Gilchrist County, Florida
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1966 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
5
Tornado reports
29
Hail reports
5
Floods since 1996
185
All events
0
Deaths
$8.8M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Gilchrist County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 4 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.
Drought Drought
Beneficial rainfall improved the Exceptional Drought (D4) to Extreme (D3) on June 23rd.
Hail Hail
EM reported nickel size hail over the SE portion of Gilchrist county. Time based off radar estimate.
Drought Drought
Despite some beneficial rainfall, Exceptional (D4) drought conditions continued through the month of May.
Drought Drought
Lack of beneficial rainfall in April continued the Exceptional (D4) drought for the rest of the month.
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.
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.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
A Personal weather station Hutch house - KFLHIGHS67 measured storm total rainfall of 5.49 inches. About 3 inches fell between 1230 PM and 130 PM.
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
Voluntary Evacuations for, Recreational Vehicles, Mobile Homes, and Low-Lying Areas, the county opened three shelters. No impacts found.
Hurricane (Typhoon) Hurricane (Typhoon)
Nearly 9,000 customers (about 87% of the county) were without power after the storm passed early Friday Morning, the 27th. Schools remain closed as of the 30th. Gilchrist County EOC Weatherstem site had two peak gusts to 54 mph: from the SW at about 11:00 pm, and from the SSE at …
Flash Flood Flash Flood
State Road 26 was closed near the Gilchrist and Alachua county line due to widespread flooding.
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
SR-26 was closed at the Gilchrist and Alachua County line due to flooding. SR-47 from NE CR-340 to SE CR-232 was closed in Gilchrist County due to downed trees, powerlines, and flooding. Peak wind gust of 42 mph was measured by 0651W 4.7 W Newberry WEATHERSTEM) on 8/5 at 5 am loc…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees and branches were blown down between Trenton and Bell. The time of damage was based on radar data.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees were blown down across the county. Most of the damage occurred between 1:30 pm and 2 pm local time.
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
Tropical cyclone winds impacted the county on 8/30. At 0730, a mesonet station about 2 miles north of Bell measured a wind gust of 41 mph. At 0800, the same station measured a wind gust of 53 mph. At 0810, a mesonet site in Trenton measured a wind gust of 48 mph.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
The public about 6 miles WNW of Newberry measured 3.06 inches of rainfall between 2:40 pm and 4:53 pm local time.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Gilchrist County Fire Rescue reported storm damage along NW 72nd PL near Bell. A significant portion of a metal roof was peeled off an outdoor shelter. Two large trees also snapped at the trunk.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Large trees were blown down and there was some roof damage. The time of the damage was based on radar. The cost of damage was unknown, but it was estimated for the event to be included in Storm Data.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
A public weather station measured 6.44 inches of rainfall since about 2:20 am. Surrounding sites also measured 6 inches of rainfall.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Power lines were blown down at SE 80th Avenue and SE 80th Street.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Power lines were blown down at County Road 340 and NW 55th Street.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
At least 10 trees were blown down across roadways across the county.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and power lines were blown down across the NW portion of the county. The time of damage was based on radar data.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and power lines were blown down across the SE portion of the county. The time of the report was based on radar.
Hail Hail
Nickel size hail was observed.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
A public weather station near Hatchben (KFLBRANF17) measured 3.72 inches of rainfall from about 3:30 pm local time to 6:40 pm local time.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and power lines were blown down from thunderstorm winds about 3 miles north of Bell.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Duke Energy reported thunderstorm wind damage to utility equipment due to fallen trees and/or large limbs along SE 11th Terrace. The time of damage was based on radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Gilchrist county 911 call center reported a tree was down at the intersection of ne 80th ave and ne 30th street. Time was estimated by radar.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Heavy rain began around 8 pm and hit 3.5 inches at 9:20 pm. Rain was ongoing. Personal weather station: Gilchrist network - kflhighs25.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
An EF0 touched down briefly NE of Trenton in Gilchrist county near the Gilchrist-Alachua county line where a barn fell onto a tractor. The tornado likely lifted as it the parent supercell tracked northeast toward the city of Alachua, in Alachua county. Here, the tornado touched d…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees were reported south of County Road 232. The time of damage was based on radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Four large tree branches were broken. The cost of damage was unknown but it was estimated for Storm Data.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
The WeatherStem Station at the Gilchrist County Fire Station 4 measured 3.38 inches of daily rainfall.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
A tornado was reported tracking east about 3 miles north of Bell off of Highway 129. There was no information regarding the extent of damage. The path lenght was approximated.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and power lines were blown down across the county.
Hail Hail
Hart Springs Park employee reported quarter size hail.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were blown down near Hart Springs Park.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
An observer near Bell measured 2.28 inches of rainfall within the past 6 hrs.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
A public rain gauge measured a daily storm total rainfall of 2.02 inches.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
A gauge measured a daily storm total of 2.53 inches.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
The WeatherStem station at the Gilchrist County EOC measured a daily total of 2.02 inches.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
The Gilchrist County EOC rain gauge measured 2.79 inches of rainfall in 2 hours.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
The observer measured 3.18 inches of rainfall in 3 hours.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and power lines were blown down across the county.
Hail Hail
Although the hail was small, large quantities produced large hail drifts that impacted transportation along State Road 26 and State Road 129 in Trenton. The cost of clearing was estimated so the event could be included in Storm Data.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Strong winds below off a security camera at the Gilchrist County Sheriff Office. Cost of damage was estimated.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down near 6209 NW 50th Terrace. The cost of damage was estimated for the event to be included in Storm Data.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 6 | 0 |
| 2023 | 11 | 0 |
| 2022 | 5 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 | 5 | 1 |
| 2019 | 11 | 0 |
| 2018 | 4 | 0 |
| 2017 | 7 | 0 |
| 2016 | 4 | 0 |
| 2015 | 8 | 0 |
| 2014 | 7 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 | 2 | 0 |
| 2011 | 10 | 0 |
| 2010 | 7 | 0 |
| 2009 | 4 | 0 |
| 2008 | 12 | 0 |
| 2007 | 5 | 0 |
| 2006 | 11 | 0 |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 | 3 | 0 |
| 2003 | 4 | 0 |
| 2002 | 5 | 0 |
| 2001 | 3 | 0 |
| 2000 | 2 | 0 |
| 1999 | 9 | 0 |
| 1998 | 14 | 0 |
| 1997 | 2 | 0 |
| 1996 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 | 4 | 1 |
| 1992 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984 | 1 | 0 |
| 1983 | 2 | 1 |
| 1971 | 1 | 0 |
| 1970 | 1 | 1 |
| 1967 | 1 | 0 |
| 1966 | 1 | 0 |
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