A strong spring storm system moved through the area with ample instability and shear for severe weather. Numerous reports of severe weather were received across the tri-state area.  Two tornadoes occurred across southwest Georgia, and seven tornadoes occurred across the eastern Florida panhandle and big bend.  An EF2 tornado produced significant damage in the town of Hosford, FL.

Thunderstorm Wind in DIXIE, FLORIDA
From 27-APR-23 18:55:00 to 27-APR-23 18:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: OLD TOWN
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were blown down along SE Highway 346.

Tornado in MADISON, FLORIDA
From 27-APR-23 17:42:00 to 27-APR-23 17:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: SIRMANS
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado touched down in a rural area of far western Madison county, snapping and uprooting numerous trees. No structures were impacted. The tornado is rated EF1 with max winds estimated at 95 mph based on the tree damage. We would like to thank the Madison County Emergency Management for providing pictures from the area.

Tornado in GADSDEN, FLORIDA
From 27-APR-23 17:14:00 to 27-APR-23 17:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: HAVANA
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A brief tornado touchdown occurred in Gadsden County along County Road 12A. Numerous pine trees were snapped and uprooted near the intersection of CR-12A and Leslie Lewis Road. A few other trees were uprooted before the tornado dissipated just west of Concord Road. This tornado was rated EF0 with max winds estimated at 80 mph.

Tornado in CALHOUN, FLORIDA
From 27-APR-23 14:33:00 to 27-APR-23 14:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHIPOLA PARK
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

A well defined TDS occurred in a rural area in far southern Calhoun county. No structures were in the path to be impacted. This tornado was rated EF0 due to tree damage.

Tornado in BAY, FLORIDA
From 27-APR-23 14:04:00 to 27-APR-23 14:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: LYNN HAVEN
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado likely first touched down against the tree line along the bay across from A.L. Kinsaul Park. The initial damage included some roof damage to a gazebo where the panels were blown off. It looks like at the strongest damage point it was estimated that the tornado was 75 yards in width. Just across from the park to the northeast, the roof of a house was nearly completely destroyed. There was a carport attached to the roof which was demolished, and the roof was then lifted off and carried across maybe 20 yards across the street and impacted another house. This second house had the cars in the driveway lifted and turned a few feet. The home suffered structural damage to the front wall with cracks spreading towards the back of the home. These two homes appeared to suffered the most direct damage. Turning north down the road, the neighborhood had similar damage to siding of the homes as most of the damage came from a southwest to northeast direction. Snapped trees, patio furniture tossed, and broken windows were the most common impacts. Near the end of the path, a large shed's roof was lifted off and carried a few feet away. About 3/4 mile northeast of the start point, the tornado likely weakened as the damage becomes more minor consisting of roof siding damage and snapped twigs. On the northern sides of homes, hail damage was evident due to hail being driven onto the sides of homes on the north side of the tornado. This tornado was rated EF1 with max winds estimated at 110 mph. Total damage cost was estimated.

Tornado in WAKULLA, FLORIDA
From 27-APR-23 16:21:00 to 27-APR-23 16:26:00 (EST-5)
Location: SMITH CREEK
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

A TDS occurred in northwestern Wakulla county in a rural, forested area with no structures to impact. This tornado was rated EF0 due to tree damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEON, FLORIDA
From 27-APR-23 17:24:00 to 27-APR-23 17:36:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAKE IAMONIA
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A second corridor of enhanced straight line winds was noted across the Killearn Lakes and Golden Eagle Communities. This damage area was distinct from the damage area along Lake Iamonia in that debris fell to the east-southeast. This is still indicative of straight line winds. Initial damage was noted along Bull Headley Road and homes on the eastern edge of the Luna Pines neighborhood. Several trees were uprooted or snapped in this area. The wind damage footprint became locally intense into Killearn Lakes along Log Ridge Trail and Copperfield Circle. Several large pines were snapped, with a few homes being impacted by these falling pines. Damage continued across Deerlake West at the intersection of Copperfield Circle. Numerous trees in the median were snapped, all pointing to the east-southeast. The damage area became less concentrated while moving across Lake Monkey Business, Lake Dianne, and into the Golden Eagle Community. Numerous trees were downed across the Golden Eagle Golf Course and at several residences within the community. A locally intense area of damage was noted on Deerlake E just east of the entrance gate to Golden Eagle. Several trees in this area were snapped, with one falling across Deerlake East. Based on the survey, no damage associated with this corridor of stronger winds reached Thomasville Road.  In total, Leon County Emergency management documented 8 homes with major damage, 15 homes with minor damage, and 10 homes that were affected.  Damage cost was estimated.

