked down east of Zolfo Springs.

Hardee County emergency management reported wind damage on Doss Road. The tin roof was ripped off a pole barn, causing the structure to collapse. Additionally, a large tree was uprooted, a screened in porch was damaged, and three vehicles sustained damage from flying debris.

Lightning struck a tower at a Hardee County facilities complex. The strike caused damage to equipment within the facility.

Hardee County Emergency Management reported thunderstorm wind damage to a car port win Wauchula.

Hardee County Emergency Management forwarded pictures of numerous large tree branches snapped and fences knocked down near Wauchula. A trampoline was also blown by the wind into a pickup truck, knocking out a side window.

Hardee County Emergency Management forwarded pictures of a window on a home that was broken by wind driven hail near Zolfo Springs.

Temperatures dropped into the mid to upper 20s across Hardee County for several hours on the morning of the 18th, causing damage to citrus groves, strawberry crops, and landscaping. The coldest temperature reported was 26 degrees at the FAWN site in Ona.

Hardee County Emergency Management relayed numerous reports of trees and power lines knocked down across Wauchula and Bowling Green from wind damage. The 911 call center received a total of 163 calls within a 3 hour window as a result of the storm.

Tropical Storm Colin moved onshore in the Big Bend region of Florida with a minimum central pressure of 1000 mb. In Hardee County, strong winds knocked a tree and power lines onto a house in Wachula, causing minor fire damage to the insulation in the home. Another tree fell on a …

A Hardee County 911 operator relayed a report of a downed powerline on Colin Road near Wauchula. A resident came in contact with a live wire and was injured.

There were reports of trees down blocking Cecil Durrance Road east of Wauchula.

The Hardee County 911 Center relayed a report of a snapped power pole in Zolfo Springs. Time was estimated from radar.

Hardee County recorded sub-freezing temperatures for up to 4 hours across much of the county. The coldest temperature reported was 28 degrees at the COOP site at Wauchula.

Hardee County reported isolated spots with 1 to 2 hours of freezing temperatures. The coldest temperature reported was 31 degrees at the FAWN site at Ona.

Hardee County recorded sub-freezing temperatures for up to 4 hours across much of the county. The coldest temperature reported was 29 degrees at the COOP site at Wauchula.

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

Hardee County recorded sub-freezing temperatures for around 4 hours across much of the county. The coldest temperature reported was 27 degrees at the FAWN station at Ona.

Hardee County recorded sub-freezing temperatures for up to 8 hours across much of the county. The coldest temperature reported was 27 degrees at the Ona FAWN station.

Hardee County recorded sub-freezing temperatures for 10 to 12 hours across much of the county. The cooperative station near Wauchula experienced the coldest temperature across the county of 24 degrees. The county has 53,378 acres of harvested farmland, which is approximately $3.9…