Suwannee County, Florida
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1954 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
45
Tornado reports
65
Hail reports
20
Floods since 1996
463
All events
0
Deaths
$12.4M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Suwannee County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 45 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.
Drought Drought
Beneficial rainfall improved the Exceptional Drought (D4) to Extreme (D3) on June 23rd.
Drought Drought
Despite some beneficial rainfall, Exceptional (D4) drought conditions continued through the month of May.
Drought Drought
Lack of beneficial rainfall in April continued the Exceptional (D4) drought for the rest of the month.
Drought Drought
Lack of rainfall in March continued the Extreme (D3) drought. Conditions worsened through the month with the county being upgraded to Exceptional (D4) drought on March 17, 2026. Exceptional drought then continued for the rest of the month.
Drought Drought
Lack of rainfall during February combined with multiple hard freeze events resulted in continuing Extreme Drought (D3) conditions.
Drought Drought
Lack of rainfall during January combined with multiple freeze events resulted in worsening drought conditions into Extreme (D3) drought by the end of January.
Drought Drought
Well below seasonable rainfall led to Severe (D2) and Extreme (D3) drought conditions lasting for much of November and into December. Beneficial light rain in early to mid December helped improve drought conditions.
Drought Drought
Well below seasonable rainfall led to Severe (D2) and Extreme (D3) drought conditions lasting for much of November and into December.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Personal weather station KFLLIVEO93 measured 3 inches of rain in about one hour.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
FSWN Suwannee Boys Ranch FL WEATHERSTEM measured 2.26 inches of rain in the past hour. Rain began around 3:10 PM.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snow and sleet was reported by the public in Live Oak.
Hurricane (Typhoon) Hurricane (Typhoon)
Multiple buildings in Live Oak suffered extensive roof damage with some roofs uplifting and being tossed across parking lots. A house was completely destroyed in Lancaster along 217th Rd N and CR-136. Numerous trees and powerlines were down across the county. Far outer rainbands …
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
A cooperative observer measured 2.13 inches of rainfall in 1 hour.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Emergency Management reported flooding of structures and homes county wide along with street and road closers with some vehicles stranded.
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
Suwannee was the most heavily impacted county in the NWS Jacksonville area as the eyewall of Debby crossed over the county through the day on 8/5. Widespread flash flooding occurred with water inundation into structures and swift water rescue deployments. Most of the City of Live…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Large tree branches were reported down in the Live Oak area. Flooding was also reported.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Over 70% of Suwannee County was without power due to wind damage to trees and utility equipment.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
An NWS Survey Team determined that very intense straight-line wind damage occurred Friday morning, May 10, 2024, across a large part of Suwannee County due to a powerful squall line. Timing of the event was from 7:55 AM to 8:35 AM, based on a combination of surface observations a…
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
A mesonet site near Live Oak measured storm total rainfall of 4.68 inches.
Hurricane (Typhoon) Hurricane (Typhoon)
Suwannee was one of the most heavily impacted counties as the eyewall of Idalia crossed over during the morning hours of 8/30. Extensive tree and structure damage was observed county-wide, especially west of State Road 51 toward the Suwannee River. A rare Extreme Wind Warning pro…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and power lines were blown down near Live Oak.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A report was blown down on 94th Street. The time of damage was based on radar. The cost of damage was estimated for inclusion of the event in Storm Data.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Powerlines and trees were blown down along County Road 136A and 53rd Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and power lines were blown down across the county. Several roads were blocked by fallen trees. The time of damage was based on radar data.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were blown down and across U.S. Highway 90 west of Wellborn.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Duke Energy Utility Company reported wind damage to utility equipment from trees and tree debris blown down onto power lines. The time of damage was estimated and based radar. The cost of damage was unknown but estimated for inclusion in Storm Data.
