Monroe County, Florida tornadoes

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83confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1953). Most recent: October 8, 2024, EF1. 2026 so far: 0 preliminary reports preliminary

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Every tornado path in the county

Tornado paths, 1950 to 2025
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Each path is a straight line from where the tornado started to where it ended, which is all most NOAA records hold. Tap a path for its details.

The record

At a glance

Total831950 to 2025
Per year1.1average since 1950
Peak monthJune18 of 83
StrongestF2Jun 2, 1966
Deaths0whole paths, see note
Injuries71whole paths, see note

Deaths and injuries are NOAA's totals for each tornado's whole path, which can extend beyond Monroe County.

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

180 Jan: 2Feb: 4Mar: 5Apr: 7May: 7Jun: 18Jul: 3Aug: 13Sep: 11Oct: 6Nov: 4Dec: 3JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

June is the peak month, with 18 of 83 tornadoes.

By time of day

120 12 AM: 2: 2: 33 AM: 0: 5: 36 AM: 2: 2: 19 AM: 1: 8: 312 PM: 4: 5: 73 PM: 12: 6: 66 PM: 3: 3: 09 PM: 3: 1: 112 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 3:00 PM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

70 1950: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 1: 0: 1: 0: 01960: 0: 0: 0: 1: 1: 2: 1: 0: 0: 01970: 1: 0: 4: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 1: 01980: 1: 1: 4: 1: 1: 0: 1: 1: 2: 11990: 0: 0: 0: 2: 4: 2: 1: 3: 6: 52000: 2: 0: 0: 1: 0: 2: 0: 2: 7: 22010: 2: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 1: 1: 2: 12020: 1: 0: 2: 2: 3: 019501960197019801990200020102020

The line is the five-year average. Tornadoes before about 1953 were under-reported, and better radar since the 1990s finds more weak ones.

By rating

EF0
56
EF1
19
EF2
6
Unknown
2

Ratings before February 2007 use the original F scale; the numbers line up with today's EF scale. Unknown means NOAA could not assign a rating.

The record

Notable tornadoes

Strongest

F2, June 2, 1966

0.1 mile path Longest path

12 miles, F2

November 4, 1998, whole path Widest

150 yards, F2

April 27, 1980
Every tornado

All 83 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Oct 8, 2024EF10.28 mi60 yd00
Mar 19, 2024EF00.26 mi20 yd00
Feb 18, 2024EF04.62 mi120 yd00
Nov 15, 2023EF00.13 mi70 yd00
Aug 16, 2023EF00.01 mi20 yd00
Sep 27, 2022EFU0.02 mi50 yd00
May 9, 2022EF00.01 mi15 yd00
Jan 31, 2020EFU4.68 mi50 yd00
Aug 4, 2019EF00.09 mi20 yd00
Apr 15, 2018EF00.23 mi20 yd00
Apr 15, 2018EF10.88 mi60 yd00
Aug 11, 2017EF00.22 mi25 yd00
Jan 8, 2016EF00.09 mi20 yd00
Apr 5, 2013EF01.56 mi80 yd00
Aug 30, 2010EF00.1 mi15 yd00
Apr 26, 2010EF00.1 mi50 yd00
Dec 18, 2009EF00.13 mi10 yd00
Dec 18, 2009EF01.19 mi25 yd00
Sep 29, 2008EF00.28 mi50 yd00
Sep 17, 2008EF00.02 mi20 yd00
Sep 10, 2008EF10.54 mi100 yd00
Sep 9, 2008EF00.38 mi100 yd00
Aug 18, 2008EF00.07 mi10 yd00
Aug 18, 2008EF00.24 mi50 yd00
Feb 13, 2008EF00.62 mi25 yd00
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Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center severe weather database, 1950 to 2025, and SPC preliminary reports for 2026. Page built October 12, 2026.