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[[Image:Agnes-tornado-track.jpg|thumb|right|Reanalysis of the 1972 Hurricane Agnes tornado outbreak]] |
[[Image:Agnes-tornado-track.jpg|thumb|right|Reanalysis of the 1972 Hurricane Agnes tornado outbreak]] |
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The interaction of [[baroclinicity|baroclinic]] features with Agnes resulted in a tropical cyclone with "hybrid" characteristics, which increased the threat of strong tornadoes with longer path lengths.<ref name="CPHC">{{cite web|url=http://www.prh.noaa.gov/cphc/pages/FAQ/Hurricanes_vs_tornadoes.php|title=Hurricanes and Tornadoes|publisher=Central Pacific Hurricane Center|accessdate=2008-11-15}}</ref><ref name="MLB">{{cite web|author=Hagemeyer, Bartlett C|url=http://www.srh.noaa.gov/mlb/16thwaf.html|title=1.2: Significant Tornado Outbreaks Associated With Tropical Cyclones in Florida|publisher=National Weather Service Melbourne, Florida office|accessdate=2009-03-06}}</ref> The outbreak became the most significant tornado outbreak associated with a tropical cyclone prior to [[landfall (meteorology)|landfall]].<ref name="Agnes">{{cite web|author=Hagemeyer, Bartlett C. et al|url=http://www.srh.noaa.gov/mlb/PDFs/agnes30.pdf|title=Thirty Years After Hurricane Agnes - The Forgotten Florida Tornado Disaster|publisher=American Meteorological Society|accessdate=2008-11-15}}</ref> The presence of strong [[wind shear]] surrounding the tropical cyclone facilitated the development of strong tornadoes, including the greatest number of tornadoes of at least F2 intensity within one 24-hour period in Florida.<ref name="Agnes">{{cite web|author=Hagemeyer, Bartlett C. et al|url=http://www.srh.noaa.gov/mlb/PDFs/agnes30.pdf|title=Thirty Years After Hurricane Agnes - The Forgotten Florida Tornado Disaster|publisher=American Meteorological Society|accessdate=2008-11-15}}</ref><ref name="CPHC">{{cite web|url=http://www.prh.noaa.gov/cphc/pages/FAQ/Hurricanes_vs_tornadoes.php|title=Hurricanes and Tornadoes|publisher=Central Pacific Hurricane Center|accessdate=2008-11-15}}</ref> Studies have suggested strong wind shear in the lower levels of the atmosphere is a common feature during tornado outbreaks involving the outer [[squall|rain bands]] of tropical cyclones near Florida.<ref name="Hagemeyer">{{cite web|author=Hagemeyer, Bartlett C|year=1997|url=http://ams.allenpress.com/archive/1520-0434/12/3/pdf/i1520-0434-12-3-399.pdf|title=Peninsular Florida Tornado Outbreaks|publisher=American Meteorological Society|accessdate=2008-11-15}}</ref> Additionally, in Florida cases, the favored region for tornado outbreaks is the northeastern quadrant of north moving tropical cyclones. Agnes represented one of these cases.<ref name="Hagemeyer">{{cite web|author=Hagemeyer, Bartlett C|year=1997|url=http://ams.allenpress.com/archive/1520-0434/12/3/pdf/i1520-0434-12-3-399.pdf|title=Peninsular Florida Tornado Outbreaks|publisher=American Meteorological Society|accessdate=2008-11-15}}</ref><ref name="Bartlett">{{cite web|author=Hagemeyer, Bartlett C. et al|url=http://www.srh.noaa.gov/mlb/hurtor.html|title=Florida Tornado Outbreaks Associated With Tropical Cyclones|publisher=National Weather Service Melbourne, Florida office|accessdate=2008-11-15}}</ref> |
The interaction of [[baroclinicity|baroclinic]] features with Agnes resulted in a tropical cyclone with "hybrid" characteristics, which increased the threat of strong tornadoes with longer path lengths.<ref name="CPHC">{{cite web|url=http://www.prh.noaa.gov/cphc/pages/FAQ/Hurricanes_vs_tornadoes.php|title=Hurricanes and Tornadoes|publisher=Central Pacific Hurricane Center|accessdate=2008-11-15}}</ref><ref name="MLB">{{cite web|author=Hagemeyer, Bartlett C|url=http://www.srh.noaa.gov/mlb/16thwaf.html|title=1.2: Significant Tornado Outbreaks Associated With Tropical Cyclones in Florida|publisher=National Weather Service Melbourne, Florida office|accessdate=2009-03-06|archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/5gYDR3nlC|archivedate=2009-05-05|deadurl=no}}</ref> The outbreak became the most significant tornado outbreak associated with a tropical cyclone prior to [[landfall (meteorology)|landfall]].