{
 "dataset": "Sarasota, FL storm events — 12-month window, 25-mile radius (floods and special weather statements excluded, matching the city page)",
 "license": "https://www.stormauditor.com/data-license",
 "provenance": "Deduplicated by StormAuditor from public NOAA/NWS records (warnings, Local Storm Reports, NCEI Storm Events) under the published methodology at https://www.stormauditor.com/methodology",
 "refreshed_at": "2026-08-24T08:45:11.487+00:00",
 "window_days": 365,
 "event_count": 17,
 "fields": {
  "date": "Event date (YYYY-MM-DD, local storm day)",
  "county": "County or county-equivalent",
  "city": "Nearest city/place named in the source record",
  "event_type": "hazard tag: wind | hail | tornado | flood | lightning",
  "severity": "StormAuditor severity bucket (low|moderate|high|severe)",
  "evidence": "evidence level of the source record",
  "wind_mph": "reported/estimated wind gust, mph (blank if n/a)",
  "hail_in": "reported/estimated hail size, inches (blank if n/a)",
  "source": "originating public record (NWS warning, LSR, NCEI, ...)",
  "lat": "event latitude (WGS84, may be blank)",
  "lon": "event longitude (WGS84, may be blank)"
 },
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  {
   "id": "iem-geo-2026-08-06T19:24:00Z-wind-27.35--82.52",
   "lat": 27.35,
   "lon": -82.52,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "2 ENE Sarasota",
   "date": "2026-08-06",
   "county": "Sarasota",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "moderate",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 92,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Roof shingle lift",
    "Soffit/fascia damage",
    "Tree strike risk",
    "Fence/screen damage"
   ],
   "description": "TSTM WND GST reported near 2 ENE Sarasota, FL. Peak gust: 54 mph. Mesonet station XSAR Sarasota.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS TBW — Mesonet via Iowa Mesonet (GeoJSON)",
   "windSpeedMph": 54,
   "evidenceLevel": "observed"
  },
  {
   "id": "iem-geo-2026-08-06T19:36:00Z-wind-27.40--82.57",
   "lat": 27.4,
   "lon": -82.57,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "1 S Whitfield",
   "date": "2026-08-06",
   "county": "Manatee",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "moderate",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 92,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Roof shingle lift",
    "Soffit/fascia damage",
    "Tree strike risk",
    "Fence/screen damage"
   ],
   "description": "TSTM WND GST reported near 1 S Whitfield, FL. Peak gust: 54 mph. ASOS station KSRQ Sarasota Bradenton Intl.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS TBW — ASOS via Iowa Mesonet (GeoJSON)",
   "windSpeedMph": 54,
   "evidenceLevel": "observed"
  },
  {
   "id": "iem-geo-2026-08-02T16:45:00Z-wind-27.47--82.68",
   "lat": 27.47,
   "lon": -82.68,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "1 W Cortez",
   "date": "2026-08-02",
   "county": "Manatee",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "moderate",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 92,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Roof shingle lift",
    "Soffit/fascia damage",
    "Tree strike risk",
    "Fence/screen damage"
   ],
   "description": "TSTM WND GST reported near 1 W Cortez, FL. Peak gust: 54 mph. Mesonet station DVI08293 Bradenton.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS TBW — Mesonet via Iowa Mesonet (GeoJSON)",
   "windSpeedMph": 54,
   "evidenceLevel": "observed"
  },
  {
   "id": "iem-geo-2026-07-20T19:45:00Z-wind-27.40--82.57",
   "lat": 27.4,
   "lon": -82.57,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "1 S Whitfield",
   "date": "2026-07-20",
   "county": "Manatee",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "moderate",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 92,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Roof shingle lift",
    "Soffit/fascia damage",
    "Tree strike risk",
    "Fence/screen damage"
   ],
   "description": "TSTM WND GST reported near 1 S Whitfield, FL. Peak gust: 55 mph. ASOS station KSRQ Sarasota Bradenton Intl.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS TBW — ASOS via Iowa Mesonet (GeoJSON)",
   "windSpeedMph": 55,
   "evidenceLevel": "observed"
  },
  {
   "id": "iem-lsr-2026-07-10-wind-27.41--82.25",
   "lat": 27.41,
