Calhoun County, Florida tornadoes

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24confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1952). Most recent: January 9, 2024, EF1. 2026 so far: 0 preliminary reports preliminary

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Every tornado path in the county

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

Total241950 to 2025
Per year0.3average since 1950
Peak monthJanuary6 of 24
StrongestF2Sep 15, 2004
Deaths5whole paths, see note
Injuries57whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

60 Jan: 6Feb: 0Mar: 1Apr: 4May: 1Jun: 1Jul: 1Aug: 0Sep: 2Oct: 4Nov: 2Dec: 2JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

January is the peak month, with 6 of 24 tornadoes.

By time of day

40 12 AM: 0: 0: 03 AM: 1: 1: 26 AM: 4: 0: 19 AM: 3: 2: 112 PM: 2: 1: 13 PM: 1: 1: 06 PM: 0: 0: 19 PM: 0: 0: 212 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 6:00 AM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

40 1950: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01960: 0: 1: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 01970: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 2: 0: 0: 0: 11980: 0: 1: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01990: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 4: 0: 02000: 0: 1: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 02010: 0: 0: 0: 0: 2: 0: 1: 0: 0: 02020: 1: 0: 0: 2: 1: 019501960197019801990200020102020

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
8
EF1
7
EF2
9

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

F2, September 15, 2004

4 deaths, 5 injuries Strongest

F2, September 15, 2004

7 mile path Longest path

168.5 miles, F2

January 12, 1975, whole path Widest

600 yards, F2

September 15, 2004
Every tornado

All 24 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Jan 9, 2024EF19.79 mi450 yd00
Apr 27, 2023EF00.9 mi50 yd00
Apr 27, 2023EF00.51 mi50 yd00
Sep 16, 2020EF09.92 mi50 yd00
Jan 22, 2016EF01.17 mi50 yd00
Nov 17, 2014EF222.21 mi420 yd02
Oct 13, 2014EF02.58 mi30 yd00
Sep 15, 2004F27 mi600 yd45
Mar 15, 2001F22 mi150 yd00
Oct 26, 1997F10.3 mi100 yd01
Oct 24, 1997F10.5 mi73 yd00
Jan 15, 1997F10.5 mi50 yd00
Jan 15, 1997F20.5 mi150 yd01
Nov 11, 1995F00.1 mi10 yd00
Dec 5, 1982F10.1 mi10 yd00
Oct 25, 1981F26.9 mi50 yd012
Apr 4, 1979F11 mi30 yd00
Jul 7, 1975F00.1 mi30 yd00
Jan 12, 1975F2168.5 mi100 yd133
May 8, 1972F20.3 mi27 yd00
Dec 10, 1967F20.1 mi10 yd00
Apr 30, 1963F261 mi10 yd00
Jun 20, 1961F00.5 mi10 yd00
Jan 28, 1952F10.5 mi17 yd03
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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.