Bradford storm history
Storm events recorded in Bradford, Florida between 1950 and 2025.
242
Total events
21
Tornadoes
33
Hail
16
Floods
0
Deaths
$8.5M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
This narrative is from the NWS Jacksonville Post Storm Report for Hurricane Irma which is a compiled list of reports from the storm survey, Emergency Management, private and public weather observation networks and broadcast media sources. The county experienced widespread tree an…
An EF1 tornado touched down around 1322 pm EST in Bradford county. The path width varied from 200 to 400 yards, and the path length was around 9 to possibly 10 miles. Numerous outbuildings were damaged and destroyed. There was mostly minor damage to substantial structures. At lea…
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
The highest wind gust in Bradford county was 40 mph at the Keystone Heights airport.
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
Over 8,000 customers (about 66% of the county) were without power after the storm passed early Friday Morning, the 27th. Trees and power lines down throughout the county. Highest reported gust from the county was 48 mph from the E at about 11:20 pm on the 26th, via Weatherstem (B…
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
Keystone Heights Airport AWOS measured gusts between 40-52 mph during Debby. 6.22 inches of rainfall was measured by a COOP observer at 2.0 NE New River during Debby. The peak gust of 52 mph was measured at 3:35 am on 8/5 local time.
Flood Flood
Heavy rainfall produced significant road flooding in Starke. Highway 301 had to be closed between West Weldon Street to Davis Street due to flooding across the road. Alligator Creek, a tributary of the Santa Fe River, that goes through Starke quickly rose into the Minor Flood Sta…
Flood Flood
Heavy rainfall produced significant road flooding in Starke. Highway 301 had to be closed between West Weldon Street to Davis Street due to flooding across the road. Alligator Creek, a tributary of the Santa Fe River, that goes through Starke quickly rose into the Minor Flood Sta…
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
The Bradford County Sheriffs Office WeatherSTEM measured 3.01 inches of rain. Rain began at 8:30 PM.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree was blown down across the road near NW 59th Loop. The time of damage was estimated by radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were blown down across personal property. The time of damage was based on radar.
Hail Hail
The public reported quarter size hail with some slightly bigger stones.
Hail Hail
Penny size hail lasted a few minutes just east of Starke.
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
Tropical cyclone winds impacted the county on 8/30. At 0855, the AWOS K42J at the Keystone Heights Airport Larkin Field measured a gust of 40 mph. At 1010, a mesonet site about 1 mile NNE of Starke measured a wind gust of 40 mph. At 1055, the K42J AWOS measured a wind gust of 43 …
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down near SW County Road 18. The time of damage was based on radar.
Flood Flood
The Bradford county sheriff reported flooding in several areas of Starke. Bradford County EM reported a closure of all directions on US-301 and FL-100 in Starke due to flooded roadways. Broadcast media reported that Bradford middle school canceled classes on Tuesday Aug 30th and …
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Storm total rainfall of 5.32 inches was measured just east of starke. Most of the rain fell between 1630 and 1800. The report was relayed via social media.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was uprooted and another was snapped in half from thunderstorm winds. The time and location was based on radar.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
A public weather station just east of SW 180th avenue and west of state road 231, measured 3.38 inches of rainfall as of 5 am EDT. Rainfall began around 3 am EDT. A flood warning was in effect.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
Numerous hard and softwood trees where snapped and some fell onto homes causing structural damage across the ESE of Starke. from Thomson Street to Wilson Road near the Shands Starke Medical Center. One home was shifted off of its foundation due to a large tree falling onto it. Me…
Flood Flood
One side of Highway 301 was flooded in front of the Bradford County Fairgrounds. The road had to be temporarily closed.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
A private weather station east of Starke measured 3.49 inches of rainfall in one hour.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Storm total daily rainfall was 3.75 inches.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
An observer measured 3.71 inches of storm total rainfall.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were blown down near Old Lawtey Road. The time of the event was based on radar.
