Southerly flow around high pressure, increasing atmospheric moisture, and a passing mid level short wave trough phased across our western Florida zones during the evening to yield a few severe storms that produced widespread wind damage and some large hail.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALACHUA, FLORIDA
From 30-APR-10 21:30:00 to 30-APR-10 21:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: PHIFER
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down on a home at NW 22nd Avenue with no injuries reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALACHUA, FLORIDA
From 30-APR-10 21:55:00 to 30-APR-10 21:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: CROSS CREEK
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported widespread damage at County Road 325 and Southeast 143 Street. Six large trees were either uprooted or snapped along a quarter mile path. All board fences along the path were blown over and power lines were blown down. The cost of damage was estimated.

Funnel Cloud in GILCHRIST, FLORIDA
From 30-APR-10 19:10:00 to 30-APR-10 19:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: WILLIFORD
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

County emergency management relayed a report from law enforcement of a funnel cloud on Highway 130 between State Road 129 and County Road 47.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALACHUA, FLORIDA
From 30-APR-10 21:35:00 to 30-APR-10 21:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: GAINESVILLE NORTH
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

The Gainesville Sun reported that a woman was trapped inside her home due to trees that were blown down on it. The cost of damage was estimated. No injuries were reported.

Hail in ALACHUA, FLORIDA
From 30-APR-10 22:15:00 to 30-APR-10 22:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: SANTA FE LAKE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm Wind in SUWANNEE, FLORIDA
From 30-APR-10 18:55:00 to 30-APR-10 18:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRANFORD
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 68.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An approximate seven square mile area of straight line wind damage occurred as a result of a bowing line of thunderstorms. The area of most substantial damage had dozens of large trees uprooted and snapped. A total of 18 structures sustained damage with one mobile home destroyed by a large oak tree that fell through it. Damage indicators suggested maximum winds of around 70 mph. The cost of damage was estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLUMBIA, FLORIDA
From 30-APR-10 19:10:00 to 30-APR-10 19:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: FT WHITE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees and power lines were blown down in the Three Rivers Estates area.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALACHUA, FLORIDA
From 30-APR-10 21:30:00 to 30-APR-10 21:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: GAINESVILLE NORTH
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was uprooted and fell on a home.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALACHUA, FLORIDA
From 30-APR-10 21:30:00 to 30-APR-10 21:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: GAINESVILLE WEST
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down on a home at 3621 NW 18th Terrace.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALACHUA, FLORIDA
From 30-APR-10 21:30:00 to 30-APR-10 21:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: PHIFER
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down onto a trailer with 2 people trapped inside. No injuries were reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in SUWANNEE, FLORIDA
From 30-APR-10 19:10:00 to 30-APR-10 19:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRANFORD
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A barn roof was blown off and into an area of trees. The cost of damage was estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALACHUA, FLORIDA
From 30-APR-10 21:40:00 to 30-APR-10 21:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: AIR BASE
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

A Cessna plane was flipped at the Gainesville Regional Airport. No injuries were reported. The ASOS at the airport measured a wind gust of 57 mph at the time of damage. The cost of damage was estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALACHUA, FLORIDA
From 30-APR-10 21:30:00 to 30-APR-10 21:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: GAINESVILLE NORTH
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree fell on a home at 501 NW 30th Avenue. Water damage was occurring in the home at the time of the report due to tree damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALACHUA, FLORIDA
From 30-APR-10 21:30:00 to 30-APR-10 21:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: PHIFER
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Trees were blown down across the parking lot at 5830 NW 39th Avenue in Gainesville. Two telephone connection boxes were also damaged. The cost of damage was estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALACHUA, FLORIDA
From 30-APR-10 21:40:00 to 30-APR-10 21:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: AIR BASE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

The Gainesville Sun reported a car port was destroyed in the Brittany Estates area off of Waldo Road. The cost of damage was estimated.

Hail in COLUMBIA, FLORIDA
From 30-APR-10 19:12:00 to 30-APR-10 19:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: FT WHITE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter size hail was reported at 1402 SW Tommy Light Street in Fort White.