Hail in MADISON, FLORIDA
From 25-APR-23 19:10:00 to 25-APR-23 19:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: LEE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm Wind in GADSDEN, FLORIDA
From 27-APR-23 17:18:00 to 27-APR-23 17:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: HAVANA
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Downed trees were reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEON, FLORIDA
From 27-APR-23 17:20:00 to 27-APR-23 17:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: TALLAHASSEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down over the road at Ocala and Tharpe.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEON, FLORIDA
From 27-APR-23 17:30:00 to 27-APR-23 17:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: KILLEARN LAKES
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down across the road at Bannerman and Tequesta.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEON, FLORIDA
From 27-APR-23 17:30:00 to 27-APR-23 17:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRADFORDVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down in the Bradfordville area over a roadway.

Thunderstorm Wind in BAY, FLORIDA
From 27-APR-23 11:35:00 to 27-APR-23 11:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOLLYWOOD BEACH
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Trees were blown down.  This report was obtained via mping.

Lightning in BAY, FLORIDA
From 27-APR-23 12:00:00 to 27-APR-23 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: (PFN)PANAMA CITY ARPT
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A man was struck by lightning in the Panama City area.

Hail in BAY, FLORIDA
From 27-APR-23 12:02:00 to 27-APR-23 12:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: SOUTHPORT
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

This 1.5 inch hail report was obtained from mping.

Thunderstorm Wind in CALHOUN, FLORIDA
From 27-APR-23 13:29:00 to 27-APR-23 13:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: SCOTTS FERRY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down on Highway 71 south near Williams Memorial.

Thunderstorm Wind in CALHOUN, FLORIDA
From 27-APR-23 15:00:00 to 27-APR-23 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SCOTTS FERRY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were blown down.

Hail in BAY, FLORIDA
From 27-APR-23 12:04:00 to 27-APR-23 12:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: LYNN HAVEN
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Funnel Cloud in BAY, FLORIDA
From 27-APR-23 12:05:00 to 27-APR-23 12:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: (PFN)PANAMA CITY ARPT
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A funnel cloud was reported at 426 West 23rd Street in Panama City.

Hail in BAY, FLORIDA
From 27-APR-23 12:08:00 to 27-APR-23 12:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: VICKSBURG
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Numerous reports of golf ball sized hail were received.

Hail in BAY, FLORIDA
From 27-APR-23 11:30:00 to 27-APR-23 11:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: GULF RESORT BEACH
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Quarter to half dollar sized hail was reported at the intersection of Highway 79 and 98.

Thunderstorm Wind in BAY, FLORIDA
From 27-APR-23 13:42:00 to 27-APR-23 13:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: SUNNYSIDE
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

An Ambient Weather Station measured a wind gust of 51 knots or 59 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in BAY, FLORIDA
From 27-APR-23 14:04:00 to 27-APR-23 14:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: (PAM)TYNDALL AFB
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

KPAM measured a wind gust of 51 knots or 59 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in BAY, FLORIDA
From 27-APR-23 14:05:00 to 27-APR-23 14:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: LYNN HAVEN
Magnitude: 66.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A 66 knot or 76 mph wind gust was measured by the Bay County Sheriff's Office WeatherSTEM station.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAKULLA, FLORIDA
From 27-APR-23 16:45:00 to 27-APR-23 16:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: CRAWFORDVILLE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Numerous trees were blown down across the area.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAKULLA, FLORIDA
From 27-APR-23 17:00:00 to 27-APR-23 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WAKULLA
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.

Thunderstorm Wind in GADSDEN, FLORIDA
From 27-APR-23 17:07:00 to 27-APR-23 17:07:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHADY REST
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A spotter estimated wind gusts between 60 and 70 mph with power outages.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEON, FLORIDA
From 27-APR-23 17:15:00 to 27-APR-23 17:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAKE JACKSON
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down onto a home in the 2900 block of Stokley Lane.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEON, FLORIDA
From 27-APR-23 17:25:00 to 27-APR-23 17:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: ORCHARD POND
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were blown down on Meridian and Orchard Pond.

