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Clermont, FL Tornado History — 116 Tornadoes Since 1950

Florida · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Clermont, FL had?

Clermont has had 116 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 2 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.

When was the most recent tornado near Clermont?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Clermont was an Unrated on May 12, 2025.

When is tornado season in Clermont?

June is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Clermont, with 19 on record. April through June account for 50 of the 116 tornadoes on record near Clermont.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
116
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
2
1.7% of total
Peak Month
June
19 on record
Per Year Avg
1.5
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Clermont

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 24 total, averaging 1.2 per year over this window.

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

Tornadoes by Decade

1950s 4
1960s 11
1970s 28
1980s 26
1990s 19
2000s 10
2010s 8
2020s 10

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 52
EF1 44
EF2 17
EF3 2
Unrated 1

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 7
Feb 10
Mar 11
Apr 18
May 13
Jun 19
Jul 8
Aug 9
Sep 5
Oct 4
Nov 7
Dec 5

Casualties on Record Near Clermont

5 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Clermont since 1950, across 3 events. 232 injuries have been reported across all events. 1998 was the deadliest year on record near Clermont.

The deadliest single event was an F3 on February 22, 1998, which caused 3 fatalities along a 18.0-mile track.

Notable Tornadoes Near Clermont

Deadliest Tornado
F3 on February 22, 1998 — 3 fatalities, 18.0 mi path, 200 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
EF1 on September 20, 2007 — $6.2M 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
Unrated on May 12, 2025.

What the record shows near Clermont

The 1970s were the busiest decade near Clermont, with 28 of the 116 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 10 so far. The Clermont record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Clermont, 96 reached EF0 or EF1 and 19 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Clermont is rated EF3, of which 2 are logged. A further 1 near Clermont is unrated — events NOAA logged before a damage survey assigned a scale.

Across the last 20 years Clermont has averaged 1.2 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 24 in total. 2020 was the busiest of them with 7, and 9 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Clermont, FL had?
Since 1950, 116 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Clermont. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Clermont?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Clermont was an F3 on February 22, 1998, which caused 3 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Clermont?
June is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Clermont, with 19 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 Clermont?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Clermont was an Unrated on May 12, 2025.
How do I get tornado warnings for Clermont?
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