Baker County, Florida
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1961 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
12
Tornado reports
39
Hail reports
19
Floods since 1996
309
All events
2
Deaths
$3.8M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Baker County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 11 in all. Zoom in and the paths widen to their surveyed width.
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NOAA's storm database records tornadoes back to 1950 and hail and thunderstorm wind back to 1955, but floods only from 1996 on. Older floods are missing here. For those, the U.S. Geological Survey's stream gauge records and flood reports are the place to look.
Most significant events
The strongest tornadoes, deadliest events and biggest damage here, up to 50.
A very small brush fire ignited but was quickly suppressed on the 23rd of April. However, a volunteer firefighter passed away after suffering a medical emergency while battling the fire.
A 10-month-old girl died after being left in a hot vehicle in Macclenny Florida.
Drought Drought
Beneficial rainfall improved the Extreme (D3) drought to Severe (D2) on June 23rd.
Wildfire Wildfire
The Sargent wildfire developed in northwest Baker county, northern Osceola National Forest on April 2, 2026 around 350 PM EDT and grew to 2,523 acres by the end of April. Per the Florida Forest Service, the Sargent fire was 100% contained on June 3rd.
Drought Drought
Despite some beneficial rainfall, Exceptional (D4) drought conditions continued through the month of May.
Wildfire Wildfire
The Sargent wildfire developed in northwest Baker county, northern Osceola National Forest on April 2, 2026 around 350 PM EDT and grew to 2,523 acres by the end of April. In the beginning of May, about 1.96 inches of rain fell over the Sargent Fire. Although rain was received, th…
Wildfire Wildfire
A wildfire ignited near Conner-Nelson Rd in Hilliard on the 14th of April, resulting in the evacuation of one residence and a closure of County Road 115 nearby as a result of poor visibility from smoke. The fire grew to 500 acres shortly thereafter. By the evening of the 22nd of …
Wildfire Wildfire
A wildfire near Sanderson quickly grew to 500-600 acres during the 12th of April, also prompting 4 evacuations near Doyle Williams Road. These evacuations were then lifted on the 13th of April. There are little details known beyond this date, however it is likely the wildfire con…
Wildfire Wildfire
The Sargent wildfire developed in northwest Baker county, northern Osceola National Forest on April 2, 2026 around 350 PM EDT. The smoke plume extended northward affecting local roads near the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge and into Waycross, GA. On April 3rd, the Florida Fo…
Drought Drought
Lack of beneficial rainfall in April continued the Exceptional (D4) drought for the rest of the month.
Wildfire Wildfire
Per Florida Forest Service, a wildfire that was burning during the end of March continued into early April near Taylor. The wildfire was at 366 acres with 90% containment on the 1st of April. Details are limited thereafter, but was likely contained by the end of the month.
Wildfire Wildfire
Emergency management reported a fire ignited near Taylor on the 23rd of March, growing to 375 acres shortly thereafter. The fire continued to burn through the end of the month.
Traffic accidents attributed to dense fog in the west bound lanes of Interstate 10 to the west of Sanderson closed both west and eastbound lanes of Interstate 10 for approximately 2 hours on Thursday morning. 2 injuries occurred as a result of traffic accidents.
Drought Drought
Lack of rainfall in March continued the Extreme (D3) drought. Conditions worsened through the month with the county being upgraded to Exceptional (D4) drought on March 24, 2026. Exceptional drought then continued for the rest of the month.
Drought Drought
Lack of rainfall during February combined with multiple hard freeze events resulted in continuing Extreme Drought (D3) conditions. On February 4th, a Wildfire of 100 plus acres with zero containment developed near Glen St. Mary.
Drought Drought
Lack of rainfall during January combined with multiple freeze events resulted in worsening drought conditions into Extreme (D3) drought by the end of January.
Drought Drought
Well below seasonable rainfall led to Severe (D2) and Extreme (D3) drought conditions lasting for much of November and into December. Beneficial light rain in early to mid December helped improve drought conditions. Baker county issued burn bans during this period.
Drought Drought
Well below seasonable rainfall led to Severe (D2) and Extreme (D3) drought conditions lasting for much of November and into December. Baker county issued burn bans during this period.
Drought Drought
Well below seasonable rainfall led to Severe (D2) and Extreme (D3) drought conditions lasting for much of November and into December.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
A personal weather Station TAKKD Family Farm KFLGLENS24 reported 2.87 inches of rain during the past hour.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
FSWN Macclenny Raiford Road Church site reported 2.13 inches of rain fall from 2 pm to 3 pm.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
At approximately 11:38 AM EDT, a tornado with estimated peak winds of 90 mph touched down over the Osceola National Forest near NE Olino Rd, just north of Interstate 10 in Olustee, FL. The tornado broke off many small branches, snapped tree trunks of many small pines trees, and r…
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
The Eddy Tower RAWS measured 3.08 inches of rainfall since 7 am local time.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Sleet was reported in Baker County.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Site KFLGLENS19 reports 5.03 inches since midnight.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Mesonet station OLSF1 Olustee measured 12 hr rainfall as of 6:31 am 1/19/2025 of 5.12 inches.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Mesonet station GW1567 MACCLENNY measured rainfall of 4.83 inches in the past 12 hrs as of 6:30 am 1/19/2025.
