Gadsden County, Florida tornadoes

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35confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1957). Most recent: May 10, 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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The record

At a glance

Total351950 to 2025
Per year0.5average since 1950
Peak monthApril6 of 35
StrongestF2Jan 30, 1974
Deaths2whole paths, see note
Injuries8whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

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

April is the peak month, with 6 of 35 tornadoes.

By time of day

40 12 AM: 3: 0: 23 AM: 0: 4: 06 AM: 0: 1: 19 AM: 1: 2: 212 PM: 3: 1: 23 PM: 4: 2: 46 PM: 2: 1: 09 PM: 0: 0: 012 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 4:00 AM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

40 1950: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 01960: 0: 2: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 1: 21970: 1: 0: 4: 1: 2: 1: 1: 0: 0: 11980: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01990: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 3: 0: 2: 0: 02000: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 12010: 1: 0: 1: 0: 1: 1: 0: 0: 0: 12020: 1: 0: 0: 1: 2: 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
7
EF1
16
EF2
12

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, January 30, 1974

1 deaths, 4 injuries Strongest

F2, January 30, 1974

3.3 mile path Longest path

31.44 miles, EF1

May 10, 2024, whole path Widest

1,100 yards, EF1

May 10, 2024
Every tornado

All 35 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
May 10, 2024EF131.44 mi1,100 yd00
May 10, 2024EF224.21 mi900 yd00
Apr 27, 2023EF01.48 mi75 yd00
Apr 29, 2020EF10.96 mi150 yd00
Mar 3, 2019EF12.07 mi275 yd00
Nov 18, 2015EF02.67 mi50 yd00
Nov 17, 2014EF222.21 mi420 yd02
Mar 3, 2012EF00.55 mi25 yd00
Apr 8, 2010EF01 mi75 yd00
Apr 2, 2009EF00.25 mi25 yd00
Feb 18, 2008EF16.2 mi150 yd01
Mar 11, 2000F0n/an/a00
Oct 24, 1997F10.3 mi150 yd00
Jan 16, 1997F10.5 mi73 yd00
Dec 19, 1995F10.5 mi30 yd00
Dec 19, 1995F20.3 mi50 yd11
Nov 11, 1995F15 mi100 yd00
Apr 4, 1979F10.1 mi30 yd00
Jul 2, 1976F11 mi30 yd00
Feb 17, 1975F00.5 mi10 yd00
May 11, 1974F10.5 mi20 yd00
Jan 30, 1974F23.3 mi100 yd14
Apr 25, 1973F10.2 mi20 yd00
Oct 27, 1972F20.3 mi50 yd00
Oct 27, 1972F20.3 mi50 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.