How many tornadoes has Apopka, FL had?
Apopka has had 157 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 5 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Apopka?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Apopka was an EF0 on May 26, 2025.
When is tornado season in Apopka?
June is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Apopka, with 26 on record. April through June account for 63 of the 157 tornadoes on record near Apopka.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
157
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
5
3.2% of total
Peak Month
June
26 on record
Per Year Avg
2.1
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Apopka
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
34 total, averaging 1.7 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
3
2024
2
2023
0
2022
0
2021
0
2020
10
2019
1
2018
2
2017
2
2016
1
2015
1
2014
0
2013
0
2012
2
2011
2
2010
0
2009
2
2008
2
2007
4
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
7
1960s
13
1970s
45
1980s
34
1990s
18
2000s
14
2010s
11
2020s
15
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
74
EF1
56
EF2
21
EF3
5
Unrated
1
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
11
Feb
17
Mar
13
Apr
19
May
18
Jun
26
Jul
16
Aug
13
Sep
7
Oct
5
Nov
6
Dec
6
Casualties on Record Near Apopka
40 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Apopka since 1950, across 7 events. 348 injuries have been reported across all events. 2007 was the deadliest year on record near Apopka.
The deadliest single event was an EF3 on February 2, 2007, which caused 13 fatalities along a 26.0-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Apopka
Deadliest Tornado
EF3 on February 2, 2007 — 13 fatalities, 26.0 mi path, 450 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 Apopka
The 1970s were the busiest decade near Apopka, with 45 of the 157 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 15 so far. The Apopka record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Apopka, 130 reached EF0 or EF1 and 26 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Apopka is rated EF3, of which 5 are logged. A further 1 near Apopka is unrated — events NOAA logged before a damage survey assigned a scale.
Across the last 20 years Apopka has averaged 1.7 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 34 in total. 2020 was the busiest of them with 10, and 7 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Apopka, FL had?
Since 1950, 157 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Apopka. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Apopka?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Apopka was an EF3 on February 2, 2007, which caused 13 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Apopka?
June is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Apopka, with 26 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 Apopka?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Apopka was an EF0 on May 26, 2025.
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