Hernando County, Florida
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1952 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
36
Tornado reports
28
Hail reports
29
Floods since 1996
445
All events
2
Deaths
$50.5M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Hernando County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 34 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.
Broadcast media confirmed a weather related fatality on Evenglow Avenue near Hyacinth Lane in Spring Hill when a vehicle crashed into a power pole downed by a fallen tree, causing the car to catch on fire, and the occupant was electrocuted when they stepped on a live power line a…
A large tree branch fell on a moving vehicle causing the driver to lose control and crash resulting in his death. Heavy rain and quarter sized hail was reported also with this storm at the time of the crash.
Heavy rains from Hurricane Irma caused the Withlacoochee River at Trilby to rise above flood stage on the 11th, with flooding continuing through the rest of the month. The water level crested at 17.67 feet on September 21st, 1.17 feet above the major flooding threshold. This mark…
The Withlacoochee River at Croom crested at 10.9 feet, nearly two feet above the flood stage of nine feet on the 31st. Several homes along Hernando-Pasco county line, from Croom south to Ridge Manor, were damaged by floodwaters. The most heavily damaged areas were near County Roa…
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ASOS site KBKV Tampa Bay Regional Airport reported a 58 mph wind gust.
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EM relayed report of a tree blown down onto a home near Ridge Manor in Hernando County.
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Trained spotter on the Suncoast Parkway near Brooksville reported a funnel cloud about 7 to 8 miles north of their location, but could not visually confirm whether or not the funnel made it to the ground.
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Social media pictures depict a few pockets of damage across parts of Brooksville consisting of mainly medium to large downed tree limbs.
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Broadcast media shared multiple videos of a funnel cloud west of Spring Hill.
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ASOS site KBKV Brooksville-Tampa Bay Regional Airport reported a 67 mph wind gust.
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Gas station awning partially pealed back. Time estimated from radar.
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Numerous trees down being reported my broadcast media.
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Report of a pole barn destroyed, roof damage to a house, and a few large oak trees snapped at the base Vicinity Ayers Road and Culbreath Road.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
NWS survey determined that an EF-1 tornado touched down in extreme northern Pasco County south of Masaryktown then moved into Hernando County before dissipating a few miles west of Interstate 75. Primary damage was near beginning of track where a home suffered roof damage. Elsewh…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
ASOS Station KBKV Brooksville reported a severe thunderstorm wind gust.
Flood Flood
FDEM relayed report called into Hernando County Sheriff Office by public of 3 to 4 feet of water covering road along Spring Hill Drive between U.S. Hwy 19 and Pinehurst Drive, requiring water rescues from some stalled vehicles. Caller shared video on social media also.
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Trained spotter reported multiple tree limbs down in the area.
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Mesonet station KWKI Weeki Wachee reported a strong wind gust.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
A line of strong to severe thunderstorms produced a tornado as the line moved onshore near Weeki Wachee. Observers reported a waterspout moving onshore shortly after 8AM, with some minor damage observed and reported in the vicinity. The tornado then trekked inland through a prote…
Flood Flood
Road closure of Pine Island Drive connecting Cortez Blvd to Pine Island due to flooding of the road.
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Hernando County Sheriff's Office posted a video on social media detailing damage to a gas station in Spring Hill. Time estimated from radar.
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WeatherFlow station XWKI Weeki Wachee reported a 58 mph wind gust.
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Citizen reported numerous downed trees on their property and neighbor's property along Marguerite Rd. near Brooksville.
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Broadcast media relayed a picture of a tree uprooted in Spring Hill. Time was estimated from radar.
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Local broadcast media shared a report of large trees down causing roof damage to a home.
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The ASOS at Brooksville-Tampa Bay Regional Airport reported a 54 knot wind gust.
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Emergency management reported that a small tree fell on a house in Spring Hill.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
Local Emergency Management reported two roofs that sustained major damage from a tornado in Spring Hill with 15 additional homes having minor sustained minor damage.
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Local law enforcement reported a few trees down across potions of State Road 50 causing the road to be briefly closed.
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Numerous trees were uprooted and snapped near the intersection of Vancouver Rd. and Gaspar Ave. in Spring Hill. There were also a few downed power poles in the area.
