effects hurricane florida florida severe local flooding south florida tornadoes central northern portions state august hurricane formed tropical wave located east lesser antilles august storm moved westward crossed leeward_islands entered caribbean_sea august initially struggled intensify defied predictions strengthening hurricane storm landfall haiti tropical storm prior making second cuba later day remained somewhat disorganized moving straits florida passed near florida keys august storm threatened strike ashore florida panhandle major hurricane continued northwestward avoided landfall state storm finally hurricane late august louisiana august near mouth mississippi_river near port storm steadily weakened eventually dissipated missouri september despite passing closest impact minimal limited tropical storm force winds light rainfall produced heavy precipitation north especially counties resultant flooding left numerous residents royal palm beach isolated extensive street flooding water entered houses damage nearly million usd inland flooding reported counties losses generally minor tornado damaged mobile homes single family homes north panhandle storm spawned tornadoes tides gulf_coast florida caused erosion coastal flooding franklin gulf counties winds caused little damage customers left electricity south florida storm resulted indirect fatalities caused vehicles driving slick roads counties state damage reached approximately million background hurricane originated tropical wave moved western coast africa august moving generally westward low pressure area initially defined center days later convection associated system organized intensified tropical wave quickly strengthened tropical depression favorable conditions depression upgraded tropical storm national_hurricane_center nhc august quickly accelerating westward subtropical ridge located northwest later moved past lesser antilles august caused numerous mudslides power outages maintaining tropical storm intensity later landfall southern coast haiti early august result southeast flow storm directly killed people conditions remaining haiti earthquake began curve northwestward location large deep layer low pressure area northwestern caribbean_sea mid ridge western atlantic briefly moving tropical storm second landfall near cuba utc later august damages comparatively severe haiti storm paralleled northern coast island prior making close pass florida caused minor flood damage entry gulf_of_mexico threat tropical cyclone impacts tampa forced republican national convention gulf tropical storm curved northwest attained hurricane strength august near southern louisiana coast ridge high pressure caused west slow state moved inland hurricane weakened dissipating missouri september preparations utc august tropical storm watch issued florida south east coast south west coast included early day tropical storm watch upgraded warning florida keys mainland placed hurricane watch north tropical storm watch issued later august hurricane watch switched warning separate hurricane watch issued southward utc august tropical storm warning extended northward addition tropical storm watch issued north east coast west coast hours later tropical storm watch west coast florida extended northward mouth august tropical storm watch stretched extended indian pass august simultaneously hurricane watch issued mouth mississippi_river louisiana indian pass florida crossed florida keys august hurricane warning downgraded tropical storm warning tropical storm watch discontinued simultaneously hurricane watch gulf_coast united_states upgraded hurricane warning portion louisiana florida additionally tropical storm warning discontinued mouth early august tropical storm warning east coast florida discontinued areas lying north hours later tropical storm warning east coast florida lifted southward including utc remaining watches warnings south florida cancelled august tropical storm warning florida panhandle discontinued areas east utc august tropical storm hurricane watches warnings longer effect state florida week august held tampa florida threatened force cancellation convention potential event location according spokesman officials coordinating politicians delegates reporters require evacuation pushed august storms threatening coast tampa chairman announced august convention short time august immediately tuesday afternoon august time governor florida announced attending convention governor alabama august governor scott declared state emergency state florida ahead tropical storm amtrak suspended silver train service orlando miami sunday august evacuations ordered residents living mobile homes additionally bridges port miami closed height orange juice prices increased threat storm florida produces percent orange crops united_states partial activation brought workers help expected power outages key west international airport suspended flights preparation cruises theme parks delayed united_states_coast_guard activated hurricane condition whiskey restricting transportation storm passed south florida specifically schools shelters public schools universities including cancelled classes airport county remained open cancelled hundreds flights delayed storm passed regular services available remainder state especially coastal counties schools government buildings closed mandatory evacuation ordered zones shelters opened county schools shut naval air station pensacola planes evacuated base placed secure farther east mandatory evacuation ordered zones including mobile home parks low lying areas parks special needs general shelters opened public schools government offices shut duration storm clyde wells bridge shut anticipation tropical storm force winds impact storm impacted nearly florida despite making landfall state weak intensity path offshore damage caused primarily flooding winds persistent rainbands brought heavy precipitation east central southeast florida central highest observed total precipitation inches radars estimated inches fell areas resultant flooding left entire neighborhoods isolated caused damage homes businesses roads areas martin counties impacted flooding albeit severely tides gulf_coast florida caused erosion coastal flooding franklin gulf counties winds caused little damage customers