A brief, but extensive severe weather episode occurred across the Florida Big Bend during the morning of March 7, 2008. There were widespread reports of straight line wind damage across the area, with two confirmed tornadoes reported by NWS survey teams. There was also some urban street flooding in Tallahassee.  Nearly 10,000 Tallahassee customers were without power.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEON, FLORIDA
From 07-MAR-08 07:10:00 to 07-MAR-08 07:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAFAYETTE
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

There were several power poles down in the Southwood Plantation community near Apalachee Parkway and Idlewild Drive.  Several business signs were damaged along the Apalachee Parkway.  A large branch was hurtled through the roof of a business.  The awning of a restaurant was blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEON, FLORIDA
From 07-MAR-08 07:15:00 to 07-MAR-08 07:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: HENRIETTA
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several vehicles were damaged by furniture that was tossed around outside a Starbucks in Southwood.  A power outage affected the plaza.

Funnel Cloud in LEON, FLORIDA
From 07-MAR-08 07:25:00 to 07-MAR-08 07:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: CAPITOLA
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A funnel cloud was sighted by the public.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, FLORIDA
From 07-MAR-08 06:20:00 to 07-MAR-08 06:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: (AAF)APALACHICOLA ARPT
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

There were numerous downed trees and power lines across much of the county.

Tornado in TAYLOR, FLORIDA
From 07-MAR-08 08:36:00 to 07-MAR-08 08:37:00 (EST-5)
Location: JACK LEE ISLAND
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A waterspout came ashore as a tornado at Keaton Beach.  Damage began along Keaton Beach Drive, just south of Beach Road, and continued east to Marina Drive where most of the significant damage occurred.  Sporadic tree and power line damage was observed near Marina Drive.  Fifteen homes between Marina Drive and Keaton Beach Drive sustained minor to moderate roof damage.  Several decks on these homes failed.  One home was destroyed when it was blown off its foundation and tossed into the road.  Two injuries were reported.  A few small boats were lofted into the air, with one boat moved over 100 feet.  The tornado quickly lifted over an open area east of Marina Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEON, FLORIDA
From 07-MAR-08 07:25:00 to 07-MAR-08 07:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRADFORDVILLE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A large tree fell on a single family home on Tim Tam Trail in the Killearn Lakes subdivision.  The home was severely damaged.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEON, FLORIDA
From 07-MAR-08 07:30:00 to 07-MAR-08 07:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHAIRES CROSSING
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Straight line winds blew down several large trees.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, FLORIDA
From 07-MAR-08 07:42:00 to 07-MAR-08 07:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: DRIFTON
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

There were numerous downed trees and a barn damaged just north of Interstate 10 near Drifton.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, FLORIDA
From 07-MAR-08 07:42:00 to 07-MAR-08 07:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: FESTUS
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Straight line winds downed numerous trees and power lines and damaged a home from Lake Miccosukee north to Lake Road.  The damage swath was four miles long and a half mile wide.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, FLORIDA
From 07-MAR-08 07:55:00 to 07-MAR-08 07:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: GREENVILLE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A few trees were blown down over railroad tracks in Greenville.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, FLORIDA
From 07-MAR-08 08:06:00 to 07-MAR-08 08:06:00 (EST-5)
Location: MADISON
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A few trees were blown down across a road.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, FLORIDA
From 07-MAR-08 08:15:00 to 07-MAR-08 08:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOPEWELL
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A few trees were blown down just south of Hopewell.

Funnel Cloud in LAFAYETTE, FLORIDA
From 07-MAR-08 09:10:00 to 07-MAR-08 09:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: MAYO
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A funnel cloud was observed near the high school in Mayo.

Thunderstorm Wind in DIXIE, FLORIDA
From 07-MAR-08 09:05:00 to 07-MAR-08 09:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: CROSS CITY
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees and power lines were blown down across the central portion of the county.  In the Forest Hills subdivision, a roof was torn off a mobile home, while another was damaged by a fallen tree.  Another mobile home was destroyed when a large tree fell on it.  A vehicle was damaged by flying debris from a nearby building.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEON, FLORIDA
From 07-MAR-08 07:27:00 to 07-MAR-08 07:27:00 (EST-5)
Location: CAPITOLA
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

There were downed trees, power lines and a traffic light on Baum Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAKULLA, FLORIDA
From 07-MAR-08 06:55:00 to 07-MAR-08 07:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOPCHOPPY
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Straight line winds downed numerous trees and power lines across the southern and eastern portions of the county.  Forty homes were without power.

Heavy Rain in LEON, FLORIDA
From 07-MAR-08 07:45:00 to 07-MAR-08 07:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: TALLAHASSEE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Very heavy rain in a short period of time caused urban flooding in Tallahassee.  Two feet of water was reported over Franklin Boulevard.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, FLORIDA
From 07-MAR-08 08:22:00 to 07-MAR-08 08:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHERRY LAKE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

There were some downed trees and power lines from just east of Cherry Lake to near Pinetta.

Tornado in LEON, FLORIDA
From 07-MAR-08 07:25:00 to 07-MAR-08 07:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: CAPITOLA
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 750.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tornado touched down just west of Capitola near Capitola and Baum Roads, and downed trees and power lines.  It then traveled northeast across Capitola and severely damaged eight homes on Whitehouse and Capitola Roads.  One person was injured and transported to a local hospital.  Downed trees and power lines closed Whitehouse Road at Eva Road, Bucklake Road at Epping Forest Road, Dayflower Circle at Blackberry Lane, and Jefferson Road at Roalde Road.  Several homes were damaged with downed trees and power lines on Turkey Roost Road just north of Interstate 10.  The tornado lifted just northeast of Wadesboro near Wadesboro Road.