   "lon": -82.25,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "7 NW Myakka City",
   "date": "2026-07-10",
   "county": "Manatee",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "moderate",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 0.92,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Roof shingle lift",
    "Soffit/fascia damage",
    "Tree strike risk",
    "Fence/screen damage"
   ],
   "description": "Mesonet station AT742 Myakka City.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS TBW — Mesonet via Iowa Mesonet",
   "windSpeedMph": 57,
   "evidenceLevel": "observed"
  },
  {
   "id": "iem-lsr-2026-07-10-wind-27.40--82.57",
   "lat": 27.4,
   "lon": -82.57,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "1 S Whitfield",
   "date": "2026-07-10",
   "county": "Manatee",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 0.92,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Roof shingle lift",
    "Soffit/fascia damage",
    "Tree strike risk",
    "Fence/screen damage"
   ],
   "description": "ASOS station KSRQ Sarasota Bradenton Intl.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS TBW — ASOS via Iowa Mesonet",
   "windSpeedMph": 60,
   "evidenceLevel": "observed"
  },
  {
   "id": "iem-202607102143-wind-27.41--82.25",
   "lat": 27.41,
   "lon": -82.25,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "7 NW Myakka City",
   "date": "2026-07-10",
   "county": "Manatee",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 92,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Roof shingle lift",
    "Soffit/fascia damage",
    "Tree strike risk",
    "Fence/screen damage"
   ],
   "description": "TSTM WND GST reported near 7 NW Myakka City, FL. Peak gust: 66 mph.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS TBW — Mesonet via Iowa Mesonet",
   "windSpeedMph": 66,
   "evidenceLevel": "observed"
  },
  {
   "id": "iem-202607102203-wind-27.40--82.57",
   "lat": 27.4,
   "lon": -82.57,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "1 S Whitfield",
   "date": "2026-07-10",
   "county": "Manatee",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 92,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Roof shingle lift",
    "Soffit/fascia damage",
    "Tree strike risk",
    "Fence/screen damage"
   ],
   "description": "TSTM WND GST reported near 1 S Whitfield, FL. Peak gust: 69 mph.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS TBW — ASOS via Iowa Mesonet",
   "windSpeedMph": 69,
   "evidenceLevel": "observed"
  },
  {
   "id": "spc-2026-07-10-224-2203",
   "lat": 27.4,
   "lon": -82.57,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "Whitfield",
   "date": "2026-07-10",
   "county": "Manatee",
   "source": "SPC Storm Reports",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 90,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Roof shingle lift",
    "Soffit/fascia damage",
    "Tree strike risk",
    "Fence/screen damage"
   ],
   "description": "ASOS station KSRQ Sarasota Bradenton Intl. (TBW)",
   "sourceDetail": "Storm Prediction Center verified report",
   "windSpeedMph": 60,
   "evidenceLevel": "reported"
  },
  {
   "id": "spc-2026-07-10-231-2203",
   "lat": 27.4,
   "lon": -82.57,
   "zip": "34243",
   "city": "7902 Longbay Boulevard",
   "date": "2026-07-10",
   "county": "Manatee",
   "source": "SPC Storm Reports",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 90,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Roof shingle lift",
    "Soffit/fascia damage",
    "Tree strike risk",
    "Fence/screen damage"
   ],
   "description": "ASOS station KSRQ Sarasota Bradenton Intl. (TBW)",
   "sourceDetail": "Storm Prediction Center preliminary storm report",
   "windSpeedMph": 60,
   "evidenceLevel": "reported"
  },
  {
   "id": "iem-geo-2026-05-26T21:39:00Z-tornado-27.61--82.42",
   "lat": 27.61,
   "lon": -82.42,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "2 NNE Parrish",
   "date": "2026-05-26",
   "county": "Manatee",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "tornado",
   "confidence": 92,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Structural roof failure",
    "Debris penetration",
    "Complete shingle removal"
   ],
   "description": "TORNADO reported near 2 NNE Parrish, FL. A resident of the area reported seeing the tornado lifting debris over an open field in a construction site. The circulation dissipated shortly after.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS TBW — Public via Iowa Mesonet (GeoJSON)",
