Tornado History
Jefferson Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Jefferson, Florida. The records below identify 17 tornadoes from 1968 through 2024, including a highest listed rating of EF2 (Considerable damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $215K, with 0 deaths and 1 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Jefferson, Florida
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.3 tornadoes per year (0.6/yr in last decade)
March is the peak tornado month with 4 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F0 in Jefferson, Florida with 0 deaths
2024 was the most active year with 3 tornadoes
The 2000s had the most tornado activity (6 events)
Longest tornado: 10 miles in Jefferson, Florida
Widest tornado: 1,300.0 yards in Jefferson, Florida
Most tornadoes in one day: 2 on Sep 22, 2000
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Jefferson, Florida, March is the most active month with 4 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 2024 was the most active year with 3 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 2000 with at least $90K in NOAA-listed property damage.
Historical Track Sketch
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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.
| Date | Rating | Area | Length | Width | Deaths | Injuries | Min. property damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 3, 2019 | EF2 | Jefferson, Florida | 3.76 mi | 700 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| October 27, 1972 | F1 | Jefferson, Florida | 0.3 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 1 | $25K |
| June 14, 1975 | F1 | Jefferson, Florida | 10 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| November 11, 1979 | F1 | Jefferson, Florida | 0.3 mi | 30 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| October 8, 2008 | EF1 | Jefferson, Florida | 0.77 mi | 75 yd | 0 | 0 | $10K |
| May 8, 1971 | F1 | Jefferson, Florida | 6.5 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $2K |
| March 31, 2020 | EF1 | Jefferson, Florida | 3.39 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 0 | $2K |
| March 9, 2024 | EF1 | Jefferson, Florida | 0.67 mi | 355 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| September 22, 2000 | F0 | Jefferson, Florida | 0.3 mi | 25 yd | 0 | 0 | $50K |
| September 22, 2000 | F0 | Jefferson, Florida | 1 mi | 40 yd | 0 | 0 | $40K |
| September 16, 2004 | F0 | Jefferson, Florida | 2 mi | 75 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| March 2, 2007 | EF0 | Jefferson, Florida | 2.28 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $10K |
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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.