Hail Hail
A spotter reported quarter size hail near New River.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down near the intersection of NW County Road 229 and County Road 229A. The time of the event was based on radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down near the intersection of NW 180th Street and NW 75th Avenue. The time of damage was based on radar.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
A weather station measured 3.47 inches since midnight.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
A station measured 2.45 inches since midnight.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
A station measured 2.59 inches since midnight.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
A station measured 3.21 inches since midnight.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
A COOP observer measured 4.61 inches of rainfall since midnight 2 miles NE of New River.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees and power lines were blown down in East Hampton. Holiday decor was blown out of yards.
Major wind damage to homes occurred in Starke and families are displaced. Possible tornado damage.
A weak tornado touched down just SW of Stark around 6:16 pm. The vortex damaged trees, fences, and roofs on manufactured homes along its 4 mile path. Four people were displaced on Christmas Eve by the tornado. Two people were taken to the hospital as a precaution and later releas…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Keystone Heights AWOS stationed measured a thunderstorm wind gust of 63 mph.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down and blocked State Road 100.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Whiskey River Saloon in Starke had lost a portion of its roof and had major water damage inside. Numerous trees and power lines were blown down across the county including in the Starke City limits. The time of damage was based on radar.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
The WeatherStem station at the Bradford County Sheriffs office measured storm total rainfall of 2.76 inches.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Severe thunderstorm winds downed a dozen large oak trees, flipped a piece of farm equipment, and blew shingles off of a home. The downburst impacted a 1500 x 1500 ft area. The time of damage was based on radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down onto a power line on NW 93rd Place. The cost of damage was unknown, but it was estimated for the event to be included in Storm Data.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down on a home in Starke. The time of damage was based on radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down on a home at 1721 Glendale Street. Time of damage based on radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Florida State Warning Point reported a tree fell and hit a home at 737 S Epperson Street in Starke. The time of damage was based on radar. There were no injuries or fatalities.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
A tornado was reported on the ground by Clay County Emergency Management at 305 pm EDT. At 320 pm EDT, law enforcement reported the tornado touched down near Camp Blanding and moved northward toward Starke. An NWS employee attempted a storm survey in the area but was unable to pe…
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
A spotter measured 2.27 along County Road 235 in 1.5 hrs.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree limb was blown down across County Road 233 and over Orange Street near Strarke. The time of damage was based on radar.
Flood Flood
A report via social media showed Alligator Creek in Starke coming up to the bridge level at Laura Street. This was occurring at the same time that the creek gauge measuring major flooding status just downstream at U.S. Highway 301.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down on Eden Loop Church Road in Brooker.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Heavy rainfall led to certain private roads becoming impassable. Some roads have large holes and water within them, and it would be difficult for emergency vehicles to make access to residences along them. Affected roads included SW 136th Street, SW 137th Street, and SW 83rd Aven…
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 10 | 0 |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 |
| 2022 | 4 | 0 |
| 2021 | 14 | 1 |
| 2020 | 6 | 1 |
| 2019 | 6 | 0 |
| 2018 | 3 | 1 |
| 2017 | 10 | 1 |
| 2016 | 10 | 0 |
| 2015 | 14 | 1 |
| 2014 | 17 | 0 |
| 2013 | 13 | 0 |
| 2012 | 8 | 0 |
| 2011 | 19 | 0 |
| 2010 | 6 | 1 |
| 2009 | 5 | 0 |
| 2008 | 7 | 0 |
| 2007 | 8 | 0 |
| 2006 | 7 | 1 |
| 2005 | 2 | 0 |
| 2004 | 7 | 1 |
| 2003 | 6 | 0 |
| 2002 | 8 | 0 |
| 2001 | 4 | 0 |
| 2000 | 5 | 1 |
| 1999 | 6 | 0 |
| 1998 | 7 | 0 |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 | 2 | 0 |
| 1995 | 2 | 0 |
| 1994 | 2 | 1 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 | 1 |
| 1987 | 1 | 1 |
| 1986 | 2 | 0 |
| 1984 | 1 | 0 |
| 1983 | 2 | 1 |
| 1982 | 1 | 1 |
| 1980 | 2 | 1 |
| 1978 | 2 | 1 |
| 1977 | 1 | 1 |
| 1976 | 1 | 1 |
| 1975 | 1 | 1 |
| 1972 | 1 | 1 |
| 1971 | 2 | 1 |
| 1961 | 1 | 0 |