Lake County, Florida
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1953 and 2025, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
62
Tornado reports
114
Hail reports
12
Floods since 1996
407
All events
35
Deaths
$194.7M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Lake County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 61 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.
The the tornado that moved out of Sumter County, crossed into Lake County just west of Lady Lake. The one quarter mile wide, F3 tornado moved across the Lady Lake area killing 8 people and injuring 10. The tornado damaged 180 residences and destroyed 101. All of the fatalities we…
The mesocyclone that produced the Lady Lake tornado reintensified and produced a second F3 tornado in a rural area west southwest of Paisley. The tornado move east northeast at over 50 MPH toward the Lake Mack area just west of the St. Johns river. The tornado produced a quarter …
Tornado F3 Tornado
The second tornado of the outbreak touched down in Lake County just east of Lake Louisa along Highway 27. It moved northeast at 45 mph through a rural area blowing down trees but otherwise causing little property damage. At 11:41 pm the tornado moved into Orange County.
Lake County Emergency Management passed along a report of a man that was slightly injured after lightning struck a nearby fishing pole. The incident occurred along the 16500 block of Wilson Parrish Road in Umatilla at approximately 1910LST. The disoriented man was transported to …
Per a report received via a local newspaper, a 44-year-old man was killed after being struck by lightning in Umatilla. At 1721 LST, a man was found unconscious by his neighbors on a small pontoon boat at his home on Lake Owen, on the 40000th block of Long Island Drive in Umatilla…
Category 3 Hurricane Irma made landfall near Naples during the late afternoon of September 10. Irma then moved northward across west-central Florida during the overnight period while weakening to a Category 1 hurricane approximately 45 miles west of Leesburg. A long duration of d…
A crash involving a tractor trailer and four vehicles occurred at 0455LST in Groveland. The driver of the tractor trailer turned left onto US Highway 27 into the path of one of the vehicles. Three additional vehicles then crashed into the tractor trailer. Florida Highway Patrol s…
An elderly man left a boat ramp and ventured onto Lake Beauclair, near the Orange/Lake County line, around 0730EST on a day with south winds near 20 knots with gusts to 30 knots. The unoccupied boat was found going in circles nearby, around 1045LST. The body of the boater was dis…
Tropical Storm Debby, located over the northeast Gulf of Mexico, created rough water conditions due to 20 mph winds with gusts to 35 mph. Two canoes went out on Lake Dorr with one adult in each canoe, and a total of five children divided between the two canoes. One canoe returned…
Strong thunderstorm winds estimated at 45 to 50 mph, produced 3-4 foot waves which capsized two boats and caused a third boat to tip severely. A 20 foot Sea Ray capsized with 2 adults and 5 children on board. All children were wearing life jackets, however two became trapped in t…
A small fast-moving tornado touched down near Howey-in-the-Hills. It moved northeast over Little Lake Harris and then over Lake Dora before striking Mt. Dora. It continued northeast exiting the county near Highway 44, three miles east of Forrest City. A 5-month old baby boy was k…
A stalled thunderstorm lingered over the Eustis, Mount Dora, and Sorrento area for several hours, producing an extreme amount of rainfall. Over approximately 6 hours, between 15 to 19 inches of rainfall fell over the area, specifically between State Road 44 and US-441. The highes…
Lake County Emergency Management reported significant urban, street, and low-lying flooding as a result of 6 to 10 inches (north) and 8 to 12 inches (south) of rain in association with Hurricane Milton. A period of very heavy rainfall rates associated with the core of the storm l…
Lake County Emergency Management reported numerous downed trees and powerlines as a result of the wind associated with Hurricane Milton, which surface observations indicate wind gusts reached between 55 to 75 mph. Rainfall totals ranged from 6 to 11 inches, which produced signifi…
Rainfall totals of 2-4 inches which fell between 0700EST on the 8th and 1500EST on the 10th led to generally nuisance type to minor street flooding across portions of Lake County. The St. Johns River at Astor, which was already in moderate flood stage due to the remnant effects o…
Rainfall totals averaging between 5 to 7 inches, with locally higher amounts of up to 9 inches were reported, resulting in areas of urban and poor drainage flooding throughout the county. A NWS Storm Survey, combined with county drone and helicopter footage, captured major river …
A tornado touched down in the Town of Eustis at the northern end of West Crooked Lake. The tornado quickly intensified to EF1 strength as it moved north northwest through Eustis. The track was just under two miles long and had a maximum width of 300 yards. The tornado destroyed 7…
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Ambient Weather mesonet station reports 5.06 inches of rain in Leesburg.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Ambient Weather mesonet station reports 5.02 inches of rain in Leesburg this evening.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Ambient Weather mesonet station reports 4.54 inches of rain in Leesburg.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Law enforcement reported multiple intersections with flooding, many of which down to one lane due to high water.
