40,747
Recorded events
67
Counties covered
1,207
Direct deaths
$80.0B
Property damage
Florida severe weather history covers 40,747 recorded events across 67 counties between 1950 and 2026.
The Florida severe weather history record is dominated by thunderstorm wind, which accounts for 36.7% of everything logged statewide across 67 counties. Statewide, recorded events have caused 1,207 direct deaths since 1950.
By hazard type
Florida severe weather history by hazard
| Hazard | Events | Counties | Deaths | Damage | Span |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thunderstorm Wind | 14,971 | 67 | 34 | $178.9M | 1955–2026 |
| Hail | 5,639 | 67 | 0 | $32.6M | 1955–2026 |
| Tornado | 3,803 | 67 | 206 | $4.3B | 1950–2026 |
| Heavy Rain | 1,776 | 61 | 4 | $21.6M | 1996–2025 |
| Lightning | 1,769 | 64 | 174 | $111.6M | 1996–2026 |
| Flood | 1,570 | 66 | 11 | $3.2B | 1996–2026 |
| Flash Flood | 1,423 | 66 | 9 | $722.3M | 1996–2025 |
| Drought | 1,386 | 0 | 0 | $0 | 2001–2026 |
| Tropical Storm | 1,357 | 0 | 34 | $5.7B | 1996–2024 |
| Funnel Cloud | 1,087 | 60 | 0 | $22K | 1996–2026 |
| Frost/Freeze | 862 | 5 | 0 | $11.2M | 1996–2026 |
| Dense Fog | 751 | 1 | 6 | $1.7M | 1996–2026 |
| Waterspout | 751 | 35 | 0 | $90K | 1996–2001 |
| Rip Current | 673 | 21 | 514 | $0 | 1996–2026 |
| Wildfire | 468 | 48 | 2 | $534.9M | 1996–2026 |
| Hurricane (Typhoon) | 412 | 0 | 135 | $59.2B | 1996–2024 |
| Coastal Flood | 370 | 4 | 0 | $47.0M | 1996–2025 |
| Storm Surge/Tide | 335 | 15 | 11 | $2.8B | 1996–2024 |
| Excessive Heat | 230 | 0 | 0 | $0 | 2010–2023 |
| High Wind | 174 | 2 | 12 | $3.1B | 1996–2026 |
| Extreme Cold/Wind Chill | 163 | 0 | 3 | $0 | 2000–2026 |
| High Surf | 157 | 0 | 27 | $31.2M | 1996–2022 |
| Tropical Depression | 143 | 0 | 1 | $16.0M | 2007–2024 |
| Strong Wind | 128 | 0 | 6 | $82.0M | 2004–2026 |
| Cold/Wind Chill | 95 | 0 | 5 | $2.4M | 1996–2022 |
| Heat | 64 | 2 | 13 | $0 | 1997–2023 |
| Winter Storm | 57 | 0 | 0 | $4.0M | 1996–2025 |
| Winter Weather | 54 | 0 | 0 | $0 | 1996–2022 |
| Heavy Snow | 23 | 0 | 0 | $0 | 2025–2026 |
| Sleet | 20 | 0 | 0 | $0 | 2000–2014 |
| Astronomical Low Tide | 15 | 0 | 0 | $0 | 2008–2026 |
| Dust Devil | 13 | 7 | 0 | $55K | 1996–2022 |
| Dense Smoke | 4 | 0 | 0 | $0 | 2012–2012 |
| Ice Storm | 2 | 0 | 0 | $100K | 2025–2025 |
| Debris Flow | 1 | 1 | 0 | $75K | 2013–2013 |
| Seiche | 1 | 0 | 0 | $0 | 2008–2008 |
County index
Most active counties
| County | Events | Deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Duval County | 1,751 | 9 |
| Miami-Dade County | 1,248 | 30 |
| Leon County | 1,241 | 7 |
| Broward County | 1,172 | 33 |
| Hillsborough County | 1,171 | 15 |
| Palm Beach County | 1,094 | 22 |
| Marion County | 983 | 6 |
| Brevard County | 953 | 15 |
| Polk County | 881 | 17 |
| Alachua County | 852 | 2 |
| Pinellas County | 843 | 27 |
| St. Johns County | 786 | 16 |
| Flagler County | 759 | 1 |
| Orange County | 752 | 11 |
| Bay County | 669 | 20 |
| Santa Rosa County | 663 | 29 |
| Putnam County | 656 | 4 |
| Lee County | 652 | 21 |
| Escambia County | 649 | 34 |
| Volusia County | 642 | 24 |
| Walton County | 641 | 20 |
| Jackson County | 632 | 0 |
| Monroe County | 617 | 1 |
| Clay County | 596 | 2 |
| Okaloosa County | 579 | 14 |
Full index
Every county in Florida
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- Putnam County
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- Jackson County
- Monroe County
- Clay County
- Okaloosa County
- Pasco County
- Nassau County
- Manatee County
- Wakulla County
- Suwannee County
- Collier County
- Columbia County
- Sarasota County
- Madison County
- Lake County
- Seminole County
- Citrus County
- Holmes County
- Washington County
- Jefferson County
- Gadsden County
- Osceola County
- Hernando County
- Baker County
- Charlotte County
- Levy County
- Highlands County
- St. Lucie County
- Hamilton County
- Taylor County
- Bradford County
- Martin County
- Indian River County
- Calhoun County
- Franklin County
- Gulf County
- Sumter County
- Gilchrist County
- Hardee County
- Hendry County
- Okeechobee County
- Liberty County
- Union County
- Lafayette County
- Dixie County
- DeSoto County
- Glades County
Quick answers
Frequently asked
How many severe weather events are recorded in Florida?
40,747 events are on record across Florida, covering 67 counties between 1950 and 2026.
Which county in Florida has the most severe weather on record?
Duval County leads Florida with 1,751 recorded events. Ranking reflects reported events, so densely populated counties tend to report more than sparsely populated ones.
Where does the Florida severe weather history data come from?
Totals are aggregated from the NOAA/NCEI Storm Events Database, the federal public-domain archive of United States severe weather reports, with FEMA and U.S. Census records providing risk and population context. Dates are UTC and recent entries may still be revised.
Cite this page
“Florida Severe Weather History.” Severe Weather History. severeweatherhistory.com/state/florida/ · Data: NOAA/NCEI, FEMA, U.S. Census — public domain.