A couple of strong upper level shortwaves impacted the area during the latter half of January, bringing with them a couple of rounds of severe weather with numerous reports of trees and power lines blown down. In addition, a few tornadoes occurred across the tri-state area.

Tornado in WALTON, FLORIDA
From 25-JAN-23 05:15:00 to 25-JAN-23 05:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: BUNKER
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A short-lived tornado tracked through a heavily forested portion of southern Walton County, touching down just north of the intracoastal waterway near Bunker Road and dissipating shortly thereafter. The track and EF0 intensity is based on photos of tree damage from Walton County Emergency Management and a Tornadic Debris Signature from the Eglin Air Force Base WSR-88D Radar.

Tornado in LIBERTY, FLORIDA
From 25-JAN-23 08:34:00 to 25-JAN-23 08:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: ESTIFFAPULGA
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A short-lived EF0 tornado touched down near the intersection of NW Ray Kever Road and County Road 333 in far Western Liberty County. Minor damage was reported to a single family home, with an adjacent outbuilding flipped into a nearby tree line.  Max winds were estimated at 80 mph.

Tornado in WALTON, FLORIDA
From 25-JAN-23 05:04:00 to 25-JAN-23 05:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRAYTON BEACH
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

A brief Tornadic Debris Signature occurred on Eglin AFB radar in a forested area.  No structures were impacted, and the tornado was rated EF0 due to tree damage.

Tornado in WAKULLA, FLORIDA
From 22-JAN-23 12:45:00 to 22-JAN-23 12:46:00 (EST-5)
Location: VEREEN
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado touched down just east of Ashley Hall Road south of Bob Miller Road at approximately 1245 pm ET. The tornado caused considerable damage to trees in the area, snapping and uprooting numerous pine and oak trees. The tornado moved northeast across Bob Miller Road and S & S Ranch Road before dissipating less than two minutes after touching down. Falling trees caused damage to several manufactured homes and automobiles along Bob Miller road. Minor roof damage was also noted at one single-family home at the corner of Dana Drive. The damage to trees was consistent with an EF1 tornado with peak winds of approximately 95 mph. No injuries were reported. Thanks to Wakulla County Emergency Management for cooperation and assistance with the damage survey.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAKULLA, FLORIDA
From 22-JAN-23 17:09:00 to 22-JAN-23 17:09:00 (EST-5)
Location: WAKULLA SPRINGS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Fallen trees and limbs resulted in a power outage via the Duke Energy Outage map.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, FLORIDA
From 22-JAN-23 17:35:00 to 22-JAN-23 17:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: CASA BLANCO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Fallen trees and limbs resulted in a power outage near the intersection of Waukeenah Highway and Highway 19.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, FLORIDA
From 22-JAN-23 18:10:00 to 22-JAN-23 18:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHERRY LAKE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A couple of trees were blown down, including one on Highway 53 North.

Thunderstorm Wind in WALTON, FLORIDA
From 25-JAN-23 04:45:00 to 25-JAN-23 04:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: OAKWOOD HILLS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was blown down near E Tulip Ave and Walton Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, FLORIDA
From 25-JAN-23 06:06:00 to 25-JAN-23 06:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: COTTONDALE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Power lines were blown down and blocking the road at 1916 Highway 90.

Thunderstorm Wind in GULF, FLORIDA
From 25-JAN-23 06:58:00 to 25-JAN-23 06:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEWAHITCHKA
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Damage occurred to some chicken coops, dog pens, and a couple of trailers between Callaway and Wewahitchka in Gulf county.

Tornado in LEON, FLORIDA
From 25-JAN-23 10:23:00 to 25-JAN-23 10:27:00 (EST-5)
Location: SPRING HILL
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado touched down in the Apalachicola National Forest just north of the Leon-Wakulla County line between Springhill Road and Crawfordville Highway. The tornado tracked northeast through the forest, snapping and uprooting numerous trees along its path. The tornado dissipated in the forest before reaching populated areas around Lake Munson and Capital Circle. The tornado was rated EF1 with max winds estimated at 105 mph due to the tree damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in LIBERTY, FLORIDA
From 25-JAN-23 08:36:00 to 25-JAN-23 08:36:00 (EST-5)
Location: ORANGE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

One large tree was blown down near the intersection of County Road 12 and County Road 379.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAKULLA, FLORIDA
From 25-JAN-23 10:04:00 to 25-JAN-23 10:04:00 (EST-5)
Location: SANBORN
Magnitude: 63.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Wunderground station KFLSOPCH16 measured a wind gust of 73 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEON, FLORIDA
From 25-JAN-23 10:36:00 to 25-JAN-23 10:36:00 (EST-5)
Location: GOVERNORS SQUARE MALL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A WWOF Listener reported trees down on Victory Garden Drive.

Tornado in WALTON, FLORIDA
From 25-JAN-23 05:16:00 to 25-JAN-23 05:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: BUNKER
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Another short-lived tornado tracked through a heavily forested portion of southern Walton County. No structures were impacted, and the tornado was rated EF0 due to tree damage.

Tornado in WALTON, FLORIDA
From 22-JAN-23 05:14:00 to 22-JAN-23 05:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: TURQUOISE BEACH
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado touched down in the Driftwood Estates subdivision of South Walton County between Riverbirch Loop and Cocobolo Drive. The tornado caused mainly roof damage as it crossed the subdivision. Homes suffered damage to roof coverings on Cocobolo Drive, and both ends of Pin Oak Loop. The tornado then apparently lifted briefly as it crossed a wooded area. A drone provided by South Walton Fire District could find no damage in the woods. The tornado then touched down on Red Bay Court where it snapped or damaged several small hardwood trees and did some minor roof damage. More substantial roof damage occurred to three homes on Loblolly Bay Drive and four homes on Driftwood Point Road. One sturdy palm tree was snapped at the intersection of Red Bay and Loblolly with four others partially uprooted on Driftwood Point Road. The tornado then lifted over Choctawhatchee Bay. Most of the roof damage in this community was consistent with EF-1 winds. However, three homes experienced the uplift and failure of large sections of the roof structures themselves. That is consistent with EF-2 damage with maximum winds of 115 mph.  Damage cost was estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, FLORIDA
From 25-JAN-23 06:06:00 to 25-JAN-23 06:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: COTTONDALE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Power lines were blown down at 3922 Lovewood Road.