Several subtle upper level shortwaves affected the area during a three day period between March 1-3 as a broad long-wave upper level trough located west of the area slowly progressed eastward.  Subtle surface boundaries were also in the area with a relatively warm, moist and unstable airmass in place.  Instability values approached 2000 j/kg with low level shear around 30 knots and deep layer shear around 50 knots.  Several tornadoes occurred in the National Weather Service Tallahassee forecast area with numerous instances of straight line wind damage, heavy rain, and localized flooding as well.

Heavy Rain in JACKSON, FLORIDA
From 03-MAR-12 06:00:00 to 04-MAR-12 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SNEADS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

A storm total of 4.96 inches was measured at Lake Seminole near Chattahoochee.

Heavy Rain in JACKSON, FLORIDA
From 03-MAR-12 06:00:00 to 04-MAR-12 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: INWOOD
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A storm total rainfall of 5.20 inches was reported by the public.

Heavy Rain in JACKSON, FLORIDA
From 03-MAR-12 06:00:00 to 04-MAR-12 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BLUE SPRINGS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

A 24 hour total of 5.78 inches was measured by FL-JK-3.

Heavy Rain in JEFFERSON, FLORIDA
From 03-MAR-12 07:00:00 to 04-MAR-12 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: LLOYD
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

A 24 hour total of 3.14 inches was measured at FL-JF-6.

Heavy Rain in LEON, FLORIDA
From 03-MAR-12 07:00:00 to 04-MAR-12 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOUTHWOOD
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

A 24 hour total of 3.17 inches was measured by FL-LN-4.

Heavy Rain in JEFFERSON, FLORIDA
From 03-MAR-12 07:00:00 to 04-MAR-12 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: DILLS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

A 24 hour total of 3.65 inches was measured by FL-JF-4.

Heavy Rain in LEON, FLORIDA
From 03-MAR-12 07:00:00 to 04-MAR-12 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: FORT BRADEN
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

A 24 hour total of 4.10 inches was measured by FL-LN-18.

Thunderstorm Wind in HOLMES, FLORIDA
From 03-MAR-12 07:25:00 to 03-MAR-12 07:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: NOMA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

A large tree was blown down across Highway 177.  Monetary damage was estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, FLORIDA
From 03-MAR-12 08:04:00 to 03-MAR-12 08:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: EBRO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

A tree was blown down onto a power line near 5437 Strickland Road.  Monetary damage was estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEON, FLORIDA
From 03-MAR-12 14:40:00 to 03-MAR-12 14:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: BAUM
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down onto a house northwest of Capitola.  Monetary damage was estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEON, FLORIDA
From 03-MAR-12 14:45:00 to 03-MAR-12 14:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTH FLORIDA FAIRGROUNDS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

A tree and power line were blown down onto Tram Road.  Monetary damage was estimated.

Heavy Rain in LEON, FLORIDA
From 03-MAR-12 07:00:00 to 04-MAR-12 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY (FSU)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

A 24 hour total of 3.60 inches was measured by FL-LN-10.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, FLORIDA
From 03-MAR-12 15:15:00 to 03-MAR-12 15:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: ASHVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Residents near the Jefferson/Brooks county line reported trees down near Highway 221.  The report was obtained from a WTXL news article.  Monetary damage was estimated.

Heavy Rain in LEON, FLORIDA
From 03-MAR-12 07:00:00 to 04-MAR-12 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: TALLAHASSEE MALL
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

A 24 hour total of 3.38 inches was measured by FL-LN-29.

Heavy Rain in LEON, FLORIDA
From 03-MAR-12 07:00:00 to 04-MAR-12 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BAUM
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A storm total of 3.00 inches was measured by the public.

Heavy Rain in LEON, FLORIDA
From 03-MAR-12 07:00:00 to 04-MAR-12 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MACON COMMUNITY PARK
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A storm total rainfall of 4.59 inches was measured by CWOP station DW4251.

Heavy Rain in LEON, FLORIDA
From 03-MAR-12 08:00:00 to 04-MAR-12 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOUTHWOOD
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

A 24 hour total of 3.55 inches was measured by FL-LN-33.

Heavy Rain in LEON, FLORIDA
From 03-MAR-12 08:00:00 to 04-MAR-12 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: PISGAH CHURCH
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

A 24 hour total of 3.76 inches was measured by FL-LN-45.

Heavy Rain in JACKSON, FLORIDA
From 03-MAR-12 06:00:00 to 04-MAR-12 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: (MAI)MARIANNA MUNICIPAL ARPT
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

KMAI reported a storm total of 4.73 inches.

