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Tornado History
Sanford Tornado History
This location page summarizes tornado records that list Sanford, Florida as a begin or end location. The dataset includes 2 matching records from 1998 through 1998. The strongest matching rating is F3 (Severe damage), the latest matching tornado is February 23, 1998, and minimum reported property damage totals $30.2M.
Key Tornado Statistics
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Check any addressKey Tornado Facts for Sanford, Florida
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 2.0 tornadoes per year (0.0/yr in last decade)
February is the peak tornado month with 2 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F3 in Sanford, Florida with 12 deaths
1998 was the most active year with 2 tornadoes
The 1990s had the most tornado activity (2 events)
Longest tornado: 14 miles in Sanford, Florida
Widest tornado: 200.0 yards in Sanford, Florida
Most tornadoes in one day: 1 on Feb 16, 1998
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Sanford, Florida, February is the most active month with 2 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 1998 was the most active year with 2 recorded tornadoes.
Property Damage Trends
Visualizes reported property damage over time. Bars use a log-like scale so very large damage years do not flatten the rest of the chart.
Summary: The highest reported property damage year in this group is 1998 with at least $30.2M in NOAA-listed property damage.
Historical Track Sketch
Notable Tornado Records
The table highlights the strongest and most damaging records in this page's local dataset. Damage totals are NOAA-reported minimum estimates where available.
| Date | Rating | Area | Length | Width | Deaths | Injuries | Min. property damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 23, 1998 | F3 | Seminole, Florida | 14 mi | 200 yd | 12 | 36 | $30.0M |
| February 16, 1998 | F0 | Seminole, Florida | 0.1 mi | 30 yd | 0 | 0 | $200K |
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Source And Limits
Data source: NOAA/NCEI. TornadoTrace summarizes historical records for screening and research. Coordinates, damage estimates, narratives, and event details can be approximate, incomplete, revised, or missing. Do not use this page as legal, insurance, engineering, real estate, emergency management, or safety advice.