An unseasonably strong upper level trough and cold brought a round of strong to severe thunderstorms and heavy rainfall to the area.  There were several tornadoes confirmed across northwest Florida.  All of the tornadoes were rated EF0, and most of them occurred in forested areas with no structures impacted.  However, there was some minor damage to structures around Cottondale in Jackson county and Sumatra in Liberty county.  All of the tornadoes exhibited tornadic debris signatures using dual-pol radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in TAYLOR, FLORIDA
From 14-OCT-14 11:38:00 to 14-OCT-14 11:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: BUCELL JUNCTION
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Power lines were blown down on Mixon Road.

Flash Flood in LEON, FLORIDA
From 14-OCT-14 10:51:00 to 14-OCT-14 11:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: TALLAHASSEE MALL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Cars were stalled in high water on roads near the Tallahassee Mall.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, FLORIDA
From 14-OCT-14 05:47:00 to 14-OCT-14 05:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: RIVERSIDE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was blown down at Pine Ridge and Rolling Pines Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in HOLMES, FLORIDA
From 14-OCT-14 05:55:00 to 14-OCT-14 05:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: COBB CROSSROADS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was blown down on JS Jones Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, FLORIDA
From 14-OCT-14 05:55:00 to 14-OCT-14 05:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: WAUSAU
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was blown down at Olie and Ambus Roads.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAKULLA, FLORIDA
From 14-OCT-14 10:25:00 to 14-OCT-14 10:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: BETHEL
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A power pole was snapped on Cooperwood Road along with roof damage to a house.  Monetary damage was estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAKULLA, FLORIDA
From 14-OCT-14 10:18:00 to 14-OCT-14 10:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: IVAN
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Roof damage occurred to a home near Whiddon Lake Road and Zion Hills Road.  Monetary damage was estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAKULLA, FLORIDA
From 14-OCT-14 09:55:00 to 14-OCT-14 10:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: SMITH CREEK
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Several trees were blown down across the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, FLORIDA
From 14-OCT-14 11:20:00 to 14-OCT-14 11:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: AUCILLA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees were blown down on I-10 at Mile Marker 229.

Tornado in LIBERTY, FLORIDA
From 13-OCT-14 21:58:00 to 13-OCT-14 21:58:00 (EST-5)
Location: CENTRAL CITY
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

The KTLH dual-pol radar detected a tornadic debris signature at this location.  This is in the middle of the Apalachicola National Forest with no damage to structures reported.  The tornado was rated EF0 based on tree damage.

Tornado in JACKSON, FLORIDA
From 14-OCT-14 02:00:00 to 14-OCT-14 02:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: COTTONDALE ARPT
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Most of the damage from this tornado was limited to trees.  However, one house had a garage door blown in and some of the roof structure removed.  The tornado was rated EF0 with winds estimated at 75 to 80 mph.  A small debris signature was also seen on KEVX dual-pol radar.  Monetary damage was estimated.

Tornado in LIBERTY, FLORIDA
From 13-OCT-14 20:59:00 to 13-OCT-14 21:01:00 (EST-5)
Location: SUMATRA
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Trees were blown down and a roof was blown off a shed in the vicinity of Sumatra.  A tornadic debris signature was also seen by KTLH radar.  This tornado was rated EF0 with winds of 65 to 75 mph.  Monetary damage was estimated.

Tornado in LIBERTY, FLORIDA
From 13-OCT-14 19:50:00 to 13-OCT-14 19:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: SUMATRA
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

The KTLH dual-pol radar detected a tornadic debris signature at this location.  This is in the middle of the Apalachicola National Forest with no damage to structures reported.  The tornado was rated EF0 based on tree damage.

Tornado in FRANKLIN, FLORIDA
From 13-OCT-14 19:29:00 to 13-OCT-14 19:29:00 (EST-5)
Location: BUCK SIDING
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

The KTLH dual-pol radar detected a tornadic debris signature at this location.  This is in the middle of the Apalachicola National Forest with no damage to structures reported.  The tornado was rated EF0 based on tree damage.

Tornado in CALHOUN, FLORIDA
From 13-OCT-14 15:20:00 to 13-OCT-14 15:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: SCOTTS FERRY
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

The KTLH and KEVX dual-pol radars detected a tornadic debris signature at this location.  In addition, a member of the media conducted a survey of the area using an aerial drone.  Although no damage to structures occurred, the tornado missed some residential and mobile homes by less than a mile in some cases.  Numerous trees were snapped or uprooted (over 30 estimated) along the path.  The tornado was rated EF0 with winds estimated at 65 to 75 mph.

Funnel Cloud in CALHOUN, FLORIDA
From 13-OCT-14 16:02:00 to 13-OCT-14 16:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHASON
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A funnel cloud was spotted near the intersections of Gray Road and CR287 as well as Cain Road and CR287 between 5:02 pm CDT and 5:06 pm CDT.

Thunderstorm Wind in WALTON, FLORIDA
From 14-OCT-14 01:00:00 to 14-OCT-14 01:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: EUCHEEANNA
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A wind gust of 60 mph was measured by a trained spotter with an anemometer.  In addition, lightning also struck a tree near the home.

Thunderstorm Wind in BAY, FLORIDA
From 14-OCT-14 01:05:00 to 14-OCT-14 01:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: PANAMA CITY BEACH
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Power lines were blown down in several locations around Panama City Beach.

Thunderstorm Wind in BAY, FLORIDA
From 14-OCT-14 01:06:00 to 14-OCT-14 01:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: BAHAMA BEACH
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Roof damage occurred to a restaurant on Front Beach Road.  Monetary damage was estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in BAY, FLORIDA
From 14-OCT-14 01:25:00 to 14-OCT-14 01:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: PANAMA CITY
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Several reports of power lines blown down were received from around Panama City .  Wind was also driving rainwater into some condo units through the balcony doors on Panama City Beach.

Thunderstorm Wind in GULF, FLORIDA
From 14-OCT-14 02:45:00 to 14-OCT-14 02:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: HONEYVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Power lines were blown down along Highway 71.

Thunderstorm Wind in WALTON, FLORIDA
From 14-OCT-14 04:43:00 to 14-OCT-14 04:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: SANTA ROSA BEACH
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A couple of trees were blown down around Santa Rosa Beach.

Flash Flood in LEON, FLORIDA
From 14-OCT-14 10:20:00 to 14-OCT-14 11:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: LEVY PARK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Flooding was reported on Bronough Street north of Brevard Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEON, FLORIDA
From 14-OCT-14 10:35:00 to 14-OCT-14 10:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOUTHWOOD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

A tree was blown down on Tram Road to the east of Capital Circle.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEON, FLORIDA
From 14-OCT-14 09:15:00 to 14-OCT-14 09:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAKE MUNSON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

A retired NWS employee reported 4 to 5 trees down across Munson Trails near Woodville Highway.

Flash Flood in LEON, FLORIDA
From 14-OCT-14 10:02:00 to 14-OCT-14 11:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: TALLAHASSEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flooding was reported on Appleyard Drive with road blocks in place.