2 tornadoes confirmed in Pasco County after residents see minor damage, NWS says
By Sierra Rains
Published on May 13, 2026.
Two tornadoes were confirmed in Pasco County, Florida, causing minor damage to homes and trees. The National Weather Service confirmed that the first tornado formed around 2:14 p.m. and the second at 2:43 p.h. Both were EF-0 tornadoes, lasting about five minutes and generating maximum sustained winds of 85 mph. The damage was reported to one resident, who saw part of her roof ripped off and her outdoor seat cushions flung flying.
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