How many tornadoes has Gainesville, FL had?
Gainesville has had 81 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.
When was the most recent tornado near Gainesville?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Gainesville was an EF1 on December 8, 2021.
When is tornado season in Gainesville?
March is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Gainesville, with 10 on record. April through June account for 23 of the 81 tornadoes on record near Gainesville.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
81
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
0
0.0% of total
Peak Month
March
10 on record
Per Year Avg
1.1
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Gainesville
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
13 total, averaging 0.7 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
0
2024
0
2023
0
2022
0
2021
3
2020
2
2019
1
2018
1
2017
0
2016
1
2015
1
2014
0
2013
0
2012
1
2011
0
2010
1
2009
0
2008
1
2007
1
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
1
1960s
5
1970s
17
1980s
16
1990s
16
2000s
15
2010s
6
2020s
5
Tornadoes by Enhanced Fujita Rating
F0–F5 ratings (pre-2007) are grouped with their EF equivalents. The Enhanced Fujita scale replaced the original Fujita scale in February 2007.
EF0
44
EF1
27
EF2
10
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
4
Feb
8
Mar
10
Apr
7
May
6
Jun
10
Jul
6
Aug
6
Sep
9
Oct
9
Nov
0
Dec
6
Casualties on Record Near Gainesville
1 fatality has been recorded within 25 miles of Gainesville since 1950, across 1 event. 30 injuries have been reported across all events. 1993 was the deadliest year on record near Gainesville.
The deadliest single event was an F1 on March 13, 1993, which caused 1 fatality along a 0.8-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Gainesville
Deadliest Tornado
F1 on March 13, 1993 — 1 fatality, 0.8 mi path, 60 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
EF1 on January 21, 2010 — $3.5M in reported property damage.
Widest Tornado
EF1 on January 21, 2010 — 400 yards wide.
Longest Path
F2 on April 4, 1973 — 39.0 mile track.
Most Recent
EF1 on December 8, 2021.
What the record shows near Gainesville
The 1970s were the busiest decade near Gainesville, with 17 of the 81 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 5 so far. The Gainesville record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Gainesville, 71 reached EF0 or EF1 and 10 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Gainesville is rated EF2, of which 10 are logged.
Across the last 20 years Gainesville has averaged 0.7 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 13 in total. 2021 was the busiest of them with 3, and 10 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Gainesville, FL had?
Since 1950, 81 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Gainesville. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Gainesville?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Gainesville was an F1 on March 13, 1993, which caused 1 fatality.
When is tornado season in Gainesville?
March is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Gainesville, with 10 tornadoes on record. Tornadoes can occur any time of year, but spring months (April–June) generally see the highest activity across most of the central and southern United States.
When was the most recent tornado near Gainesville?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Gainesville was an EF1 on December 8, 2021.
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