Charlotte County, Florida
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1963 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
65
Tornado reports
38
Hail reports
14
Floods since 1996
359
All events
9
Deaths
$3.0B
Property damage
Tornado paths in Charlotte County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 62 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.
William Coty Steffanni was struck by lightning while jet skiing near 1500 Gulf Boulevard in Englewood. A Sheriff Deputy dove into the water and brought Coty to shore where another deputy performed CPR. Coty was transferred to the hospital where he passed from his injuries three d…
A fire inspector for the State Fire Marshal's office determined that lightning lightning struck and ignited a fire at a group home on the 3400 block of Drance Street in Charlotte Harbor. The lightning ignited fire killed two developmentally disabled men residing at the group home…
A NWS Storm Survey found EF-1 tornado damage with winds estimated near 100 mph. 108 homes were affected with most of the damage limited to roofs and pool cages. However, 11 sustained major damage and were deemed uninhabitable by the county, one of which was destroyed. Numerous tr…
In Charlotte Harbor, storm surge reached the top of a boat ramp and flooded a picnic area. Damage to county beaches from erosion was estimated at $2.5 million.
Heavy rain flooded 40 homes with 6-12 inches of water in the residential areas of Punta Gorda. Also, 10,000 feet of a sea wall worth $2 million collapsed in Punta Gorda Isles and roads erosion closed two areas along County Road 74 near Westminster Road and Grove Blvd. Rainfall to…
A tornado moved through a residential area of Port Charlotte and moved rapidly northeastward causing a 2-mile path of destruction. In all, 69 houses were damaged, 17 of which were severely damaged and one was destroyed. A male resident of this house was cut on the forearm and rec…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
ASOS site KPGD Punta Gorda Airport reported a 70 mph wind gust.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
A brief tornado began as a waterspout in the mouth of the Myakka River near Charlotte Harbor. As the parent cell pivoted inland, the tornado moved onshore in El Jobean, producing EF1 damage in the small community along the river. After moving through, the tornado quickly dissipat…
Tornado EF0 Tornado
A brief tornado touched down from the same cyclical supercell that produced the longer-lived Fort Myers tornado. A debris signature was noted on local radar in the vicinity, and several trees were uprooted and one structure was damaged while a camper was overturned. Maximum estim…
Tornado EF0 Tornado
Two homes along Cypress Grove Circle sustained minor damage to pool cages attached to them, with no additional damage to the homes or nearby surroundings. Maximum estimated winds were 70 mph.
Funnel Cloud Funnel Cloud
Broadcast media relayed pictures of a funnel cloud between Babcock Ranch and Shell Creek.
Funnel Cloud Funnel Cloud
Broadcast media shared multiple pictures and videos of 3 simultaneous funnel clouds east of Boca Grande near Charlotte Harbor associated with a developing thunderstorm.
Funnel Cloud Funnel Cloud
Public shared images of a funnel cloud east of Interstate 75 in the Babcock-Webb Wildlife Management Area.
Funnel Cloud Funnel Cloud
Broadcast media relayed a report along with a picture of a funnel cloud near Tuckers Corner.
Funnel Cloud Funnel Cloud
Report relayed via social media indicated a funnel cloud southeast of Charlotte Beach. Time and location based on radar.
Funnel Cloud Funnel Cloud
Broadcast media relayed report of funnel cloud north of Bermont Road in Charlotte County.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
NWS determined that a high end EF-1 tornado with 110 mph winds occurred in eastern Charlotte County, destroying a metal barn and snapping several telephone poles along with overturning a small vehicle trailer and pushing it into a tree.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
ASOS site KPGD Punta Gorda Airport reported a 58 mph wind gust.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Mesonet site near Charlotte Harbor reported a 59 mph wind gust.
Tornado EFU Tornado
Broadcast media relayed video of weak landspout tornado briefly touching down near Interstate 75 and Jones Loop Road interchange near Charlotte Park.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Broadcast media relayed picture of large tree snapped near Rotonda area of Charlotte County.
Hail Hail
Public pictures of nickel to quarter size hail received from near Charlotte Harbor.
Funnel Cloud Funnel Cloud
Broadcast media relayed photo of funnel cloud over the Peace River near Cleveland.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
EM reported a destroyed pool cage in Rotonda neighborhood as well as minor roof damage to another home in the vicinity.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
ASOS site KPGD Punta Gorda Airport reported a 58 mph wind gust.