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
County Road 137 was closed near Wellborn due to power lines, power poles and trees blown down.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
A public weather station along 152nd street in western Suwannee county measured 3.61 inches of rainfall. Rainfall began around 9:15 PM.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Suwannee county 911 call center reported a tree was down blocking lanes along 138th ST. Time was estimated by radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Suwannee county 911 call center reported significant damage was reported to homes, vehicles and barns and many trees and power lines down along US HWY 129. At Mystic Jungle Educational Facility, there was damage to animal enclosures, breaking the top of their fences and ripping t…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The FL Highway Patrol reported a tree blown down across Highway 129 near 254th Terrace.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
FL Highway Patrol reported a tree blown down across the southbound lane on County Road 137 near State Road 247.
Flood Flood
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Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Measured storm total rainfall over 24 hrs was 7.27 inches. Of this total, 3.21 inches occurred on March 11th. Since midnight on 3/12, 4.06 inches had fallen through 5:15 am. Other sites in the area measured about 7 inches of storm total rainfall. Reports of some street flooding a…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down in Wellborn.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
An observer measured 1.25 inches of rainfall in a short duration which caused minor street flooding. The time was estimated.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were blown along 12th Ave. Hail of unknown size was also reported. Cost of damage was unknown, but it was estimated for inclusion of the event in Storm Data.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
A mesonet site measured 3.55 inches of storm total rainfall.
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
Strong wind gusts knocked down up to 30 live oak trees and power lines in Dowling Park. The trees were uprooted and snapped.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
A weather station Heart M Ranch measured 4.01 inches since 10 am.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down near the intersection of 180th Street and 89th Road. The time of damage was based on radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down near the intersection of 164th Road and 161st Road. The time of the event was based on radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down near the intersection of State Road 247 and County Road 137. The time of the event was based on radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down near the intersection of County Road 137 and Hogan Road. The time of the event was based on radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down near the intersection of 256th Street and 41st Road. The time of the event was based on radar.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
A weather station just south of McAplin along US Highway 129 measured storm total rainfall of 3.72 inches. Most of this rain fell between 5 pm and 0730 pm.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Dispatch reported a tree was blown down near the intersection of County Road 137 and 216th Street. The time of damage was based on radar imagery. The cost of damage was unknown, but it was estimated for inclusion of the event in storm data.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
A station measured 3.22 inches since midnight.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 0 |
| 2025 | 5 | 0 |
| 2024 | 7 | 0 |
| 2023 | 7 | 0 |
| 2022 | 9 | 0 |
| 2021 | 18 | 0 |
| 2020 | 14 | 2 |
| 2019 | 13 | 0 |
| 2018 | 14 | 0 |
| 2017 | 20 | 1 |
| 2016 | 7 | 0 |
| 2015 | 30 | 1 |
| 2014 | 18 | 0 |
| 2013 | 17 | 1 |
| 2012 | 18 | 0 |
| 2011 | 13 | 0 |
| 2010 | 13 | 0 |
| 2009 | 15 | 1 |
| 2008 | 24 | 2 |
| 2007 | 13 | 1 |
| 2006 | 17 | 0 |
| 2005 | 16 | 2 |
| 2004 | 8 | 1 |
| 2003 | 14 | 1 |
| 2002 | 10 | 0 |
| 2001 | 4 | 0 |
| 2000 | 11 | 2 |
| 1999 | 14 | 0 |
| 1998 | 23 | 1 |
| 1997 | 8 | 1 |
| 1996 | 4 | 0 |
| 1995 | 5 | 0 |
| 1994 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984 | 1 | 0 |
| 1983 | 4 | 2 |
| 1981 | 3 | 1 |
| 1980 | 5 | 4 |
| 1979 | 3 | 3 |
| 1978 | 2 | 1 |
| 1976 | 3 | 3 |
| 1975 | 4 | 3 |
| 1974 | 3 | 2 |
| 1973 | 1 | 1 |
| 1972 | 2 | 2 |
| 1971 | 1 | 1 |
| 1969 | 2 | 1 |
| 1968 | 3 | 1 |
| 1965 | 1 | 1 |
| 1959 | 1 | 0 |
| 1958 | 1 | 0 |
| 1956 | 1 | 1 |
| 1954 | 1 | 1 |
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