Suwannee County, Florida tornadoes

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44 confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1954). Most recent: April 13, 2020, EF0. 2026 so far: 0 preliminary reports preliminary

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Every tornado path in the county

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At a glance

Total441950 to 2025

Per year0.6average since 1950

Peak monthJuly9 of 44

StrongestF2Jun 10, 1954

Deaths0whole paths, see note

Injuries10whole paths, see note

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

When tornadoes hit here

By month

July is the peak month, with 9 of 44 tornadoes.

By time of day

Most often around 2:00 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

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

Strongest

All 44 tornadoes, newest first

Tornadoes, newest first
Date	Rating	Path length	Width	Injuries
Apr 13, 2020	EF0	3.06 mi	175 yd	0
Mar 31, 2020	EF0	0.8 mi	704 yd	0
Jan 7, 2017	EF0	0.24 mi	50 yd	0
Apr 19, 2015	EF1	3.63 mi	60 yd	0
Mar 31, 2009	EF1	2.16 mi	200 yd	0
Apr 28, 2008	EF0	0.1 mi	50 yd	0
Mar 7, 2008	EF0	0.01 mi	50 yd	0
Mar 2, 2007	EF0	0.1 mi	100 yd	0
Jul 10, 2005	F0	10 mi	50 yd	0
Jul 9, 2005	F0	1 mi	25 yd	0
Sep 5, 2004	F0	0.5 mi	75 yd	0
Apr 25, 2003	F0	1 mi	50 yd	0
Jul 20, 2000	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0
Mar 30, 2000	F0	0.2 mi	10 yd	0
Sep 29, 1998	F2	2 mi	100 yd	5
Jan 9, 1997	F0	1.5 mi	30 yd	0
Dec 28, 1983	F1	3 mi	30 yd	0
Dec 28, 1983	F1	3 mi	30 yd	0
Jul 8, 1981	F1	2 mi	50 yd	0
Jun 25, 1980	F1	0.5 mi	20 yd	0
Jun 25, 1980	F1	5.2 mi	50 yd	0
Jun 25, 1980	F1	0.1 mi	20 yd	0
May 25, 1980	F1	0.5 mi	30 yd	0
Jul 5, 1979	F1	0.1 mi	30 yd	0
Jul 4, 1979	F1	0.1 mi	30 yd	0
Jun 20, 1979	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0
Jun 28, 1978	F0	0.5 mi	10 yd	0
Sep 3, 1976	F0	0.1 mi	17 yd	0
May 14, 1976	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0
Mar 9, 1976	F0	0.5 mi	20 yd	0
Jul 17, 1975	F0	0.1 mi	30 yd	0
Feb 6, 1975	F2	22.9 mi	100 yd	4
Jan 25, 1975	F1	19.8 mi	10 yd	0
Jul 20, 1974	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0
May 4, 1974	F1	2 mi	20 yd	0
Apr 26, 1973	F0	0.2 mi	20 yd	0
Dec 21, 1972	F2	12.2 mi	30 yd	0
Mar 29, 1972	F0	0.5 mi	20 yd	0
Jul 8, 1971	F1	0.3 mi	50 yd	0
Jun 5, 1969	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0
Aug 29, 1968	F1	5.6 mi	10 yd	0
Jun 15, 1965	F2	0.1 mi	10 yd	0
Sep 24, 1956	F2	0.1 mi	50 yd	0
Jun 10, 1954	F2	2 mi	10 yd	1

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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.