Jun 27, 2012
Tropical Storm Debby lingered for several days over the northeastern Gulf of Mexico and caused high winds and heavy rain before making landfall near Steinhatchee, FL on the 26th. A tropical storm warning was in effect for Levy, Citrus, Hernando, Pasco, Pinellas, Hillsborough, Manatee, and Sarastota counties from 10 AM EDT on June 25th through 8 PM EDT on June 26th.||With the outer bands of Tropical Storm Debby, 11 confirmed tornadoes occurred on the 24th. Strong sustained winds prompted the cl
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 395473). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Sarasota County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.