Citrus County, Florida tornadoes

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52confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1968). Most recent: June 16, 2024, EFU. 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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The record

At a glance

Total521950 to 2025
Per year0.7average since 1950
Peak monthJuly11 of 52
StrongestF3Apr 9, 1983
Deaths3whole paths, see note
Injuries15whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

110 Jan: 0Feb: 4Mar: 6Apr: 4May: 3Jun: 9Jul: 11Aug: 4Sep: 3Oct: 5Nov: 2Dec: 1JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

July is the peak month, with 11 of 52 tornadoes.

By time of day

80 12 AM: 2: 0: 03 AM: 2: 1: 06 AM: 0: 4: 19 AM: 6: 1: 512 PM: 2: 6: 83 PM: 4: 7: 16 PM: 0: 1: 09 PM: 0: 1: 012 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 2:00 PM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

50 1950: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01960: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 11970: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 2: 2: 0: 0: 21980: 1: 1: 3: 3: 4: 1: 1: 0: 1: 01990: 1: 2: 2: 5: 2: 1: 0: 1: 3: 02000: 0: 3: 1: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 12010: 1: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 02020: 1: 0: 0: 1: 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
33
EF1
14
EF2
3
EF3
1
Unknown
1

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

F3, April 9, 1983

3 deaths, 2 injuries Strongest

F3, April 9, 1983

10 mile path Longest path

54.9 miles, F1

February 6, 1975, whole path Widest

400 yards, F1

July 2, 1968
Every tornado

All 52 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Jun 16, 2024EFU0.02 mi50 yd00
Oct 12, 2023EF25.6 mi300 yd00
Apr 20, 2020EF07.25 mi35 yd00
Jun 24, 2012EF14.99 mi100 yd00
Mar 11, 2010EF01.5 mi30 yd00
Jun 23, 2009EF00.47 mi50 yd00
Jul 9, 2005F00.7 mi40 yd00
Oct 15, 2002F15 mi100 yd00
Jul 27, 2001F00.5 mi10 yd00
Mar 29, 2001F02.7 mi20 yd01
Mar 29, 2001F010.3 mi100 yd00
Sep 3, 1998F24.5 mi50 yd02
Sep 2, 1998F00.1 mi30 yd00
Feb 16, 1998F00.1 mi30 yd00
Apr 23, 1997F01 mi10 yd00
Jun 10, 1995F00.1 mi10 yd00
Jul 14, 1994F00.1 mi10 yd00
Jun 15, 1994F00.1 mi10 yd00
Oct 30, 1993F00.1 mi10 yd00
Oct 30, 1993F00.1 mi10 yd00
Aug 9, 1993F00.1 mi10 yd00
Jul 11, 1993F00.4 mi40 yd00
Mar 12, 1993F10.5 mi30 yd03
Nov 5, 1992F00.1 mi10 yd00
Feb 5, 1992F00.2 mi10 yd00
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Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center severe weather database, 1950 to 2025, and SPC preliminary reports for 2026. Page built October 13, 2026.