Tornado near
New Port Richey, Florida
May 12, 2026 · Pasco County
What the report says
A tornado was documented Hudson, near New Port Richey on May 12, 2026. The official record identifies the event and its observation point; it does not confirm damage to a particular home or building.
A storm exhibiting supercell characteristics for multiple hours while offshore moved ashore with a tornado estimated to have touched down around 1814 UTC (2:14 PM EDT) near Hudson in Pasco County, while continuing to exhibit a rotational signature via |KTBW WSR-88D and TTPA TDWR. Damage was initially observed along Saltwater Blvd, where a tree branch was snapped and fell onto a power line. Additional damage points were noted further east along Saltwater Blvd, with two homes suffering partial roof damage or loss. Additional homes suffered various degrees of roof, lanai or carport damage at points northward across Puffin, Heron and Curlew Lanes, while tree damage was noted across nearby Osprey and Gull Lanes. The tornado then crossed U.S. Hwy 19 before the radar signature became increasingly disorganized shortly thereafter, and it is likely that the tornado dissipated sometime around 1819 UTC (2:19 PM EDT) between Whitby Road and Lakeshore Blvd after traveling for just over one mile. Maximum peak wind of 85 mph.
How to read this result
EF0 tornado This is a measurement or classification from the weather record. It tells you what was observed near the point, not the condition of your roof.
Where the report was recorded
Marker = reported observation point. This map shows geographic context only; it is not a verified storm-damage boundary or an affected-area estimate.
What tornado conditions can mean for a property
A tornado report describes a concentrated, potentially destructive wind event at or near the report point. Damage can vary sharply from one block to the next, so this report should prompt a careful exterior and interior check without assuming the home was affected.
Property damage in the event record
NOAA event-level estimate: 250.00K. This figure belongs to the broader weather event and is not an estimate for any individual property.
Important limitation
The report point is not a mapped storm footprint. Weather near a property does not establish that the roof sustained damage. Only a physical inspection can determine the actual condition of a roof, exterior, or building.
Recommended next steps
- Stay on the ground. Use binoculars or a ground-level view; do not climb onto a roof after severe weather.
- Document what you notice. Photograph visible issues from a safe location and note when leaks or staining first appeared.
- Have a professional look. If you see warning signs or want certainty, request an in-person property assessment.