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Bayonet Point, FL Tornado History — 146 Tornadoes Since 1950

Florida · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Bayonet Point, FL had?

Bayonet Point has had 146 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.

When was the most recent tornado near Bayonet Point?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Bayonet Point was an Unrated on August 28, 2024.

When is tornado season in Bayonet Point?

July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Bayonet Point, with 23 on record. April through June account for 49 of the 146 tornadoes on record near Bayonet Point.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
146
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
0
0.0% of total
Peak Month
July
23 on record
Per Year Avg
1.9
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Bayonet Point

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 33 total, averaging 1.6 per year over this window.

2026 0+2 prelim
2025 0
2024 3
2023 3
2022 4
2021 1
2020 2
2019 0
2018 5
2017 0
2016 3
2015 0
2014 1
2013 1
2012 2
2011 2
2010 0
2009 4
2008 0
2007 2

Striped bars mark preliminary reports not yet confirmed by NWS survey — excluded from the confirmed counts.

Preliminary tornado reports near Bayonet Point since December 29, 2025

These are 2 preliminary reports, not confirmed tornadoes. They have not yet been through an NWS damage survey, and are 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Preliminary reports are revised, merged, and sometimes withdrawn — historically about 23% are consolidated downward once surveys complete.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.

Preliminary May 24, 2026
2 SW Town 'n' Country, Hillsborough County, FL
[Delayed Report] Broadcast media shared several photos and a couple videos of a waterspout that appears to move onshore in the Villages of Bayport Community. Damage to (TBW)
Preliminary May 12, 2026
1 SSW Hudson, Pasco County, FL
Roof damage reported by Pasco Co Dispatch. Possible tornado. (TBW)

Within 25 miles of Bayonet Point. Quoted text is the report narrative exactly as filed. Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center preliminary storm reports, updated daily.

Tornadoes by Decade

1950s 4
1960s 9
1970s 28
1980s 16
1990s 42
2000s 20
2010s 14
2020s 13

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 93
EF1 43
EF2 6
Unrated 4

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 9
Feb 5
Mar 12
Apr 12
May 18
Jun 19
Jul 23
Aug 13
Sep 11
Oct 11
Nov 8
Dec 5

Have any tornadoes near Bayonet Point been fatal?

No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Bayonet Point from any of the 146 tornadoes since 1950, though 109 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.

Notable Tornadoes Near Bayonet Point

Costliest Tornado
F2 on July 12, 1992 — est. ~$2.8M (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
EF2 on October 12, 2023 — 300 yards wide.
Longest Path
F1 on February 19, 1974 — 45.9 mile track.
Most Recent
Unrated on August 28, 2024.

What the record shows near Bayonet Point

The 1990s were the busiest decade near Bayonet Point, with 42 of the 146 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 13 so far. The Bayonet Point record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Bayonet Point, 136 reached EF0 or EF1 and 6 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Bayonet Point is rated EF2, of which 6 are logged. A further 4 near Bayonet Point are unrated — events NOAA logged before a damage survey assigned a scale.

Across the last 20 years Bayonet Point has averaged 1.6 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 33 in total. 2018 was the busiest of them with 5, and 7 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Bayonet Point, FL had?
Since 1950, 146 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Bayonet Point. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
When is tornado season in Bayonet Point?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Bayonet Point, with 23 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 Bayonet Point?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Bayonet Point was an Unrated on August 28, 2024.
How do I get tornado warnings for Bayonet Point?
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