Scattered diurnal convection occurred for the last few days of the month.  An unusual event for July occurred in Wakulla county when a brief tornado touched down with one of the storms in the early evening hours.  The 00z KTAE sounding revealed a localized area of stronger low level shear in the area which likely contributed to this event occurring.

Thunderstorm Wind in GULF, FLORIDA
From 30-JUL-12 14:00:00 to 30-JUL-12 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: OVERSTREET
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

The Gulf county 911 call center reported power lines down in Overstreet.  Monetary damage was estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in WALTON, FLORIDA
From 31-JUL-12 07:00:00 to 31-JUL-12 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: EUCHEEANNA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter estimated peak wind gusts to 60 mph in the Eucheeanna area.

Lightning in WALTON, FLORIDA
From 31-JUL-12 07:45:00 to 31-JUL-12 07:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: BLUE MOUNTAIN BEACH
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A duplex home along Gulf Shore Drive experienced a lightning strike to the roof and sustained moderate damage.

Lightning in WALTON, FLORIDA
From 31-JUL-12 07:54:00 to 31-JUL-12 07:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: SANTA ROSA BEACH
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

The Highway 331 water tower was struck by lightning, and no power or water pressure was reported in Santa Rosa Beach.

Lightning in WALTON, FLORIDA
From 31-JUL-12 08:00:00 to 31-JUL-12 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BLUE MOUNTAIN BEACH
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

An unoccupied beach house was hit by lightning on E St. Lucia Lane.  The house suffered significant fire damage.  Two firefighters suffered minor injuries while responding to the fire.

Thunderstorm Wind in WALTON, FLORIDA
From 30-JUL-12 12:16:00 to 30-JUL-12 12:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: KNOX HILL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down across SR-81 and blocking the road about 5 miles south of Holmes county border.  Monetary damage was estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in HOLMES, FLORIDA
From 30-JUL-12 12:20:00 to 30-JUL-12 12:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: HICKORY HILL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down along County Road 181 just north of Hickory Mill Road.  Monetary damage was estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in BAY, FLORIDA
From 30-JUL-12 13:20:00 to 30-JUL-12 13:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: YOUNGSTOWN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down on Scotts Ferry Road at the intersection of Clements Road.  Monetary damage was estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in BAY, FLORIDA
From 30-JUL-12 13:25:00 to 30-JUL-12 13:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: HILAND PARK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down onto a house on Keldave Ct.  Monetary damage was estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in BAY, FLORIDA
From 30-JUL-12 13:26:00 to 30-JUL-12 13:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: PANAMA CITY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Power lines were blown down at the intersection of W. 13th Street and Grace Avenue in Panama City.  Monetary damage was estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in BAY, FLORIDA
From 30-JUL-12 13:35:00 to 30-JUL-12 13:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: MILLVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Power lines were blown down along Harris Avenue in the Panama City area.  Monetary damage was estimated.

Tornado in WAKULLA, FLORIDA
From 29-JUL-12 17:40:00 to 29-JUL-12 17:44:00 (EST-5)
Location: IVAN
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The damage path from this tornado was not continuous from where the tornado first touched down along Forest Road 313. The tornado skipped along the path causing an inconsistent damage path.  The bulk of the damage caused by this tornado was in the EF0 range.  However, the most significant damage occurred along Stokely Road near the intersection of David Kinsey Road. Damage in and near this location was consistent with EF1.  Two homes reported damage as a result of fallen trees.  Damage to these homes was estimated from moderate to major.  Numerous power lines were down and residents reported power outages lasting longer than seven hours.

Hail in WALTON, FLORIDA
From 31-JUL-12 07:00:00 to 31-JUL-12 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: EUCHEEANNA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter