Altamonte Springs, FL Tornado History — 145 Tornadoes Since 1950
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
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.
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 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
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.