A potent squall line of severe thunderstorms raced eastward across the entire southeastern U.S. from the morning of April 4 through the afternoon of April 5, 2011. In a matter of just 30 hours, this squall line brought widespread damaging winds to the Tennessee and Ohio Valleys, southeast Alabama, southwest and south central Georgia, northwest Florida, and the Mid Atlantic States. This system was one of the most prolific severe weather producers to ever impact the nation with widespread straight line wind damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, FLORIDA
From 05-APR-11 03:45:00 to 05-APR-11 03:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: PINETTA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree fell on a home near Pineta with tree damage along NE Persimmon Drive.  The monetary damage figure provided is a rough estimate.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, FLORIDA
From 05-APR-11 03:45:00 to 05-APR-11 03:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: MADISON
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Multiple trees were blown down across the county with one tree on a home in Madison.  The monetary damage figure provided is a rough estimate.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, FLORIDA
From 05-APR-11 03:52:00 to 05-APR-11 03:52:00 (EST-5)
Location: LEE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Multiple trees were blown down along County Road 255 just south of Lee.  The monetary damage figure provided is a rough estimate.

Thunderstorm Wind in DIXIE, FLORIDA
From 05-APR-11 04:50:00 to 05-APR-11 04:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: CROSS CITY
Magnitude: 75.00 EG
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

There were numerous reports of roof damage in Cross City with many power poles also blown down.  The Ace Hardware in Cross City was also missing part of its roof.  The Dixie County Advocate newspaper also reported cars and semi trucks flipped over.  An estimated 75 to 100 trees were blown down across the county.  The monetary damage figure provided is a rough estimate.

Thunderstorm Wind in DIXIE, FLORIDA
From 05-APR-11 05:05:00 to 05-APR-11 05:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: OLD TOWN
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

The roof of a mobile home was damaged along NE 331st Avenue.  The monetary damage figure provided is a rough estimate.

Thunderstorm Wind in DIXIE, FLORIDA
From 05-APR-11 05:05:00 to 05-APR-11 05:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: OLD TOWN
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 6.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trees and power lines were blown down along 746th Street.  The monetary damage figure provided is a rough estimate.

Thunderstorm Wind in DIXIE, FLORIDA
From 05-APR-11 05:05:00 to 05-APR-11 05:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: OLD TOWN
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 6.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trees and power lines were blown down along NE 349th Street.  The monetary damage figure provided is a rough estimate.

Thunderstorm Wind in DIXIE, FLORIDA
From 05-APR-11 05:05:00 to 05-APR-11 05:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: OLD TOWN
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 6.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trees and power lines were blown down along 298th Street.  The monetary damage figure provided is a rough estimate.

Thunderstorm Wind in DIXIE, FLORIDA
From 05-APR-11 05:05:00 to 05-APR-11 05:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: OLD TOWN
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 6.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trees and power lines were blown down along NE 303rd Street.  The monetary damage figure provided is a rough estimate.

Thunderstorm Wind in DIXIE, FLORIDA
From 05-APR-11 05:05:00 to 05-APR-11 05:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: OLD TOWN
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 6.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trees and power lines were blown down along NE 312th Street.  The monetary damage figure provided is a rough estimate.

Thunderstorm Wind in WALTON, FLORIDA
From 04-APR-11 22:45:00 to 04-APR-11 22:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: DE FUNIAK SPRINGS
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were blown down county wide.  The monetary damage figure provided is a rough estimate.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, FLORIDA
From 04-APR-11 23:30:00 to 04-APR-11 23:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: VERNON
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 7.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Highway 79 was closed due to debris.  Four power lines were also on roads.  The monetary damage figure provided is a rough estimate.

Thunderstorm Wind in CALHOUN, FLORIDA
From 05-APR-11 00:40:00 to 05-APR-11 00:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: DURHAM
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Multiple large trees were blown down between Clarksville and Blountstown.  The monetary damage figure provided is a rough estimate.

Thunderstorm Wind in CALHOUN, FLORIDA
From 05-APR-11 00:23:00 to 05-APR-11 00:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALTHA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Three trees were blown down between Altha and the Jackson county line.  The monetary damage figure provided is a rough estimate.

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, FLORIDA
From 04-APR-11 23:55:00 to 04-APR-11 23:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARIANNA
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trees and power lines were blown down across the county.  A billboard was also blown down.  The monetary damage figure provided is a rough estimate.

Thunderstorm Wind in CALHOUN, FLORIDA
From 05-APR-11 00:40:00 to 05-APR-11 00:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLARKSVILLE
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter measured a 63 mph gust at his residence with roof damage to his home.  The monetary damage figure provided is a rough estimate.

Thunderstorm Wind in GULF, FLORIDA
From 05-APR-11 00:45:00 to 05-APR-11 00:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEWAHITCHKA
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Widespread power outages were reported across the county with around 400 homes without power in Wewahitchka.  The monetary damage figure provided is a rough estimate.

