Tornado History

Hendry Tornado History

This county-level tornado history page focuses on Hendry, Florida. The records below identify 28 tornadoes from 1957 through 2024, including a highest listed rating of F2 (Considerable damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $792K, with 2 deaths and 8 injuries recorded across the listed events.

Key Tornado Statistics

Total Tornadoes28
Total Deaths2
Total Injuries8
Property Damage$792K
Avg Length4.1 mi
Avg Width42 yd

Key Tornado Facts for Hendry, Florida

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

Average 0.4 tornadoes per year (0.6/yr in last decade)
October is the peak tornado month with 6 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F2 in Hendry, Florida with 1 deaths
2024 was the most active year with 6 tornadoes
The 1980s had the most tornado activity (6 events)
Longest tornado: 42 miles in Hendry, Florida
Widest tornado: 150.0 yards in Hendry, Florida
Most tornadoes in one day: 6 on Oct 9, 2024

Monthly Distribution

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

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Summary: In Hendry, Florida, October is the most active month with 6 tornadoes.

Annual Tornado Trend

Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.

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Summary: 2024 was the most active year with 6 recorded tornadoes.

Tornado Intensity Distribution

Shows the breakdown of tornadoes by EF/F rating.

F0
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F1
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Summary: F0 tornadoes are the most common in this group, with 9 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.

$300K$30K$3K$0

Summary: The highest reported property damage year in this group is 1980 with at least $300K in NOAA-listed property damage.

Historical Track Sketch

F2 June 17, 19821982F2 August 13, 20042004F2 November 9, 19681968F2 June 18, 19721972F1 April 7, 19801980F1 September 7, 19761976F1 May 25, 19801980F1 May 25, 19801980F1 July 8, 20012001EF1 October 9, 20242024EF1 October 9, 20242024EF1 October 9, 20242024F1 May 13, 19571957F1 March 27, 20032003EF1 October 9, 2024F0 January 24, 1999F0 January 14, 1982EF0 June 7, 2007F0 June 26, 2004EF0 October 9, 2024F0 June 5, 1989F0 May 2, 1960F0 July 9, 1978F0 September 30, 1979F0 August 3, 1998F0 August 2, 2000EF0 May 30, 2014EFU October 9, 2024© OpenStreetMap contributors
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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
June 17, 1982F2Hendry, Florida4 mi17 yd11$250K
August 13, 2004F2Hendry, Florida42 mi100 yd00$50K
November 9, 1968F2Hendry, Florida7.2 mi100 yd00$25K
June 18, 1972F2Hendry, Florida2.8 mi150 yd11$10K
April 7, 1980F1Hendry, Florida0.3 mi20 yd00$250K
September 7, 1976F1Hendry, Florida0.1 mi17 yd06$25K
May 25, 1980F1Hendry, Florida0.1 mi30 yd00$25K
May 25, 1980F1Hendry, Florida0.1 mi30 yd00$25K
July 8, 2001F1Hendry, Florida0.3 mi15 yd00$20K
October 9, 2024EF1Hendry, Florida19.6 mi50 yd00$15K
October 9, 2024EF1Hendry, Florida1.26 mi50 yd00$7K
October 9, 2024EF1Hendry, Florida1.74 mi50 yd00$1K
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Source And Limits

Data sourced from NOAA Storm Prediction Center and the NCEI Storm Events Database. TornadoTrace summarizes reported weather events for screening and research; it is not a damage assessment, inspection, or insurance determination. Coordinates and records can be approximate, incomplete, revised, or missing. No warranty of completeness or accuracy.

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