<ref name="Agnes">{{cite web|author=Hagemeyer, Bartlett C. et al|url=http://www.srh.noaa.gov/mlb/PDFs/agnes30.pdf|title=Thirty Years After Hurricane Agnes - The Forgotten Florida Tornado Disaster|publisher=American Meteorological Society|accessdate=2008-11-15}}</ref> The presence of strong [[wind shear]] surrounding the tropical cyclone facilitated the development of strong tornadoes, including the greatest number of tornadoes of at least F2 intensity within one 24-hour period in Florida.<ref name="Agnes">{{cite web|author=Hagemeyer, Bartlett C. et al|url=http://www.srh.noaa.gov/mlb/PDFs/agnes30.pdf|title=Thirty Years After Hurricane Agnes - The Forgotten Florida Tornado Disaster|publisher=American Meteorological Society|accessdate=2008-11-15}}</ref><ref name="CPHC">{{cite web|url=http://www.prh.noaa.gov/cphc/pages/FAQ/Hurricanes_vs_tornadoes.php|title=Hurricanes and Tornadoes|publisher=Central Pacific Hurricane Center|accessdate=2008-11-15}}</ref> Studies have suggested strong wind shear in the lower levels of the atmosphere is a common feature during tornado outbreaks involving the outer [[squall|rain bands]] of tropical cyclones near Florida.<ref name="Hagemeyer">{{cite web|author=Hagemeyer, Bartlett C|year=1997|url=http://ams.allenpress.com/archive/1520-0434/12/3/pdf/i1520-0434-12-3-399.pdf|title=Peninsular Florida Tornado Outbreaks|publisher=American Meteorological Society|accessdate=2008-11-15}}</ref> Additionally, in Florida cases, the favored region for tornado outbreaks is the northeastern quadrant of north moving tropical cyclones. Agnes represented one of these cases.<ref name="Hagemeyer">{{cite web|author=Hagemeyer, Bartlett C|year=1997|url=http://ams.allenpress.com/archive/1520-0434/12/3/pdf/i1520-0434-12-3-399.pdf|title=Peninsular Florida Tornado Outbreaks|publisher=American Meteorological Society|accessdate=2008-11-15}}</ref><ref name="Bartlett">{{cite web|author=Hagemeyer, Bartlett C. et al|url=http://www.srh.noaa.gov/mlb/hurtor.html|title=Florida Tornado Outbreaks Associated With Tropical Cyclones|publisher=National Weather Service Melbourne, Florida office|accessdate=2008-11-15}}</ref> |
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[[Image:Hurricane Agnes.jpg|thumb|left|Satellite image of Hurricane Agnes]] |
[[Image:Hurricane Agnes.jpg|thumb|left|Satellite image of Hurricane Agnes]] |
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On June 18, a tornado touched down around 4:13 p.m. (EDT) near Fort Denaud, which is located near [[LaBelle, Florida|LaBelle]] in [[Hendry County, Florida|Hendry County]]. The tornado, killing one person, destroyed a truck and a trailer. The funnel also prostrated citrus trees and caused six injuries near LaBelle. Ten mobile homes were destroyed in two mobile home parks. In all, the tornado affected three mobile home parks and inflicted $200,000 (1972 [[United States dollar|USD]]) in property damage.<ref name="Agnes">{{cite web|author=Hagemeyer, Bartlett C. et al|url=http://www.srh.noaa.gov/mlb/PDFs/agnes30.pdf|title=Thirty Years After Hurricane Agnes - The Forgotten Florida Tornado Disaster|publisher=American Meteorological Society|accessdate=2008-11-15}}</ref><ref name="NCDCStormData">U.S. Department of Commerce (1972). ''Storm Data: June 1972 (Vol. 14, No. 6).'' NOAA.</ref> Another tornado, occurring around 10:55 p.m. (EDT),<ref name="NCDCStormData">U.S. Department of Commerce (1972). ''Storm Data: June 1972 (Vol. 14, No. 6).'' NOAA.