Heavy Rain in LEON, FLORIDA
From 03-MAR-12 15:00:00 to 04-MAR-12 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: (TLH)TALLAHASSEE RGNL ARPT
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

KTLH measured a storm total of 3.37 inches from 3 pm to 3 am EST.

Heavy Rain in MADISON, FLORIDA
From 03-MAR-12 06:00:00 to 04-MAR-12 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: PINETTA
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

A 24 hour total of 3.16 inches was measured by FL-MS-2.

Flash Flood in JACKSON, FLORIDA
From 03-MAR-12 11:15:00 to 03-MAR-12 15:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: COTTONDALE ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Three roads were closed around the county due to flash flooding from excessive rainfall in a short period of time.  In addition, a house flooded near Highway 231 and I-10 with the Sheriff's department coming to turn off the power.  Numerous accidents on I-10 were also reported.  Monetary damage was estimated.

Heavy Rain in LEON, FLORIDA
From 03-MAR-12 08:00:00 to 04-MAR-12 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: FOREST MEADOWS PARK
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

A 24 hour total of 3.99 inches was measured by FL-LN-25.

Heavy Rain in JEFFERSON, FLORIDA
From 03-MAR-12 08:07:00 to 04-MAR-12 08:07:00 (EST-5)
Location: LOIS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

A 24 hour total of 3.80 inches was measured by FL-JF-5.

Tornado in GADSDEN, FLORIDA
From 03-MAR-12 09:25:00 to 03-MAR-12 09:26:00 (EST-5)
Location: WETUMPKA
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Between 20 and 25 trees were blown down in a small area near the Bear Creek Educational Forest.  The damage was consistent with an EF0 with maximum winds around 80 mph.  A witness claims he saw the tornado.  The tornado touched down in a rural area and no structural damage occurred.

Heavy Rain in WALTON, FLORIDA
From 03-MAR-12 06:00:00 to 04-MAR-12 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: FREEPORT
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

A 24 hour total of 5.73 inches was measured by FL-WT-4.

Heavy Rain in WASHINGTON, FLORIDA
From 03-MAR-12 06:00:00 to 04-MAR-12 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: LIVE OAK
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

A 24 hour total of 6.14 inches was measured by FL-WS-1.

Heavy Rain in WALTON, FLORIDA
From 03-MAR-12 06:00:00 to 04-MAR-12 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: DE FUNIAK SPRINGS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A storm total of 5.57 inches was measured in De Funiak Springs.

Heavy Rain in JACKSON, FLORIDA
From 03-MAR-12 07:00:00 to 04-MAR-12 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALFORD
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

A 24 hour total of 7.28 inches was measured by FL-JK-2.

Heavy Rain in LEON, FLORIDA
From 03-MAR-12 07:00:00 to 04-MAR-12 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MACLAY GARDENS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

A 24 hour total of 3.85 inches was measured by FL-LN-20.

Heavy Rain in LEON, FLORIDA
From 03-MAR-12 07:00:00 to 04-MAR-12 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MOCCASIN GAP
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

A 24 hour total of 4.67 inches was measured by FL-LN-31.

Heavy Rain in LEON, FLORIDA
From 03-MAR-12 07:00:00 to 04-MAR-12 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: KILLEARN LAKES
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

A 24 hour total of 3.41 inches was measured by FL-LN-22.

Heavy Rain in WAKULLA, FLORIDA
From 03-MAR-12 08:00:00 to 04-MAR-12 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: LIVE OAK ISLAND
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

A 24 hour total of 3.85 inches was measured by FL-WK-2.

Heavy Rain in JEFFERSON, FLORIDA
From 03-MAR-12 09:00:00 to 04-MAR-12 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: THOMAS CITY
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

A 24 hour total of 3.53 inches was measured by FL-JF-7.

Heavy Rain in WALTON, FLORIDA
From 03-MAR-12 05:00:00 to 04-MAR-12 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BLUE MOUNTAIN BEACH
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

A 24 hour total of 3.76 inches was measured by FL-WT-3.

Flash Flood in JACKSON, FLORIDA
From 03-MAR-12 14:15:00 to 03-MAR-12 15:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARIANNA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Water overflowed ditches and entered a home near Marianna due to excessive rainfall of several inches in a short period of time.  Monetary damage was estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in WALTON, FLORIDA
From 03-MAR-12 07:26:00 to 03-MAR-12 07:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: EUCHEEANNA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Power lines were down around the Eucheeanna community.  Monetary damage was estimated.