Power Outage in Webster, FL

Thunderstorm Wind. EM reports downed trees and power lines northwest of Bushnell.

April 27, 2023

Tropical Storm. In Sumter County, maximum winds were estimated between 40 and 50 mph in gusts. Rainfall generally ranged from 2 to 4 inches, with a maximum total of 2.94 inches reported southwest of Oxford. Approximately 1,000 customers experienced power outages. Minor damage was reported to homes although significant damage was reported to one home from trees and tree limbs.

November 10, 2022

Thunderstorm Wind. Numerous trees and power lines were reported down on County Road 702 near the Sumter/Lake County line.

May 05, 2019

Thunderstorm Wind. Wind gusts destroyed a metal shed, flipped over a pontoon boat sitting on a trailer, and ripped part of a barn free, landing on top of a truck. Several trees and power lines were also knocked down, blocking roads.

January 24, 2019

Tropical Storm. In Sumter County, winds from Hurricane Irma were estimated to be around 40-60 knots, with the highest wind reported being a gust to 53 knots at the CWOP station D5322 in The Villages. Rainfall was generally around 8 inches or greater, with the highest rain total being 11.34 inches at a mesonet station in Compressco. The wind resulted in damage to numerous homes and businesses, as well as knocking over trees and power lines. Sumter County Emergency Management reported that 5 homes or businesses were destroyed by Irma, 27 sustained major damage, and 688 had minor damage.||The total damage in Sumter County was estimated at $19 million, which included $5 million in individual assistance claims, and $14 million in public assistance claims including debris removal and emergency protective measures.

September 10, 2017

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