</ref> destroyed 50 mobile homes<ref name="Agnes">{{cite web|author=Hagemeyer, Bartlett C. et al|url=http://www.srh.noaa.gov/mlb/PDFs/agnes30.pdf|title=Thirty Years After Hurricane Agnes - The Forgotten Florida Tornado Disaster|publisher=American Meteorological Society|accessdate=2008-11-15}}</ref> and one fish camp near [[Okeechobee, Florida|Okeechobee]].<ref name="Grazulis">Grazulis, Thomas P. (1993). ''Significant Tornadoes 1680-1991: A Chronology and Analysis of Events.'' Environmental Films.</ref> This event killed six people<ref name="Grazulis">Grazulis, Thomas P. (1993). ''Significant Tornadoes 1680-1991: A Chronology and Analysis of Events.'' Environmental Films.</ref> and caused damage along a path that reached a width of 100 yards (0.05 mi).<ref name="Agnes">{{cite web|author=Hagemeyer, Bartlett C. et al|url=http://www.srh.noaa.gov/mlb/PDFs/agnes30.pdf|title=Thirty Years After Hurricane Agnes - The Forgotten Florida Tornado Disaster|publisher=American Meteorological Society|accessdate=2008-11-15}}</ref> These tornadoes were operationally classified as "windstorms"<ref name="NCDCStormData">U.S. Department of Commerce (1972). ''Storm Data: June 1972 (Vol. 14, No. 6)'' NOAA.</ref> in the official National Weather Service database, which indicated severe thunderstorm winds were responsible for the seven deaths.<ref name="Agnes">{{cite web|author=Hagemeyer, Bartlett C. et al|url=http://www.srh.noaa.gov/mlb/PDFs/agnes30.pdf|title=Thirty Years After Hurricane Agnes - The Forgotten Florida Tornado Disaster|publisher=American Meteorological Society|accessdate=2008-11-15}}</ref><ref name="Hagemeyer">{{cite web|author=Hagemeyer, Bartlett C|year=1997|url=http://ams.allenpress.com/archive/1520-0434/12/3/pdf/i1520-0434-12-3-399.pdf|title=Peninsular Florida Tornado Outbreaks|publisher=American Meteorological Society|accessdate=2008-11-15}}</ref> However, newspaper reports did cite the Okeechobee event as a tornado.<ref name="Grazulis">Grazulis, Thomas P. (1993). ''Significant Tornadoes 1680-1991: A Chronology and Analysis of Events.'' Environmental Films.</ref> Subsequently, an independent case study of the Hurricane Agnes outbreak in [[1998]] unveiled evidence that the events were two strong (F2–F3) tornadoes.<ref name="Agnes">{{cite web|author=Hagemeyer, Bartlett C. et al|url=http://www.srh.noaa.gov/mlb/PDFs/agnes30.pdf|title=Thirty Years After Hurricane Agnes - The Forgotten Florida Tornado Disaster|publisher=American Meteorological Society|accessdate=2008-11-15}}</ref><ref name="MLB">{{cite web|author=Hagemeyer, Bartlett C|url=http://www.srh.noaa.gov/mlb/16thwaf.html|title=1.2: Significant Tornado Outbreaks Associated With Tropical Cyclones in Florida|publisher=National Weather Service Melbourne, Florida office|accessdate=2009-03-06}}</ref> However, the official database still lists the original number of tornadoes.<ref name="NCDC">{{cite web|author=National Climatic Data Center|url=http://www4.ncdc.noaa.gov/cgi-win/wwcgi.dll?wwEvent~Storms|title=Storm Events Database|publisher=[[National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration|NOAA]]|accessdate=2008-11-15}}</ref> |
On June 18, a tornado touched down around 4:13 p.m. (EDT) near Fort Denaud, which is located near [[LaBelle, Florida|LaBelle]] in [[Hendry County, Florida|Hendry County]]. The tornado, killing one person, destroyed a truck and a trailer. The funnel also prostrated citrus trees and caused six injuries near LaBelle. Ten mobile homes were destroyed in two mobile home parks. In all, the tornado affected three mobile home parks and inflicted $200,000 (1972 [[United States dollar|USD]]) in property damage.<ref name="Agnes">{{cite web|author=Hagemeyer, Bartlett C. et al|url=http://www.srh.noaa.gov/mlb/PDFs/agnes30.pdf|title=Thirty Years After Hurricane Agnes - The Forgotten Florida Tornado Disaster|publisher=American Meteorological Society|accessdate=2008-11-15}}</ref><ref name="NCDCStormData">U.S. Department of Commerce (1972). ''Storm Data: June 1972 (Vol. 14, No. 6).'' NOAA.