Florida Bay storm history
Storm events recorded in Florida Bay, Gulf of Mexico between 1950 and 2025.
195
Total events
0
Tornadoes
0
Hail
0
Floods
0
Deaths
$20K
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
Marine Thunderstorm Wind Marine Thunderstorm Wind
A wind gust of 34 knots was measured at an automated WeatherFlow station on Upper Matecumbe Key.
Marine Thunderstorm Wind Marine Thunderstorm Wind
A wind gust of 41 knots was measured at a Citizen Weather Observing Program automated station at the Islamorada Bernard Russell Fire Station on Upper Matecumbe Key.
Marine Thunderstorm Wind Marine Thunderstorm Wind
A wind gust of 37 knots was measured at an automated WeatherFlow station on Upper Matecumbe Key.
Waterspout Waterspout
Three waterspouts were reported in Florida Bay approximately two miles to the north-northeast of the Islamorada U.S. Coast Guard Station.
Waterspout Waterspout
A waterspout was observed over eastern Florida Bay just north of Key Largo.
Waterspout Waterspout
A waterspout was observed just north of Lignumvitae Key as a complete condensation funnel cloud extending to the water surface with a visible spray ring.
Marine Thunderstorm Wind Marine Thunderstorm Wind
A wind gust of 34 knots was measured at an automated Citizen Weather Observing Program station at the Bernard Russell Fire Station on Upper Matecumbe Key.
Waterspout Waterspout
A waterspout was observed northwest of Lower Matecumbe Key.
Waterspout Waterspout
A waterspout was observed just north of Lower Matecumbe Key.
Waterspout Waterspout
A former emergency manager reported a waterspout one mile north of Duck Key. The waterspout was observed as a visible funnel cloud down to the horizon, and remained nearly stationary.
Waterspout Waterspout
A waterspout was observed north of Lower Matecumbe Key.
Marine Thunderstorm Wind Marine Thunderstorm Wind
A wind gust of 45 knots (52 mph) was measured at the Marathon Airport ASOS.
Marine Thunderstorm Wind Marine Thunderstorm Wind
A wind gust was measured at 40 knots (46 mph) in Marathon.
Waterspout Waterspout
A waterspout was observed about 7 miles north of the Seven Mile Bridge. The visible funnel cloud extended to the surface of the water with a spray ring.
Marine Thunderstorm Wind Marine Thunderstorm Wind
A wind gust of 35 knots was measured at Long Key Light.
Waterspout Waterspout
Two waterspouts were observed about 5 miles north of Marathon in Florida Bay. One waterspout was located due north of 33rd Street, consisting of a visible funnel cloud to the water surface with a large spray ring. The second waterspout occurred one mile east of the previous water…
Marine Thunderstorm Wind Marine Thunderstorm Wind
A vessel with 2 persons on board was reported sinking between Bahia Honda Key and Big Pine Key.
Marine Thunderstorm Wind Marine Thunderstorm Wind
A 50-foot sailing catamaran with three persons on board struck the Long Key Bridge. The vessel's mast snapped and onboard engine failed.
Marine Thunderstorm Wind Marine Thunderstorm Wind
A wind gust of 38 knots (44 mph) was measured at Long Key Light.
Marine Thunderstorm Wind Marine Thunderstorm Wind
A wind gust of 42 knots (48 mph) was measured at Long Key Light.
Marine Thunderstorm Wind Marine Thunderstorm Wind
A wind gust of 38 knots (44 mph) was measured at the Marathon Airport.
Marine Thunderstorm Wind Marine Thunderstorm Wind
A wind gust of 34 knots (39 mph) was measured at an automated Weatherflow sensor on Upper Matecumbe Key.
Marine Thunderstorm Wind Marine Thunderstorm Wind
A sailing vessel with 4 persons on board lost propulsion and drifted into the Channel Five Bridge.
Marine Thunderstorm Wind Marine Thunderstorm Wind
A wind gust of 37 knots (43 mph) was measured at Long Key Light.
Marine Thunderstorm Wind Marine Thunderstorm Wind
A wind gust of 44 knots (51 mph) was measured at Long Key Light.
Waterspout Waterspout
A waterspout was observed by Florida Fish and Wildlife personnel 3 miles north of Long Key.
