Sumter County, Florida
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1955 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
17
Tornado reports
31
Hail reports
7
Floods since 1996
327
All events
2
Deaths
$105.5M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Sumter County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 16 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.
The tornado first touched down near the southeast corner of The Villages south of Lake Miona and moved rapidly to the east northeast at 55 MPH into Lake County. A FEMA report to Sumter County emergency management officials detailed damage to 1,145 homes with 200 destroyed during …
Lightning struck a rotted 45-foot tall oak tree causing it to fall onto a manufactured home in Lake Panasoffkee. The two residents of the home were inside their living room when the tree fell onto them, killing a 59-year-old female and critically injuring a 58-year-old male.
Lightning from the cirrus anvil of a distant thunderstorm struck and killed a nine year old child and injured two other children ages eleven and fifteen. The children were standing along the sidelines of the Wildwood High School football practice field. The nine year old male chi…
Surface observations indicate peak wind gusts generally between 40 to 50 mph, with a maximum gust of 46 mph near Center Hill at 9:05 PM EST on October 9. Rainfall ranged from 5 to 10 inches, with an isolated maximum total of 11.71 inches near Lady Lake. Flooding occurred along th…
In Sumter County, winds from Hurricane Irma were estimated to be around 40-60 knots, with the highest wind reported being a gust to 53 knots at the CWOP station D5322 in The Villages. Rainfall was generally around 8 inches or greater, with the highest rain total being 11.34 inche…
High Wind High Wind
Sumter County EM reported a carport collapse at a mobile home due to gusty winds. No injuries were reported.
Wildfire Wildfire
FDEM relayed report from Sumter County Fire Rescue of a wildfire along Marshbend Trail near the intersection of US Hwy 301 south of Wildwood. One structure received damage as a result, although no further information regarding damage severity or structure type was available. The …
Flash Flood Flash Flood
FDEM relayed report from Sumter County ECC of flooding in Wildwood as a result of heavy rainfall totaling 3 to 5 inches, resulting in several vehicles becoming stranded in flood waters requiring assistance.
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
Surface observations indicate peak wind gusts generally between 30 to 40 mph, with a maximum gust of 37 mph near Bushnell at 11:30 PM EST on August 4. Rainfall ranged from 4 to 8 inches, with a maximum total of 6.84 inches near Lady Panasoffkee.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
EM reported minor impacts to homes along SE 27th Terrace between Bushnell and Webster, primarily consisting of shingle and awning damage.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
EM reported tree limbs downed onto power lines near Oxford near the intersection of county roads 202 and 227.
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
Surface observations indicate peak wind gusts generally between 35 to 45 mph, with a maximum gust of 36 mph near Bushnell at 5:54 AM EST on August 30. Rainfall ranged from 1 to 2 inches, with a maximum total of 1.21 inches near Lady Lake. There were 8 road closures due to fallen …
Lightning Lightning
Lightning struck a tree which fell on a home in Lake Panasoffkee, causing the bathroom to collapse.
Lightning Lightning
Lightning struck a home on Crego Court. It started a small fire in the attic and blew the water main which lifted up the driveway and part of the roadway.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
EM reported wind damage to a manufactured home in Wildwood. Nearby surface observations suggest winds around 40 mph locally at time of occurrence.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
EM reports downed trees and power lines northwest of Bushnell.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
EM relayed skywarn spotter report of trees downed onto an outbuilding near Lake Panasoffkee.
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
In Sumter County, maximum winds were estimated between 40 and 50 mph in gusts. Rainfall generally ranged from 2 to 4 inches, with a maximum total of 2.94 inches reported southwest of Oxford. Approximately 1,000 customers experienced power outages. Minor damage was reported to hom…
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
In Sumter County, maximum winds were estimated between 50 and 65 mph in gusts. Rainfall generally ranged from 2 to 4 inches, with a maximum total of 3.42 inches near Lady Lake. Minor flooding was reported in low-lying areas near Webster. Minor damage to homes was reported in The …
Sumter County EM reported one person sustained minor injuries from a lightning strike.
Funnel Cloud Funnel Cloud
Trained spotter sent video and picture of a water spout over Lake Sumter in the Villages.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
EM reported tree downed onto house with partial roof removal.
Funnel Cloud Funnel Cloud
Public observed funnel cloud near Morse Blvd and CR 466 near Wildwood.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Emergency Manager reported a tree down, electrical lines, and unknown size hail.
An open field COVID site got flooded after a heavy rain event. Twelve cars had to be pulled out of the mud and one person was injured.