Tornado EFU Tornado
Videos sent by public and local media show a waterspout developed over Lake Griffin in the Leesburg area near sunset. A confirmed report by the Leesburg fire department, indicates the spout remained over water.
Hail Hail
Trained spotter reporting quarter sized hail on Blue Cedar Rd near the FL turnpike onramp.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The outer rainbands of Hurricane Milton impacted Lake County initially during the mid to late afternoon hours on Oct 9, resulting in 4 to 6 inches of rain that produced low-lying and urban-type flooding. As the core of Milton moved over central Florida late that night, an additio…
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
Lake County Emergency Management reported sporadic damage to vegetation and infrastructure in the form of fallen trees and power lines. A total of four homes were damaged as a result of fallen trees. Power companies reported a peak of approximately 7,500 customers without power. …
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
Sustained windspeeds generally reached 25 to 35 mph with gusts frequently reaching 40 to 50 mph. Overall, damage to vegetation and infrastructure was limited, with a few reports of tree and powerline damage noted in Lake County. Widespread rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches were r…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trained spotter reports powerlines down and several trees down at the intersection of State Road 44 and County Road 473.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
HAM radio relayed report of downed trees and powerlines near the intersection of State Road 44 and Emeralda Dr.
Hail Hail
Quarter sized hail reported at the seaplane base in Tavares.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Lake County Emergency Management reported a couple of fallen trees and minor structural damage in Fruitland Park. Large tree branches blocked a portion of Linmar Ave and Spring Lake Rd. Time estimated via radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Emergency management reported the metal roof of a carport was torn off a carport from a home on Lake Ella Rd.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Orange County Fire Rescue reported heavy rain at a construction area washed dirt across the Florida Turnpike near mile marker 272, stranding several vehicles.
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
Hurricane Idalia's landfall along the Big Bend region led to widespread tropical storm force wind gusts through the day. The peak wind gust was 40 knots at the Leesburg International Airport. No damage was reported.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Leesburg International Airport ASOS measured a 50 knot wind gust from the southwest.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Emergency manager reports trees down or uprooted, some landing on roofs, causing structural damage to homes near Tavares and Oakland Park.
Hail Hail
Trained spotter reported golf ball size hail and neighbors reporting damage to windows.
Hail Hail
Emergency manager reported base ball size hail near Mascotte.
Hail Hail
Social media photo of estimated 2.75 inch hail 5 miles northwest of Four Corners.
Hail Hail
Social media photo shows golf ball sized hail near Four Corners.
Hail Hail
State park ranger reports dime to one inch hail.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Emergency manager reports a tree down near Bay Lake Ave and State Road 50 in Mascotte.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Emergency manager reports power lines down on North Lake St in Leesburg.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | 1 |
| 2024 | 10 | 0 |
| 2023 | 13 | 0 |
| 2022 | 13 | 0 |
| 2021 | 5 | 0 |
| 2020 | 9 | 3 |
| 2019 | 4 | 0 |
| 2018 | 6 | 1 |
| 2017 | 13 | 1 |
| 2016 | 17 | 1 |
| 2015 | 9 | 1 |
| 2014 | 5 | 0 |
| 2013 | 12 | 0 |
| 2012 | 9 | 1 |
| 2011 | 9 | 1 |
| 2010 | 6 | 0 |
| 2009 | 7 | 0 |
| 2008 | 16 | 2 |
| 2007 | 9 | 4 |
| 2006 | 10 | 2 |
| 2005 | 5 | 0 |
| 2004 | 9 | 0 |
| 2003 | 9 | 0 |
| 2002 | 5 | 0 |
| 2001 | 12 | 0 |
| 2000 | 17 | 0 |
| 1999 | 25 | 1 |
| 1998 | 15 | 1 |
| 1997 | 11 | 2 |
| 1996 | 10 | 4 |
| 1995 | 3 | 0 |
| 1994 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 | 6 | 1 |
| 1992 | 10 | 0 |
| 1991 | 4 | 1 |
| 1990 | 3 | 0 |
| 1989 | 3 | 0 |
| 1988 | 5 | 1 |
| 1987 | 4 | 1 |
| 1986 | 3 | 1 |
| 1985 | 3 | 2 |
| 1984 | 5 | 2 |
| 1983 | 11 | 2 |
| 1982 | 6 | 2 |
| 1981 | 2 | 2 |
| 1979 | 2 | 2 |
| 1978 | 3 | 3 |
| 1977 | 1 | 1 |
| 1976 | 4 | 1 |
| 1975 | 5 | 2 |
| 1974 | 4 | 4 |
| 1973 | 1 | 0 |
| 1971 | 1 | 1 |
| 1969 | 2 | 2 |
| 1968 | 1 | 1 |
| 1967 | 1 | 0 |
| 1963 | 1 | 1 |
| 1962 | 1 | 1 |
| 1960 | 2 | 1 |
| 1957 | 1 | 0 |
| 1953 | 1 | 1 |
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