Hurricane Ike moved west to west-northwest across eastern Cuba, just offshore the south central coast, and then crossed through western Cuba into the Gulf of Mexico.  Tropical storm force winds and two tornadoes were reported in the Florida Keys. However, rainfall amounts and storm surge were minimal.

Tropical Storm in MONROE/UPPER KEYS, FLORIDA
From 09-SEP-08 02:00:00 to 10-SEP-08 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Hurricane Ike passed well southwest of the Florida Keys and into the Gulf of Mexico. However, Ike's large wind field produced tropical storm force winds during September 9-10, 2008.  Storm total rainfall in the Monroe County Upper Keys was less than two inches.  The highest sustained wind of 37knots with gusts to 53 knots was recorded at an automated sensor on Upper Matecumbe Key. Coastal storm tides were estimated up to 2 feet above sea level on the Atlantic shore of Lower Matecumbe Key. Two tornadoes were confirmed in the Monroe County Upper Keys at Lower Matecumbe Key and North Key Largo. No fatalities or injuries were reported in the Lower Keys of Monroe County. Mandatory evacuations for residents and visitors were ordered from September 6 through 7, 2008. Total damage to government property in Monroe County was estimated at $13.5 million dollars.  Approximately $1.2 million damage in debris removal and erosion occurred county-wide due to storm surge flooding, with $2.6 million estimated from combined effects from wind and wind-blown rain.  Of particular note was an estimated $7 million loss to the commercial lobster fishery due to lost and relocated traps.

Tropical Storm in MONROE/MIDDLE KEYS, FLORIDA
From 09-SEP-08 02:00:00 to 10-SEP-08 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 13.50M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Hurricane Ike passed well southwest of the Florida Keys and into the Gulf of Mexico. However, Ike's large wind field produced tropical storm force winds during September 9-10, 2008.  Storm total rainfall was highest in the Monroe County Middle Keys at Marathon Airport, where 2.47 inches was recorded.  The highest sustained wind of 44 knots with gusts to 55 knots was recorded at Long Key. The lowest sea-level pressure of 1005.4 mb was recorded at Marathon Airport.  Coastal storm tides measured at up to 1.1 feet above sea level at Vaca Key, equating to about one foot of storm surge. No fatalities or injuries were reported in the Lower Keys of Monroe County. Mandatory evacuations for residents and visitors were ordered from September 6 through 7, 2008. Total damage to government property in Monroe County was estimated at $13.5 million dollars.  Approximately $1.2 million damage in debris removal and erosion occurred county-wide due to storm surge flooding, with $2.6 million estimated from combined effects from wind and wind-blown rain.  Of particular note was an estimated $7 million loss to the commercial lobster fishery due to lost and relocated traps.

Storm Surge/Tide in MONROE/UPPER KEYS, FLORIDA
From 10-SEP-08 08:00:00 to 10-SEP-08 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 650.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Storm tides estimated near 2.0 feet above sea level combined with heavy wave action resulting in a closure of U.S. Highway 1 in Lower Matecumbe Key. Erosion occurred to the causeways surrounding the Card Sound Bridge, however most damages were the result of debris removal.

Tropical Storm in MONROE/LOWER KEYS, FLORIDA
From 09-SEP-08 02:00:00 to 10-SEP-08 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 12.50M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Hurricane Ike passed well southwest of the Florida Keys and into the Gulf of Mexico. However, Ike's large wind field produced tropical storm force winds during September 9-10, 2008.  Storm total rainfall was highest in the Monroe County Lower Keys at Key West International Airport, where 2.31 inches was recorded.  The highest sustained wind of 45 knots with gusts to 52 knots was recorded at Key West International Airport. A peak gust of 57 knots was recorded at the NWS office in Key West.  The lowest sea-level pressure of 1004.4 mb was recorded at Key West International Airport.  Coastal storm tides measured at up to 2.2 feet above sea level at Key West Harbor, equating to about 1.2 feet of storm surge. No fatalities or injuries were reported in the Lower Keys of Monroe County. Mandatory evacuations for residents and visitors were ordered from September 6 through 7, 2008. Total damage to government property in Monroe County was estimated at $13.5 million dollars.  Approximately $1.2 million damage in debris removal and erosion occurred county-wide due to storm surge flooding, with $2.6 million estimated from combined effects from wind and wind-blown rain.  Of particular note was an estimated $7 million loss to the commercial lobster fishery due to lost and relocated traps.

Storm Surge/Tide in MONROE/MIDDLE KEYS, FLORIDA
From 10-SEP-08 08:00:00 to 10-SEP-08 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 350.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Storm tides up to 1.2 feet above sea level were measured at Vaca Key, equating to a storm surge value of 1.0 feet.  A storm tide of 1.7 feet above sea level was measured offshore at Sombrero Key. Storm tides were estimated up to 2 feet above sea level along the south shore of Marathon, resulting in minor road flooding.

Storm Surge/Tide in MONROE/LOWER KEYS, FLORIDA
From 10-SEP-08 08:00:00 to 10-SEP-08 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 300.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Storm tides up to 2.5 feet above sea level were estimated along the south shore of Key West, resulting in numerous flooded streets and a few road closures. The maximum storm surge of 1.7 feet due to Hurricane Ike occurred approximately 8 hours earlier during low astronomical tide.  Key West Harbor recorded a storm tide of 2.2 feet above sea level, equating to a subsiding storm surge value of 1.2 feet.

Tornado in MONROE, FLORIDA
From 10-SEP-08 02:42:00 to 10-SEP-08 02:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: CRAIG KEY
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 120.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A violent waterspout associated with a supercell made landfall as a tornado in Lower Matecumbe Key at Sunset Drive and moved northwest, crossing U.S. Highway One and then along Palm Drive through a residential section near Mile Marker 74 on the Overseas Highway. The tornado damage path ended on Buttonwood Lane before reaching Florida Bay. Most damage was to deck railings, screens, windows and soffits on numerous homes. A few homes displayed more significant damage, including penetration through exterior doors and walls, with one home losing 50 percent of its roof decking. The EF1 rating with estimated maximum wind speeds of 90 to 100 mph was based on roof damage to a residence along Palm Drive. Debris from sheet metal paneling and mangrove branches may have contributed to a major power outage throughout all of the Keys from Islamorada through Key West as it was carried across U.S. Highway One and a major electrical transmission line.

Tornado in MONROE, FLORIDA
From 09-SEP-08 12:50:00 to 09-SEP-08 12:52:00 (EST-5)
Location: UPPER KEY LARGO
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Tornado touched down on Atlantic side of U.S. Highway One and moved toward the northwest. The tornado caused minor damage to facia on a business on the bayside of U.S. Highway One, then moved into a residential area. One residence with two broken windows, and another residence had an exterior wall penetrated with a 2x4 carried from over 250 yards away from a home under construction. Several trees and large limbs downed. Estimated maximum wind speed 60 to 70 mph.