Orange County, Florida tornadoes

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70confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1950). Most recent: May 26, 2025, EF0. 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

Total701950 to 2025
Per year0.9average since 1950
Peak monthJune16 of 70
StrongestF3Feb 22, 1998
Deaths29whole paths, see note
Injuries305whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

160 Jan: 6Feb: 10Mar: 5Apr: 6May: 7Jun: 16Jul: 6Aug: 3Sep: 3Oct: 1Nov: 3Dec: 4JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

June is the peak month, with 16 of 70 tornadoes.

By time of day

90 12 AM: 1: 1: 13 AM: 1: 2: 06 AM: 3: 1: 39 AM: 2: 2: 512 PM: 5: 5: 43 PM: 9: 8: 96 PM: 3: 1: 19 PM: 1: 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: 2: 0: 0: 1: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 11960: 0: 1: 0: 1: 1: 0: 0: 1: 1: 21970: 2: 1: 3: 2: 0: 1: 2: 1: 6: 01980: 0: 7: 2: 4: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 01990: 1: 1: 1: 0: 1: 1: 0: 1: 2: 02000: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 3: 0: 0: 12010: 0: 2: 1: 0: 2: 0: 1: 1: 1: 02020: 3: 0: 0: 0: 1: 119501960197019801990200020102020

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
34
EF1
24
EF2
9
EF3
3

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

F3, February 22, 1998

25 deaths, 150 injuries Strongest

F3, February 22, 1998

28 mile path Longest path

69.3 miles, F1

November 9, 1968, whole path Widest

500 yards, F1

April 19, 1969
Every tornado

All 70 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
May 26, 2025EF00.11 mi15 yd00
Jun 6, 2024EF00.03 mi5 yd00
Jun 6, 2020EF15.12 mi500 yd00
Jun 6, 2020EF00.01 mi20 yd00
Jun 6, 2020EF00.01 mi10 yd00
Dec 9, 2018EF00.13 mi50 yd00
Jul 7, 2017EF00.05 mi15 yd00
Sep 1, 2016EF01.51 mi150 yd00
Jul 24, 2014EF00.25 mi15 yd00
Mar 29, 2014EF02.43 mi100 yd00
Dec 10, 2012EF04.18 mi50 yd00
Sep 19, 2011EF00.1 mi15 yd00
Jan 17, 2011EF00.05 mi20 yd00
Jul 15, 2009EF00.14 mi50 yd00
Nov 7, 2006F00.8 mi50 yd00
Oct 7, 2006F00.1 mi30 yd00
Jun 13, 2006F00.1 mi20 yd00
Jun 3, 2001F00.5 mi30 yd00
Feb 22, 1998F328 mi250 yd25150
Feb 22, 1998F318 mi200 yd370
Jun 1, 1997F00.2 mi30 yd00
Jan 7, 1995F12 mi40 yd00
Jun 17, 1994F00.1 mi10 yd00
Feb 25, 1992F10.5 mi50 yd011
Mar 3, 1991F10.5 mi50 yd00
Cities

Cities in Orange County

Each city page counts every tornado path within 10 miles of the city, including paths just over the county line.

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Nearby counties

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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.