Suwannee storm history
Storm events recorded in Suwannee, Florida between 1950 and 2025.
453
Total events
45
Tornadoes
64
Hail
20
Floods
0
Deaths
$12.4M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
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.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
A station measured 3.35 inches since midnight.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A motel exterior soffit near US Highway 129 and I-10 was damage by winds. Multiple softwood trees were uprooted and a hardwood tree truck snapped along 70th Street. Radar estimated the time of damage.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Power lines were trees were blown down, and a roof antenna was blown across the roadway on the north side of Live Oak city limits. The time was based on radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Softwood trees were snapped and multiple large branches 1-3 inches in diameter were broken. The time of damage was based on radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down onto a home which caused major damage. Injuries were not reported.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down in NW Live Oak.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 4 | 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 |