Alachua County, Florida tornadoes

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45confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1957). Most recent: September 18, 2021, EF0. 2026 so far: 0 preliminary reports preliminary

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Every tornado path in the county

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Tornado paths, 1950 to 2025

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Each path is a straight line from where the tornado started to where it ended, which is all most NOAA records hold. Tap a path for its details.

The record

At a glance

Total451950 to 2025

Per year0.6average since 1950

Peak monthJune6 of 45

StrongestF2Jun 8, 1957

Deaths1whole paths, see note

Injuries23whole paths, see note

Deaths and injuries are NOAA's totals for each tornado's whole path, which can extend beyond Alachua County.

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

June is the peak month, with 6 of 45 tornadoes.

By time of day

Most often around 12:00 PM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

The line is the five-year average. Tornadoes before about 1953 were under-reported, and better radar since the 1990s finds more weak ones.

By rating

EF0

EF1

EF2

Ratings before February 2007 use the original F scale; the numbers line up with today's EF scale. Unknown means NOAA could not assign a rating.

The record

Notable tornadoes

Deadliest

All 45 tornadoes, newest first

Tornadoes, newest first
Date	Rating	Path length	Width	Deaths	Injuries
Sep 18, 2021	EF0	0.1 mi	20 yd	0	0
Dec 14, 2019	EF0	0.2 mi	45 yd	0	0
May 20, 2016	EF0	0.66 mi	20 yd	0	0
Mar 24, 2012	EF0	4.63 mi	50 yd	0	0
Feb 26, 2008	EF0	0.01 mi	20 yd	0	0
Dec 16, 2007	EF1	0.75 mi	200 yd	0	0
Aug 3, 2005	F0	0.1 mi	n/a	0	0
Sep 5, 2004	F0	5 mi	75 yd	0	0
Apr 25, 2003	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Apr 25, 2003	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jul 20, 2002	F0	n/a	n/a	0	0
Feb 2, 1996	F0	6 mi	15 yd	0	0
Apr 8, 1995	F0	2 mi	10 yd	0	0
Oct 30, 1994	F0	5 mi	20 yd	0	0
Jan 3, 1994	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Oct 30, 1993	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Oct 30, 1993	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Mar 12, 1993	F1	0.8 mi	60 yd	1	4
Jun 13, 1992	F0	0.4 mi	40 yd	0	1
Sep 28, 1990	F0	0.2 mi	10 yd	0	0
Aug 8, 1990	F0	0.2 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jul 9, 1987	F0	0.2 mi	10 yd	0	0
Mar 14, 1986	F2	2 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jun 30, 1985	F1	1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jun 21, 1983	F1	4 mi	40 yd	0	0
Feb 2, 1983	F2	0.3 mi	20 yd	0	4
Mar 22, 1981	F0	0.3 mi	10 yd	0	0
Oct 28, 1980	F1	1 mi	30 yd	0	0
Jul 6, 1980	F1	0.1 mi	20 yd	0	0
May 25, 1980	F1	1 mi	30 yd	0	0
Jun 21, 1979	F1	0.1 mi	30 yd	0	0
May 4, 1978	F2	12.8 mi	300 yd	0	4
May 1, 1978	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Apr 19, 1978	F2	1 mi	50 yd	0	6
Jun 21, 1977	F1	6.4 mi	20 yd	0	0
Jul 6, 1976	F1	0.1 mi	40 yd	0	0
Jan 25, 1975	F0	0.3 mi	10 yd	0	0
Apr 4, 1973	F2	39 mi	67 yd	0	4
May 11, 1971	F1	0.3 mi	30 yd	0	0
Feb 3, 1970	F2	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Dec 25, 1969	F1	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Sep 28, 1966	F2	0.5 mi	10 yd	0	0
Sep 21, 1966	F1	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Aug 16, 1964	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jun 8, 1957	F2	0.1 mi	33 yd	0	0

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Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center severe weather database, 1950 to 2025, and SPC preliminary reports for 2026. Page built October 12, 2026.