Leon storm history
Storm events recorded in Leon, Florida between 1950 and 2025.
1,308
Total events
37
Tornadoes
133
Hail
130
Floods
14
Deaths
$437.9M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
Tornado EF3 Tornado
A EF-3 tornado, with maximum winds of 140 mph, that tracked 6.5 miles across far Eastern Leon County and into extreme Western Jefferson County. This tornado initially touched down near the intersection of US-90 and Crump Road in eastern Leon County. Damage in this area was limite…
The tornado touched down in Lake Talquin State Park at Williams Landing, promptly producing EF-1 damage snapping numerous softwood and hardwood trees. The tornado would then continue trekking east-southeast before making a hard right and traveling due east as it passed the inters…
A 73 year old man was struck by lightning and killed while walking with his wife at the J.R. Alford Greenway in Tallahassee.
A tree was blown down onto a home near Woodville Highway. An 8 year old girl was killed and a 12 year old boy was injured.
Several trees were blown down near the intersection of Jackson Cove Road and Old Bainbridge, including a large, 6 foot diameter tree. A man working outside in his yard was hit by a falling tree and later died on April 6th due to his injuries. Several power outages also occurred a…
Numerous trees and power lines were down across the northern portion of Leon County between North Meridian Road and U.S. Highway 319/Thomasville Road, including Killearn Lakes. The Leon County EOC reported about 8,000 customers without power, including Bradfordville and northeast…
A homeless man died from hypothermia while sleeping outside at a campsite in Tallahassee.
An elderly homeless man died of hypothermia in Tallahassee where the overnight low temperature was 24 degrees. His body was discovered near a shopping center on Apalachee Parkway early Thursday morning. Reported by the Tallahassee Democrat.
Intense rainbands from the remnants of Tropical Storm Allison dumped up to 11 inches of rain in a 24-hour period. The official 24-hour rainfall total at the Tallahassee Regional Airport of 10.13 inches broke the previous record of 9.47 inches set in 1969. Federal disaster aid was…
Residential initial damage assessment results include 3 destroyed, 27 major damage, 47 minor damage, and 56 affected. Infrastructure impact estimates include an additional $10,450,000 to restore electricity and remove 100,000 to 125,000 cubic yards of debris. At the peak, roughly…
This is a continuation of the Gadsden county tornado. The Leon county portion of this tornado is rated EF2. Extensive tree damage was noted at a mobile home park on Emily Loop where several homes were damaged by falling trees. The tornado caused roof and siding damage to a hotel …
Major flash flooding occurred across Tallahassee and surrounding areas of Leon county. Between 6 and 10 inches of rain fell in just 6 hours. Numerous roads were flooded and closed with water rescues occurring out of flooded cars and homes that were surrounded by water. In total, …
Approximately 54,405 residents, or 35% of the county lost power. There was debris on the following roadways: Oak Ridge Road East to Capital Circle SW, post Road, Taylor Road, Raymond Diehl Road, Baum Road, Wadesboro Road, Mary's Drive, New Monticello Road, St. Augustine Road, Wau…
A small tornado briefly touched down at the Apalachee Elementary School. It mangled the metal roof of the main building. The damage was confined to a small area about 100 yards long by 25 yards wide. Maximum winds were estimated at 65 to 70 mph, which was consistent with EF0 torn…
Numerous roads were flooded throughout much of the county, including Tallahassee. A few roads were undermined by flooding. The Timberlake subdivision east of Tallahassee was cut off by flood waters, which impacted 230 homes. Nearly 450 homes throughout the county were impacted. R…
Rainfall from Fay varied from ten to 24 inches. Numerous trees and power lines were down throughout the county. Numerous state and county roads were closed by flood waters. There were a few road collapses, which included a portion of Capital Circle NE just south of Mahan Drive. T…
Runoff from up to 11 inches of rain in much of central and northern Leon County flowed downstream into the southern part of the county, and caused extensive flooding of the Cascade Lakes, Liberty Ridge and Lake Bradford subdivisions, as well as the Munson Slough basin. Floodwater…
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Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree resulted in a power outage via the Talquin Electric outage map.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree resulted in a power outage via the Talquin Electric outage map.
