The following events were reported: Flood, Heavy Rain, Thunderstorm Wind, Tornado. These occurred near station USW00012842, approximately 28.8759 km away, between 2012-06-24 00:00:00 and 2012-06-29 23:00:00. The flood was caused by Heavy Rain / Tropical System. The events resulted in 0 injuries and 3 fatalities. The events caused property damage valued at 3048000.0 and crop damage of 0.0. Episode Narrative: Tropical Storm Debby lingered for several days over the northeastern Gulf of Mexico and caused high winds and heavy rain before making landfall near Steinhatchee, FL on the 26th. A tropical storm warning was in effect for Levy, Citrus, Hernando, Pasco, Pinellas, Hillsborough, Manatee, and Sarastota counties from 10 AM EDT on June 25th through 8 PM EDT on June 26th.||With the outer bands of Tropical Storm Debby, 11 confirmed tornadoes occurred on the 24th. Strong sustained winds prompted the closure of the Sunshine Skyway bridge. Heavy rain across the area caused flooding on several area rivers, the most serious of which was on the Anclote River at Elfers. Additionally, coastal flooding from onshore winds caused 3 to 5 feet of storm surge between Suwannee river and Bonita Beach, flooding streets and homes and caused major beach erosion. ||In total, 6 fatalities were attributed to Tropical Storm Debby in the area. One   indirect fatality from a car accident due to hydroplaning and 5 direct fatalities caused by a tornado, rip current, and three people drowned due to fresh water flooding.||In Levy County, tropical storm force winds were felt along the coast as Tropical Storm Debby moved onshore on the afternoon of the 26th. Heavy rainfall of over 8 inches fell across the county from the 24th through the 26th, with the highest storm total rainfall reported at the CoCoRaHS site near Chiefland of 13.42 inches. The tide gauge at Cedar Key measured a peak tide of 6.78 feet MLLW on the evening of the 25th. Subtracting the predicted astronomical tide, the calculated highest storm surge was 4.49 feet MLLW late in the evening of the 25th. The surge flooded a few buildings at Cedar Key and Yankeetown. In total, around $175K in damage to public property was recorded. ||In Citrus County, rainfall of over 9 inches fell across the county from Tropical Storm Debby, with the highest storm total rainfall reported at the CoCoRaHS site near Hernando of 12.07 inches. The storm caused mostly minor damage, however, significant damage occurred with a tornado and several homes were flooded with 1 to 3 feet of water. The Kings Bay neighborhood had significant street flooding on the 25th and 26th. Additionally, several streets were flooded in Homosassa with up to 2 feet of water covering roadways on the 26th. The storm impacted 140 residents or a total of $127 thousand. Total individual assistance of $127K was paid out to 140 residents, including $112K in damage to housing. ||In Hernando County, tropical storm force wind gusts were measured at the Brooksville Airport on the afternoon of the 24th. Heavy rainfall of over 8 inches fell across the entire county, with the highest storm total of 16.47 inches reported at the CoCoRaHS site near High Point. The storm caused mostly flood damage of $940 thousand and impacted 1,190 individuals and businesses. At least 83 sink holes opened up as a result of the rain, including one on a runway at the county airport. Storm surge pushed water onto Pine Island, flooding a parking lot and picnic area on the morning of the 25th.||In Sumter County, heavy rain of over 6 inches was measured across the county, with the highest storm total reported at the CoCoRaHS site at Bushnell of 10.89 inches. The heavy rain led to several flooded homes in Lake Panasoffkee, as well as sink holes in Lake Panasoffkee and The Villages.