A deepening low pressure system dragged a strong cold front through West Central Florida. As it did it produced strong winds and tornadoes.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEVY, FLORIDA
From 12-MAR-22 07:25:00 to 12-MAR-22 07:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHIEFLAND
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees down with some on powerlines in the Chiefland area.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEVY, FLORIDA
From 12-MAR-22 07:30:00 to 12-MAR-22 07:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRONSON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees down around the Bronson area.

Thunderstorm Wind in HERNANDO, FLORIDA
From 12-MAR-22 08:16:00 to 12-MAR-22 08:16:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEEKI WACHEE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotter reported multiple tree limbs down in the area.

Thunderstorm Wind in HERNANDO, FLORIDA
From 12-MAR-22 08:18:00 to 12-MAR-22 08:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEEKI WACHEE
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Mesonet station KWKI Weeki Wachee reported a strong wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in PINELLAS, FLORIDA
From 12-MAR-22 09:33:00 to 12-MAR-22 09:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: GULFPORT
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Mesonet station XCBN Clam Bayou Nature Park reported a strong wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in PINELLAS, FLORIDA
From 12-MAR-22 09:07:00 to 12-MAR-22 09:07:00 (EST-5)
Location: HARBOR BLUFFS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Public reported powerlines down and roof damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in PINELLAS, FLORIDA
From 12-MAR-22 09:34:00 to 12-MAR-22 09:34:00 (EST-5)
Location: CAMPBELL PARK COMPS SITE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Public reported tree fallen on house near Saint Petersburg.

Thunderstorm Wind in HIGHLANDS, FLORIDA
From 12-MAR-22 11:32:00 to 12-MAR-22 11:32:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAKE JACKSON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency Manager reported multiple homes with roof, carport, or window damage at leisure acres mobile home park.

Tornado in HERNANDO, FLORIDA
From 12-MAR-22 08:06:00 to 12-MAR-22 08:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: HERNANDO BEACH
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A line of strong to severe thunderstorms produced a
tornado as the line moved onshore near Weeki Wachee. Observers
reported a waterspout moving onshore shortly after 8AM, with some
minor damage observed and reported in the vicinity. The tornado
then trekked inland through a protected forest, knocking down
trees along a river. Eventually, the tornado emerged in a
neighborhood and continued to knock down trees before dissipating
just before US19 and SR50.

Thunderstorm Wind in CITRUS, FLORIDA
From 12-MAR-22 07:35:00 to 12-MAR-22 07:37:00 (EST-5)
Location: RED LEVEL
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 150.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A line of strong to severe thunderstorms produced what
was determined to be a swath of straight-line damage across areas
of Levy and Citrus counties near the Withlacoochee River and Lake
Rousseau...with most damage strewn toward the northeast. One
manufactured home suffered major roof damage with minor roof
damage reported at multiple additional homes. Numerous trees and
power lines were also downed. 2 people sustained injuries after
becoming trapped inside an RV travel trailer that was blown over.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEVY, FLORIDA
From 12-MAR-22 07:37:00 to 12-MAR-22 07:39:00 (EST-5)
Location: INGLIS
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 150.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A line of strong to severe thunderstorms produced what
was determined to be a swath of straight-line damage across areas
of Levy and Citrus counties near the Withlacoochee River and Lake
Rousseau...with most damage strewn toward the northeast. One
manufactured home suffered major roof damage with minor roof
damage reported at multiple additional homes. Numerous trees and
power lines were also downed. 2 people sustained injuries after
becoming trapped inside an RV travel trailer that was blown over.

Flood in HERNANDO, FLORIDA
From 12-MAR-22 11:15:00 to 12-MAR-22 11:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: PINE IS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Road closure of Pine Island Drive connecting Cortez Blvd to Pine Island due to flooding of the road.

Tornado in LEE, FLORIDA
From 12-MAR-22 12:09:00 to 12-MAR-22 12:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: FT MYERS BEACH
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Waterspout briefly moved onshore to become tornado and did minor damage an Lani Kai.

Thunderstorm Wind in SARASOTA, FLORIDA
From 12-MAR-22 10:36:00 to 12-MAR-22 10:36:00 (EST-5)
Location: NOKOMIS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Three manufactured homes received damage to car ports, lanais, and part of the roof was peeled back.

Tornado in HIGHLANDS, FLORIDA
From 12-MAR-22 11:45:00 to 12-MAR-22 11:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: LORIDA
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Severel power poles snapped just northwest of Arbuckel Creek RD and Highway 98 due to a brief tornado.