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Talquin Electric Coop reported downed trees and power lines in the Woodville area.
Lightning Lightning
Lighting struck a tree, which resulted in some nearby lines to fall.
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A transformer was blown down with a line on fire.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail of 1.5 inches in diameter was reported in Indian Head Acres.
Hail Hail
Quarter sized hail was observed in downtown Tallahassee.
Hail Hail
The area near Levy Ave and Engineering Way saw 1.25 inch diameter hail.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was reported down on Natural Bridge Road east of Country Oaks.
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Trees were blown down near Deer Lake W and Waters Meet Drive.
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A tree was blown down on Iamonia Landing and County Road 12.
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A tree was blown down on Ox Bow and Ox Bottom Road.
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Debris on powerlines was reported near the intersection of Marion Ave and Miccosukee Road.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
A tornado touched down in the Apalachicola National Forest approximately four miles southwest of Bloxham Cutoff Road (CR 267). After crossing that highway, the tornado continued northeast across the forest and caused EF1 damage to mature pines on National Forest Road 360, Backwoo…
Tornado EF1 Tornado
A tornado touched down in Killearn Lakes Neighborhood on Bass Bay Dr, snapping and uprooting several trees and knocking trees down on a couple of homes. The tornado moved northeastward, crossing Ten Oaks Dr, Deerlake Rd N, and Buck Point Rd before damaging a couple of single fami…
Tornado EF0 Tornado
A tornado touched down along Tram Road in southeastern Leon County. The tornado snapped pine trees in several locations along the road as it travelled eastward. The tornado dissipated before reaching St. Joe Road. Damage was observed to trees and power lines consistent with winds…
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down onto a house.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 33 | 3 |
| 2024 | 96 | 5 |
| 2023 | 103 | 1 |
| 2022 | 65 | 0 |
| 2021 | 18 | 3 |
| 2020 | 53 | 1 |
| 2019 | 32 | 2 |
| 2018 | 41 | 0 |
| 2017 | 60 | 0 |
| 2016 | 31 | 0 |
| 2015 | 107 | 1 |
| 2014 | 60 | 1 |
| 2013 | 31 | 0 |
| 2012 | 114 | 0 |
| 2011 | 103 | 0 |
| 2010 | 22 | 0 |
| 2009 | 48 | 2 |
| 2008 | 22 | 1 |
| 2007 | 35 | 0 |
| 2006 | 17 | 0 |
| 2005 | 9 | 1 |
| 2004 | 13 | 1 |
| 2003 | 7 | 1 |
| 2002 | 13 | 0 |
| 2001 | 10 | 0 |
| 2000 | 25 | 0 |
| 1999 | 9 | 0 |
| 1998 | 11 | 0 |
| 1997 | 3 | 0 |
| 1996 | 5 | 0 |
| 1995 | 14 | 2 |
| 1994 | 4 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 6 | 0 |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | 6 | 0 |
| 1989 | 6 | 3 |
| 1988 | 2 | 0 |
| 1987 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 | 7 | 0 |
| 1985 | 6 | 1 |
| 1984 | 2 | 0 |
| 1983 | 5 | 1 |
| 1980 | 2 | 0 |
| 1979 | 2 | 0 |
| 1978 | 1 | 0 |
| 1977 | 1 | 0 |
| 1976 | 1 | 1 |
| 1975 | 2 | 0 |
| 1974 | 2 | 0 |
| 1973 | 4 | 0 |
| 1972 | 4 | 2 |
| 1971 | 3 | 0 |
| 1970 | 1 | 0 |
| 1969 | 3 | 0 |
| 1968 | 5 | 0 |
| 1966 | 2 | 0 |
| 1965 | 2 | 1 |
| 1964 | 2 | 0 |
| 1963 | 3 | 0 |
| 1962 | 3 | 0 |
| 1961 | 3 | 0 |
| 1960 | 1 | 1 |
| 1959 | 1 | 0 |
| 1958 | 1 | 0 |
| 1953 | 1 | 1 |
| 1952 | 1 | 1 |