Putnam County, Florida
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1957 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
46
Tornado reports
109
Hail reports
28
Floods since 1996
699
All events
7
Deaths
$8.7M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Putnam County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 43 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.
A 16-year-old female died of her injuries after being struck by lightning while hunting with her father near Bostwick. Both were sheltering under a tree when storms approached. Lightning struck the tree, knocking both unconscious. The teen was hospitalized, but she passed away 2 …
Water accumulated under strong onshore flow for a couple of days within the river basin ahead of Hurricane Matthew, and when the storm surge combined with high tide and strong northerly flow coincided over the St. Johns Friday, river flooding was extensive. Peak wind gusts includ…
Chain-reaction wreck on U.S. highway 17 near Bostwick in Putnam County, Florida. Visibilities between one sixteenth and one quarter of a mile reported by Naval Air Station Jacksonville 20 miles north of wreck site and Pinecastle Bombing Range (KNAE) 20 miles south of the wreck si…
Bass boat would not start as thunderstorm approached and was taken under tow by a pontoon boat. Bass boat filled with water and sank. Victim could not be located due to low visibility, wind and waves. Victim was not wearing a life jacket.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Dispatcher reported a tree down near the intersection of Central Ave and South Fern St in San Mateo area. Time estimated via radar.
Flood Flood
A trained spotter reported that roads in Palatka, FL were covered in moving water due to heavy rainfall.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A storm spotter reported a large tree branch snapped off near the base of the trunk west of Palatka. Time was estimated by radar.
Lightning Lightning
Putnam County Emergency Management reported that lightning sparked a wildfire that was approximately 6.65 acres in size located along West River Road near Palatka. Time of event was based on lightning strike data.
Lightning Lightning
Putnam County Emergency Management reported that a 40 acre wildfire was triggered by a lightning strike late on Saturday night. Time of event based on lightning strike data.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Law enforcement reported multiple trees down across E Cracker Swamp Road And Turner Road.
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A Tree Fell On A Powerline Near The Intersection Of Tinsley Rd And Holloway Rd. Time Was Estimated By Radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Putnam county EM reported trees down along South Moody Rd near pine Oak Way and South State Rd 19. Time was estimated by radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree fell on powerlines along 301 south St. Time was estimated by radar.
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Trees were reported down in Crescent City along south Highway 17 and Union Camp Rd. Time was estimated by radar.
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A tree fell across State Rd 100 near Holloway Rd obstructing the road. Multiple trees and powerlines were reported down in the Florahome area especially along Thornton Ln, Coral Farms Rd, and north County Rd 315. Time was estimated by radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were reported down along Topaz Trail, County Rd 219 and Hall Rd. Time was estimated by radar.
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Trees and powerlines were reported down across Interlachen along north County Rd 315, Cousintown Rd, Old Gainesville Hwy and Old Woods Rd. Time was estimated by radar.
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Numerous trees and powerlines were reported across Palatka along 3rd Ave, Horseman Club Rd, South State Rd 19, Bardin Rd, Silver Lake Dr, West River Rd and Kelley Smith Ranch Rd. Time was estimated by radar.
Funnel Cloud Funnel Cloud
A brief funnel cloud was spotted near Bostwick.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
A personal weather station T Delancy (East shore) - KFLFORTM369 measured 2.91 inches of rain. About 2.6 inches of rain fell between 550 PM and 650 PM.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees and power lines were blown down near Karen Lane and FL 19 southwest of Palatka. The time of damage was based on radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Putnam County Sheriff reported trees and powerlines were blown down along Silverlake Drive. The time of damage was based on radar.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
A public weather station in Pomona Park near Sunny Lane and East Main Street measured 2.2 inches of rainfall between 8:09 pm and 9:22 pm.
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A public weather station along Lake Street just north of Carolyn Street measured 2.33 inches in the past hour.
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A public weather station near the intersection of Buffalo Bluff Road and South US Highway 17 measured 2.15 inches in the past hour.
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A private weather station in Crescent City recorded 2.21 inches of rainfall from around 8:30 pm to 10:30 pm.
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A personal weather station Elgin Rd - KFLEASTP16 measured 2.62 inches of rain. About 2.34 inches fell between 455 PM and 555 PM.
