Hawk Channel From West End of Seven Mile Bridge To Halfmoon Shoal Out To the Reef storm history
Storm events recorded in Hawk Channel From West End of Seven Mile Bridge To Halfmoon Shoal Out To the Reef, Gulf of Mexico between 1950 and 2025.
782
Total events
0
Tornadoes
0
Hail
0
Floods
0
Deaths
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Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
Waterspout Waterspout
A narrow, tube-like mature waterspout was observed off Smathers Beach in Key West by both the public and a NWS meteorologist. The condensation funnel was tilted at a 45-degree angle from cloud base, and extended about three quarters the way down.
Waterspout Waterspout
A narrow, nearly-vertical mature waterspout was observed offshore the public boat ramp on the Atlantic side of U.S. Highway 1 at mile marker 11, and relayed through social media.
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A southeast wind gust of 35 knots was recorded at Key West International Airport.
Waterspout Waterspout
A waterspout with an associated spray ring was observed by Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary personnel north northwest of Sand Key Light. The condensation funnel cloud was slightly tilted, of medium width, and reached three quarters the way down from cloud base. The waterspo…
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An east-northeast wind gust of 37 knots was measured at the navigational light at Sand Key.
Waterspout Waterspout
A pair of mature, moderately-thick waterspouts with visible spray rings were obsreved just north of Boca Grande Key.
Waterspout Waterspout
A family of as many of four waterspouts were observed about 2 to 3 miles south of Stock Island by NWS employees and the public. The waterspouts were narrow and upright, with condensation funnel clouds reaching the water surface. No spray rings could be observed.
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An east wind gust of 38 knots was measured at Key West International Airport.
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A wind gust of 40 knots was measured at an automated Citizen Weather Observing Program station near the south shore of Cudjoe Bay.
Waterspout Waterspout
A mature, narrow waterspout with a visible spray ring was observed by broadcast media just south of Bow Channel Bridge, east of Upper Sugarloaf key. The waterspout was tilted westward at about a 30-degree angle from the water surface to cloud base, moving toward the west-southwes…
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A west-northwest wind gust of 34 knots was measured at a WeatherFlow station at the navigational light at American Shoal.
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A west wind gust of 34 knots was measured at Naval Air Station Key West Boca Chica Field.
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A northwest wind gust of 36 knots was measured at the navigational light at Sand Key.
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A south wind gust of 34 knots was measured at Key West International Airport.
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A north-northeast wind gust of 36 knots was recorded at the Naval Air Station Key West Boca Chica Field.
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A northeast wind gust of 35 knots was recorded by a WeatherFlow station at American Shoal Light.
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A northeast wind gust of 34 knots was recorded by a WeatherFlow station at American Shoal Light.
Waterspout Waterspout
A family of three waterspouts was observed south of Bahia Honda Key. A spray ring was observed with one of the waterspouts, with the other two waterspouts observed as condensation funnel clouds extending down from the cloud base. The waterspouts moved toward the southwest around …
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A wind gust of 35 knots was measured at a WeatherFlow station at American Shoal Light.
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An east-northeast wind gust of 39 knots was measured at the Key West International Airport.
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An east-northeast wind gust of 35 knots was measured at the Naval Air Station Key West Boca Chica Field.
Waterspout Waterspout
A narrow, slightly-tilted waterspout was observed south of Key West and reported via social media. The condensation funnel extended at least one third of the way from cloud base to the water surface. The waterspout moved toward the west-southwest around 15 mph, with the observer …
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An east-southeast wind gust of 37 knots was measured at the Keys Energy Services Big Coppitt Key Substation.
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A wind gust of 34 knots was measured at a navigational beacon at Sand Key Light.
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A wind gust of 36 knots was measured at the Keys Energy Services Stock Island Power Plant Transmission and Distribution Facility.
Waterspout Waterspout
A waterspout was observed just southeast of Bahia Honda State Park. The duration was only a few minutes.
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A peak wind gust of 35 knots was observed at Key West International Airport.
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A wind gust of 35 knots was observed at the Naval Air Station Key West Boca Chica Field.
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An east wind gust of 39 knots was observed at the new navigational beacon near Sand Key Light.
Waterspout Waterspout
A narrow waterspout was observed by the public about 4 miles south-southwest of Boca Chica Key.
Waterspout Waterspout
A waterspout was observed offshore Higgs Beach of Key West. The waterspout was narrow and a spray ring was visible.
Waterspout Waterspout
A waterspout was observed south of Big Pine Key by an observer on the Seven Mile Bridge. The waterspout was narrow and no spray ring was visible.
Marine Tropical Storm Marine Tropical Storm
Tropical storm force winds impacted Hawk Channel waters along the Atlantic side of the Lower Florida Keys, with the highest winds measured at Sand Key Light sustained at 34 knots with a gust to 56 knots.
Waterspout Waterspout
A long-duration waterspout was observed via NWS Florida Keys rooftop camera about three to four miles south-southwest of Key West. The waterspout appeared tilted throughout its lifespan, was generally skinny, with the condensation cloud extending about one-fifth the way from clou…
Marine Tropical Storm Marine Tropical Storm
Tropical storm force winds spread over the Lower Keys portions of Hawk Channel, reaching a maximum of 45 knots with gusts to 51 knots at Sand Key Light.
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A wind gust of 35 knots was measured at a Citizens Weather Observing Program station at the south end of Cudjoe Bay.
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A southwest wind gust of 34 knots was observed at the Naval Air Station Key West Boca Chica Field.
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A west wind gust of 38 knots was observed at a navigational light at Sand Key.
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A southwest wind gust of 39 knots was observed at the Naval Air Station Key West Boca Chica Field.
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A west-southwest wind gust of 34 knots was recorded at a navigational light at Sand Key.
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A southwest wind gust of 37 knots was recorded at the Keys Energy Services Big Coppitt Key Substation.
Marine Tropical Storm Marine Tropical Storm
Tropical Storm force winds overspread Hawk Channel waters along the Lower Florida Keys, with Sand Key Light reporting sustained winds up to 46 knots and gusts to 52 knots.
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An east-southeast wind gust of 36 knots was measured at Key West International Airport.
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A wind gust of 35 knots was measured at Key West International Airport.
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A northeast wind gust of 41 knots was recorded at Naval Air Station Key West Boca Chica Field.
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A north-northeast wind gust of 37 knots was measured at Sand Key Light.
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An east wind gust of 38 knots was recorded at the Naval Air Station Key West Boca Chica Field.
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An east wind gust of 36 knots was measured at Key West International Airport.
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An east wind gust of 38 knots was measured by the RSOIS instrument at the NWS Florida Keys in Key West.
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A southwest wind gust of 47 knots was measured at Sand Key Light.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 32 | 0 |
| 2024 | 64 | 0 |
| 2023 | 75 | 0 |
| 2022 | 61 | 0 |
| 2021 | 79 | 0 |
| 2020 | 87 | 0 |
| 2019 | 49 | 0 |
| 2018 | 48 | 0 |
| 2017 | 48 | 0 |
| 2016 | 58 | 0 |
| 2015 | 35 | 0 |
| 2014 | 33 | 0 |
| 2013 | 34 | 0 |
| 2012 | 54 | 0 |
| 2011 | 25 | 0 |