Funnel Cloud Funnel Cloud
Funnel Cloud spotted by trained spotter west of Lake Panasoffkee.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
Trained spotter reported a quick tornado touch down on Hwy 50 picking up dirt. No damage was reported.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
One barn damaged and home with roof damage at CR466 and CR227.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees reported down on CR110 near Wildwood.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Sumter Sheriff's Department reported part of a metal roof being blown off a building in Webster, and trees down on CR 478 and along CR 48 and 747.
Lightning Lightning
A lightning strike struck a home on Kyrle Terrace in The Villages, causing roof damage to the garage and living room.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Sumter County Emergency Management reported that a tree had fallen on a mobile home off of County Road 647 in Istachatta.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Sumter County Emergency Management reported a large tree down on a RV camper at Lake Panasoffkee.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees and power lines were reported down on County Road 702 near the Sumter/Lake County line.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Wind gusts destroyed a metal shed, flipped over a pontoon boat sitting on a trailer, and ripped part of a barn free, landing on top of a truck. Several trees and power lines were also knocked down, blocking roads.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Sumter County Emergency Manager relayed a report of a tree that fell on a mobile home near Wildwood.
Hail Hail
Sumter County Sheriff's Office reported nickel size hail in Wahoo.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Emergency management in Sumter county reported that a large tree was knocked down at the corner of highways 470 and 301.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were reported to be knocked down around Florida's Turnpike.
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
A mesonet station near Wildwood measured a tropical storm force wind gust of 36 knots. The AWOS station near The Villages measured a tropical storm force wind gust of 35 knots. In Croom-A-Coochee a tree fell on a home causing damage.
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
Hermine formed in the Florida Straits south of Key West on August 28th. It remained a very disorganized tropical depression for a few days before the environment around it gradually became more favorable and it became a tropical storm late in the day on the 30th. Hurricane Hermin…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Sumter County Emergency Management reported a snapped power pole at the intersection of SR 471 and CR 476. There was also a barn in the area that had its roof torn off.
Hail Hail
A trained spotter reported nickel size hail near SW 47th and US 301.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Sumter County Emergency Management relayed reports of several small to medium limbs and a few larger trees and power lines were knocked down west of Bushnell and North of Nobleton. One tree fell on a house on CR 665, causing the resident to request Red Cross support.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A local TV station shared pictures of a few large trees down in Bushnell. A trampoline was also tossed into a tree.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Sumter County Emergency Management reported numerous downed trees on Jumper Drive in Bushnell. One house sustained minor roof damage from a tree. The Osprey Point Nursing Center also sustained minor damage to the facade of the building.
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
Tropical Storm Colin moved onshore in the Big Bend region of Florida with a minimum central pressure of 1000 mb. Sumter County Public Works responded to 11 calls for removing debris and downed trees from roads, totaling $7,000 in cleanup costs. Radar rainfall estimates were as hi…
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 2 | 0 |
| 2024 | 4 | 0 |
| 2023 | 6 | 0 |
| 2022 | 6 | 0 |
| 2021 | 2 | 0 |
| 2020 | 4 | 2 |
| 2019 | 6 | 0 |
| 2018 | 2 | 0 |
| 2017 | 3 | 0 |
| 2016 | 8 | 0 |
| 2015 | 2 | 0 |
| 2014 | 6 | 0 |
| 2013 | 2 | 0 |
| 2012 | 12 | 0 |
| 2011 | 20 | 2 |
| 2010 | 5 | 0 |
| 2009 | 8 | 0 |
| 2008 | 10 | 0 |
| 2007 | 14 | 2 |
| 2006 | 4 | 0 |
| 2005 | 6 | 0 |
| 2004 | 9 | 0 |
| 2003 | 11 | 0 |
| 2002 | 18 | 0 |
| 2001 | 26 | 0 |
| 2000 | 25 | 0 |
| 1999 | 20 | 0 |
| 1998 | 22 | 2 |
| 1997 | 13 | 1 |
| 1996 | 19 | 1 |
| 1995 | 3 | 1 |
| 1994 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 | 4 | 0 |
| 1992 | 4 | 0 |
| 1991 | 3 | 0 |
| 1989 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 | 2 | 1 |
| 1986 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984 | 1 | 1 |
| 1983 | 1 | 0 |
| 1981 | 1 | 0 |
| 1975 | 2 | 1 |
| 1973 | 1 | 0 |
| 1970 | 1 | 1 |
| 1969 | 1 | 1 |
| 1968 | 1 | 1 |
| 1961 | 1 | 0 |
| 1959 | 1 | 0 |
| 1955 | 1 | 0 |
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