A strengthening surface low pressure area moved across the Tri-State region.  A warm front lifted northward through the area, and a cold front moved through during the afternoon hours. Scattered thunderstorms moved across the area, some of which were severe.

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, FLORIDA
From 31-MAR-20 11:45:00 to 31-MAR-20 11:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: CAMPBELLTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was blown down near Highway 2 and Cedar Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in WALTON, FLORIDA
From 31-MAR-20 12:00:00 to 31-MAR-20 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: FREEPORT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees were blown down near Freeport.

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, FLORIDA
From 31-MAR-20 12:15:00 to 31-MAR-20 12:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: HORNSVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was blown down near Highway 2 and Timberlane Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, FLORIDA
From 31-MAR-20 12:45:00 to 31-MAR-20 12:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: INWOOD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was blown down on Blueberry Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind in CALHOUN, FLORIDA
From 31-MAR-20 12:48:00 to 31-MAR-20 12:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALTHA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A power line was blown down on NW JW Rackley Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, FLORIDA
From 31-MAR-20 15:15:00 to 31-MAR-20 15:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROYAL BLUFF
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Tree damage was reported along Highway 98.

Tornado in WALTON, FLORIDA
From 31-MAR-20 11:55:00 to 31-MAR-20 11:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: PORTLAND
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A waterspout moved onshore.  A tree was snapped and caused some minor roof damage to a home.  This tornado was rated EF0 with max winds estimated at 70 mph.

Tornado in JEFFERSON, FLORIDA
From 31-MAR-20 15:10:00 to 31-MAR-20 15:16:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAMONT
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Initial damage was noted in far eastern Jefferson County along HWY 257 near its intersection with Walker Spring Rd. Damage consisting of many hundreds of snapped and uprooted trees continued east northeast into Madison County eventually crossing HWY 19. There was also at least one wooden power pole snapped.  This tornado was rated EF1 with max winds estimated at 90 mph.

Tornado in MADISON, FLORIDA
From 31-MAR-20 15:17:00 to 31-MAR-20 15:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: GREENVILLE
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Initial damage, consisting of a few dozen trees uprooted and snapped, was noted on a farm on the west side of HWY 221 just south of I-10. Damage, consisting of hundreds of snapped and uprooted trees, continued to the east northeast crossing Sundown Creek Rd. and eventually I-10. After the tornado crossed I-10 it moved into inaccessible areas of the Hixton Swamp Conservation Area. Based on radar the tornado remained on the ground continuously until damage became accessible again along HWY 360A just south of the intersection with CR 35. Damage to several trees at this location was the last damage evident from this tornado. Damage further northeast in Madison was from a separate brief spinup after this tornado lifted.  This tornado was rated EF1 with max winds estimated at 90 mph.

Tornado in MADISON, FLORIDA
From 31-MAR-20 15:33:00 to 31-MAR-20 15:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: MADISON
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A business suffered roof uplift and had a window blown in. There was significant water damage inside the business.  There was an outbuilding damaged at the south Duval Street location as well.  There was also scattered minor tree damage in the area. This tornado was rated EF0 with max winds estimated at 75 mph.  Damage cost was estimated.

Tornado in MADISON, FLORIDA
From 31-MAR-20 15:16:00 to 31-MAR-20 15:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: SIRMANS
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Initial damage was noted in far eastern Jefferson County along HWY 257 near its intersection with Walker Spring Rd. Damage consisting of many hundreds of snapped and uprooted trees continued east northeast into Madison County eventually crossing HWY 19. There was also at least one wooden power pole snapped.  This tornado was rated EF1 with max winds estimated at 90 mph.