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
Widespread tree damage and power line downed likely occurred in Baker county with the number of customers without power on Friday afternoon Sep 27th at least 3800 out of a total of 5800. Max gust of 51 mph from the SSE was measured in Olustee at about 1:04 am on the 27th, and 46 …
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
Several inches of water was reported across Southern States Nursery Rd in Macclenny. The St. Marys River near Macclenny reached major flood stage and peaked at 19.71 ft on Aug. 7th. 9.67 inches of rainfall was measured by a CoCoRaHS observer at Glen St. Mary 4.4 SW during Debby.
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
Multiple roads were inundated with floodwaters from Black Creek including Lazy Acres Rd and Scenic Dr. North Fork Black Creek near Middleburg rose to moderate flood stage and crested at 20.13 ft on Aug. 6th. South Fork Black Creek near Penney Farms rose to minor flood stage and c…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous large, old oak trees were blown down NE of Sanderson. Some older buildings were damaged. Power outages occurred. The time of damage was based on radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree limbs were broken and some shingles blown off. The time of damage was based on radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The public reported that multiple trees were uprooted, a metal roof was blown off an outbuilding and another outbuilding was destroyed and its debris was blown across the yard along Williams Way in Glen Saint Mary, FL. Later, FDEM conducted a storm survey of the Glen Saint Mary a…
Hail Hail
One inch hail was reported by a CoCoRaHs observer. Florida highway patrol reported that hail that fell across I-10 caused four cars to lose control and go into the ditch.
Flood Flood
Minor flooding impacted US Highway 90 through Macclenny.
Flood Flood
A creek overflowed it's banks and flooded a nearby yard and basement.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
A station in the Olustee Forest measured storm total rainfall of 3.20 inches.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
A mesonet site measured 2.41 inches of storm total rainfall.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
A mesonet site near Macclenny measured 4.07 inches of storm total rainfall.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
The Eddy Tower RAWS measured 2.92 inches in 24 hours.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
A mesonet site near Olustee measured a 24 hour rainfall total of 3.02 inches.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
A mesonet station in Macclenny measured a 24 hour rainfall of 2.99 inches.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
A spotter measured 2 inches of rainfall in the past hour. Water was over roadways along Mud Lake Road, between State Road 121 and County Road 229.
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
Tropical cyclone winds impacted the county on 8/30. At 1030, a mesonet station in Glen St. Mary measured a wind gust of 53 mph. At 1050 and 1140, a mesonet site near Olustee measured a wind gust of 41 mph. Floodwaters filled the ditches and caused some street flooding along Mud L…
Flood Flood
The road was almost washed out and impassable due to flood water at Turner Cemetery Road and JD Smith Trail. The time of damage was based on radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down and blocking traffic at Crews Road and North County Road 125. The time of damage was based on radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees and power poles were blown down between County Roads 125 and 127 near Cuyler. One tree fell onto a vehicle and another tree fell onto a home near Turner Cemetery. Trees were also blown down across roads in the area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were blown down along Small Branch Trail off of County Road 125. The time of damage was based on radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down near the intersection of North County Road 23A and North Tall Pine Road. The time of damage was based on radar.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 15 | 0 |
| 2025 | 11 | 1 |
| 2024 | 7 | 0 |
| 2023 | 22 | 0 |
| 2022 | 8 | 0 |
| 2021 | 8 | 0 |
| 2020 | 17 | 0 |
| 2019 | 14 | 0 |
| 2018 | 9 | 0 |
| 2017 | 10 | 0 |
| 2016 | 12 | 0 |
| 2015 | 8 | 0 |
| 2014 | 11 | 1 |
| 2013 | 5 | 0 |
| 2012 | 6 | 0 |
| 2011 | 7 | 0 |
| 2010 | 3 | 0 |
| 2009 | 3 | 0 |
| 2008 | 9 | 2 |
| 2007 | 10 | 1 |
| 2006 | 9 | 0 |
| 2005 | 2 | 0 |
| 2004 | 9 | 0 |
| 2003 | 8 | 0 |
| 2002 | 13 | 0 |
| 2001 | 5 | 0 |
| 2000 | 8 | 0 |
| 1999 | 9 | 0 |
| 1998 | 14 | 0 |
| 1997 | 3 | 1 |
| 1996 | 6 | 0 |
| 1995 | 6 | 0 |
| 1994 | 1 | 1 |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 | 5 | 0 |
| 1983 | 2 | 1 |
| 1980 | 1 | 0 |
| 1978 | 1 | 1 |
| 1976 | 1 | 1 |
| 1975 | 2 | 0 |
| 1974 | 1 | 1 |
| 1973 | 1 | 1 |
| 1971 | 1 | 0 |
| 1969 | 2 | 0 |
| 1961 | 1 | 0 |
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