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The ASOS at Hernando County Airport (KBKV) recorded a 51 knot thunderstorm wind gust.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
A local CoCoRAHS observer reported 5.15 inches of rain 7 miles north-northeast of Weeki Wachee.
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Hernando County Emergency Management reported numerous trees and power lines down to the south and southeast of Brooksville. The damage was reported to have occurred between 4:45 and 5AM.
Hail Hail
Quarter sized hail was reported at the CEMEX plant six miles NW of Brooksville.
Hail Hail
A trained spotter reported quarter size hail near Lake Lindsey.
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Hernando County Sheriff's Office reported two trees down at Highpoint Boulevard and Eldorado Avenue, just north of State Road 50. Time was estimated radar.
Hail Hail
Pictures were posted to social media sites of hail up to the size of half dollars.
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Hernando County Airport ASOS (BKV) recorded a wind gust to 62 mph.
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Hernando county emergency manager forwarded pictures of damage. Most damage appears to be sub-severe with damage to patio screens and mobile homes. However, there were some indications that winds may briefly have been in the 55 to 65 mph range as seen in pictures of downed, healt…
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Broadcast media relayed a report of a tree down across Shoal Line Road and Cortez Boulevard.
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Broadcast media relayed reports of power lines down on State Road 50 between Mariner Boulevard and Highpoint Boulevard. Time was estimated based on radar.
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The Hernando County Sheriff's Office reported a large tree fell on a house near Brooksville.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Hernando County Emergency Management reported that heavy rain caused several road closures due to street flooding around Brooksville. Additionally, Sparkman Lake overflowed its banks and flooded Campers Holiday RV Park.
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Broadcast media relayed a report of down burst winds that knocked over power poles and trees, and damaged a car port and balcony near Gulf Winds Circle and Gulf View Drive in Hernando Beach. The time was estimated from radar.
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Broadcast media relayed a picture of trees down on a car in Spring Hill. Time was estimated from radar.
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The Hernando County Sheriff's Office reported approximately 30 calls from residents in eastern Hernando County around Mondon Hill Road, Weatherly Road, and Croom Road from a storm that passed by around 5:30 PM EDT. Damage reported included numerous power poles down, trees down, a…
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
Tropical storm force winds were felt along the coast of Hernando county during the afternoon of the 6th. Storm total precipitation ranged from around 2.5 inches to around 4.5 inches across the county, with the CoCoRaHS site FL-HN-8 located 3 miles north of Weeki Wachee measuring …
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 2 | 0 |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | 11 | 2 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | 2 | 0 |
| 2019 | 4 | 0 |
| 2018 | 2 | 1 |
| 2017 | 3 | 0 |
| 2016 | 2 | 0 |
| 2014 | 10 | 0 |
| 2013 | 8 | 0 |
| 2012 | 15 | 0 |
| 2011 | 12 | 0 |
| 2010 | 6 | 0 |
| 2009 | 7 | 0 |
| 2008 | 15 | 0 |
| 2007 | 9 | 1 |
| 2006 | 4 | 0 |
| 2005 | 11 | 0 |
| 2004 | 19 | 1 |
| 2003 | 22 | 0 |
| 2002 | 27 | 0 |
| 2001 | 32 | 0 |
| 2000 | 24 | 1 |
| 1999 | 26 | 2 |
| 1998 | 37 | 3 |
| 1997 | 25 | 4 |
| 1996 | 35 | 2 |
| 1995 | 4 | 2 |
| 1994 | 15 | 1 |
| 1993 | 4 | 1 |
| 1992 | 10 | 3 |
| 1990 | 4 | 2 |
| 1989 | 6 | 1 |
| 1988 | 2 | 0 |
| 1987 | 4 | 1 |
| 1986 | 3 | 0 |
| 1985 | 1 | 1 |
| 1984 | 1 | 0 |
| 1983 | 3 | 1 |
| 1982 | 2 | 1 |
| 1978 | 1 | 1 |
| 1977 | 1 | 0 |
| 1975 | 2 | 1 |
| 1974 | 1 | 0 |
| 1972 | 1 | 1 |
| 1969 | 1 | 0 |
| 1961 | 2 | 0 |
| 1953 | 1 | 1 |
| 1952 | 1 | 1 |
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