Flagler County, Florida tornadoes

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28 confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1970). Most recent: October 12, 2023, EF2. 2026 so far: 1 preliminary report preliminary

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Every tornado path in the county

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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.

At a glance

Total281950 to 2025
Per year0.4average since 1950
Peak monthSeptember10 of 28
StrongestF2Jul 5, 1970
Deaths0whole paths, see note
Injuries0whole paths, see note

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

When tornadoes hit here

By month

100 Jan: 0Feb: 0Mar: 5Apr: 1May: 0Jun: 1Jul: 4Aug: 1Sep: 10Oct: 2Nov: 1Dec: 3JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

September is the peak month, with 10 of 28 tornadoes.

By time of day

40 12 AM: 0: 0: 23 AM: 0: 1: 16 AM: 2: 1: 29 AM: 0: 2: 212 PM: 4: 1: 13 PM: 2: 2: 16 PM: 3: 0: 09 PM: 0: 1: 012 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

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

By year, 1950 to 2025

40 1950: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01960: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01970: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 21980: 0: 0: 0: 3: 0: 0: 2: 2: 0: 01990: 0: 1: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 02000: 0: 4: 0: 0: 3: 0: 0: 2: 0: 02010: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 1: 1: 12020: 0: 1: 0: 2: 0: 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. This year so far: 1 preliminary reports.

By rating

EF0
21
EF1
4
EF2
3

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.

Notable tornadoes

Strongest

F2, July 5, 1970

0.1 mile path Longest path

21 miles, F0

September 26, 2004, whole path Widest

880 yards, EF1

December 14, 2019

All 28 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Oct 12, 2023EF21 mi200 yd00
Oct 12, 2023EF012.07 mi25 yd00
Apr 25, 2021EF00.25 mi100 yd00
Dec 14, 2019EF119.4 mi880 yd00
Jul 25, 2018EF00.01 mi25 yd00
Sep 10, 2017EF04.12 mi200 yd00
Dec 14, 2013EF19.52 mi150 yd00
Jul 22, 2007EF00.6 mi50 yd00
Mar 16, 2007EF00.01 mi10 yd00
Sep 26, 2004F021 mi1 yd00
Sep 25, 2004F01 mi1 yd00
Sep 5, 2004F00.5 mi75 yd00
Sep 14, 2001F00.1 mi10 yd00
Sep 14, 2001F00.1 mi10 yd00
Sep 14, 2001F00.1 mi10 yd00
Sep 14, 2001F00.1 mi10 yd00
Sep 17, 1994F00.1 mi10 yd00
Mar 3, 1991F00.2 mi20 yd00
Dec 15, 1987F01 mi30 yd00
Mar 7, 1987F01 mi30 yd00
Mar 14, 1986F01 mi10 yd00
Mar 14, 1986F00.5 mi10 yd00
Nov 20, 1983F23 mi50 yd00
Aug 12, 1983F10.5 mi40 yd00
Jun 22, 1983F00.4 mi20 yd00

2026 preliminary reports not yet confirmed

Report dateLocationRating
Sep 12, 20265 WNW Palm CoastNot yet rated

Preliminary reports from the Storm Prediction Center. One tornado can be reported more than once, and NOAA confirms the final record months later.

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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.