Hendry County, Florida
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1957 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
32
Tornado reports
34
Hail reports
8
Floods since 1996
255
All events
8
Deaths
$6.0M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Hendry County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 28 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.
Highest winds occurred in western Hendry county in the LaBelle area where sustained winds probably reached the threshold of hurricane force for a brief time, with gusts of at least 80 mph. Maximum wind gusts across eastern sections of the county were in the 60-70 mph range. Estim…
Hurricane Irma produced maximum recorded sustained winds generally between 55 and 70 mph, although sustained hurricane-force winds probably occurred in at least the western portion of the county. Gusts to hurricane force occurred over virtually the entire county, with a peak reco…
A 57 year old male died and his 56 year old friend was injured when their boat was struck by lightning on Lake Okeechobee. The two men were boating and decided to dock at the Clewiston boat ramps as a thunderstorm approached. As they were making their way back to Clewiston, light…
Wildfires burning muck or peat exposed by ongoing dry conditions along the southwestern shore of Lake Okeechobee spread to over 15 miles long from near Lakeport to near Clewiston and covered almost 30,000 acres as of May 31. Multiple road closures occurred nearly every night thro…
A 49-year-old man was struck and killed by lightning while working on a vegetable farm in rural southern Hendry County.
A tornado in the vicinity of Fort Denaud destroyed a trailer home killing a woman and injuring her daughter. The tornado then moved northward tearing up citrus groves before crossing into Glades County. Property damage was estimated at $10,000, with $5,000 in crop damage. Note: t…
Drought Drought
Severe to extreme drought continued across Hendry County in the month of June.
Drought Drought
Severe to extreme drought continued across Hendry County in the month of May.
Drought Drought
Severe to extreme drought continued across Hendry County in the month of April.
Funnel Cloud Funnel Cloud
Social media image depicts a funnel cloud associated with a thunderstorm near LaBelle.
Wildfire Wildfire
The FPL Solar Field fire in Hendry County went from March 4th to 9th and burned 724 acres.
Drought Drought
Severe to extreme drought continued across Hendry County in March.
Wildfire Wildfire
The West Boundary Rd Fire reached 2173 acres on February 11, 2026.
Frost/Freeze Frost/Freeze
Freezing temperatures between 22 and 32 degrees occurred with a duration of 4 or more hours in some areas.
Drought Drought
Severe to extreme drought developed across Hendry County in February.
Frost/Freeze Frost/Freeze
Freezing temperatures between 26 and 32 degrees occurred with a duration of 4 or more hours in some areas.
Drought Drought
A severe (D2) drought developed over Hendry County at the beginning of January.
Hail Hail
Hail of dime to quarter dollar size reported around 3 miles south of La Belle on SR 29 with strong to severe thunderstorms in the area.
Drought Drought
Most of Hendry County began the month of June in a severe (D2) to extreme (D3) drought which lingered until rainfall activity allowed improvement to moderate (D1) drought except for a small area of severe (D2) drought along the eastern portion of the county.
Hail Hail
Broadcast Media shared photos of half dollar sized hail that occurred over La Belle as a severe thunderstorm moved overhead.
Hail Hail
A Southwest Florida television viewer measured quarter sized hail in LaBelle from a severe thunderstorm.
Hail Hail
A member of the broadcast media relayed a viewer report of ping pong ball sized hail during a severe thunderstorm in Pioneer Plantation.
Drought Drought
Most of Hendry County began the month of May in an extreme (D3) drought which lingered until rainfall activity mid to late month allowed slight improvement to severe (D2) drought except for a western area of extreme (D3) drought.
Drought Drought
Prolonged winter and spring rainfall deficits, with a total 40 to 60 percent of normal, across Hendry County led to the continuation and expansion of severe drought (D2) conditions throughout by mid-April. By the end of April, in a majority of Hendry County, drought had intensifi…
Drought Drought
Prolonged winter rainfall deficits, with a total 50 to 70 percent of normal, across Hendry County led to the continuation and expansion of severe drought (D2) conditions throughout March. Keetch-Byram Drought Index was over 500 across the area, and a burn ban continued for Hendry…
Drought Drought
Prolonged winter rainfall deficits, with a total 50 to 70 percent of normal, across Hendry County led to the development of severe drought (D2) conditions. Keetch-Byram Drought Index was over 500 across the area, and a burn ban was implemented for Hendry County.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
This is one of three brief tornadoes associated with a cluster of three supercells across the interior Hendry County in the early afternoon. The tornado was rated as an EF-0 with estimated an maximum winds near 65 mph. Time and path width are estimated based on radar velocity cou…
Tornado EF1 Tornado
This is one of three brief tornadoes associated with a cluster of three supercells across the interior Hendry County in the early afternoon. The tornado was rated as an EF-1 with estimated an maximum winds near 107 mph, based on tree damage. Time and path width are estimated base…
Tornado EF1 Tornado
This is one of three brief tornadoes associated with a cluster of three supercells across the interior Hendry County in the early afternoon. The tornado was rated as an EF-1 with estimated an maximum winds near 102 mph. Damage to a large utility pole was noted along Wilson Way, t…
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