Flood Flood
Putnam County SO reported flooding along Chesser Monroe Rd.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
A private Weather Station Faye Lake Weather - KFLINTER11 reported 2.13 inches of rain during the past hour.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and powerlines reported down in Florahome. The time of the event was based on radar data.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were blown own on State Route 100, east of Florahome. The time of damage was based on radar. The cost of damage was unknown, but it was estimated for inclusion of the event in Storm Data.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Mesonet station DW9112 Hawthorne measured 2.01 inches of rain in one hour.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
A personal Weather Station Trout Puddle KFLINTER2 reported 2.15 inches within the past hour.
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Several trees down on the northern side of Interlachen. Time estimated via radar and the cost of damage was inclusion for the event in Storm Data.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
County EM reported a pump house roof was blown off with some debris blown across a property along North County Road 315 in Interlachen. The time of damage was based on radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Emergency management reported power lines were blown down near Silver Lake Drive and Carnation Street.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
A mesonet station AW156 HOLLISTER measured 2.02 inches of rainfall in the past hour.
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Caller reported large oak tree branches were blown down on his property near the intersection of West River Rd and Chaffey Rd. The cost of damage was unknown, but it was estimated for inclusion in Storm Data.
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Two reports of trees down on powerlines in Crescent City. The cost of damage was estimated for inclusion of the event in Storm Data.
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Putnam County Emergency Management reports downed trees, a damaged shed, and damage to a porch along Federal Point Road in East Palatka. The of damage based on radar data.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The public reported wind gusts damaged a mobile home, downed trees, damaged out-buildings and a well head. Time of damage based on radar data.
Flood Flood
At 10:30 am, law enforcement had to close State Road 20 in Palatka due to flooding. This is a major artery through the city.
Flood Flood
Several days of training, heavy rainfall caused areal flooding in the Palatka city limits. By 9/15, flood water was over the road along Alabama Avenue. A home near the intersection of Highlawn Ave and 3rd Avenue experienced flood water impacts related to a blocked culvert not dra…
Flood Flood
Between September 9-13th about 12 inches of rainfall fell across the Penial/Francis area (11.82 was measured at Moates Road on 9/13). A location at 111 Penial Store Road experienced overflow from lakes in the area. This property was flooded given it's low elevation location downs…
Flood Flood
Hunter road was reported to be underwater for several miles. Water was deep and moving swiftly. Around 10 PM, a swift water rescue was conducted by airboat to rescue two people whose car was stranded in the floodwaters along Hunter Rd. The people were rescued from the roof of the…
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
A mesonet station EW6604 Crescent City measured 4.65 inches of rain. About 4 inches fell between 220 PM and 420 PM.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 14 | 0 |
| 2025 | 23 | 0 |
| 2024 | 23 | 2 |
| 2023 | 21 | 0 |
| 2022 | 10 | 1 |
| 2021 | 12 | 0 |
| 2020 | 14 | 0 |
| 2019 | 21 | 0 |
| 2018 | 15 | 0 |
| 2017 | 15 | 0 |
| 2016 | 16 | 0 |
| 2015 | 17 | 0 |
| 2014 | 22 | 0 |
| 2013 | 7 | 0 |
| 2012 | 34 | 0 |
| 2011 | 23 | 0 |
| 2010 | 18 | 1 |
| 2009 | 17 | 0 |
| 2008 | 28 | 1 |
| 2007 | 26 | 0 |
| 2006 | 8 | 1 |
| 2005 | 17 | 1 |
| 2004 | 30 | 3 |
| 2003 | 18 | 0 |
| 2002 | 19 | 0 |
| 2001 | 25 | 2 |
| 2000 | 13 | 0 |
| 1999 | 30 | 1 |
| 1998 | 32 | 1 |
| 1997 | 12 | 0 |
| 1996 | 19 | 3 |
| 1995 | 10 | 0 |
| 1994 | 8 | 3 |
| 1993 | 2 | 0 |
| 1992 | 3 | 0 |
| 1991 | 13 | 1 |
| 1990 | 5 | 1 |
| 1989 | 10 | 1 |
| 1988 | 2 | 0 |
| 1987 | 4 | 2 |
| 1986 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984 | 4 | 0 |
| 1983 | 3 | 1 |
| 1982 | 3 | 1 |
| 1981 | 2 | 0 |
| 1980 | 5 | 3 |
| 1979 | 2 | 1 |
| 1978 | 6 | 4 |
| 1977 | 4 | 3 |
| 1976 | 2 | 2 |
| 1975 | 2 | 1 |
| 1974 | 3 | 0 |
| 1973 | 1 | 1 |
| 1967 | 1 | 1 |
| 1966 | 2 | 2 |
| 1957 | 1 | 1 |
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