   "evidenceLevel": "reported"
  },
  {
   "id": "spc-2026-05-26-371-2139",
   "lat": 27.61,
   "lon": -82.42,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "Parrish",
   "date": "2026-05-26",
   "county": "Manatee",
   "source": "SPC Storm Reports",
   "severity": "moderate",
   "eventType": "tornado",
   "confidence": 90,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Structural roof failure",
    "Debris penetration",
    "Complete shingle removal"
   ],
   "description": "A resident of the area reported seeing the tornado lifting debris over an open field in a construction site. The circulation dissipated shortly after. (TBW)",
   "sourceDetail": "Storm Prediction Center verified report",
   "evidenceLevel": "reported"
  },
  {
   "id": "spc-2026-05-26-378-2139",
   "lat": 27.61,
   "lon": -82.42,
   "zip": "33570",
   "city": "Chippewa Drive",
   "date": "2026-05-26",
   "county": "Manatee",
   "source": "SPC Storm Reports",
   "severity": "moderate",
   "eventType": "tornado",
   "confidence": 90,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Structural roof failure",
    "Debris penetration",
    "Complete shingle removal"
   ],
   "description": "A resident of the area reported seeing the tornado lifting debris over an open field in a construction site. The circulation dissipated shortly after. (TBW)",
   "sourceDetail": "Storm Prediction Center preliminary storm report",
   "evidenceLevel": "reported"
  },
  {
   "id": "iem-202603252302-hail-27.48--82.39",
   "lat": 27.48,
   "lon": -82.39,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "3 W Lake Manatee State",
   "date": "2026-03-25",
   "county": "Manatee",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "moderate",
   "eventType": "hail",
   "confidence": 92,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Shingle bruising",
    "Granule displacement",
    "Metal denting",
    "Vehicle damage"
   ],
   "description": "HAIL reported near 3 W Lake Manatee State, FL. Hail size: 0.88\".",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS TBW — NWS Employee via Iowa Mesonet",
   "evidenceLevel": "reported",
   "hailSizeInches": 0.88
  },
  {
   "id": "iem-geo-2026-01-18T16:08:00Z-wind-27.40--82.57",
   "lat": 27.4,
   "lon": -82.57,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "1 S Whitfield",
   "date": "2026-01-18",
   "county": "Manatee",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "moderate",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 92,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Roof shingle lift",
    "Soffit/fascia damage",
    "Tree strike risk",
    "Fence/screen damage"
   ],
   "description": "MARINE TSTM WIND reported near 1 S Whitfield, FL. Peak gust: 52 mph. ASOS station KSRQ Sarasota Bradenton Intl.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS TBW — ASOS via Iowa Mesonet (GeoJSON)",
   "windSpeedMph": 52,
   "evidenceLevel": "observed"
  },
  {
   "id": "iem-lsr-2025-08-24-wind-27.57--82.53",
   "lat": 27.57,
   "lon": -82.53,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "4 N Ellenton",
   "date": "2025-08-24",
   "county": "Manatee",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "moderate",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 0.92,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Roof shingle lift",
    "Soffit/fascia damage",
    "Tree strike risk",
    "Fence/screen damage"
   ],
   "description": "EM reports carport blown off one mobile home into another mobile home.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS TBW — Emergency Mngr via Iowa Mesonet",
   "windSpeedMph": 50,
   "evidenceLevel": "reported"
  },
  {
   "id": "iem-202508241820-wind-27.57--82.53",
   "lat": 27.57,
   "lon": -82.53,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "4 N Ellenton",
   "date": "2025-08-24",
   "county": "Manatee",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 92,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Roof shingle lift",
    "Soffit/fascia damage",
    "Tree strike risk",
    "Fence/screen damage"
   ],
   "description": "TSTM WND GST reported near 4 N Ellenton, FL. Peak gust: 58 mph.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS TBW — Emergency Mngr via Iowa Mesonet",
   "windSpeedMph": 58,
   "evidenceLevel": "reported"
  }
 ]
}