Tornadoes in Lake County
The Storm Prediction Center records 67 tornadoes whose paths touched Lake County, Florida between 1953 and 2025. They killed 26 people and injured 233. The busiest month is April, with 12 tornadoes. The strongest was an EF3 on 2 February 2007. The most recent was on 12 May 2025.
- 67tornadoes
- 26deaths
- 233injuries
- 704per 10,000 sq mi of land
A tornado that crossed several counties counts in each one, so county counts add up to more than the state's.
How strong were the tornadoes in Lake County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 31 | 46% |
| F1 / EF1 | 23 | 34% |
| F2 / EF2 | 8 | 12% |
| F3 / EF3 | 4 | 6% |
| F4 / EF4 | 0 | 0% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 1 | 1% |
Lake County tornadoes over time
The 2020s only run to 2025, so that bar is for a shorter period. The record starts in 1950.
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 1 |
| 1960s | 7 |
| 1970s | 15 |
| 1980s | 15 |
| 1990s | 10 |
| 2000s | 9 |
| 2010s | 6 |
| 2020s | 4 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 3 |
| Feb | 7 |
| Mar | 6 |
| Apr | 12 |
| May | 10 |
| Jun | 5 |
| Jul | 7 |
| Aug | 8 |
| Sep | 3 |
| Oct | 3 |
| Nov | 2 |
| Dec | 1 |
Records for Lake County
- Deadliest and Strongest: DeLand, Florida tornado2 February 2007, EF3, 13 deaths, 51 injuries, 26 miles long
- Longest path: Florida tornado9 November 1968, F1, 3 injuries, 69.3 miles long
- Most recent: Florida tornado12 May 2025, Unknown rating, 1.5 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Lake County
- DeLand, Florida tornado2 February 2007, EF3, 13 deaths, 51 injuries, 26 miles long
- The Villages, Florida tornado2 February 2007, EF3, 8 deaths, 10 injuries, 10.5 miles long
- Pine Hills, Florida tornado22 February 1998, F3, 3 deaths, 70 injuries, 18 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.