NOAA NCEI STORM EVENTS DATABASE

Tornado near
St. Petersburg, Florida

September 25, 2025 · Pinellas County

REPORTED HAZARDTornado
REPORTED MAGNITUDEEF0 tornado
REPORT POINT27.87°, -82.66°
PLAIN-LANGUAGE SUMMARY

What the report says

A tornado was documented (Pie)St Pete/Clrwate, near St. Petersburg on September 25, 2025. The official record identifies the event and its observation point; it does not confirm damage to a particular home or building.

Images and reports relayed via broadcast media and emergency management depicted a landspout beneath a developing updraft devoid of any precipitation over the Pinellas County Solid Waste Disposal Complex, with no damage observed or reports of damage received.

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.

LOCATION CONTEXT

Where the report was recorded

St. Petersburg, Florida

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.

Look for missing shingles, lifted ridge caps, bent flashing, or displaced vents.
Check for fallen limbs, damaged gutters, broken windows, and debris near the structure.
Look for new leaks, ceiling stains, or water entry after the event.

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

  1. Stay on the ground. Use binoculars or a ground-level view; do not climb onto a roof after severe weather.
  2. Document what you notice. Photograph visible issues from a safe location and note when leaks or staining first appeared.
  3. Have a professional look. If you see warning signs or want certainty, request an in-person property assessment.
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