Hurricane Sandy moved slowly northwest, parallel to the Florida coast, 200-250 miles offshore. Due to the very expansive wind fields associated with the hurricane, sustained tropical storm winds reached the east-central Florida beaches and adjacent portions of the barrier islands. Gusts to tropical storm force occurred throughout the coastal counties, with some interior counties also experiencing tropical storm gusts, especially during passing squalls. Large and pounding surf affected the beaches for six or more high tide cycles, during a period of high astronomical tides. By the end of the event, many of the beaches had sustained moderate to major beach erosion. The erosion damaged several home foundations/patios/pools, and endangered many other beach-front residences and two businesses. Numerous beach cross-overs and lifeguard towers were damaged and sand was washed onto coastal roadways and beach parking areas in several locations. Damage estimates for the east-central Florida beaches totalled 46 million dollars.

Tropical Storm in VOLUSIA, FLORIDA
From 26-OCT-12 17:00:00 to 26-OCT-12 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A New Smyrna Beach mesonet site (XNSB) recorded sustained north winds of 43 mph and other spotter reports confirmed tropical storm winds along the immediate coast of Volusia County. Gusts of 50-55 mph occurred, especially during passing squalls.

Tropical Storm in INDIAN RIVER, FLORIDA
From 26-OCT-12 07:00:00 to 26-OCT-12 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency Management and spotter reports indicated that sustained winds reached minimal tropical storm force along the barrier islands of Indian River County. Gusts of 50-55 mph occurred, especially during passing squalls.

Coastal Flood in BREVARD, FLORIDA
From 27-OCT-12 08:00:00 to 28-OCT-12 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 25.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Moderate to major beach erosion, with approximately 17 structures in danger or threatened by additional short-term erosion. Of these 17 structures, two were multi-family buildings and two were businesses. Seven of the sites experienced structural damage to the primary structure or to attached patios or pools. Several beach crossovers and lifeguard towers were also damaged, as well as a boat ramp.

Coastal Flood in INDIAN RIVER, FLORIDA
From 27-OCT-12 08:00:00 to 28-OCT-12 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 10.50M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Moderate to major beach erosion. Several beach crossovers and a lifeguard tower were damaged. Sea water and sand washed onto one coastal road.

Coastal Flood in ST. LUCIE, FLORIDA
From 27-OCT-12 08:00:00 to 28-OCT-12 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 4.20M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Moderate to major beach erosion. Sand over-washed two beach access parking areas and erosion damaged the foundation of a pump station.

Coastal Flood in MARTIN, FLORIDA
From 26-OCT-12 08:00:00 to 28-OCT-12 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 6.30M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Moderate to major beach erosion. Erosion caused damage to two homes and washed sand and debris across a coastal roadway, temporarily isolating residents. Several piers, boardwalks and retaining walls were also damaged.

Tropical Storm in ST. LUCIE, FLORIDA
From 26-OCT-12 00:00:00 to 26-OCT-12 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A mesonet site near the St. Lucie Nuclear Power Plant (XSTL) recorded sustained northeast winds of 45 mph. These winds impacted much of the St. Lucie County barrier islands. Gusts of 50-60 mph occurred, especially during passing squalls.

Tropical Storm in MARTIN, FLORIDA
From 26-OCT-12 00:00:00 to 26-OCT-12 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A mesonet site at Jensen Beach (XJEN) recorded sustained north winds of 39 mph. These winds impacted much of the Martin County barrier islands. Gusts of 50-55 mph occurred, especially during passing squalls.

Tropical Storm in BREVARD, FLORIDA
From 26-OCT-12 07:00:00 to 26-OCT-12 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The Melbourne Airport ASOS (KMLB) and a mesonet site at Cocoa Beach Pier (XCCO) recorded sustained north-northeast winds of 39 mph. These winds impacted much of the Brevard County barrier islands as well as some eastern portions of the mainland. Gusts of 50-55 mph occurred, especially during passing squalls.