</ref> Another tornado, occurring around 10:55 p.m. (EDT),<ref name="NCDCStormData">U.S. Department of Commerce (1972). ''Storm Data: June 1972 (Vol. 14, No. 6).'' NOAA.</ref> destroyed 50 mobile homes<ref name="Agnes">{{cite web|author=Hagemeyer, Bartlett C. et al|url=http://www.srh.noaa.gov/mlb/PDFs/agnes30.pdf|title=Thirty Years After Hurricane Agnes - The Forgotten Florida Tornado Disaster|publisher=American Meteorological Society|accessdate=2008-11-15}}</ref> and one fish camp near [[Okeechobee, Florida|Okeechobee]].<ref name="Grazulis">Grazulis, Thomas P. (1993). ''Significant Tornadoes 1680-1991: A Chronology and Analysis of Events.'' Environmental Films.</ref> This event killed six people<ref name="Grazulis">Grazulis, Thomas P. (1993). ''Significant Tornadoes 1680-1991: A Chronology and Analysis of Events.'' Environmental Films.</ref> and caused damage along a path that reached a width of 100 yards (0.05 mi).<ref name="Agnes">{{cite web|author=Hagemeyer, Bartlett C. et al|url=http://www.srh.noaa.gov/mlb/PDFs/agnes30.pdf|title=Thirty Years After Hurricane Agnes - The Forgotten Florida Tornado Disaster|publisher=American Meteorological Society|accessdate=2008-11-15}}</ref> These tornadoes were operationally classified as "windstorms"<ref name="NCDCStormData">U.S. Department of Commerce (1972). ''Storm Data: June 1972 (Vol. 14, No. 6)'' NOAA.</ref> in the official National Weather Service database, which indicated severe thunderstorm winds were responsible for the seven deaths.<ref name="Agnes">{{cite web|author=Hagemeyer, Bartlett C. et al|url=http://www.srh.noaa.gov/mlb/PDFs/agnes30.pdf|title=Thirty Years After Hurricane Agnes - The Forgotten Florida Tornado Disaster|publisher=American Meteorological Society|accessdate=2008-11-15}}</ref><ref name="Hagemeyer">{{cite web|author=Hagemeyer, Bartlett C|year=1997|url=http://ams.allenpress.com/archive/1520-0434/12/3/pdf/i1520-0434-12-3-399.pdf|title=Peninsular Florida Tornado Outbreaks|publisher=American Meteorological Society|accessdate=2008-11-15}}</ref> However, newspaper reports did cite the Okeechobee event as a tornado.<ref name="Grazulis">Grazulis, Thomas P. (1993). ''Significant Tornadoes 1680-1991: A Chronology and Analysis of Events.'' Environmental Films.</ref> Subsequently, an independent case study of the Hurricane Agnes outbreak in [[1998]] unveiled evidence that the events were two strong (F2–F3) tornadoes.<ref name="Agnes">{{cite web|author=Hagemeyer, Bartlett C. et al|url=http://www.srh.noaa.gov/mlb/PDFs/agnes30.pdf|title=Thirty Years After Hurricane Agnes - The Forgotten Florida Tornado Disaster|publisher=American Meteorological Society|accessdate=2008-11-15}}</ref><ref name="MLB">{{cite web|author=Hagemeyer, Bartlett C|url=http://www.srh.noaa.gov/mlb/16thwaf.html|title=1.2: Significant Tornado Outbreaks Associated With Tropical Cyclones in Florida|publisher=National Weather Service Melbourne, Florida office|accessdate=2009-03-06|archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/5gYDR3nlC|archivedate=2009-05-05|deadurl=no}}</ref> However, the official database still lists the original number of tornadoes.<ref name="NCDC">{{cite web|author=National Climatic Data Center|url=http://www4.ncdc.noaa.gov/cgi-win/wwcgi.dll?wwEvent~Storms|title=Storm Events Database|publisher=[[National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration|NOAA]]|accessdate=2008-11-15}}</ref> |
