Bradford 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.
21
Tornado reports
33
Hail reports
16
Floods since 1996
254
All events
0
Deaths
$8.5M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Bradford County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 20 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.
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…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Bradford County Dispatch reported A tree down on a powerline near the intersection of US-301 and NW 197th St. Time estimated via radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Bradford County Dispatch reported a tree down near the intersection of Deer Run Rd and North Walnut St. Time estimated via radar.
Drought Drought
Despite some beneficial rainfall, Extreme (D3) drought conditions continued through the month of June.
Drought Drought
Despite some beneficial rainfall, Exceptional (D4) drought conditions continued through the month of May.
Wildfire Wildfire
Bradford County Fire responded to a wildfire in Booker, FL on the 21st of April, which grew to 205 acres during the next several days thereafter. Initially, there was a minor evacuation order for the area. The fire continued to burn through April into early May. At the beginning …
Wildfire Wildfire
Bradford County Fire responded to a wildfire in Booker on the 21st of April, which grew to 205 acres during the next several days thereafter. The fire continued to burn through the end of the month, reaching maximum containment of about 60%.
Drought Drought
Lack of rainfall in April continued the Extreme (D3) drought. Conditions worsened through the month with the county being upgraded to Exceptional (D4) drought on April 21, 2026. Exceptional drought then continued for the rest of the month.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were snapped and down off of SW County Road 18 in Bradford County. Time estimated via radar and reported gust of 55mph at nearby Keystone Heights Airport.
Drought Drought
Lack of rainfall in March continued the Extreme (D3) drought 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.
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.
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.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 11 | 0 |
| 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 | 2 | 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 |
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