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Bayshore Gardens, FL Tornado History — 209 Tornadoes Since 1950

Florida · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Bayshore Gardens, FL had?

Bayshore Gardens has had 209 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 4 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.

When was the most recent tornado near Bayshore Gardens?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Bayshore Gardens was an EF0 on January 9, 2024.

When is tornado season in Bayshore Gardens?

July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Bayshore Gardens, with 34 on record. April through June account for 61 of the 209 tornadoes on record near Bayshore Gardens.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
209
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
4
1.9% of total
Peak Month
July
34 on record
Per Year Avg
2.8
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Bayshore Gardens

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 28 total, averaging 1.4 per year over this window.

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

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

Preliminary tornado reports near Bayshore Gardens since December 29, 2025

This is a preliminary report, not confirmed tornadoes. It has not yet been through an NWS damage survey, and is 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Preliminary reports are revised, merged, and sometimes withdrawn — historically about 23% are consolidated downward once surveys complete.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 26, 2026
2 NNE Parrish, Manatee County, FL
A resident of the area reported seeing the tornado lifting debris over an open field in a construction site. The circulation dissipated shortly after. (TBW)

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

Tornadoes by Decade

1950s 14
1960s 18
1970s 39
1980s 31
1990s 63
2000s 18
2010s 15
2020s 11

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 129
EF1 55
EF2 19
EF3 3
EF4 1
Unrated 2

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 13
Feb 10
Mar 12
Apr 15
May 15
Jun 31
Jul 34
Aug 30
Sep 13
Oct 17
Nov 7
Dec 12

Casualties on Record Near Bayshore Gardens

4 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Bayshore Gardens since 1950, across 2 events. 104 injuries have been reported across all events. 2016 was the deadliest year on record near Bayshore Gardens.

The deadliest single event was an F3 on March 17, 1985, which caused 2 fatalities along a 3.0-mile track.

Notable Tornadoes Near Bayshore Gardens

Deadliest Tornado
F3 on March 17, 1985 — 2 fatalities, 3.0 mi path, 400 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
F3 on March 17, 1985 — est. ~$27.5M (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
F3 on March 17, 1985 — 400 yards wide.
Longest Path
F2 on April 4, 1966 — 123.3 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on January 9, 2024.

What the record shows near Bayshore Gardens

The 1990s were the busiest decade near Bayshore Gardens, with 63 of the 209 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 11 so far. The Bayshore Gardens record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Bayshore Gardens, 184 reached EF0 or EF1 and 23 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Bayshore Gardens is rated EF4, of which 1 is logged. A further 2 near Bayshore Gardens are unrated — events NOAA logged before a damage survey assigned a scale.

Across the last 20 years Bayshore Gardens has averaged 1.4 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 28 in total. 2013 was the busiest of them with 5, and 7 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Bayshore Gardens, FL had?
Since 1950, 209 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Bayshore Gardens. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Bayshore Gardens?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Bayshore Gardens was an F3 on March 17, 1985, which caused 2 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Bayshore Gardens?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Bayshore Gardens, with 34 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 Bayshore Gardens been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of Bayshore Gardens, 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 Bayshore Gardens?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Bayshore Gardens was an EF0 on January 9, 2024.
How do I get tornado warnings for Bayshore Gardens?
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