||In Pasco County, rainfall of 6 inches or more was measured across the county. The highest storm total rainfall reported was at the CoCoRaHS site near Port Richey, with a total of 14.07 inches. Storm surge flooded several streets in Hudson on the 24th and 25th, with water up to the bumpers on cars. Water was on the roadways on Old Dixie Highway north of Clark Street in Hudson. Damage totaled $4.38 million and impacted 2,606 families. Additionally, $4.73 million in damage was recorded to public property, including $3.80 million to area beaches. ||In Pinellas County, wide spread frequent wind gusts of 39 mph or stronger were reported on the 24th, the highest of which was a 56 mph wind gust at Saint Petersburg Albert Whitted Airport on the morning of the 24th. Rainfall of at least 9 inches was reported across the entire county, with the highest storm total rain total of 15.26 inches near the Palm Harbor CoCoRaHS site. A total of 1,671 applications for individual assistance were filed, totaling $900 thousand. This value is a gross underestimate of the total damage, but was the best number available at the time. The tide gauge at Clearwater Beach measured a peak tide of 5.43 feet MLLW on the afternoon of the 24th. Subtracting the predicted astronomical tide, the calculated highest storm surge was 3.10 feet on the evening of the 24th. The tide gauge at Saint Petersburg measured a peak tide of 4.87 feet MLLW on the evening of the 25th. Subtracting the predicted astronomical tide, the highest storm surge was calculated as 3.56 feet late on the evening of the 25th. Significant street flooding was reported in Tarpon springs and Saint Petersburg. Along Dodecanese Boulevard in Tarpon Springs, street flooding was up to the foundations of several businesses. In Treasure Island, Gulf Boulevard between 107 St. south and Saint Johns pass was flooded with cars stranded. In Clearwater, waves were splashing over the seawalls. In Gulfport, water rose up to the bumpers of cars and flooded streets. Damage to public beaches from erosion was estimated at $3M.||In Hillsborough County, frequent wind gusts of 39 to 51 MPH were measured at the AWOS at MacDill Air Force Base on the 24th. Storm total rainfall of greater than 5 inches fell across the county, with the highest report of 11.91 inches at the CoCoRaHS site near Citrus Park. Damage was reported to 74 buildings inculding 6 that were destroyed. Damage to public buildings totaled $449 thousand. The tide gauge at Old Port Tampa measured a peak tide of 5.42 feet MLLW on the evening of the 25th. Subtracting the predicted astronomical tide, the highest storm surge was calculated as 3.97 feet late in the evening of the 25th. The tide gauge at McKay Bay measured a peak tide of 4.43 feet MLLW on the evening of the 25th. Subtracting the predicted astronomical tide, the highest storm surge was calculated as 4.07 feet late on the evening of the 25th. Storm surge water flooded Bay Shore Boulevard for three days. ||In Polk County, rainfall of greater than 3 inches was reported across the county, with the highest storm total rain total of 8.71 inches reported near the Lakeland Highlands CoCoRaHS station. Much of the reported damage was related to tornadoes. In all, 125 homes were damaged totaling $5 million. ||In Manatee County, the Sarastota-Bradenton Airport reported frequent gusts of 39 tp 55 MPH on the 24th. Rainfall of over 5 inches was reported across the county, with the highest storm total of 8.24 inches near the Bradenton CoCoRaHS site. The storm damaged 278 homes and businesses due to wind and flooding and totaled $130 thousand. Damage to public beaches totaled $5.9 million with $300 thousand to public buildings. ||In Sarasota County, the Venice AWOS reported frequent wind gusts of between 39 to 50 MPH during the morning of the 24th. Additionally, several homes were damaged  from thunderstorm wind gusts in Sarasota and at the La Casa Mobile Home Park. Storm total rain of over 3 inches fell across the county with the highest report of 9.25 inches near the Lake Sarasota CoCoRaHS site. Wind and floods damaged 52 structures or a total of $540 thousand. A lifeguard stairs stand was destroyed on Lido Beach, and the stairs stand on another lifeguard stand on Siesta Key was detached but sustained no damage. Also at Lido Beach, high water flooded a parking lot. Damage to area beaches from erosion was estimated at $1.9 million. ||In Hardee County, 5.78 inches of rain was recorded from the storm at the COOP site at Wauchula. The only reported damage was caused by a tornado in a rural area.