Glades County, Florida tornadoes

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26 confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1970). Most recent: October 9, 2024, EF3. 2026 so far: 0 preliminary reports 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

Total261950 to 2025
Per year0.3average since 1950
Peak monthJune8 of 26
StrongestEF3Oct 9, 2024
Deaths1whole paths, see note
Injuries9whole paths, see note

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

When tornadoes hit here

By month

80 Jan: 0Feb: 2Mar: 1Apr: 0May: 2Jun: 8Jul: 4Aug: 1Sep: 2Oct: 6Nov: 0Dec: 0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

June is the peak month, with 8 of 26 tornadoes.

By time of day

60 12 AM: 1: 0: 03 AM: 1: 0: 06 AM: 0: 0: 29 AM: 3: 0: 012 PM: 2: 4: 13 PM: 0: 6: 36 PM: 1: 0: 29 PM: 0: 0: 012 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 4:00 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: 2: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 01980: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 11990: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 2: 3: 02000: 0: 0: 2: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 12010: 0: 2: 3: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 02020: 0: 0: 1: 0: 4: 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
15
EF1
9
EF2
1
EF3
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.

Notable tornadoes

Deadliest

F2, June 17, 1982

1 deaths, 4 injuries Strongest

EF3, October 9, 2024

15.46 mile path Longest path

29.89 miles, EF1

October 9, 2024, whole path Widest

250 yards, EF3

October 9, 2024

All 26 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Oct 9, 2024EF315.46 mi250 yd03
Oct 9, 2024EF16.28 mi120 yd00
Oct 9, 2024EF129.89 mi50 yd00
Oct 9, 2024EF116.97 mi150 yd00
Sep 28, 2022EF01.09 mi75 yd00
Feb 16, 2016EF11.77 mi75 yd00
Jul 12, 2012EF00.1 mi10 yd00
Jun 24, 2012EF00.01 mi20 yd00
Jun 24, 2012EF00.01 mi10 yd00
Oct 18, 2011EF01.94 mi50 yd00
Oct 18, 2011EF01.02 mi50 yd00
Jun 10, 2009EF00.51 mi10 yd00
Jul 29, 2002F11 mi20 yd00
May 31, 2002F00.5 mi15 yd00
Jun 21, 1998F00.2 mi30 yd00
Jun 17, 1998F00.1 mi30 yd00
Feb 2, 1998F10.2 mi30 yd00
Jun 20, 1997F00.2 mi23 yd00
May 3, 1997F01.5 mi50 yd02
Sep 19, 1994F00.1 mi10 yd00
Jun 9, 1989F00.2 mi10 yd00
Aug 31, 1985F00.5 mi10 yd00
Jun 17, 1982F28 mi17 yd14
Mar 19, 1975F10.2 mi10 yd00
Jul 11, 1970F10.1 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 12, 2026.