Thunderstorm Wind in DIXIE, FLORIDA
From 27-APR-23 18:50:00 to 27-APR-23 18:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: CROSS CITY
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous trees were blown down along 122nd Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, FLORIDA
From 27-APR-23 17:37:00 to 27-APR-23 17:37:00 (EST-5)
Location: SIRMANS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down along Highway 19.

Thunderstorm Wind in DIXIE, FLORIDA
From 27-APR-23 18:50:00 to 27-APR-23 18:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHAMROCK
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were blown down along NE 118 Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in DIXIE, FLORIDA
From 27-APR-23 18:51:00 to 27-APR-23 18:51:00 (EST-5)
Location: EUGENE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous trees were blown down along SE 471 St.

Thunderstorm Wind in DIXIE, FLORIDA
From 27-APR-23 18:57:00 to 27-APR-23 18:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: (CTY)CROSS CITY ARPT
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous trees were blown down along NE Highway 351.

Tornado in CALHOUN, FLORIDA
From 27-APR-23 13:14:00 to 27-APR-23 13:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: SCOTTS FERRY
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported that he saw a tornado briefly touch down along Highway 71 with downed trees.  This tornado was rated EF0 due to the tree damage. No structures were impacted in this rural area.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEON, FLORIDA
From 27-APR-23 17:18:00 to 27-APR-23 17:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: ORCHARD POND
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A corridor of intense straight line winds estimated near 80 mph moved from far Eastern Gadsden County into Northern Leon County. Damage was first noted with several trees down along Concord Road in Gadsden County. After crossing the Ochlockonee River, the area of intense winds uprooted or snapped several trees along Meridian Road about 2 miles north of Orchard Pond Parkway. The wind damage continued through Luna Plantation subdivision west of Bull Headley Road and along the south shore of Lake Iamonia. Damage in this area was large pines snapping or uprooting. One home was impacted in Luna Plantation subdivision by a falling tree. Tree limbs and other debris from the west side of Bull Headley Road impacted homes near the Chadwick Way entrance to Killearn Lakes. Four homes along the west side of Membrook Lane had roof damage, with one residence having damage to a car as well. Sporadic wind damage continued along the south shore of Lake Iamonia with several large pine trees snapped along Journeys End Road. A couple of homes sustained roof damage from tree impacts. Maximum winds of 80 mph are believed to have occurred in this portion of the damage path. A final area of damage occurred along US-319 near Cherokee Plantation Road where numerous trees were uprooted or snapped. One tree fell on a car causing 1 injury.

Tornado in LIBERTY, FLORIDA
From 27-APR-23 14:54:00 to 27-APR-23 15:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOSFORD
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A large tornado touched down on the southwest side of Hosford, FL just west of NE Shadow Lane. The tornado snapped or uprooted several trees on NE Chester Street and NE Liberty Circle. There was some minor roof damage in this quadrant of town and a few damaged outbuildings. In the center of town, near the intersection of SR 20 and SR 65, a gas station and adjacent building suffered minor roof damage. Most damage in these areas was consistent with EF0 or EF1 winds. The tornado continued northeastward along SR 65 where the the highest concentration of damage was found. Damage to homes and snapped trees were noted on both sides of the highway with the trees felled in opposite directions on either side of the road. Several outbuildings were destroyed or heavily damaged. Several homes sustained roof damage on either side of the road. The most significant damage occurred just north of NE Granny Annie Road on SR 65. One single family home had the roof and back porch completely removed. An adjacent home on the same property had the roof of a second story bedroom removed with partial collapse of the walls. The tree damage in this area was also extensive. Winds in this location were estimated to be 125 mph, which justifies an EF2 rating. The tornado was also rather wide with a width around one-half mile at times. The tornado continued to the northeast along SR 65 for a short while, snapping trees along the way before potentially lifting. It is possible the tornado continued east of SR 65 for a ways, but there was no way for the survey team to access these areas. Damage cost was estimated.