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There were two unconfirmed tornadoes in [[Collier County, Florida|Collier County]]. A brief tornado reportedly damaged a roof and two planes in the town of [[Immokalee, Florida|Immokalee]]. Power lines were downed in the area. Another possible tornado affected [[Everglades, Florida|Everglades City]], where trees were prostrated and portions of a home were transported for 0.25 mile (0.4 km).<ref name="Naples">{{cite web|url=http://www.thehurricanearchive.com/Viewer.aspx?img=64567214_clean&firstvisit=true&src=search¤tResult=9¤tPage=0|title=Tornadoes|publisher=Naples Daily News|accessdate=2008-11-15}}</ref> Lee County was affected by three F2 tornadoes, while a F1 tornado touched down in [[Seminole County, Florida|Seminole County]].<ref name="NCDC">{{cite web|author=National Climatic Data Center|url=http://www4.ncdc.noaa.gov/cgi-win/wwcgi.dll?wwEvent~Storms|title=Storm Events Database|publisher=[[National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration|NOAA]]|accessdate=2008-11-15}}</ref> In all, the tornadoes in Lee, Seminole, and Brevard counties produced damages in excess of $100,000 (1972 USD).<ref name="Naples">{{cite web|url=http://www.thehurricanearchive.com/Viewer.aspx?img=64567214_clean&firstvisit=true&src=search¤tResult=9¤tPage=0|title=Tornadoes|publisher=Naples Daily News|accessdate=2008-11-15}}</ref> |
There were two unconfirmed tornadoes in [[Collier County, Florida|Collier County]]. A brief tornado reportedly damaged a roof and two planes in the town of [[Immokalee, Florida|Immokalee]]. Power lines were downed in the area. Another possible tornado affected [[Everglades, Florida|Everglades City]], where trees were prostrated and portions of a home were transported for 0.25 mile (0.4 km).<ref name="Naples">{{cite web|url=http://www.thehurricanearchive.com/Viewer.aspx?img=64567214_clean&firstvisit=true&src=search¤tResult=9¤tPage=0|title=Tornadoes|publisher=Naples Daily News|accessdate=2008-11-15}}</ref> Lee County was affected by three F2 tornadoes, while a F1 tornado touched down in [[Seminole County, Florida|Seminole County]].<ref name="NCDC">{{cite web|author=National Climatic Data Center|url=http://www4.ncdc.noaa.gov/cgi-win/wwcgi.dll?wwEvent~Storms|title=Storm Events Database|publisher=[[National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration|NOAA]]|accessdate=2008-11-15}}</ref> In all, the tornadoes in Lee, Seminole, and Brevard counties produced damages in excess of $100,000 (1972 USD).<ref name="Naples">{{cite web|url=http://www.thehurricanearchive.com/Viewer.aspx?img=64567214_clean&firstvisit=true&src=search¤tResult=9¤tPage=0|title=Tornadoes|publisher=Naples Daily News|accessdate=2008-11-15}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 21:24, 5 May 2009
The 1972 Hurricane Agnes tornado outbreak, the third deadliest outbreak associated with a tropical cyclone in the United States since 1900, was the deadliest tornado outbreak related to a tropical cyclone in Florida. The outbreak, produced by Hurricane Agnes, lasted for 14.6 hours from June 18 to June 19. The outbreak resulted in 28 tornadoes, including 6 F0 events, 11 F1 events, 9 F2 events, and two F3 events on the Fujita scale. Originally, only fifteen tornadoes were confirmed. Two of the tornadoes killed seven people and were not officially classified as tornadoes in the National Weather Service records. The outbreak inflicted at least 140 injuries and destroyed fifteen homes, while 119 homes received damage. In all, 217 trailers were destroyed and 196 trailers incurred damage. Additionally, six businesses were destroyed, while six businesses were damaged.[1]
Summary
The interaction of baroclinic features with Agnes resulted in a tropical cyclone with "hybrid" characteristics, which increased the threat of strong tornadoes with longer path lengths.[2][3] The outbreak became the most significant tornado outbreak associated with a tropical cyclone prior to landfall.[1] The presence of strong wind shear surrounding the tropical cyclone facilitated the development of strong tornadoes, including the greatest number of tornadoes of at least F2 intensity within one 24-hour period in Florida.[1][2] Studies have suggested strong wind shear in the lower levels of the atmosphere is a common feature during tornado outbreaks involving the outer rain bands of tropical cyclones near Florida.[4] Additionally, in Florida cases, the favored region for tornado outbreaks is the northeastern quadrant of north moving tropical cyclones. Agnes represented one of these cases.[4][5]
