A trough of low pressure was dissipating across the area with high pressure ridging across southern Florida. This kept west to southwest winds in place across the local area and allowed for numerous thunderstorms with heavy rains and a tornado.

Tornado in HILLSBOROUGH, FLORIDA
From 01-JUL-09 06:48:00 to 01-JUL-09 06:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: RIVERVIEW
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

A tornado briefly touched down in a few locations along the path causing trees to be snapped or uprooted along Duncan Road, Bloomingdale Avenue, and Craft Road. Winds were estimated at 75mph.

Lightning in PINELLAS, FLORIDA
From 01-JUL-09 07:15:00 to 01-JUL-09 07:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: BASKIN
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A 77-year-old man was struck by lightning while standing inside a metal shed and holding the handle on an electrical cart. The hand that was holding the cart where he was struck was numb for a few hours and he was sent to the hospital for testing.

Thunderstorm Wind in HILLSBOROUGH, FLORIDA
From 01-JUL-09 07:00:00 to 01-JUL-09 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: SEFFNER
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree fell onto a house near Lenna Avenue and Mangan Avenue in Seffner.

Heavy Rain in PINELLAS, FLORIDA
From 01-JUL-09 04:00:00 to 01-JUL-09 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: TARPON SPRINGS
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Heavy rains flooded roads in Tarpon Springs.  One home on the 600 block of South Grosse Avenue was damaged as debris piled up in a nearby storm drain and caused flooding of three inches of water into the home.

Lightning in MANATEE, FLORIDA
From 01-JUL-09 16:00:00 to 01-JUL-09 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BALENTINE MANOR
Property damage: 750.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Lightning struck a home on Portmarnock Place in Lakewood Ranch causing the attic to catch fire and consume much of the home.  Damage estimate included structure and contents.

Heavy Rain in HILLSBOROUGH, FLORIDA
From 01-JUL-09 04:00:00 to 01-JUL-09 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: (TPA)TAMPA INTL ARPT
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

The ASOS at the Tampa International Airport recorded 4.72 inches of rain, most of which fell in several hours.  Roadwork near the entrance to the airport was under major construction at the time leading to poor drainage.  The road was closed for 90 minutes due to stalled vehicles in the water on the road.  The AAA Auto Club South reported 200 service calls during the event, many for stalled vehicles.

Heavy Rain in PASCO, FLORIDA
From 01-JUL-09 04:00:00 to 01-JUL-09 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: FIVAY
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Five to seven inches of rain caused flooding of roads between Hudson and Port Richey.  One neighborhood near the intersection of Ranch Road and Zimmerman Road was isolated due to water on roads.  About 10 homes were evacauted and two homes had water damage on the first floor.  Emergency management states this is a know low lying area in the county and this happens every 3 to 5 years.  The damage amount was estimated.

Flood in HILLSBOROUGH, FLORIDA
From 01-JUL-09 19:00:00 to 03-JUL-09 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BALM
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The river stage on the Little Manatee River near Wimauma reached 14.15 feet during the evening of July 2nd.  Flood stage is 11 feet.   The flooding was a result of two days of heavy rain.  The total rainfall at the National Weather Service in Ruskin from June 30 through July 1 was 4.53 inches. Fire Rescue reported Owens Road was washed away in the area of the river and numerous roads were inaccessible due to flooding.  The damage amount listed is a rough estimate of the road damage.