A cold front and squall line transited north Florida on Tuesday, February 26th, 2008.

Thunderstorm Wind in BRADFORD, FLORIDA
From 26-FEB-08 14:33:00 to 26-FEB-08 14:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: HAMPTON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Public report of two trees down 2 miles southeast of the town of Hampton. Report time has been adjusted based upon radar data as no storms were near Hampton at time of public report.

Thunderstorm Wind in GILCHRIST, FLORIDA
From 26-FEB-08 15:00:00 to 26-FEB-08 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WILLIFORD
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees and power lines down in northern part of the county near County Road 138 and State Road 47.

Thunderstorm Wind in UNION, FLORIDA
From 26-FEB-08 15:02:00 to 26-FEB-08 15:02:00 (EST-5)
Location: RAIFORD
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Two trees uprooted on State Road 121 north of Raiford.  Also there was debris in the road on State Road 238 near Raiford.

Thunderstorm Wind in NASSAU, FLORIDA
From 26-FEB-08 14:00:00 to 26-FEB-08 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: LESSIE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Park/Forest Service

Several good sized trees were broken in half two miles east of Middle Road along Highway 108.

Thunderstorm Wind in SUWANNEE, FLORIDA
From 26-FEB-08 12:55:00 to 26-FEB-08 12:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: FALMOUTH
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Suwannee County Emergency Manager reports a tree across the road along County Road 249 near the Hamilton County line.

Thunderstorm Wind in NASSAU, FLORIDA
From 26-FEB-08 13:00:00 to 26-FEB-08 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ONEIL
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Three trees down at residence along Old Nassauville Road.

Tornado in BAKER, FLORIDA
From 26-FEB-08 14:37:00 to 26-FEB-08 14:37:00 (EST-5)
Location: KNABB
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A report of roof damage to a home one half mile south of Interstate 10 on Bill Davis Road. A trampoline in the yard also damaged. Several trees on County Road 229 were damaged.

Hail in DUVAL, FLORIDA
From 26-FEB-08 15:06:00 to 26-FEB-08 15:06:00 (EST-5)
Location: JACKSONVILLE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Hail and strong winds reported in downtown Jacksonville.  Additionally a wire is down across Timuquana Road on the Jacksonville Westside near the Cedar River bridge.

Thunderstorm Wind in DUVAL, FLORIDA
From 26-FEB-08 15:11:00 to 26-FEB-08 15:11:00 (EST-5)
Location: VENETIA
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Naval Air Station Jacksonville reported damage to street signs and trees associated with a wind gust measured at 58 miles an hour at 3:11 p.m EST. The report was relayed by Naval Air Station Jacksonville Weather Office.

Thunderstorm Wind in DUVAL, FLORIDA
From 26-FEB-08 15:11:00 to 26-FEB-08 15:11:00 (EST-5)
Location: (NIP)NAS JACKSONVILL
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Report from Naval Air Station Jacksonville ASOS.

Thunderstorm Wind in DUVAL, FLORIDA
From 26-FEB-08 15:20:00 to 26-FEB-08 15:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: BOWDEN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Large limbs down on road in the Bolles School area along San Jose Blvd.

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. JOHNS, FLORIDA
From 26-FEB-08 15:21:00 to 26-FEB-08 15:21:00 (EST-5)
Location: FRUIT COVE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

WTEV Chief Meteorologist reports a tree and wire down at 1800 Navajo Place in St Johns County.

Thunderstorm Wind in DUVAL, FLORIDA
From 26-FEB-08 15:24:00 to 26-FEB-08 15:24:00 (EST-5)
Location: EAST MANDARIN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Public report of a tree resting on a roof on Clair Burrows Road off San Jose road in Mandarin.

Thunderstorm Wind in DUVAL, FLORIDA
From 26-FEB-08 15:40:00 to 26-FEB-08 15:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: EAST MANDARIN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

WTEV Chief Meteorologist reports two trees down on a building at 2950 Halcyon Lane south of Interstate 295.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALACHUA, FLORIDA
From 26-FEB-08 16:09:00 to 26-FEB-08 16:09:00 (EST-5)
Location: MICANOPY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency Management reported trees down in Miccanopy with heavy rain and wind. Power crews are enroute to the area.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARION, FLORIDA
From 26-FEB-08 16:25:00 to 26-FEB-08 16:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: LUDDERSVILLE
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained storm spotter also reported a funnel cloud in the same location.

Thunderstorm Wind in PUTNAM, FLORIDA
From 26-FEB-08 16:53:00 to 26-FEB-08 16:53:00 (EST-5)
Location: PALATKA KAY ARKIN AR
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency Management reports a tree down on a residence at 186 Florida Trail in Palatka.

