Severe thunderstorms developed across the Florida Panhandle during the afternoon and evening of February 15th as a strong upper level disturbance moved from the southern Plains to the Tennessee Valley. The severe storms developed along and ahead of the trailing cold front, producing both tornadoes and straight line wind damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in ESCAMBIA, FLORIDA
From 15-FEB-16 17:46:00 to 15-FEB-16 17:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: BELLEVIEW
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A severe thunderstorm wind gust downed a tree onto a truck at Timberlake Mobile Home Park.

Hail in SANTA ROSA, FLORIDA
From 15-FEB-16 16:54:00 to 15-FEB-16 16:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEW YORK
Magnitude: 1.00 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in ESCAMBIA, FLORIDA
From 15-FEB-16 17:50:00 to 15-FEB-16 17:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: EDGE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

An awning at a truck stop was damaged by severe thunderstorm wind gusts.

Thunderstorm Wind in ESCAMBIA, FLORIDA
From 15-FEB-16 17:50:00 to 15-FEB-16 17:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: EDGE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

An awning at a truck stop was damaged by severe thunderstorm wind gusts.

Thunderstorm Wind in ESCAMBIA, FLORIDA
From 15-FEB-16 17:53:00 to 15-FEB-16 17:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: FERRY PASS
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A bow echo with winds estimated as high as 80 mph caused considerable damage in the vicinity of 9th Avenue and Creighton Road. The roof partially collapsed at the Walmart. A semi-trailer was overturned in the parking lot and another was pushed into a tree. Significant roof and window damage also occurred at the Eastgate Shopping center. Numerous trees and power lines were also downed by the severe thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in SANTA ROSA, FLORIDA
From 15-FEB-16 18:05:00 to 15-FEB-16 18:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: BROXSON
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Severe thunderstorm wind gusts around 70 mph resulted in minor roof damage and broken windows at residences along Sea Breeze Lane. Fencing was also blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in SANTA ROSA, FLORIDA
From 15-FEB-16 18:08:00 to 15-FEB-16 18:09:00 (CST-6)
Location: BROXSON
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Severe houses in the Santa Rosa Shores suffered roof damage due to severe thunderstorm wind gusts around 70 mph. A boat was also flipped onto a truck.

Thunderstorm Wind in SANTA ROSA, FLORIDA
From 15-FEB-16 18:17:00 to 15-FEB-16 18:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: NAVARRE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Severe thunderstorm wind gusts near 70 mph produced minor roof damage to residences at James Harvell Road and Highway 87.

Thunderstorm Wind in SANTA ROSA, FLORIDA
From 15-FEB-16 18:17:00 to 15-FEB-16 18:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: NAVARRE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Severe thunderstorm winds near 70 mph produced roof damage to residences on Cosica Boulevard.

Thunderstorm Wind in OKALOOSA, FLORIDA
From 15-FEB-16 18:26:00 to 15-FEB-16 18:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: SEMINOLE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Severe thunderstorm wind gusts between 60 and 70 mph downed two large trees with another tree falling onto a truck.

Thunderstorm Wind in ESCAMBIA, FLORIDA
From 15-FEB-16 18:02:00 to 15-FEB-16 18:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: (PNS)PENSACOLA REGIO
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Pensacola International Airport measured a wind gust of 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in OKALOOSA, FLORIDA
From 15-FEB-16 18:33:00 to 15-FEB-16 18:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: (VPS)EGLIN AFB
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Valparaiso (KVPS) measured a wind gust of 60 mph.

Tornado in ESCAMBIA, FLORIDA
From 15-FEB-16 15:32:00 to 15-FEB-16 15:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: MC DAVID
Tornado F-scale: EF3
Property damage: 5.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado developed from an isolated supercell thunderstorm. The tornado first touched down southwest of Lambert-Ridge Road southeast of McDavid. The tornado gradually increased in strength and width as it continued northeast toward Century. The first EF-2 intensity damage noted was on Holland Drive where a workshop was completely destroyed. The tornado reached its peak intensity (widespread EF-2 damage with isolated EF-3 damage) as it moved into Century. Numerous homes were damaged or destroyed. A couple of homes experienced complete loss of the roof with only the walls of small interior rooms remaining. Extensive tree damage was noted with numerous softwood and hardwood trees either uprooted or snapped. Numerous power poles were also snapped. The tornado continued to track northeast out of Century and moved across the Florida Alabama state line into Escambia County Alabama.