Thunderstorm Wind in BAY, FLORIDA
From 05-APR-11 00:18:00 to 05-APR-11 00:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: PARKER
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Part of a roof was blown off in Parker with trees reported down across the county.  The monetary damage figure provided is a rough estimate.

Thunderstorm Wind in LIBERTY, FLORIDA
From 05-APR-11 02:00:00 to 05-APR-11 02:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WILMA
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Widespread power outages with scattered debris was reported across the county.  The monetary damage figure provided is a rough estimate.

Thunderstorm Wind in HOLMES, FLORIDA
From 04-APR-11 23:10:00 to 04-APR-11 23:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: NOMA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter north of Bonifay estimated 60 mph winds with no power at his residence.

Thunderstorm Wind in TAYLOR, FLORIDA
From 05-APR-11 03:59:00 to 05-APR-11 03:59:00 (EST-5)
Location: (40J)PERRY-FOLEY ARPT
Magnitude: 65.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS

A wind gust of 75 mph was recorded at the Perry-Foley airport.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEON, FLORIDA
From 05-APR-11 02:30:00 to 05-APR-11 02:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAKE ELLA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

A large oak tree was blown down near the intersection of North Meridian road and Bradford Road in Tallahassee.  The monetary damage figure provided is a rough estimate.

Thunderstorm Wind in TAYLOR, FLORIDA
From 05-APR-11 03:59:00 to 05-APR-11 03:59:00 (EST-5)
Location: FENHOLLOWAY
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter east of Perry estimated winds near 65 mph with power out at his residence.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEON, FLORIDA
From 05-APR-11 02:55:00 to 05-APR-11 02:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: TOM BROWN PARK
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Over 10 transformer flashes were witnessed by an NWS employee on the east side of Tallahassee.  The monetary damage figure provided is a rough estimate.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAKULLA, FLORIDA
From 05-APR-11 02:49:00 to 05-APR-11 02:49:00 (EST-5)
Location: VEREEN
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Trees were uprooted, power lines were down, and a light pole was down.  The monetary damage figure provided is a rough estimate.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, FLORIDA
From 05-APR-11 03:15:00 to 05-APR-11 03:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: AUCILLA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A spotter relayed a report of several trees down along I-10 between mile markers 232 and 233.  The monetary damage figure provided is a rough estimate.

Funnel Cloud in LEON, FLORIDA
From 05-APR-11 02:20:00 to 05-APR-11 02:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: TALLAHASSEE MALL
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A brief funnel cloud was reported near 2000 N Meridian Road in Tallahassee.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, FLORIDA
From 05-APR-11 03:30:00 to 05-APR-11 03:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: GREENVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A home was destroyed by a falling tree.  The monetary damage figure provided is a rough estimate.

Thunderstorm Wind in GADSDEN, FLORIDA
From 05-APR-11 02:10:00 to 05-APR-11 02:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: QUINCY
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were blown down across the county with 5-8 homes with minor to major damage in Quincy.  Numerous roads were blocked by downed trees.  The monetary damage figure provided is a rough estimate.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, FLORIDA
From 05-APR-11 02:25:00 to 05-APR-11 02:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: BAY CITY
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

One home was damaged in the vicinity of Old Bluff Road with a tree limb flying through a window.  Trees and power lines were also blown down across the county.  The monetary damage figure provided is a rough estimate.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, FLORIDA
From 05-APR-11 02:50:00 to 05-APR-11 02:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: ST TERESA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A few trees and power lines were blown down near Saint Teresa.  The monetary damage figure provided is a rough estimate.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, FLORIDA
From 05-APR-11 02:50:00 to 05-APR-11 02:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: ST TERESA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A few trees and power lines were blown down near Alligator Point.  The monetary damage figure provided is a rough estimate.

Thunderstorm Wind in DIXIE, FLORIDA
From 05-APR-11 05:05:00 to 05-APR-11 05:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: OLD TOWN
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 6.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trees and power lines were blown down along 754th Street.  The monetary damage figure provided is a rough estimate.

Thunderstorm Wind in DIXIE, FLORIDA
From 05-APR-11 05:05:00 to 05-APR-11 05:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: SUWANNEE
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 7.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Five large trees were blown down on County Road 349 north of Suwannee.  The monetary damage figure provided is a rough estimate.

Thunderstorm Wind in CALHOUN, FLORIDA
From 05-APR-11 00:35:00 to 05-APR-11 00:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLARKSVILLE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Trees, power lines, and transformers were down across the county.  A roof was torn off a trailer in Clarksville with roof damage to another home as well.  The monetary damage figure provided is a rough estimate.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, FLORIDA
From 04-APR-11 23:32:00 to 04-APR-11 23:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHIPLEY
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were blown down in Chipley and across the county.  The monetary damage figure provided is a rough estimate.

Thunderstorm Wind in DIXIE, FLORIDA
From 05-APR-11 05:05:00 to 05-APR-11 05:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: OLD TOWN
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 6.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trees and power lines were blown down along Tick Road.  The monetary damage figure provided is a rough estimate.