Thunderstorm Wind in BAKER, FLORIDA
From 26-FEB-08 13:50:00 to 26-FEB-08 13:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: TAYLOR
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Park/Forest Service

Several reports of trees down across the Osceola National Forest. Event time is estimated based on radar imagery.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLUMBIA, FLORIDA
From 26-FEB-08 14:20:00 to 26-FEB-08 14:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: MASON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Fourteen reports of power lines and/or trees down from Fort White to just north of Lake City.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLUMBIA, FLORIDA
From 26-FEB-08 14:20:00 to 26-FEB-08 14:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: WATERTOWN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A home was damaged by fallen tree at Klondike and U.S. 90 near Hopkins Motors.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALACHUA, FLORIDA
From 26-FEB-08 13:05:00 to 26-FEB-08 13:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: GAINESVILLE NORTH
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

There are widespread reports of trees and power lines down over the county along with small hail.

Lightning in HAMILTON, FLORIDA
From 26-FEB-08 13:10:00 to 26-FEB-08 13:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: JASPER
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency management reported one female county employee indirectly struck by lightning while on the phone. EMS treated and released her.

Hail in HAMILTON, FLORIDA
From 26-FEB-08 13:25:00 to 26-FEB-08 13:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: FACIL
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Dime sized hail was reported by Emergency Management.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARION, FLORIDA
From 26-FEB-08 16:55:00 to 26-FEB-08 16:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: OCALA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees and power lines were reported down near Ocala and various points westward throughout Marion County.

Thunderstorm Wind in PUTNAM, FLORIDA
From 26-FEB-08 17:04:00 to 26-FEB-08 17:04:00 (EST-5)
Location: PALATKA KAY ARKIN AR
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Putnam County Dispatch Center reports the second story of a building  destroyed at 220 Bates Ave, Palatka. The report was received at Dispatch at 1729 EST and the event time was adjusted to 1704 EST based upon radar data.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARION, FLORIDA
From 26-FEB-08 17:15:00 to 26-FEB-08 17:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: BELLEVIEW
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A large tree was reported down on a law enforcement officer's home.

Thunderstorm Wind in FLAGLER, FLORIDA
From 26-FEB-08 17:32:00 to 26-FEB-08 17:32:00 (EST-5)
Location: PINE LAKES
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency Management reports power lines down at 139 Westhampton Drive, Palm Coast.

Thunderstorm Wind in FLAGLER, FLORIDA
From 26-FEB-08 17:35:00 to 26-FEB-08 17:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: ST JOHNS PARK
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Power lines down on West County Road 90 near Daytona North. The time was adjusted based on radar data.

Thunderstorm Wind in FLAGLER, FLORIDA
From 26-FEB-08 17:50:00 to 26-FEB-08 17:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: PALM HARBOR
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency Management reports power lines down on roadway. The time was adjusted based upon radar data.

Tornado in ALACHUA, FLORIDA
From 26-FEB-08 13:30:00 to 26-FEB-08 13:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: WALDO
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Fire Rescue/EMA squad reported witnessing a brief tornado touchdown near an accident scene which damaged several structures and the roof of a wahrehouse. The initial event time was corrected based on further report from Alachua County Emergency Management.

Thunderstorm Wind in SUWANNEE, FLORIDA
From 26-FEB-08 13:45:00 to 26-FEB-08 13:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: OBRIEN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency Management reports trees down in O'Brien and power out at Branford Elem. School.

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. JOHNS, FLORIDA
From 26-FEB-08 14:28:00 to 26-FEB-08 14:28:00 (EST-5)
Location: ST AUGUSTINE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Fire Rescue Dispatch Center reports power lines down at 52 Coquina Ave in Saint Augustine. Report time adjusted based on radar data as storms were well east of the area when event was recorded at the Dispatch Center.

Thunderstorm Wind in FLAGLER, FLORIDA
From 26-FEB-08 18:14:00 to 26-FEB-08 18:14:00 (EST-5)
Location: SEMINOLE WOODS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency Management reports trees and power lines down with fire rescue on the scene.

Hail in DUVAL, FLORIDA
From 26-FEB-08 13:10:00 to 26-FEB-08 13:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: CENTER PARK
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. JOHNS, FLORIDA
From 26-FEB-08 13:59:00 to 26-FEB-08 13:59:00 (EST-5)
Location: GLIMPSE OF GLORY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Power line down on Highway 208 (Picolata Road) and Cabbage Hammock Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. JOHNS, FLORIDA
From 26-FEB-08 14:20:00 to 26-FEB-08 14:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: ST AUGUSTINE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Fire Rescue dispatch reports a tree down on a house on South Nassau Street. Report time was adjusted based upon radar data as storms were well east of area at time report was recorded at 911 dispatch.

Thunderstorm Wind in NASSAU, FLORIDA
From 26-FEB-08 14:00:00 to 26-FEB-08 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CALLAHAN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Park/Forest Service

AW portion of metal out building, under construction, was blown over at 44205 mcKendree Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind in FLAGLER, FLORIDA
From 26-FEB-08 17:50:00 to 26-FEB-08 17:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: HAMMOCK
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency Management reports a tree down at 5415 North Oceanshore Blvd in Hammock. the time was adjusted based upon radar data.