Tropical Storm Fay moved north from Cuba, through the Florida Straits, and passed north through the Lower Florida Keys during the evening of August 18, 2008.  Fay produced tropical storm force winds, two tornadoes and heavy rainfall in the Florida Keys, however storm surge impact was minimal.

Storm Surge/Tide in MONROE/MIDDLE KEYS, FLORIDA
From 19-AUG-08 12:00:00 to 19-AUG-08 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 1.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Coastal flooding as result of a high tide after the passage of Tropical Storm Fay resulted in damage to Sombrero Beach Road.

Tropical Storm in MONROE/UPPER KEYS, FLORIDA
From 17-AUG-08 13:00:00 to 20-AUG-08 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 2.80M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Tropical Storm Fay crossed through the Lower Florida Keys of Monroe County during the evening of August 18.  Across the Upper Florida Keys, storm total rainfall ranged from 3.42 inches at Plantation Key to 4.38 inches at Islamorada.  The highest sustained wind in the Upper Florida Keys of 32 knots (37 mph) with a peak gust of 46 knots (53 mph) was recorded at Upper Matecumbe Key. A peak gust of 52 knots (60 mph) was recorded at the Islamorada Fire Station. The lowest sea-level pressure was 997.1 mb was recorded at Cudjoe Key in the Lower Florida Keys.  Coastal storm tides across the Upper Florida Keys peaked at 2.5 feet above mean sea level along the south shore of Lower Matecumbe Key, equating to a storm surge less than one foot above astronomical tide levels. No injuries or fatalities were reported in the Upper Florida Keys of Monroe County.  25,000 people, mainly visitors and nonresidents of the Florida Keys, were evacuated. Countywide Tourism losses were estimated at 8 to 10 million dollars. Damage and preparedness costs to government facilities and infrastructure totaled 2.8 million dollars, with about one million dollars due to coastal flooding damage to roads, and 200,000 dollars due to erosion.  Approximately 120,000 dollars damaged occurred due to wind. 2 tornadoes occurred in the lower Keys, with no structural damage reported.  Total damage due to the tornadoes was approximately one thousand dollars.

Tornado in MONROE, FLORIDA
From 18-AUG-08 11:55:00 to 18-AUG-08 11:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: BIG COPPIT IS
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A waterspout observed north of the Seven Mile Bridge passed just north of Doctors Arm on Big Pine Key, and made landfall on Big Pine Key as an EF0 tornado.  One poisonwood tree of 6 inches diameter was felled onto Big Pine Street, and a few weakened pines were blown down across Pine Avenue. No structural damage to homes was observed. Estimated wind speed 55 to 65 mph.

Tornado in MONROE, FLORIDA
From 18-AUG-08 13:00:00 to 18-AUG-08 13:02:00 (EST-5)
Location: SUMMERLAND KEY
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A waterspout was observed southeast of Ramrod Key. The waterspout moved northwest and made landfall in the 400 block of West Indies Drive as an EF0 tornado. The tornado dissipated after crossing West Indies Drive almost immediately after landfall. No structural damage occurred, however a 4x4 post was sheared off at dock level.  The tornado also broke several large tree limbs, and removed a television cable service line from one residence. Estimated wind speed 60 to 70 mph per wind measurement of 62 mph coincident with no observed damage one half hour prior to the arrival of the tornado.

Tropical Storm in MONROE/MIDDLE KEYS, FLORIDA
From 17-AUG-08 13:00:00 to 20-AUG-08 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 2.80M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Tropical Storm Fay crossed through the Lower Florida Keys of Monroe County during the evening of August 18.  Across the Middle Florida Keys, storm total rainfall ranged from 2.45 inches at Long Key to 7.27 inches at Marathon.  The highest sustained wind in the Middle Florida Keys of 43 knots (49 mph) with a peak gust of 49 knots (56 mph) was recorded at Long Key. The lowest sea-level pressure was 997.1 mb was recorded at Cudjoe Key in the Lower Florida Keys.  Coastal storm tides across the Middle Florida Keys peaked at 2.5 feet above mean sea level along the south shore of Marathon, equating to a storm surge less than one foot above astronomical tide levels. One direct serious injury due to wind-blown debris occurred in Marathon, but no fatalities were reported.  25,000 people, mainly visitors and nonresidents of the Florida Keys, were evacuated. Countywide Tourism losses were estimated at 8 to 10 million dollars. Damage and preparedness costs to government facilities and infrastructure totaled 2.8 million dollars, with about one million dollars due to coastal flooding damage to roads, and 200,000 dollars due to erosion.  Approximately 120,000 dollars damaged occurred due to wind. 2 tornadoes occurred in the lower Keys, with no structural damage reported.  Total damage due to the tornadoes was approximately one thousand dollars.

Tropical Storm in MONROE/LOWER KEYS, FLORIDA
From 17-AUG-08 13:00:00 to 20-AUG-08 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 2.80M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Tropical Storm Fay crossed through the Lower Florida Keys of Monroe County during the evening of August 18.  Storm total rainfall ranged from 3.35 inches at Key West International Airport to 7.05 inches at Ramrod Key.  The highest sustained wind of 33 knots (38 mph) with a peak gust of 44 knots (51 mph) was recorded at Key West International Airport. A peak gust of 47 knots (54 mph) was recorded at Cudjoe Key.  The lowest sea-level pressure was 997.1 mb was recorded at Cudjoe Key.  Coastal storm tides were 2 feet or less above sea level, equating to a storm surge less than one foot above astronomical tide levels. No fatalities or injuries were reported in the Lower Keys of Monroe County.  25,000 people, mainly visitors and nonresidents of the Florida Keys, were evacuated. Countywide Tourism losses were estimated at 8 to 10 million dollars. Damage and preparedness costs to government facilities and infrastructure totaled 2.8 million dollars, with about one million dollars due to coastal flooding damage to roads, and 200,000 dollars due to erosion.  Approximately 120,000 dollars damaged occurred due to wind. 2 tornadoes occurred in the lower Keys, with no structural damage reported.  Total damage due to the tornadoes was approximately one thousand dollars.

Heavy Rain in MONROE, FLORIDA
From 18-AUG-08 10:00:00 to 19-AUG-08 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: (EYW)KEY WEST INL AR
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy rainfall in association with Tropical Storm Fay produced widespread street flooding in Key West. The rain-induced flooding caused a small section of tarmac at the Key West International Airport to collapse.  Rainfall amounts of 3.5 to 4.0 inches were reported in the Key West vicinity.  Heavier amounts up to 7.27 inches in Marathon and 7.05 inches in Ramrod Key resulted in temporary street and low area flooding.