Straits of Florida From West End of Seven Mile Bridge To South of Halfmoon Shoal Out 20 Nm storm history
Storm events recorded in Straits of Florida From West End of Seven Mile Bridge To South of Halfmoon Shoal Out 20 Nm, Gulf of Mexico between 1950 and 2025.
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Floods
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Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
Tropical storm wind and sea conditions capsized a vessel carrying 27 souls south of the Lower Florida Keys on September 27th. The USCG reported 9 survivors, including 4 reaching shore and 5 rescued) and 5 confirmed deceased. The 13 remaining souls were presumed lost at sea.
Per a U.S. Coast Guard media release, the U.S. Coast Guard suspended search for 9 souls missing at sea approximately 23 nautical miles southeast of Key West. A vessel with 22 souls on board departed Cuba and capsized approximately 1900 EST July 4th. A good samaritan motor vessel …
Waterspout Waterspout
A mature waterspout was observed south of Key West. The condensation cloud extended almost completely to the water surface. A spray ring was also visible. The waterspout moved slowly toward the north. The waterspout became obscured by rain after about 10 minutes.
Waterspout Waterspout
A waterspout was observed south of the Boca Chica Bridge. No spray ring was observed and the condensation funnel extended halfway down from cloud base.
Waterspout Waterspout
A waterspout was observed via the WFO Key West rooftop camera approximately 16 miles south southeast of Boca Chica Key. The condensation funnel cloud extended about one-third the way down from cloud base, and no spray ring was observed.
Waterspout Waterspout
A waterspout was observed about 6 miles south of Big Pine Key on the upshear side of a developing thunderstorm. The initial funnel cloud was short and vertical, followed by an extended decay stage with a funnel visible, yet narrow funnel.
Waterspout Waterspout
A narrow, nearly-vertical waterspout was observed via the National Weather Service Key West webcams about 10 miles south-southeast of Key West. The condensation cloud extended from cloud base to the water surface, and a spray ring was visible for several minutes. The movement was…
Waterspout Waterspout
A waterspout was observed well southeast of the Naval Air Station Boca Chica Field over the Straits of Florida. The condensation cloud extended one quarter the way down from cloud base to the water surface, and no spray ring was observed.
Waterspout Waterspout
A narrow, vertical waterspout was observed via WFO Key West webcams over the Straits of Florida south-southeast of Key West. The condensation cloud extended about one quarter the way from cloud base to the water surface, and no spray ring was visible. The waterspout moved toward …
Waterspout Waterspout
A second, narrow, vertical waterspout was observed over the Straits of Florida south-southeast of Key West via the WFO Key West webcams. The condensation cloud extended one fifth the way from cloud base to the water surface and no spray ring was visible. The waterspout moved towa…
Waterspout Waterspout
A family of 12 waterspouts was observed south of the westernmost Lower Florida Keys. Two waterspouts began about 6 miles south of Boca Chica Key and continued forming along a cloud line extending southwest to about 28 miles southwest of Key West. Spray rings were not visible due …
Waterspout Waterspout
A waterspout was observed about 15 miles southeast of Key West. The waterspout had a bent shape, with a spray ring visible.
Waterspout Waterspout
A waterspout was observed via NWS rooftop cameras and the duty weather observer at Naval Air Station Key West Boca Chica Field, approximately 9 miles south of Key West. The condensation cloud extended about halfway from the cloud base to the surface and was generally vertical. No…
Waterspout Waterspout
A waterspout was observed and reported via social media that was visible from Big Pine Shoal. It was reportedly narrow and extended three quarters of the way down from cloud base. No spray ring was observed.
Waterspout Waterspout
A wide waterspout was observed about 14 miles southwest of Key West. The condensation funnel cloud extended about halfway down from the cloud base and a spray ring was visible.
Waterspout Waterspout
A waterspout was observed 20 miles southeast of Fort Zachery Taylor State Park.
Waterspout Waterspout
Two waterspouts were observed well south of Key West. No spray rings were visible.
Waterspout Waterspout
A waterspout was observed about 10 miles south of Spanish Harbor Channel and south of Looe Key, and reported via social media. The condensation cloud extended around two-thirds from the cloud base to the surface and a spray ring was visible.
Marine Tropical Storm Marine Tropical Storm
Widespread tropical storm force winds in association with Hurricane Laura, which was passing along the south coast of Cuba and later turning northwest across western Cuba while at tropical storm intensity, occurred in the Straits of Florida offshore the Lower Florida Keys. Peak s…
Waterspout Waterspout
A waterspout was observed near Sand Key Light. The condensation funnel cloud extended one third the way from cloud base to the surface, however a spray ring was not observed due to the distance from the observer. The movement was estimated to be towards the west.
Waterspout Waterspout
A mature, thin waterspout was observed near Looe Key. The condensation cloud was tilted about 50 degrees from the cloud base to the surface and a spray ring was visible. The waterspout moved toward the northeast. Location estimated based on radar, and the report was relayed by a …
Waterspout Waterspout
A waterspout was observed and relayed through social media well southeast of Geiger Key.
Waterspout Waterspout
A well-defined waterspout was observed about 15 miles south southeast of Sugarloaf Key. The waterspout was vertical and a distinct spray ring was visible.
Waterspout Waterspout
Multiple short-lived waterspouts were observed offshore Sand Key in association with a dissipating area of showers.
Waterspout Waterspout
A waterspout was observed as a funnel cloud extending halfway between the cloud base and ocean surface, as well as a spray ring, southeast of Sand Key Light.
Waterspout Waterspout
A waterspout was reported via social media, located about four miles southeast of Sand Key Light.
Marine Thunderstorm Wind Marine Thunderstorm Wind
A wind gust of 35 knots was measured by the NOAA Research Vessel Oregon II about 32 miles southwest of Key West.
Waterspout Waterspout
Three waterspouts were observed within a cumulus cloud line south of the eastern Lower Keys, approximately 10 miles south of Ramrod Key. The longest duration waterspout was of large diameter, resembling an elephant trunk.
Waterspout Waterspout
An Off-Duty NWS employee reported a Waterspout extending half way down from cloud base, 14 miles southeast of Big Coppitt Key.
Waterspout Waterspout
Three waterspouts were observed approximately 8 miles south of Boca Chica Key.
Marine Thunderstorm Wind Marine Thunderstorm Wind
A wind gust of 39 knots was measured at Key West International Airport.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | 0 |
| 2023 | 6 | 0 |
| 2022 | 5 | 0 |
| 2021 | 4 | 0 |
| 2020 | 4 | 0 |
| 2019 | 3 | 0 |
| 2018 | 3 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 | 2 | 0 |