Seminole storm history
Storm events recorded in Seminole, Florida between 1950 and 2025.
376
Total events
31
Tornadoes
131
Hail
15
Floods
19
Deaths
$962.2M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
The Seminole County category F3 tornado was produced by the same supercell that produced the Winter Garden tornado. It initially set down near Longwood and moved northeast at 45 mph. The tornado passed through several neighborhhoods in the southeast portion of Sanford killing 12 …
Seminole County Emergency Management and local broadcast media relayed information about a lightning strike that killed a 42-year-old woman, and injured a 10-year-old girl and 18-year-old woman. The incident occurred near the 1300th block of Park Villa Place in Winter Springs at …
A 58 year old man was struck and killed by a lightning strike while grilling outdoors next to a tree.
The large circulation around Hurricane Michael located near the western tip of Cuba combined with high pressure to the north caused quick-moving showers with gusty winds to move west across central Florida from the Atlantic. As these showers moved over inland lakes, wind gusts of…
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 80 miles west of Sanford. A long duration of da…
As major Hurricane Matthew passed east of the Space Coast during the morning of October 7, winds gusted to tropical storm force for over 12 hours across Seminole County. One death was directly related to the hurricane. An 86-year old man in Casselberry was struck by a door that s…
A 22 year old man was killed by lightning while fishing under a gazebo at the end of a short pier in a lake. Two teen age boys who were also in the gazebo when the lightning struck were injured.
The circulation touched down at approximately 9:35 AM EDT near the southeastern edge of Wekiwa Springs State Park where it produced mainly vegetative damage in the form of downed oak and pine trees, with peak winds of 80 to 90 mph. The tornado continued on a northeast trajectory …
Seminole County Emergency Management reported significant urban, street, and low-lying flooding as a result of 4 to 8 inches (southeast) 8 to 12 inches (northwest) of rain in association with Hurricane Milton. A period of very heavy rainfall rates associated with the core of the …
Seminole County Emergency Management reported sporadic instances of downed trees and powerlines throughout the county as surface observations indicate peak wind gusts generally between 60 to 75 mph, locally as high as 84 mph. Rainfall totals ranged between 6 to 10 inches and loca…
Rainfall totals averaging between 12 to 14 inches, with locally higher amounts of up to 16 inches were reported, resulting in widespread street, urban, and poor drainage flooding. County officials reported significant residential flooding in homes along both the Little and Big Ec…
A NWS damage survey confirmed an EF-0 tornado occurred in Sanford. The tornado developed from a thunderstorm within a broken squall line which advanced rapidly across the central Florida peninsula during the morning. Peak winds were estimated between 75 and 85 mph, along a path o…
An F1 tornado touched down in southern Seminole County just north of Aloma Avenue and moved northeast, crossing the 417 Beltway and lifting along West Chapman Road. The tornado severly damaged four homes. Eight homes had moderate damage and 32 homes and mobile homes had minor dam…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Orlando/Sanford Airport measured a peak wind gust of 50 knots from the west.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The ASOS at the Sanford International Airport measured a wind gust of 52 knots from the south-southeast.
Funnel Cloud Funnel Cloud
Emergency manager reports funnel cloud near State Road 434 and Wekiva Springs Rd. Did not appear to be descending.
Funnel Cloud Funnel Cloud
Report of funnel cloud near Jackson St and State Road 436. Call to EM confirms funnel receding.
Lightning Lightning
Emergency manager reported that a lightning caused fire destroyed a home on Northumbria Dr in Sanford. The house was a total loss.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A period of very heavy rainfall in association with the core of Hurricane Milton moved across Seminole County overnight Oct 9 - 10, resulting in widespread flash flooding across the county. An estimated 4 to 8 inches of rain fell across an area already saturated from 3 to 5 inche…
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
Seminole County Emergency Management reported sporadic damage across the county, mainly in the form of fallen trees and power lines. Surface observations indicate peak wind gusts generally between 45 to 55 mph. Rainfall totals ranged between 0.5 to 2.0 inches.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
Reports and video from the Orlando-Sanford International Airport tower as well as public and broadcast media show a waterspout developed over Lake Jesup. It remained over the lake and did not move onshore.
A 17 year-old male from Altamonte Springs was struck by lightning while outside performing lawn maintenance at his neighbor's home. The victim stated in interviews with local media that rain had just started to fall at the time of the incident. The victim was transported to the h…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Broadcast media relayed report of a tree down on Florida Avenue. Time estimated via radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Gas station awning collapsed at the 7-Eleven at the intersection of FL-436 and Howell Branch Road. Time estimated via radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The ASOS at the Sanford International Airport KSFB measured a wind gust of 58 knots out of the west-northwest.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The ASOS at the Sanford International Airport KSFB measured a 54 knot wind gust from the north-northwest.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Florida Department of Emergency Management measured a 50 knot wind gust.