Maximum sustained winds were in the 35 to 45 mph range across Hendry County. The strongest winds of tropical storm force occurred late October 9th into early October 10th. The highest wind gust of 72 mph was recorded at the Florida Automated Weather Network (FAWN) station at Airg…
Tornado EFU Tornado
The tornado first spotted near Interstate 75 just west of the Collier/Broward County line traveled a total 13.52 miles through Collier and Hendry Counties. Florida Department of Transportation traffic cameras and numerous public videos showed the progress of a large tornado acros…
Tornado EF1 Tornado
The supercell that produced tornadoes further south, near Interstate 75 and US Highway 41, spawned a new tornado which moved through rural portions of eastern Hendry County until it passed just west of the city of Clewiston. It moved across the area of the Sky Valley neighborhood…
Tornado EF1 Tornado
A tornado was produced as a storm took on super-cellular characteristics as it exited Collier County and moved into Hendry County. Although there were no eyewitness reports, a National Weather Service survey team was able to find scattered areas of utility pole damage. Coincident…
Tropical Depression Tropical Depression
Maximum sustained winds were in the 30 to 35 mph range across Hendry County. Brief wind gusts of tropical storm force occurred. A highest wind gust of 43 kts / 49 mph was recorded at Airglades Airport at 12:55 PM on September 26th. There was minor wind damage, mainly to trees, ac…
Tropical Depression Tropical Depression
Maximum sustained winds were in the 20 to 30 mph range across Hendry County. Highest wind gust of 39 mph was recorded at Airglades Airport outside Clewiston at 4:50 PM on August 4th. Wind damage was minimal.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Report from Hendry County emergency manager of minor damage to a metal roof in Montura, as well as minor damage to a nearby metal fence. Time is estimated based on radar data.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
LANDSPOUT. Location: 26.710N, 81.250W. Hendry County Emergency Management confirmed reports of a brief landspout south of State Road 80 near Lexington Parkway. Fire Rescue personnel who observed the landspout stated that it traveled over citrus/sugar fields. This occurred as a se…
Drought Drought
Lack of significant rainfall over the previous 2 months led to the development of severe drought (D2) conditions over Hendry County which persisted through mid-June. Less than 2 inches of rain was measured in many areas from April 1st through May 31st. This was approximately 20% …
Funnel Cloud Funnel Cloud
A Hendry County official reported a funnel cloud near Lexington Parkway and State Route 80 associated with a thunderstorm in the area.
Wildfire Wildfire
The Tampa Ave wildfire was reported in the Pioneer Plantation area on May 13th after a thunderstorm moved through the area. Wildfire and smoke activity prompted road closures, evacuation orders, and a shutdown of the local power grid. Residents near Tampa Avenue and 21st Street w…
Tropical Depression Tropical Depression
Maximum sustained winds were in the 25 to 30 mph range across Hendry County. Highest wind gust of 45 mph was recorded at Airglades Airport outside Clewiston at 3:30 PM. Wind damage was minimal.
Flood Flood
As much as 6 to 9 inches of rain fell in the Port LaBelle area during the late afternoon and early evening of July 31st, leading to street flooding. An additional 3-5 inches of rain from August 1 through August 3 exacerbated flooding conditions. Cowboy Way was closed for several …
Flood Flood
As much as 6 to 9 inches of rain fell in the Port LaBelle area during the late afternoon and early evening of July 31st, leading to street flooding. Cowboy Way was closed for several days from Birchwood Parkway to NW Raintree Blvd. No structures were impacted. The flooding contin…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Hendry County Emergency Manager reported wind damage to private and public property in Clewiston due to a severe thunderstorm. Damage included a roof collapse at Clewiston Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, and downed large tree branches.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Broadcast meteorologist and county emergency managers reported several trees down and fence damage in Clewiston in the area near Clewiston Middle School and extending south to Sykes Park.
Funnel Cloud Funnel Cloud
Broadcast media shared a picture of a funnel cloud near La Belle, associated with a thunderstorm.
Drought Drought
Increasing rainfall which began in April, continued during the first part of the month across Southwest Florida. As a result, lingering dryness from the spring drought came to an end at the beginning of May as groundwater levels and soil moisture increased.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 11 | 0 |
| 2025 | 9 | 0 |
| 2024 | 14 | 6 |
| 2023 | 9 | 0 |
| 2022 | 8 | 0 |
| 2021 | 3 | 0 |
| 2020 | 4 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 | 2 | 0 |
| 2017 | 10 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 1 |
| 2013 | 3 | 0 |
| 2012 | 8 | 0 |
| 2011 | 11 | 0 |
| 2010 | 6 | 0 |
| 2009 | 9 | 0 |
| 2008 | 15 | 0 |
| 2007 | 18 | 1 |
| 2006 | 3 | 0 |
| 2005 | 3 | 0 |
| 2004 | 7 | 2 |
| 2003 | 4 | 1 |
| 2002 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 | 16 | 1 |
| 2000 | 8 | 1 |
| 1999 | 9 | 1 |
| 1998 | 7 | 1 |
| 1997 | 9 | 0 |
| 1996 | 5 | 0 |
| 1995 | 5 | 3 |
| 1994 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 | 3 | 1 |
| 1992 | 2 | 0 |
| 1991 | 2 | 0 |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 | 3 | 1 |
| 1986 | 2 | 0 |
| 1985 | 4 | 0 |
| 1983 | 1 | 0 |
| 1982 | 2 | 2 |
| 1980 | 5 | 3 |
| 1979 | 1 | 1 |
| 1978 | 3 | 1 |
| 1976 | 1 | 1 |
| 1972 | 1 | 1 |
| 1968 | 1 | 1 |
| 1960 | 1 | 1 |
| 1957 | 1 | 1 |
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