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Boca Del Mar, FL Tornado History — 227 Tornadoes Since 1950

Florida · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Boca Del Mar, FL had?

Boca Del Mar has had 227 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 4 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.

When was the most recent tornado near Boca Del Mar?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Boca Del Mar was an EF3 on October 9, 2024.

When is tornado season in Boca Del Mar?

June is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Boca Del Mar, with 29 on record. April through June account for 73 of the 227 tornadoes on record near Boca Del Mar.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
227
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
4
1.8% of total
Peak Month
June
29 on record
Per Year Avg
3.0
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Boca Del Mar

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 60 total, averaging 3.0 per year over this window.

2026 0+2 prelim
2025 0
2024 6
2023 5
2022 6
2021 0
2020 1
2019 1
2018 3
2017 6
2016 6
2015 5
2014 1
2013 7
2012 2
2011 3
2010 2
2009 0
2008 4
2007 2

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

Preliminary tornado reports near Boca Del Mar 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Preliminary reports are revised, merged, and sometimes withdrawn — historically about 23% are consolidated downward once surveys complete.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 September 18, 2026
Lighthouse Point, Broward County, FL
[Landspout] Broadcast media relayed video of a short duration landspout that lofted palm fronds and other small debris for a brief period before it dissipated. TPBI ra (MFL)
Preliminary September 6, 2026
1 NNE Plantation, Broward County, FL
[Landspout] Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 1 NNE Plantation to landspout at 2:56PM. Reports of tree damage in the Plantation Gardens areas. Picture and vid (MFL)

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

Tornadoes by Decade

1950s 13
1960s 23
1970s 21
1980s 42
1990s 46
2000s 28
2010s 36
2020s 18

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 150
EF1 54
EF2 17
EF3 4
Unrated 2

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 11
Feb 26
Mar 20
Apr 23
May 21
Jun 29
Jul 21
Aug 29
Sep 24
Oct 14
Nov 8
Dec 1

Casualties on Record Near Boca Del Mar

1 fatality has been recorded within 25 miles of Boca Del Mar since 1950, across 1 event. 142 injuries have been reported across all events. 1980 was the deadliest year on record near Boca Del Mar.

The deadliest single event was an F3 on March 1, 1980, which caused 1 fatality along a 7.8-mile track.

Notable Tornadoes Near Boca Del Mar

Deadliest Tornado
F3 on March 1, 1980 — 1 fatality, 7.8 mi path, 500 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
EF3 on October 9, 2024 — $81.5M in reported property damage.
Widest Tornado
F3 on March 1, 1980 — 500 yards wide.
Longest Path
F2 on March 17, 1983 — 52.5 mile track.
Most Recent
EF3 on October 9, 2024.

What the record shows near Boca Del Mar

The 1990s were the busiest decade near Boca Del Mar, with 46 of the 227 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 18 so far. The Boca Del Mar record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Boca Del Mar, 204 reached EF0 or EF1 and 21 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Boca Del Mar is rated EF3, of which 4 are logged. A further 2 near Boca Del Mar are unrated — events NOAA logged before a damage survey assigned a scale.

Across the last 20 years Boca Del Mar has averaged 3.0 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 60 in total. 2013 was the busiest of them with 7, and 4 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Boca Del Mar, FL had?
Since 1950, 227 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Boca Del Mar. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Boca Del Mar?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Boca Del Mar was an F3 on March 1, 1980, which caused 1 fatality.
When is tornado season in Boca Del Mar?
June is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Boca Del Mar, with 29 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 Boca Del Mar?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Boca Del Mar was an EF3 on October 9, 2024.
How do I get tornado warnings for Boca Del Mar?
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