Several severe thunderstorms occurred as low to mid-level southwest winds brought a warm and very moist air mass into east central Florida. Much cooler and drier air above this moisture laden air allowed for vigorous storm development which acted to produce severe wind gusts and hail in many of the thunderstorms that developed.

Hail in VOLUSIA, FLORIDA
From 20-APR-12 15:50:00 to 20-APR-12 15:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: BARBERVILLE
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter observed quarter to half dollar sized hail near the intersection of Buckles Road and State Road 40, in Pierson.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAKE, FLORIDA
From 20-APR-12 16:17:00 to 20-APR-12 16:17:00 (EST-5)
Location: ASTOR PARK
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A severe thunderstorm produced straight-line wind damage along Highway 40 just east of Highway 19 near Astor. Numerous trees were downed including a few falling onto Highway 40. Information was obtained from local emergency management, who surveyed the damage.

Hail in VOLUSIA, FLORIDA
From 20-APR-12 17:31:00 to 20-APR-12 17:31:00 (EST-5)
Location: DE BARY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Quarter sized hail was reported in De Bary by a local newspaper.

Hail in LAKE, FLORIDA
From 20-APR-12 16:17:00 to 20-APR-12 16:17:00 (EST-5)
Location: ASTOR PARK
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained weather spotter observed quarter to golf ball sized hail near the location of the downed trees (see 1617 EST thunderstorm wind event).

Thunderstorm Wind in SEMINOLE, FLORIDA
From 20-APR-12 17:26:00 to 20-APR-12 17:26:00 (EST-5)
Location: FOREST CITY
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter recorded a 51kt/59mph thunderstorm wind gust on their local anemometer about one mile northwest of Sanlando Springs in Longwood.

Hail in ST. LUCIE, FLORIDA
From 20-APR-12 16:40:00 to 20-APR-12 16:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: VIKING
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported quarter sized hail near the intersection of Ocala Avenue and Kings Highway in Lakewood Park. Severe winds at this location also toppled two trees (see 1640 EST thunderstorm wind event).

Hail in VOLUSIA, FLORIDA
From 20-APR-12 16:45:00 to 20-APR-12 16:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: DELTONA
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A citizen reported golf ball sized hail near Deltona.

Hail in OSCEOLA, FLORIDA
From 20-APR-12 15:45:00 to 20-APR-12 15:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: ASHTON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A citizen reported quarter sized hail near the intersection of US Highway 192/441 and Narcoossee Road in Saint Cloud.

Hail in LAKE, FLORIDA
From 20-APR-12 14:15:00 to 20-APR-12 14:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAKE LOUISA
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A ranger at Lake Louisa State Park relayed a report of ping pong ball sized hail.

Hail in INDIAN RIVER, FLORIDA
From 20-APR-12 15:04:00 to 20-APR-12 15:04:00 (EST-5)
Location: RIVER BRIDGE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The Indian River County Sheriff observed nickel sized hail near the intersection of County Road 512 and Roseland Road.

Hail in ORANGE, FLORIDA
From 20-APR-12 15:10:00 to 20-APR-12 15:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: TANGELO PARK
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

An amateur radio operator reported quarter sized hail near the intersection of South Orange Blossom Trail and Wetherbee Road.

Hail in INDIAN RIVER, FLORIDA
From 20-APR-12 15:50:00 to 20-APR-12 15:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: GIFFORD
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A citizen located north of Vero Beach reported nickel sized hail.

Hail in VOLUSIA, FLORIDA
From 20-APR-12 16:25:00 to 20-APR-12 16:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: ORANGE CITY
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A SKYWARN spotter reported nickel sized hail about one block south of the intersection of Highway 17/92 and Rhode Island Avenue in Orange City.

Hail in ORANGE, FLORIDA
From 20-APR-12 17:20:00 to 20-APR-12 17:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: APOPKA
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A spotter reported penny sized hail about three miles east of Apopka.

Hail in ST. LUCIE, FLORIDA
From 20-APR-12 16:47:00 to 20-APR-12 16:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: SUNLAND GARDENS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A SKYWARN spotter observed quarter sized hail in Fort Pierce.

Thunderstorm Wind in BREVARD, FLORIDA
From 20-APR-12 17:41:00 to 20-APR-12 17:41:00 (EST-5)
Location: MELBOURNE VLG
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

A 50kt/58mph thunderstorm wind gust was recorded at the Melbourne International Airport.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARTIN, FLORIDA
From 20-APR-12 15:45:00 to 20-APR-12 15:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOBE SOUND
Magnitude: 48.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A localized damaging wind event occurred in Tequesta during a strong thunderstorm, with maximum winds of near 55 mph. Several power-poles sustained damage along with numerous power-lines being knocked down. A tree was also toppled. Photos from local emergency management and news media were obtained along with information from an eyewitness.

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. LUCIE, FLORIDA
From 20-APR-12 16:40:00 to 20-APR-12 16:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: VIKING
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Two trees were toppled in Lakewood Park at the same location where one inch hail occurred (see 1640 EST hail event).

Hail in ST. LUCIE, FLORIDA
From 20-APR-12 16:40:00 to 20-APR-12 16:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: VIKING
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported quarter sized hail near the intersection of Ocala Avenue and Kings Highway in Lakewood Park. Severe winds at this location also toppled two trees (see 1640 EST thunderstorm wind event).