Marion County, Florida tornadoes

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63confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1957). Most recent: July 22, 2022, EF0. 2026 so far: 0 preliminary reports preliminary

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Every tornado path in the county

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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

Total631950 to 2025

Per year0.8average since 1950

Peak monthMarch10 of 63

StrongestF3Dec 31, 1975

Deaths2whole paths, see note

Injuries72whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

March is the peak month, with 10 of 63 tornadoes.

By time of day

Most often around 1:00 PM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

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

EF1

EF2

EF3

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

All 63 tornadoes, newest first

Tornadoes, newest first
Date	Rating	Path length	Width	Deaths	Injuries
Jul 22, 2022	EF0	1.35 mi	50 yd	0	0
Mar 12, 2022	EF1	26.65 mi	65 yd	0	0
Apr 18, 2021	EF0	2.27 mi	440 yd	0	0
Apr 20, 2020	EF1	0.46 mi	500 yd	0	0
May 5, 2019	EF1	0.93 mi	100 yd	0	0
Jul 23, 2016	EF0	0.88 mi	50 yd	0	0
Apr 20, 2015	EF1	1.94 mi	350 yd	0	0
Jun 18, 2007	EF0	0.01 mi	10 yd	0	0
Apr 7, 2005	F1	8 mi	1,000 yd	0	3
Sep 15, 2004	F1	4 mi	1 yd	0	0
Sep 7, 2004	F0	0.5 mi	75 yd	0	0
Sep 5, 2004	F0	1 mi	75 yd	0	0
Nov 28, 2003	F0	0.2 mi	60 yd	0	0
Jun 22, 2003	F0	1.5 mi	100 yd	0	0
Jun 22, 2002	F0	0.1 mi	n/a	0	0
Jun 5, 2001	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Mar 29, 2001	F2	22 mi	100 yd	0	0
Mar 4, 2001	F0	0.5 mi	50 yd	0	0
Mar 4, 2001	F0	2.5 mi	20 yd	0	0
Oct 7, 1996	F0	15 mi	30 yd	0	0
Oct 7, 1996	F0	0.2 mi	20 yd	0	0
Jul 6, 1996	F1	1 mi	50 yd	0	0
May 11, 1995	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Mar 8, 1995	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jan 7, 1995	F2	12 mi	440 yd	1	20
Aug 6, 1994	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jul 24, 1994	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Mar 2, 1994	F1	0.5 mi	40 yd	0	0
Mar 12, 1993	F2	15 mi	100 yd	0	0
Oct 3, 1992	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jun 15, 1989	F0	0.2 mi	10 yd	0	0
Dec 23, 1986	F0	2 mi	30 yd	0	0
Mar 14, 1986	F1	2 mi	10 yd	0	0
Mar 14, 1986	F1	1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Aug 31, 1985	F1	1 mi	20 yd	0	0
Sep 3, 1983	F0	0.2 mi	30 yd	0	0
Apr 23, 1983	F1	8 mi	50 yd	0	1
Apr 9, 1983	F2	10 mi	60 yd	0	0
Jun 11, 1982	F2	13 mi	60 yd	0	0
Jul 15, 1981	F1	0.5 mi	30 yd	0	0
Apr 15, 1981	F1	6.9 mi	50 yd	0	2
Aug 22, 1980	F1	5.4 mi	50 yd	0	0
May 25, 1980	F1	1 mi	30 yd	0	0
Aug 5, 1979	F1	0.1 mi	30 yd	0	0
Jul 11, 1979	F1	0.1 mi	30 yd	0	0
Apr 19, 1978	F2	5.6 mi	100 yd	0	14
May 29, 1977	F1	0.1 mi	30 yd	0	0
Jul 10, 1976	F1	0.1 mi	40 yd	0	0
May 23, 1976	F0	3.3 mi	33 yd	0	0
Feb 1, 1976	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Dec 31, 1975	F3	2 mi	200 yd	1	26
Dec 31, 1975	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jun 2, 1975	F1	6.4 mi	50 yd	0	0
May 2, 1975	F1	0.5 mi	50 yd	0	0
Apr 11, 1975	F1	2 mi	50 yd	0	0
Aug 6, 1974	F1	0.3 mi	20 yd	0	0
May 12, 1974	F1	20.2 mi	100 yd	0	0
Apr 26, 1973	F0	0.5 mi	20 yd	0	0
Mar 8, 1973	F2	1.5 mi	100 yd	0	6
Jan 12, 1964	F2	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Aug 8, 1963	F1	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Nov 21, 1962	F2	3.6 mi	70 yd	0	0
Jun 8, 1957	F1	0.1 mi	50 yd	0	0

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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.