On June 18, a tornado touched down around 4:13 p.m. (EDT) near Fort Denaud, which is located near LaBelle in Hendry County. The tornado, killing one person, destroyed a truck and a trailer. The funnel also prostrated citrus trees and caused six injuries near LaBelle. Ten mobile homes were destroyed in two mobile home parks. In all, the tornado affected three mobile home parks and inflicted $200,000 (1972 USD) in property damage.[1][6] Another tornado, occurring around 10:55 p.m. (EDT),[6] destroyed 50 mobile homes[1] and one fish camp near Okeechobee.[7] This event killed six people[7] and caused damage along a path that reached a width of 100 yards (0.05 mi).[1] These tornadoes were operationally classified as "windstorms"[6] in the official National Weather Service database, which indicated severe thunderstorm winds were responsible for the seven deaths.[1][4] However, newspaper reports did cite the Okeechobee event as a tornado.[7] Subsequently, an independent case study of the Hurricane Agnes outbreak in 1998 unveiled evidence that the events were two strong (F2–F3) tornadoes.[1][3] However, the official database still lists the original number of tornadoes.[8]
There were two unconfirmed tornadoes in Collier County. A brief tornado reportedly damaged a roof and two planes in the town of Immokalee. Power lines were downed in the area. Another possible tornado affected Everglades City, where trees were prostrated and portions of a home were transported for 0.25 mile (0.4 km).[9] Lee County was affected by three F2 tornadoes, while a F1 tornado touched down in Seminole County.[8] In all, the tornadoes in Lee, Seminole, and Brevard counties produced damages in excess of $100,000 (1972 USD).[9]
Fujita scale ratings
Agnes produced a total of 8–11 strong (F2–F3) tornadoes in Florida.[1][8] The accuracy of the ratings for many strong tornadoes in the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s has been questioned by some authorities. Thomas P. Grazulis states that his criteria yielded fewer strong tornadoes than the official records. The author cites only four strong tornadoes for the Hurricane Agnes tornado outbreak. Only one F3 tornado is listed, while three F2 tornadoes are included in the analysis.[7] The official database lists six F2 events and two F3 events.[8]
Officially recorded tornadoes
| FU | F0 | F1 | F2 | F3 | F4 | F5 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 15 |
June 18
| List of confirmed tornadoes | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | ||||||
| F2 | Big Coppitt Key | Monroe | 0615 | 1 mile (1.6 km) |
In all, five homes and 47 trailers incurred damage. One frame residence lost its roof. 40 people were injured.[7] Damages reached $342,000 (1972 USD).[6] | |
| F2 | Key West | Monroe | 0700 | 1 mile (1.6 km) |
Buildings were destroyed and lost roofs on the northern side of Key West. 50 people were injured.[7] Losses reached $400,000 (1972 USD).[6] | |
| F1 | Key Colony Beach to Long Key | Monroe | 1000 | 2 miles (3.2 km) |
The funnel passed through Key Colony Beach, Grassy Key, Conch Key, and Long Key. The majority of the damage occurred on Conch Key, where the tornado damaged six trailers. Damages were below $10,000 (1972 USD).[6] | |
| F1 | Basinger area | Okeechobee | 1755 | 1 mile (1.6 km) |
The tornado touched the ground on U.S. Route 98. Two trailers were destroyed. One person received injuries, and four trailers were damaged. Damages reached $20,000 (1972 USD).[6] | |
