Madison County, Florida tornadoes

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23confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1959). 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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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

Total231950 to 2025
Per year0.3average since 1950
Peak monthMarch5 of 23
StrongestF3Apr 19, 1988
Deaths5whole paths, see note
Injuries23whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

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

March is the peak month, with 5 of 23 tornadoes.

By time of day

50 12 AM: 2: 3: 13 AM: 0: 0: 16 AM: 0: 0: 09 AM: 1: 0: 112 PM: 2: 0: 53 PM: 0: 2: 16 PM: 3: 0: 09 PM: 0: 0: 112 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

40 1950: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 11960: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 11970: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 01980: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 1: 2: 01990: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 02000: 1: 1: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 1: 0: 12010: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 02020: 4: 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
6
EF1
14
EF2
2
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.

The record

Notable tornadoes

Deadliest

F3, April 19, 1988

4 deaths, 18 injuries Strongest

F3, April 19, 1988

12 mile path Longest path

37.52 miles, EF1

May 10, 2024, whole path Widest

1,300 yards, EF1

May 10, 2024
Every tornado

All 23 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
May 10, 2024EF137.52 mi1,300 yd00
Apr 27, 2023EF10.55 mi100 yd00
Nov 30, 2020EF15.52 mi475 yd00
Mar 31, 2020EF00.11 mi50 yd00
Mar 31, 2020EF111.74 mi100 yd00
Mar 31, 2020EF19.21 mi150 yd00
Dec 3, 2018EF12.15 mi279 yd00
Mar 31, 2009EF10.5 mi50 yd00
Mar 2, 2007EF13 mi50 yd00
Nov 12, 2004F10.2 mi50 yd00
Jun 11, 2001F10.3 mi100 yd01
Sep 22, 2000F00.3 mi20 yd00
Sep 29, 1998F00.5 mi40 yd00
Jul 3, 1990F00.1 mi10 yd00
Nov 5, 1988F28 mi50 yd13
Apr 19, 1988F312 mi300 yd418
Apr 3, 1987F01 mi30 yd00
Dec 29, 1983F13 mi30 yd00
Oct 20, 1976F10.1 mi17 yd00
Sep 9, 1971F00.1 mi10 yd00
Dec 25, 1969F20.1 mi10 yd01
Dec 3, 1968F10.1 mi200 yd00
Jul 1, 1959F10.1 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.