Seminole County, Florida tornadoes

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31confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1966). Most recent: March 10, 2025, EF2. 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

Total311950 to 2025
Per year0.4average since 1950
Peak monthMarch5 of 31
StrongestF3Feb 22, 1998
Deaths13whole paths, see note
Injuries82whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

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

March is the peak month, with 5 of 31 tornadoes.

By time of day

60 12 AM: 0: 0: 03 AM: 0: 2: 16 AM: 0: 1: 09 AM: 2: 0: 012 PM: 2: 3: 53 PM: 3: 3: 66 PM: 0: 0: 09 PM: 1: 0: 212 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 5:00 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: 2: 1: 0: 01970: 1: 0: 4: 1: 0: 2: 1: 1: 2: 01980: 1: 1: 1: 1: 1: 0: 1: 0: 0: 01990: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 2: 02000: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 22010: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 12020: 1: 0: 0: 0: 1: 119501960197019801990200020102020

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
13
EF1
11
EF2
6
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, February 22, 1998

13 deaths, 36 injuries Strongest

F3, February 22, 1998

16 mile path Longest path

19.3 miles, F2

January 8, 1978, whole path Widest

300 yards, F1

February 3, 1972
Every tornado

All 31 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Mar 10, 2025EF24 mi300 yd00
Aug 21, 2024EF01.28 mi5 yd00
Apr 20, 2020EF02.74 mi25 yd00
Jan 24, 2019EF00.49 mi175 yd00
May 19, 2009EF00.08 mi50 yd00
Apr 1, 2009EF00.01 mi15 yd00
Nov 7, 2006F12.3 mi100 yd00
Feb 22, 1998F316 mi200 yd1336
Feb 16, 1998F00.1 mi30 yd00
Nov 9, 1990F116 mi50 yd09
Dec 23, 1986F00.5 mi30 yd00
Feb 27, 1984F11 mi10 yd00
Jul 5, 1983F10.5 mi30 yd00
Apr 8, 1982F23 mi50 yd010
Mar 18, 1981F20.5 mi33 yd01
Jun 24, 1980F00.1 mi30 yd00
Jan 19, 1978F10.5 mi20 yd00
Jan 8, 1978F219.3 mi200 yd023
Sep 21, 1977F00.1 mi10 yd00
Mar 9, 1976F05.4 mi20 yd00
Sep 18, 1975F00.1 mi30 yd00
Jun 11, 1975F10.5 mi30 yd00
Jul 12, 1973F00.2 mi10 yd00
Jul 5, 1972F20.3 mi50 yd00
Mar 31, 1972F00.2 mi20 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.