Madison County, Florida
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1959 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
23
Tornado reports
35
Hail reports
27
Floods since 1996
458
All events
6
Deaths
$1.1B
Property damage
Tornado paths in Madison County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 23 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.
An elderly man drowned outside his home near the Blue Springs boat landing on the Withlacoochee River.
Nearly 100% of Madison county lost power due to widespread trees and power lines down. Major agriculture losses occurred in the county.
Long duration areal flooding occurred across southeast Madison county due to heavy rainfall of around 12 inches from Hurricane Debby. The Ragans Family Campground was flooded and forced to close, which resulted in a few hundred campers being evacuated. Other homes and rural roads…
Numerous trees and power lines were blown down across the county. A trained spotter estimated winds of 75 mph gusting to 90 mph. More than 100 homes were damaged from either wind or flooding. Downed trees and power lines resulted in temporary road closures and extended power outa…
Approximately 11,467 residents, or nearly 100% lost power. Nearly all roads were closed at one point. Property damage occurred county-wide.
Moderate to record flooding along the Withlacoochee River closed several roads, including County Roads 145 and 150 east of Pinetta to the bridge. Many homes along the river were flooded, with evacuations on April 5 and 6. Oakhill Road flooded at 65 feet. Several dirt roads were w…
Thunderstorm downburst winds estimated near 100 mph toppled numerous trees which fell on buildings along a 15 mile path through central Madison County. The greatest destruction occurred when an FHP Drivers License mobile home valued at $125,000 was completely destroyed and a near…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were down throughout the county, including across County Road 14.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were blown down across Madison county.
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Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down near Highway 90 in Greenville.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The FSWN Madison Greenville Weatherstem station reported an 82 mph wind gust in association with a microburst. This site is elevated and exposed on top of a landfill.
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Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was down in the area of US-19 and Overstreet Ave.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A couple of trees and power lines were blown down in the western part of Madison county.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A couple of trees and power lines were blown down in the eastern part of Madison county.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Fallen trees or limbs resulted in a power outage.
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Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down on Little Cat Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Florida Highway Patrol website reported a tree blocking the exit at the I-10 rest area at mile marker 264.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Fallen trees or limbs resulted in a power outage near SE President's Street and SE Sullivan Ave as reported on the Duke Energy Outage map.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
In general, 1 inch of snow fell across the northern part of the county.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Water surrounded a barn in the Lee area according to video posted on social media.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flooding was reported in several areas of Madison county.
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down at the intersection of SW State Road 14 and County Road 360.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down at the intersection of Lovett Road and Partridge Way.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were blown down along SW Mt Olive Church Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were blown down along SW Mt Gilead Road with damage to a trailer as well.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were blown down on Wyoming Ave.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down along Highway 53 near Cherry Lake.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A fallen tree damaged a vehicle along Old Logging Trail.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down onto power lines on County Road 141.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
The tornado initially touched down in Jefferson county just north of the intersection of Hall Road and S Salt Road where it twisted, uprooted, and snapped many young pine trees on the side of the road as it moved southeast. The Jefferson county portion of this tornado was rated E…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and power lines were blown down.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were blown down.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 15 | 0 |
| 2025 | 10 | 0 |
| 2024 | 23 | 1 |
| 2023 | 37 | 1 |
| 2022 | 17 | 0 |
| 2021 | 15 | 0 |
| 2020 | 21 | 4 |
| 2019 | 10 | 0 |
| 2018 | 16 | 1 |
| 2017 | 7 | 0 |
| 2016 | 14 | 0 |
| 2015 | 30 | 0 |
| 2014 | 16 | 0 |
| 2013 | 5 | 0 |
| 2012 | 22 | 0 |
| 2011 | 28 | 0 |
| 2010 | 10 | 0 |
| 2009 | 15 | 1 |
| 2008 | 22 | 0 |
| 2007 | 12 | 1 |
| 2006 | 12 | 0 |
| 2005 | 7 | 0 |
| 2004 | 11 | 1 |
| 2003 | 4 | 0 |
| 2002 | 5 | 0 |
| 2001 | 2 | 1 |
| 2000 | 8 | 1 |
| 1999 | 10 | 0 |
| 1998 | 15 | 1 |
| 1997 | 3 | 0 |
| 1996 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 | 9 | 0 |
| 1994 | 2 | 0 |
| 1993 | 2 | 0 |
| 1992 | 3 | 0 |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | 6 | 1 |
| 1988 | 2 | 2 |
| 1987 | 1 | 1 |
| 1983 | 2 | 1 |
| 1976 | 1 | 1 |
| 1973 | 1 | 0 |
| 1971 | 1 | 1 |
| 1969 | 1 | 1 |
| 1968 | 1 | 1 |
| 1959 | 2 | 1 |
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