Allapattah, FL Tornado History — 221 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has Allapattah, FL had?
Allapattah has had 221 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 4 violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Allapattah?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Allapattah was an Unrated on February 18, 2024.
When is tornado season in Allapattah?
June is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Allapattah, with 37 on record. Spring through early summer (April–June) generally sees the highest activity across most of the central and southern United States.
At a Glance
Recent Tornado Activity Near Allapattah
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 48 total, averaging 2.4 per year over this window.
Preliminary tornado reports near Allapattah since December 29, 2025
These is a preliminary report, not confirmed tornadoes. It has not yet been through an NWS damage survey, and is not counted in the confirmed totals above.
Preliminary reports are revised, merged, and sometimes withdrawn — historically about 23% are consolidated downward once surveys complete. Ratings are omitted until a survey assigns one.
Confirmed records above are complete through December 29, 2025. NOAA publishes the confirmed archive annually, so tornadoes after that date appear here first and move into the totals above once finalized.
Within 25 miles of Allapattah. Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center preliminary storm reports, updated daily.
Tornadoes by Decade
Tornadoes by Enhanced Fujita Rating
F0–F5 ratings (pre-2007) are grouped with their EF equivalents. The Enhanced Fujita scale replaced the original Fujita scale in February 2007.
Tornadoes by Month
Casualties on Record Near Allapattah
2 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Allapattah since 1950, across 2 events. 238 injuries have been reported across all events. 2003 was the deadliest year on record.
The deadliest single event was a F3 on March 1, 1980, which caused 1 fatality along a 7.8-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Allapattah
About Tornadoes in Allapattah
This overview was written April 23, 2026. The tornado counts and notable-event figures elsewhere on this page reflect the latest data and may differ from this summary.
Allapattah, a neighborhood in Miami-Dade County, sits in a region of Florida that has experienced considerable tornado activity over the past seven decades. According to the NOAA Storm Prediction Center, 217 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Allapattah since 1950. The vast majority of these events—155 in total—were rated EF0, the weakest category on the Enhanced Fujita scale, with 47 rated EF1 and only 14 tornadoes reaching EF2 intensity or higher. This distribution reflects the typical pattern in South Florida, where tornadoes tend to be brief and relatively weak compared to those in the Great Plains.
Tornado frequency in the area has varied significantly by decade. The 1990s saw the highest activity with 54 recorded tornadoes, followed by 43 in the 1980s and 36 in the 2000s. More recent decades have shown somewhat lower numbers, with 24 tornadoes in the 2010s and 15 thus far in the 2020s. June stands out as the peak month for tornado occurrence, accounting for 37 events, which aligns with Florida's summer thunderstorm season when sea breeze convergence and tropical weather systems create favorable conditions for rotating storms.
The most significant tornado event on record occurred on March 2, 1980, when an F3-rated tornado carved a 7.8-mile path with a maximum width of 500 yards. This storm resulted in one fatality and caused $27.5 million in property damage, making it both the deadliest and costliest tornado in the area's recorded history. Another notable event was an F2 tornado on March 27, 2003, which achieved the widest path on record at 600 yards and also claimed one life. The longest-tracked tornado was an F2 that traveled 21 miles on February 3, 1998.
The most recent tornado occurred on February 18, 2024, an unrated event with a brief 0.6-mile path and maximum width of just 30 yards that caused no injuries or property damage. While South Florida tornadoes are generally less intense than those in other parts of the country, the region's dense population means even weak tornadoes can pose risks to residents and property.