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Tornado History

Gilchrist Tornado History

This county-level tornado history page focuses on Gilchrist, Florida. The records below identify 3 tornadoes from 1983 through 2021, including a highest listed rating of F2 (Considerable damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $2.5M, with 0 deaths and 4 injuries recorded across the listed events.

Key Tornado Statistics

Total Tornadoes3
Total Deaths0
Total Injuries4
Property Damage$2.5M
Avg Length8.0 mi
Avg Width77 yd

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Key Tornado Facts for Gilchrist, Florida

Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.

Average 0.1 tornadoes per year (0.2/yr in last decade)
April is the peak tornado month with 2 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F2 in Gilchrist, Florida with 0 deaths
1983 was the most active year with 1 tornadoes
The 2020s had the most tornado activity (2 events)
Longest tornado: 12.5 miles in Gilchrist, Florida
Widest tornado: 100.0 yards in Gilchrist, Florida
Most tornadoes in one day: 1 on Apr 23, 1983

Monthly Distribution

Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.

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Summary: In Gilchrist, Florida, April 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.

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Summary: 1983 was the most active year with 1 recorded tornadoes.

Tornado Intensity Distribution

Shows the breakdown of tornadoes by EF/F rating.

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Summary: EF0 tornadoes are the most common in this group, with 2 recorded events.

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.

$2.5M$250K$25K$0

Summary: The highest reported property damage year in this group is 1983 with at least $2.5M in NOAA-listed property damage.

Historical Track Sketch

F2 April 23, 19831983EF0 April 23, 20202020EF0 March 18, 20212021© OpenStreetMap contributors

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.

DateRatingAreaLengthWidthDeathsInjuriesMin. property damage
April 23, 1983F2Gilchrist, Florida11 mi80 yd04$2.5M
April 23, 2020EF0Gilchrist, Florida0.6 mi50 yd00N/A
March 18, 2021EF0Gilchrist, Florida12.5 mi100 yd00N/A

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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.