Tornado near
New Port Richey, Florida
May 12, 2026 · Pasco County
What the report says
A tornado was documented Aripeka, 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.
The development of a second circulation became apparent west of Shady Hills around 20 minutes after the circulation associated with the Hudson tornado weakened, and it is estimated that a tornado touched down near Gladwin Avenue to the west of East Road |at approximately 1843 UTC (2:43 PM EDT). Damage from this tornado consisted largely of snapped tree limbs and branches, although a large tree was uprooted and downed onto a mobile home along Eden Avenue near the intersection of East Road. The tornado moved very slowly east and east-southeast while appearing to exhibit a bit of a binary interaction with the remnant circulation that produced the Hudson tornado that was located to its east, before radar indicated it likely dissipated around 1848 UTC (2:48 PM EDT), less than one mile from where it is estimated to have touched down. 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.
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.