Dust Devil Dust Devil
Broadcast media relayed picture of dust devil or landspout in Englewood.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
Port Charlotte tornado. Tornado briefly touched down in the Village of Holiday Lake near Port Charlotte with peak winds estimated around 100 mph. This tornado was produced by the parent thunderstorm that earlier produced the Placida/Gasparilla tornado. Four homes were deemed unsa…
Tornado EF1 Tornado
Placida/Gasparilla tornado. A waterspout moved across Gasparilla Sound near Boca Grande Causeway before moving ashore near Placida as a short-lived EF-1 tornado with peak winds estimated around 110 mph. The tornado flipped a boat at a marina storage facility and damaged several o…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Mesonet station located near Bayshore Gardens reported a strong wind gust.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
ASOS at KPGD Punta Gorda Airport reported a wind gust of 51 knots.
Lightning Lightning
Lightning struck a septic tank, igniting gas in the plumbing, which caused a toilet in the house to explode. No one was injured.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was reported down near Tamiami Trail and Oil Well Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was reported down on Westchester Boulevard.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
Damage path provided by Charlotte County Emergency Management. A weather station on a public building near the end of the tornado path recorded a 75 mph wind gust and was used to determine the timing. There was roof damage to a business on Veterans Boulevard and trees and branche…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A pool cage was reported damaged near the corner of Via Veneto Drive and Socorro Drive in Punta Gorda.
Lightning Lightning
A fire that destroyed a golf club maintenance shed was suspected to have been caused by a lightning strike.
Lightning Lightning
Broadcast media widely reported on a fire at a 3 story apartment complex that was believed to be started by a lightning strike. The fire caused major damage to the roof and top floor of the building, damaging 24 units and displacing around 100 residents. No injuries were reported…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A WeatherFlow station near Port Charlotte measured a peak wind gust of 60 mph, 52 knots.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thirteen mobile homes sustained wind damage in the River Haven Mobile Home Park. Damage consisted of siding being torn off of carports and porch coverings being removed from homes.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A home weather station near Port Charlotte reported a wind gust of 51 knots.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A home weather station in Port Charlotte reported a peak wind gust of 53 knots.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Charlotte County Emergency Management reported that a tree limb fell through a roof and broke a window in Rotonda West as a result of thunderstorm wind gusts. Additionally, a carport and screen porch were damaged on Griggs Road in Englewood.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Charlotte County Emergency Management reported that an aluminum canopy was ripped off the back of a home along State Road 31 in Punta Gorda by thunderstorm wind gusts.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
One tree was reported knocked down by thunderstorm wind gusts on Washington Loop in Punta Gorda. Additionally, a high profile helicopter was blown onto its side.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 7 | 3 |
| 2023 | 3 | 1 |
| 2022 | 11 | 4 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | 3 | 0 |
| 2018 | 4 | 1 |
| 2017 | 9 | 2 |
| 2016 | 5 | 2 |
| 2015 | 4 | 2 |
| 2014 | 3 | 0 |
| 2013 | 3 | 0 |
| 2012 | 8 | 1 |
| 2011 | 2 | 0 |
| 2010 | 4 | 0 |
| 2009 | 5 | 0 |
| 2008 | 8 | 0 |
| 2007 | 5 | 1 |
| 2006 | 6 | 2 |
| 2005 | 8 | 1 |
| 2004 | 14 | 2 |
| 2003 | 8 | 1 |
| 2002 | 14 | 3 |
| 2001 | 34 | 6 |
| 2000 | 20 | 1 |
| 1999 | 28 | 1 |
| 1998 | 36 | 3 |
| 1997 | 17 | 2 |
| 1996 | 18 | 1 |
| 1995 | 7 | 2 |
| 1994 | 5 | 1 |
| 1993 | 9 | 2 |
| 1992 | 8 | 3 |
| 1991 | 4 | 1 |
| 1990 | 3 | 1 |
| 1989 | 6 | 1 |
| 1988 | 3 | 3 |
| 1987 | 3 | 2 |
| 1986 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 | 1 | 0 |
| 1983 | 3 | 0 |
| 1982 | 1 | 0 |
| 1981 | 1 | 0 |
| 1980 | 2 | 2 |
| 1978 | 3 | 3 |
| 1977 | 1 | 0 |
| 1975 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974 | 1 | 1 |
| 1968 | 3 | 2 |
| 1967 | 1 | 0 |
| 1964 | 1 | 0 |
| 1963 | 1 | 1 |
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