left electricity south florida north panhandle spawned tornadoes jackson counties ranked scale worst occurred damaging buildings mobile homes state indirect fatalities reported losses reached approximately million southern florida despite closest path storm effects minimal sustained winds reached mph winds peaked mph key rainfall florida keys light peaking inches winds stronger reaching mph headquarters virginia key trees power lines downed county estimated residences experiencing power outages tides reaching feet caused major beach erosion minor coastal flooding naples city feet tidal occurred leaving roads flooded people water entered homes mainly confined streets yards people left electricity damage county estimated reached million southeastern florida people left electricity heavy rainfall fell portions peaking inches intersection state road interstate near significant precipitation totals include inches reported numerous locations county moderate severe flooding occurred parts northern canals overflowed banks streets flooded days additionally homes sustained minor water damage water entered homes businesses standing water forced closure ramps expressway losses reached million produced relatively strong winds wind gusts estimated reached mph ripped life guard stand moved structure feet original location additionally winds area blew significant amounts sand away exposing rocks creating foot drops slightly south waves feet beaches minimal beach erosion reported nonetheless hundreds sea turtle nests swept away brought dropped significant amounts rainfall radar estimates high inches areas highest observed precipitation total measured vicinity inches inches fell inches fell inches fell wellington nearly eastern half experienced inches precipitation heavy rainfall widespread flooding reported especially central western portions county neighborhoods wellington left stranded days areas flooding considered worst hurricane post office parking lot flooded forcing building close days major reported intersection state roads road collapsed fire rescue crews quickly closed road state road portion inaccessible low clearance vehicles man died driving storm crashing concrete wall interstate major minor roads inundated water wellington additionally flooding intersections meadow avenue shores boulevard heavy rainfall left leaking roofs apartment complex southern portion flooding wind damage reported residents reported unconfirmed tornado knocked trees damage shed roofs cause power outages entrance community flooded foot water large trucks lightning struck tree causing fall break window slice house streets small branches palm low lying roads flooded inches water small tree uprooted street city hall initially schools county remain open response flooding schools closed august august county public schools located opened damage estimates reached million million incurred central florida precipitation amounts ranging inches common significant impacts occurred city adjacent areas creeks canals caused major flood damage homes minor water intrusion roads temporarily closed standing water indirect fatality occurred state road year old man lost control vehicle crashed winds relatively light gusts mph northern shores lake nearby rainfall averaged inches result roads county temporarily impassable water entered business complex north rainfall amounts similar standing water reported roads port storm produced heavy rainfall reported highest observed precipitation total state florida rainfall amounts generally inches homes single family homes flooded roads temporarily closed standing water tornado touched minutes damaging mobile homes single family houses according tornado caused losses beach municipal airport sustained winds reached mph inches rain forced closure small portion road county road caused washing inches water road damage survey conducted national_weather_service indicates tornado spawned near destroyed abandoned mobile home leaving floor attachment frame tornado moved citrus grove causing damage trees shrubs removed broke window residence fences nearby toppled additionally rainfall amounts ranging inches left roads impassable overflowed flooding water rose units parking lots grassy areas inundated water weaker westward track initially anticipated impact city tampa minimal day convention august dropped inches precipitation brought sustained winds mph gusts mph moved onshore near tampa damaging houses addition fences trees properties florida panhandle passed west weaker anticipated fringe storm produced light rainfall tornadoes florida panhandle tornado region spawned near caused damage tornado touched near ripped porch mobile home downed numerous trees rainfall reported day period august august communities measured inches precipitation minor flooding occurred parking lots gusty winds mph isolated trees western county trees blown fell main street losses amounted million million respectively coastal flooding occurred portions bay franklin gulf counties storm surge erosion significant storm surge measured feet tides feet normal water street inundated foot water places waves pushed pass line flooded parking areas losses estimated storm surge reached feet tides feet normal depth 7th avenue ranged inches foot roads flooded tides coast flooded road indian pass access road joseph peninsula state park causing closure park minor coastal flooding reported inches water businesses area experienced tidal flooding months earlier tropical storm vacant home experienced minor water intrusion time highest tide aftermath following storm governor florida attended briefing boarding helicopter tour flooded areas scott said got care everybody needs got state work encouraged tourists return state especially hotel owners considering reservations labor day florida state fund known neighbors rescue purpose distributing money help recovery efforts victims activated governor area qualified small business loans state emergency reviewed damage assessments president united_states barack_obama considered disaster declaration initially denied disaster declaration response governor scott letter appeal administrator appeal accepted october president obama issued disaster declaration franklin gulf martin monroe counties
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