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Auburndale, FL Tornado History — 188 Tornadoes Since 1950

Florida · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Auburndale, FL had?

Auburndale has had 188 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 2 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.

When was the most recent tornado near Auburndale?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Auburndale was an EF0 on September 26, 2024.

When is tornado season in Auburndale?

June is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Auburndale, with 38 on record. April through June account for 78 of the 188 tornadoes on record near Auburndale.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
188
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
2
1.1% of total
Peak Month
June
38 on record
Per Year Avg
2.5
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Auburndale

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 23 total, averaging 1.1 per year over this window.

2026 0
2025 0
2024 3
2023 0
2022 0
2021 1
2020 1
2019 1
2018 2
2017 1
2016 1
2015 0
2014 0
2013 0
2012 2
2011 4
2010 2
2009 2
2008 2
2007 1

Tornadoes by Decade

1950s 10
1960s 20
1970s 31
1980s 33
1990s 54
2000s 22
2010s 13
2020s 5

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 111
EF1 53
EF2 22
EF3 1
EF4 1

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 13
Feb 11
Mar 17
Apr 16
May 24
Jun 38
Jul 22
Aug 11
Sep 12
Oct 7
Nov 7
Dec 10

Casualties on Record Near Auburndale

37 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Auburndale since 1950, across 3 events. 797 injuries have been reported across all events. 1998 was the deadliest year on record near Auburndale.

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

Notable Tornadoes Near Auburndale

Deadliest Tornado
F3 on February 23, 1998 — 25 fatalities, 28.0 mi path, 250 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
F2 on May 8, 1979 — est. ~$27.5M (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
EF2 on October 18, 2019 — 525 yards wide.
Longest Path
F4 on April 4, 1966 — 135.8 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on September 26, 2024.

What the record shows near Auburndale

The 1990s were the busiest decade near Auburndale, with 54 of the 188 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 5 so far. The Auburndale record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Auburndale, 164 reached EF0 or EF1 and 24 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Auburndale is rated EF4, of which 1 is logged.

Across the last 20 years Auburndale has averaged 1.1 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 23 in total. 2011 was the busiest of them with 4, and 7 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Auburndale, FL had?
Since 1950, 188 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Auburndale. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Auburndale?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Auburndale was an F3 on February 23, 1998, which caused 25 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Auburndale?
June is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Auburndale, with 38 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.
Has Auburndale been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of Auburndale, there has been 0 EF5 and 1 EF4 tornado recorded since 1950. EF4 and EF5 tornadoes are the most destructive ratings on the Enhanced Fujita scale, with winds above 166 mph.
When was the most recent tornado near Auburndale?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Auburndale was an EF0 on September 26, 2024.
How do I get tornado warnings for Auburndale?
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