Okeechobee County, Florida tornadoes

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26confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1959). Most recent: October 9, 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

Total261950 to 2025
Per year0.3average since 1950
Peak monthJune6 of 26
StrongestF2Sep 26, 1982
Deaths2whole paths, see note
Injuries27whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

60 Jan: 1Feb: 0Mar: 3Apr: 4May: 2Jun: 6Jul: 3Aug: 1Sep: 1Oct: 4Nov: 1Dec: 0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

June is the peak month, with 6 of 26 tornadoes.

By time of day

80 12 AM: 0: 0: 23 AM: 1: 1: 06 AM: 0: 1: 19 AM: 0: 1: 212 PM: 8: 2: 13 PM: 2: 1: 16 PM: 0: 0: 29 PM: 0: 0: 012 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 12:00 PM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

40 1950: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 11960: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 11970: 1: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 11980: 1: 2: 1: 1: 0: 1: 0: 0: 2: 01990: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 1: 0: 1: 02000: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 1: 0: 0: 02010: 0: 0: 1: 0: 1: 0: 0: 1: 0: 02020: 0: 0: 0: 0: 4: 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
12
EF1
8
EF2
6

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

Deadliest

F2, September 26, 1982

1 deaths, 7 injuries Strongest

F2, September 26, 1982

4 mile path Longest path

17.14 miles, EF1

October 9, 2024, whole path Widest

300 yards, EF1

October 9, 2024
Every tornado

All 26 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Oct 9, 2024EF17.76 mi100 yd00
Oct 9, 2024EF22.64 mi100 yd00
Oct 9, 2024EF117.14 mi300 yd00
Oct 9, 2024EF28.5 mi250 yd02
Apr 6, 2017EF24.12 mi150 yd00
Jul 12, 2014EF00.08 mi15 yd00
Jun 1, 2012EF00.9 mi20 yd00
Aug 21, 2006F00.5 mi30 yd00
May 3, 2005F04 mi40 yd00
Mar 9, 1998F14 mi100 yd010
May 12, 1996F00.1 mi20 yd10
Apr 5, 1993F00.1 mi30 yd00
Jul 26, 1988F01 mi30 yd00
Apr 30, 1988F12 mi30 yd00
Mar 17, 1985F15 mi10 yd00
Mar 21, 1983F25 mi50 yd04
Sep 26, 1982F24 mi60 yd17
Jun 24, 1981F00.1 mi10 yd00
Jun 24, 1981F00.1 mi10 yd00
Apr 19, 1980F00.3 mi20 yd00
Jan 12, 1979F10.1 mi20 yd00
Jun 18, 1972F11 mi50 yd02
Jun 12, 1970F00.1 mi10 yd00
Nov 14, 1969F23.8 mi10 yd02
Jun 22, 1961F00.1 mi10 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.