Marine Thunderstorm Wind Marine Thunderstorm Wind
A wind gust of 41 knots (47 mph) was measured by a University of South Florida COMPS automated station in northwest Florida Bay.
Marine Thunderstorm Wind Marine Thunderstorm Wind
A wind gust of 34 knots (39 mph) was measured an automated Weatherflow station on Upper Matecumbe Key.
Marine Thunderstorm Wind Marine Thunderstorm Wind
A wind gust of 39 knots (45 mph) was observed by an automated University of South Florida COMPS station in northwest Florida Bay.
Waterspout Waterspout
A waterspout was observed 4 miles northwest of Founders Park in Islamorada.
Waterspout Waterspout
Three waterspouts were observed about 5 miles northeast of Pigeon Key.
Marine Thunderstorm Wind Marine Thunderstorm Wind
A west wind gust of 40 knots was measured at the Northwest Florida Bay COMPS station, operated by the University of South Florida.
Marine Thunderstorm Wind Marine Thunderstorm Wind
A wind gust of 34 knots was measured at the Long Key C-MAN station.
Marine Thunderstorm Wind Marine Thunderstorm Wind
A west-northwest wind gust of 34 knots was measured at the Long Key Light C-MAN station.
Marine Thunderstorm Wind Marine Thunderstorm Wind
A north wind gust of 34 knots was measured at the Northwest Florida Bay COMPS station operated by the University of South Florida.
Marine Thunderstorm Wind Marine Thunderstorm Wind
A wind gust of 35 knots (40 mph) was measured at the Long Key Light C-MAN station.
Marine Thunderstorm Wind Marine Thunderstorm Wind
A west-northwest wind gust of 37 knots (43 mph) was measured at a University of South Florida automated station three miles south of East Cape Sable.
Marine Thunderstorm Wind Marine Thunderstorm Wind
A west-southwest wind gust of 47 knots (54 mph) was measured at the Long Key Light C-MAN Station.
Marine Thunderstorm Wind Marine Thunderstorm Wind
A west wind gust of 38 knots (44 mph) was measured at Islamorada Fire Rescue Station No. 20 on Upper Matecumbe Key.
Marine Thunderstorm Wind Marine Thunderstorm Wind
A west-northwest wind gust of 37 knots (43 mph) was measured at a Weatherflow automated station on Upper Matecumbe Key.
Marine Thunderstorm Wind Marine Thunderstorm Wind
A southwest wind gust of 37 knots was measured at the Long Key Light C-MAN station.
Marine Thunderstorm Wind Marine Thunderstorm Wind
A wind gust of 43 knots (49 mph) was measured at the Long Key Light C-MAN Station.
Marine Thunderstorm Wind Marine Thunderstorm Wind
A wind gust of 34 knots (39 mph) was measured at the Long Key Light C-MAN Station.
Waterspout Waterspout
A waterspout was observed in the vicinity of John Sawyer Bank Light.
Waterspout Waterspout
A waterspout was observed by a pilot about 5 nautical miles north of Marathon Airport.
Waterspout Waterspout
Trained weather spotters reported a mature waterspout about one mile north of Marathon.
Waterspout Waterspout
A trained weather spotter observed a waterspout about one mile north of Grassy Key. The condensation funnel extended halfway between the cloud base and water surface.
Marine Thunderstorm Wind Marine Thunderstorm Wind
A wind gust of 35 knots from the northwest was measured at an automated Citizens Weather Observing Program station at the Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority Pump Station on Long Key.
Marine Thunderstorm Wind Marine Thunderstorm Wind
A wind gust of 35 knots from the northeast was measured at an automated Citizens Weather Observing Program station at the Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority Pump Station on Long Key.
Marine Thunderstorm Wind Marine Thunderstorm Wind
A wind gust of 44 knots...51 mph...was measured at the Long Key Light C-MAN station.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 7 | 0 |
| 2011 | 18 | 0 |
| 2010 | 15 | 0 |
| 2009 | 33 | 0 |
| 2008 | 13 | 0 |
| 2007 | 24 | 0 |
| 2006 | 16 | 0 |
| 2005 | 15 | 0 |
| 2004 | 13 | 0 |
| 2003 | 20 | 0 |
| 2002 | 16 | 0 |
| 2001 | 5 | 0 |