Leon 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.
37
Tornado reports
139
Hail reports
130
Floods since 1996
1,350
All events
14
Deaths
$438.4M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Leon County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 36 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.
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…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees damaged power infrastructure and knocked out power to 144 customers near Bloxham.
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A tree was down on Woodville HWY near Red Daisy Hair Salon.
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Leon County Emergency Manager reported a tree down near the intersection of Pedrick Road and Devonshire Road.
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Leon County Emergency Manager reported a tree down near the intersection of Ansel Ferrel Road and Grenville Road.
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Leon County Emergency Manager reported a tree down near the intersection of Old St Augustine Road and Williams Road.
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Leon County Emergency Manager reported a tree down near the intersection of Old St Augustine Rd and Midyette Road.
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Leon County Emergency Manager reported a tree down near the intersection of E Orange Ave and S Blair Stone Road.
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Leon County Emergency Manager reported a tree down near the intersection of March Road and Alexander Street.
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Leon County Emergency Manager reported a tree down near the intersection of Tram Road and Artemis Way.
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A tree was down near Miccosukee Road and Argyle Lane.
Drought Drought
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A tree was down on N Monroe Street.
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Trees were down on Old Bainbridge Road near Danesborough Dr and Fred George Road.
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Trees were down on N Meridian Road and Iamonia Farms Road.
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A tree was down on Blairstone and E Park Ave.
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A tree was down on E Park Ave near Victory Garden.
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Electrical lines were down on Olson Road and Raymond Diehl Road.
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Trees were reported uprooted via mPING.
Drought Drought
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Lightning Lightning
The historic Beadel House at Tall Timbers was destroyed in a fire caused by lightning.
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A tree was in the road in the southbound lanes near Spanish Moss and Meridian.
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A tree was blown down at J Lewis Hall Sr Ln and Woodville Hwy.
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A tree was down on Tram Road and W Kelly Road.
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A tree was down on 10857 Tebo Trail.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 36 | 0 |
| 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 | 9 | 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 |
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