Tornadoes in Sarasota County
The Storm Prediction Center records 92 tornadoes whose paths touched Sarasota County, Florida between 1951 and 2023. They killed 2 people and injured 67. The busiest month is June, with 13 tornadoes. The strongest was an F3 on 17 March 1985. The most recent was on 11 October 2023.
- 92tornadoes
- 2deaths
- 67injuries
- 1,655per 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 Sarasota County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 56 | 61% |
| F1 / EF1 | 25 | 27% |
| F2 / EF2 | 9 | 10% |
| F3 / EF3 | 1 | 1% |
| F4 / EF4 | 0 | 0% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 1 | 1% |
Sarasota County tornadoes over time
The 2020s only run to 2023, so that bar is for a shorter period. The record starts in 1950.
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 4 |
| 1960s | 4 |
| 1970s | 25 |
| 1980s | 8 |
| 1990s | 30 |
| 2000s | 10 |
| 2010s | 5 |
| 2020s | 6 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 8 |
| Feb | 4 |
| Mar | 9 |
| Apr | 8 |
| May | 6 |
| Jun | 13 |
| Jul | 8 |
| Aug | 11 |
| Sep | 5 |
| Oct | 7 |
| Nov | 3 |
| Dec | 10 |
Records for Sarasota County
- Deadliest and Strongest: Plantation, Florida tornado17 March 1985, F3, 2 deaths, 45 injuries, 3 miles long
- Longest path: Florida tornado17 September 2000, F0, 18 miles long
- Most recent: Florida tornado11 October 2023, EF0, 0.2 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Sarasota County
- Plantation, Florida tornado17 March 1985, F3, 2 deaths, 45 injuries, 3 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.