The strongest winds in Highlands County was a 3-second average wind gust of at a biological research center in Archbold, while an AWOS in Sebring observed a 5-second wind gust peaking at . Winds damaged a number of dwellings and downed many trees and power lines. Approximately 98% of electrical customers were left without power. Rainfall totals were generally at least , with a maximum amount of at a CoCoRaHS station in Sebring. Several roads in the county were closed due to flooding or washouts. Throughout the county, 144 businesses or homes were destroyed, 963 were inflicted substantial damage, and 2,408 had minor damage. The storm left about $360 million in property damage in the county, most of which was due to wind damage. In addition, citrus crops suffered about $70 million in damage. Four indirect fatalities were reported; one when a man fell off a ladder while preparing for the storm; a second occurred when a man collapsed while trimming trees, with heart disease being the primary cause of death; the third death was the result of carbon monoxide poisoning from a generator; and the fourth death was caused when a man was electrocuted while clearing debris.