| F2 | Sanibel Island | Lee | 1838 | 0.3 mile (0.5 km) |
Five stores and the roof of a church were destroyed. Losses reached $15,000 (1972 USD).[6] | |
| F2 | Pine Island | Lee | 1900 | 2 miles (3.2 km) |
The tornado passed through three trailer parks and destroyed four trailers. Several stores received damage. Losses were near $50,000 (1972 USD).[6] | |
| F1 | Haines City area | Polk | 1910 | 0.3 mile (0.5 km) |
Six mobile homes were severely damaged at the Haines City Mobile Home Park. Three minor injuries occurred. Damages reached $43,000 (1972 USD).[6] | |
| F2 | Lehigh Acres | Lee | 2000 | 0.5 mile (0.8 km) |
One TV transmitting tower was destroyed. Damages were estimated at $60,000 (1972 USD). The path of the tornado moved north.[6] | |
| F1 | S of Zephyrhills | Pasco | 2140 | 0.2 mile (0.3 km) |
The tornado, striking Crystal Springs, damaged several mobile homes. Four people were injured. One of the injuries was classified as serious. Damages reached $20,000 (1972 USD).[6] | |
| F1 | North Palm Beach area | Palm Beach | 2240 | 0.3 mile (0.5 km) |
Tennis courts, a sailboat, and one home received damage. Losses reached $10,000 (1972 USD).[6] The sailboat was lifted from a lake and deposited on a roof.[9] | |
| F0 | W of Okeechobee | Highlands | 2245 | 1 mile (1.6 km) |
A brief tornado produced minimal damage near the intersection of the Kissimmee River and Florida State Road 70.[6] | |
| F2 | Malabar | Brevard | 2346 | 2 miles (3.2 km) |
The Century Oaks Trailer Park was affected. In all, six trailers were destroyed, while nine trailers incurred damage. Homes were also damaged in Port Malabar. Eleven people were injured, and damage estimates reached $100,000 (1972 USD) at the trailer park.[6][9] | |
| Sources: NCDC Storm Events Database, SPC Storm Data, NCDC Storm Data publication, Significant Tornadoes 1680-1991: A Chronology and Analysis of Events by Thomas P. Grazulis | ||||||
June 19
| List of confirmed tornadoes | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | ||||||
| F3 | Merritt Island | Brevard | 0635 | 4 miles (6.4 km) |
One apartment building was destroyed.[7] Two hangars, comprising 90 percent of the hangars,[6] were destroyed at the Merritt Island Airport. 44 planes were also completely destroyed.[7] One plane was carried more than 0.25 mile (0.40 km) from the airport and crashed into one home.[9] The tornado produced damage to homes in a subdivision. Damages reached $3 million (1972 USD).[6] One source, citing F2 damage, suggests that the tornado never attained F3 intensity.[7] | |
| F3 | Cape Canaveral | Brevard | 0700 | 3 miles (4.8 km) |
The second F3 tornado struck the town of Cape Canaveral.[9] Two homes and 30 trailers were destroyed. The Port Canaveral Coast Guard station incurred $50,000 (1972 USD) in damages. 20 intact homes received damage from the tornado. 100 residents were homeless, and 23 people were injured. This tornado produced F3 damage.[7] Losses exceeded $500,000 (1972 USD).[6] | |
| F1 | Geneva area | Seminole | 0849 | 0.1 mile (0.2 km) |
Five homes were destroyed within a narrow swath of a trailer park. Losses reached $40,000 (1972 USD).[6] | |
| Sources: NCDC Storm Events Database, SPC Storm Data, NCDC Storm Data publication, Significant Tornadoes 1680-1991: A Chronology and Analysis of Events by Thomas P. Grazulis | ||||||
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i Hagemeyer, Bartlett C.; et al. "Thirty Years After Hurricane Agnes - The Forgotten Florida Tornado Disaster" (PDF). American Meteorological Society. Retrieved 2008-11-15.
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- ^ a b Hagemeyer, Bartlett C. "1.2: Significant Tornado Outbreaks Associated With Tropical Cyclones in Florida". National Weather Service Melbourne, Florida office. Archived from the original on 2009-05-05. Retrieved 2009-03-06.
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