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 Orlando Sanford International Airport. No damage was reported.
Funnel Cloud Funnel Cloud
Trained spotter reported a funnel cloud in Chuluota about 3 to 4 miles from their location near Lake Mils Rd. Position estimated via radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Public report of a tree down near the Springwood Village Condo Complex. Some fencing was also damaged. Time estimated via radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Emergency manager reports a large tree down, causing power line damage in Longwood near the intersection of Markham Woods Rd and EE Williamson Rd. Time estimated via radar.
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
Hurricane Nicole's extensive wind field led to a period of tropical storm force winds and heavy rain in Seminole County. Scattered reports of trees downed and some minor structural damage due to strong winds, which surface observations indicated peaked between 55 and 65 mph in th…
Flood Flood
Rainfall totals of 4-7 inches, which fell between 0700EST on the 8th and 1500EST on the 10th, led to generally minor street flooding across portions of the county. The St. Johns River at Sanford, which was already in minor flood stage due to remnant effects from Ian, experienced …
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Rainfall accumulations of 10 to 12 inches led to rapid water level rises along the Little Wekiva River late on Sep. 28 and early Sep. 29. Emergency Management officials indicated inundation of homes within the Spring Oaks subdivision of Altamonte Springs along Little Wekiva Rd. w…
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
Hurricane Ian's slow movement and large wind field led to a long period of tropical storm force winds in Seminole County. Scattered reports of trees and power lines downed, as well as generally minor damage to roofs, awnings, fences, and pool enclosures due to strong winds, which…
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
The ASOS at the Sanford International Airport, KSFB, measured a peak heat index of 113F.
Hail Hail
A trained spotter reported hail up to quarter-size near Kelly Green Street and North Pine Avenue in Oviedo.
Hail Hail
A trained spotter reported half dollar sized hail near Red Bug Lake Road and Tuskawilla Road in Winter Springs.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Amateur radio operated relayed reports from Seminole County Fire Rescue of downed powerlines on County Road 419 in Chuluota.
Hail Hail
A trained spotter reported quarter-sized hail in the Alafaya Woods Subdivision in Oviedo.
Hail Hail
Local broadcast media relayed a report of quarter-sized hail near the intersection of East Lake Mary Blvd. and Skyway Drive in Sanford.
Hail Hail
Several reports were received from local broadcast media and the public of half dollar sized hail south of the Sanford Airport. Specifically, near the intersection of Lake Mary Blvd. and Brisson Avenue in Sanford, and intersection of Lake Mary Blvd. and Melonville Avenue.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | 1 |
| 2024 | 8 | 1 |
| 2023 | 7 | 0 |
| 2022 | 20 | 0 |
| 2021 | 13 | 0 |
| 2020 | 26 | 1 |
| 2019 | 9 | 1 |
| 2018 | 6 | 0 |
| 2017 | 9 | 0 |
| 2016 | 6 | 0 |
| 2015 | 8 | 0 |
| 2014 | 7 | 0 |
| 2013 | 3 | 0 |
| 2012 | 10 | 0 |
| 2011 | 16 | 0 |
| 2010 | 11 | 0 |
| 2009 | 7 | 2 |
| 2008 | 9 | 0 |
| 2007 | 20 | 0 |
| 2006 | 2 | 1 |
| 2005 | 6 | 0 |
| 2004 | 15 | 0 |
| 2003 | 14 | 0 |
| 2002 | 12 | 0 |
| 2001 | 12 | 0 |
| 2000 | 6 | 0 |
| 1999 | 12 | 0 |
| 1998 | 11 | 2 |
| 1997 | 9 | 0 |
| 1996 | 8 | 0 |
| 1995 | 2 | 0 |
| 1994 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 | 4 | 0 |
| 1992 | 11 | 0 |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | 1 | 1 |
| 1988 | 2 | 0 |
| 1986 | 2 | 1 |
| 1984 | 4 | 1 |
| 1983 | 2 | 1 |
| 1982 | 5 | 1 |
| 1981 | 2 | 1 |
| 1980 | 1 | 1 |
| 1978 | 3 | 2 |
| 1977 | 1 | 1 |
| 1976 | 5 | 1 |
| 1975 | 8 | 2 |
| 1973 | 1 | 1 |
| 1972 | 4 | 4 |
| 1971 | 3 | 0 |
| 1970 | 1 | 1 |
| 1969 | 1 | 0 |
| 1967 | 1 | 1 |
| 1966 | 2 | 2 |