Tornadoes in Santa Rosa County
The Storm Prediction Center records 92 tornadoes whose paths touched Santa Rosa County, Florida between 1954 and 2025. They killed 18 people and injured 227. The busiest month is March, with 16 tornadoes. The strongest was an F3 on 31 March 1962. The most recent was on 4 March 2025.
- 92tornadoes
- 18deaths
- 227injuries
- 909per 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 Santa Rosa County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 47 | 51% |
| F1 / EF1 | 29 | 32% |
| F2 / EF2 | 11 | 12% |
| F3 / EF3 | 2 | 2% |
| F4 / EF4 | 0 | 0% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 3 | 3% |
Santa Rosa 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 | 10 |
| 1970s | 19 |
| 1980s | 11 |
| 1990s | 18 |
| 2000s | 17 |
| 2010s | 5 |
| 2020s | 11 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 7 |
| Feb | 7 |
| Mar | 16 |
| Apr | 6 |
| May | 12 |
| Jun | 5 |
| Jul | 7 |
| Aug | 6 |
| Sep | 9 |
| Oct | 5 |
| Nov | 6 |
| Dec | 6 |
Records for Santa Rosa County
- Deadliest and Strongest: Pace, Florida tornado31 March 1962, F3, 17 deaths, 100 injuries, 6.9 miles long
- Longest path: Florida tornado26 May 1973, F2, 1 death, 4 injuries, 105.4 miles long
- Most recent: Florida tornado4 March 2025, EF0, 0.3 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Santa Rosa County
- Pace, Florida tornado31 March 1962, F3, 17 deaths, 100 injuries, 6.9 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.