||In De Soto County, the FAWN station at Arcadia measured a 52 mph wind gust on the 25th. Storm total rainfall of 5.70 inches was reported at the COOP site at Arcadia.||In Highlands County, the highest storm total rainfall reported was 5.43 inches at the CoCoRaHS site near Lake Placid. Total damages of $1.30 million were reported, mostly from tornado damage.||In Charlotte County, the Charlotte County Airport recorded a 55 mph wind gust during the evening of the 24th. The highest storm total rainfall report was 5.25 inches near the Englewood CoCoRaHS site. Damage $2.50 million was recorded, mostly to beaches. In Charlotte Harbor, storm surge reached the top of a boat ramp and flooded a picnic area. Damage to county beaches from erosion was estimated at $2.5 million. ||In Lee County, the highest storm total rainfall reported was 4.95 inches at the Cape Coral CoCoRaHS station. The county suffered $2.3 million in damage to beaches, mostly on Captiva Island and Sanibel, while another $300 thousand in damage to homes was recorded. The tide gauge at Fort Myers measured a peak tide of 3.98 feet MLLW on afternoon of the 25th. Subtracting the predicted astronomical tide, the highest storm surge was calculated as 3.09 feet on the afternoon of the 25th. Lighthouse Road in Sanibel suffered erosion and was closed by Sanibel Police on the morning of the 25th. Tropical Storm Debby lingered for several days over the northeastern Gulf of Mexico and caused high winds and heavy rain before making landfall near Steinhatchee, FL on the 26th. Event Narrative: A waterspout moved onshore and destroyed the top floor of a tourist rental building. No one was in the top units and no injuries were reported in the bottom units. The tornado caused moderate damage to the Pass-A-Grille Marina. The New Port Richey Parks Department reported major damage to five homes in the Tanglewood Terrace subdivision with an estimated damage of $650,000. A trained spotter reported 3 trees downs and 3 telephone poles down in Saint Petersburg near 16th Avenue South and 21st Street South. One of the trees fell onto a trailer. Heavy rain caused minor flooding in Indian Rocks Beach. A 71 year old man died after suffering a heart attack while standing in less than a foot of water in his front yard and could not remove himself from the water. The medical examiner determined that the cause of death was drowning, with heart disease as a contributing factor. Heavy rain caused roadway flooding with several cars stranded. Heavy rain caused street flooding near Bruce B. Downs Boulevard and Fowler Avenue. A tornado damaged 21 structures including mobile homes, car ports, billboards and trees. One block home lost part of the roof and debris blocked Walsingham Road near Hamlin Boulevard. The Anclote River at Elfers began to flood on the 24th due primarily to heavy rains from Tropical Storm Debby. The river crested early on the morning of the 26th at 26.74 feet, or 6.74 feet above flood stage, and then fell below flood stage on the 29th. As many as 15,000 people were evacuated from 7,000 homes due to the rising flood waters. Homes at Anclote River Estates were standing in several feet of water.||On the 27th, the body of a 46 year old man was found floating in the Anclote River. The Medical Examiner determined that the man died of accidental drowning, with a cardiovascular factor, but no other details are known. A 51-year-old male was found in a creek under a bridge on 150th Avenue in Largo. The creek was swollen due to heavy rains from Tropical Storm Debby. The date and time of the death was estimated to be on the 24th. The body was found on the 27th. Broadcast media reported two homes sustained roof damage at State Road 54 and Madison Street. A trained spotter reported road flooding on US 19 and Alternate 19 with only one lane passable in each direction. Near Rowan Road and Massachusetts Avenue, 2-3 feet of water was reported covering the roads. In Hudson, amateur radio reported 2 feet of water flooded the inside of a Wal-Mart on US 19. A trained spotter reported broken windows and downed power lines 1 mile north of Don Cesar. Minor damage to at least five homes and several pool cages and fences destroyed. Trees and branches were downed.