Sarasota County, Florida tornadoes

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86confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1951). Most recent: October 11, 2023, 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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The record

At a glance

Total861950 to 2025

Per year1.1average since 1950

Peak monthJune12 of 86

StrongestF3Mar 17, 1985

Deaths2whole paths, see note

Injuries67whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

June is the peak month, with 12 of 86 tornadoes.

By time of day

Most often around 3:00 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

Unknown

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 86 tornadoes, newest first

Tornadoes, newest first
Date	Rating	Path length	Width	Deaths	Injuries
Oct 11, 2023	EF0	0.18 mi	50 yd	0	0
Dec 15, 2022	EF0	0.14 mi	100 yd	0	0
May 31, 2022	EFU	0.5 mi	25 yd	0	0
Mar 16, 2022	EF1	1.5 mi	100 yd	0	1
Jun 26, 2020	EF0	0.4 mi	75 yd	0	0
Jun 1, 2020	EF0	0.62 mi	75 yd	0	0
Oct 10, 2018	EF0	0.02 mi	20 yd	0	0
Jan 17, 2016	EF2	1.15 mi	350 yd	0	2
Jan 24, 2015	EF0	2.38 mi	50 yd	0	0
Jun 6, 2013	EF0	1.64 mi	50 yd	0	0
Jun 23, 2009	EF1	0.63 mi	100 yd	0	0
Jul 24, 2007	EF0	0.2 mi	30 yd	0	0
May 17, 2007	EF0	0.3 mi	30 yd	0	0
Aug 11, 2006	F0	0.3 mi	30 yd	0	0
Mar 10, 2003	F0	3 mi	50 yd	0	0
Dec 31, 2002	F0	2 mi	30 yd	0	0
Jun 20, 2001	F0	0.1 mi	5 yd	0	0
Sep 17, 2000	F0	18 mi	n/a	0	0
Aug 24, 2000	F0	0.1 mi	n/a	0	0
Aug 16, 1999	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jan 3, 1999	F0	3.9 mi	n/a	0	0
Jan 2, 1999	F0	2.3 mi	20 yd	0	0
Mar 1, 1998	F1	0.4 mi	30 yd	0	0
Feb 17, 1998	F1	0.2 mi	30 yd	0	0
Jan 23, 1998	F0	0.1 mi	30 yd	0	0
Oct 31, 1997	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Apr 23, 1997	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Mar 14, 1997	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jan 9, 1997	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Aug 23, 1996	F0	0.2 mi	10 yd	0	0
Oct 13, 1994	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jul 16, 1994	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Oct 30, 1993	F0	0.5 mi	40 yd	0	0
Aug 10, 1993	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jun 25, 1993	F0	0.5 mi	100 yd	0	0
Apr 4, 1993	F0	0.5 mi	100 yd	0	0
Apr 4, 1993	F0	0.5 mi	200 yd	0	0
Apr 4, 1993	F0	0.5 mi	200 yd	0	0
Sep 1, 1992	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jun 25, 1992	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jun 17, 1992	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Feb 5, 1992	F0	0.2 mi	10 yd	0	0
Sep 22, 1991	F0	0.2 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jul 17, 1990	F1	1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jul 1, 1990	F0	0.2 mi	10 yd	0	0
May 29, 1989	F0	0.2 mi	10 yd	0	0
Dec 11, 1988	F0	1 mi	30 yd	0	0
Apr 30, 1988	F1	1 mi	50 yd	0	0
Aug 21, 1987	F1	2 mi	30 yd	0	6
May 3, 1985	F0	1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Mar 17, 1985	F3	3 mi	400 yd	2	45
Jul 7, 1983	F1	3 mi	50 yd	0	0
Aug 26, 1981	F1	0.1 mi	50 yd	0	0
Dec 24, 1978	F1	0.4 mi	20 yd	0	1
Oct 13, 1978	F0	11.6 mi	10 yd	0	0
May 28, 1978	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jan 19, 1978	F1	1 mi	50 yd	0	0
Jun 27, 1976	F0	0.1 mi	20 yd	0	0
May 28, 1976	F0	0.3 mi	10 yd	0	0
Aug 26, 1975	F1	0.1 mi	30 yd	0	0
Dec 16, 1974	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jun 26, 1974	F0	0.5 mi	10 yd	0	0
Aug 19, 1973	F1	0.5 mi	67 yd	0	0
Apr 7, 1973	F0	0.2 mi	20 yd	0	0
Jun 11, 1972	F0	0.3 mi	10 yd	0	0
Dec 3, 1971	F2	7.3 mi	100 yd	0	5
Dec 3, 1971	F2	5.9 mi	50 yd	0	0
Dec 3, 1971	F2	4.9 mi	100 yd	0	3
Dec 3, 1971	F1	6.4 mi	100 yd	0	0
Sep 10, 1971	F0	0.3 mi	20 yd	0	0
Aug 29, 1971	F1	0.3 mi	20 yd	0	0
Jul 6, 1971	F1	0.3 mi	20 yd	0	0
Mar 3, 1971	F1	1 mi	17 yd	0	0
Mar 3, 1971	F1	0.5 mi	33 yd	0	0
Jul 12, 1970	F1	1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jul 12, 1970	F1	1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Mar 11, 1970	F1	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Feb 3, 1970	F2	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jun 13, 1969	F2	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Nov 11, 1968	F2	0.1 mi	17 yd	0	0
Nov 9, 1968	F1	12.3 mi	10 yd	0	1
Nov 9, 1968	F2	4.1 mi	100 yd	0	2
Dec 11, 1958	F1	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	1
Oct 19, 1958	F1	0.3 mi	17 yd	0	0
Sep 23, 1955	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Mar 12, 1951	F2	2 mi	77 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 13, 2026.