Tornado History
Seminole Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Seminole, Florida. The records below identify 31 tornadoes from 1966 through 2025, including a highest listed rating of F3 (Severe damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $40.9M, with 12 deaths and 50 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Seminole, Florida
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.5 tornadoes per year (0.4/yr in last decade)
June is the peak tornado month with 5 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F3 in Seminole, Florida with 12 deaths
1972 was the most active year with 4 tornadoes
The 1970s had the most tornado activity (12 events)
Longest tornado: 16.3 miles in Seminole, Florida
Widest tornado: 300.0 yards in Seminole, Florida
Most tornadoes in one day: 2 on Mar 31, 1972
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Seminole, Florida, June is the most active month with 5 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 1972 was the most active year with 4 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
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 23, 1998 | F3 | Seminole, Florida | 14 mi | 200 yd | 12 | 36 | $30.0M |
| March 10, 2025 | EF2 | Seminole, Florida | 4 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 0 | $3.9M |
| January 8, 1978 | F2 | Seminole, Florida | 16.3 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $2.5M |
| March 18, 1981 | F2 | Seminole, Florida | 0.5 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 1 | $250K |
| April 8, 1982 | F2 | Seminole, Florida | 3 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 10 | $250K |
| August 23, 1966 | F2 | Seminole, Florida | 0 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 3 | $25K |
| July 5, 1972 | F2 | Seminole, Florida | 0.3 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| November 7, 2006 | F1 | Seminole, Florida | 2.3 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $1.4M |
| January 19, 1978 | F1 | Seminole, Florida | 0.5 mi | 20 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| November 9, 1990 | F1 | Seminole, Florida | 14 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| February 3, 1972 | F1 | Seminole, Florida | 0.2 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| July 5, 1983 | F1 | Seminole, Florida | 0.5 mi | 30 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
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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.