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Altamonte Springs, FL Tornado History — 145 Tornadoes Since 1950

Florida · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Altamonte Springs, FL had?

Altamonte Springs has had 145 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 5 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.

When was the most recent tornado near Altamonte Springs?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Altamonte Springs was an EF0 on May 26, 2025.

When is tornado season in Altamonte Springs?

June is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Altamonte Springs, with 27 on record. April through June account for 58 of the 145 tornadoes on record near Altamonte Springs.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
145
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
5
3.4% of total
Peak Month
June
27 on record
Per Year Avg
1.9
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Altamonte Springs

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 31 total, averaging 1.6 per year over this window.

2026 0
2025 2
2024 2
2023 0
2022 0
2021 0
2020 8
2019 1
2018 2
2017 3
2016 2
2015 1
2014 1
2013 0
2012 2
2011 1
2010 0
2009 3
2008 0
2007 3

Tornadoes by Decade

1950s 7
1960s 14
1970s 44
1980s 25
1990s 19
2000s 11
2010s 13
2020s 12

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.

EF0 69
EF1 54
EF2 17
EF3 5

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 10
Feb 16
Mar 11
Apr 16
May 15
Jun 27
Jul 17
Aug 9
Sep 8
Oct 5
Nov 6
Dec 5

Casualties on Record Near Altamonte Springs

57 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Altamonte Springs since 1950, across 7 events. 486 injuries have been reported across all events. 1998 was the deadliest year on record near Altamonte Springs.

The deadliest single event was an F3 on February 23, 1998, which caused 25 fatalities along a 28.0-mile track.

Notable Tornadoes Near Altamonte Springs

Deadliest Tornado
F3 on February 23, 1998 — 25 fatalities, 28.0 mi path, 250 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
EF3 on February 2, 2007 — $98.0M in reported property damage.
Widest Tornado
EF1 on June 6, 2020 — 500 yards wide.
Longest Path
F1 on November 9, 1968 — 69.3 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on May 26, 2025.

What the record shows near Altamonte Springs

The 1970s were the busiest decade near Altamonte Springs, with 44 of the 145 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 12 so far. The Altamonte Springs record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Altamonte Springs, 123 reached EF0 or EF1 and 22 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Altamonte Springs is rated EF3, of which 5 are logged.

Across the last 20 years Altamonte Springs has averaged 1.6 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 31 in total. 2020 was the busiest of them with 8, and 7 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Altamonte Springs, FL had?
Since 1950, 145 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Altamonte Springs. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Altamonte Springs?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Altamonte Springs was an F3 on February 23, 1998, which caused 25 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Altamonte Springs?
June is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Altamonte Springs, with 27 tornadoes on record. Tornadoes can occur any time of year, but spring months (April–June) generally see the highest activity across most of the central and southern United States.
When was the most recent tornado near Altamonte Springs?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Altamonte Springs was an EF0 on May 26, 2025.
How do I get tornado warnings for Altamonte Springs?
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