How many tornadoes has Cocoa, FL had?
Cocoa has had 131 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 5 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Cocoa?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Cocoa was an Unrated on August 4, 2025.
When is tornado season in Cocoa?
August is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Cocoa, with 25 on record. April through June account for 37 of the 131 tornadoes on record near Cocoa.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
131
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
5
3.8% of total
Peak Month
August
25 on record
Per Year Avg
1.7
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Cocoa
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
29 total, averaging 1.4 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
1
2024
3
2023
1
2022
1
2021
1
2020
1
2019
0
2018
1
2017
8
2016
0
2015
0
2014
3
2013
2
2012
2
2011
1
2010
2
2009
1
2008
1
2007
0
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
5
1960s
13
1970s
26
1980s
17
1990s
29
2000s
14
2010s
19
2020s
8
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
67
EF1
44
EF2
14
EF3
4
EF4
1
Unrated
1
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
8
Feb
10
Mar
12
Apr
9
May
9
Jun
19
Jul
11
Aug
25
Sep
19
Oct
7
Nov
2
Dec
0
Casualties on Record Near Cocoa
36 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Cocoa since 1950, across 2 events. 766 injuries have been reported across all events. 1998 was the deadliest year on record near Cocoa.
The deadliest single event was an F3 on February 23, 1998, which caused 25 fatalities along a 28.0-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Cocoa
Deadliest Tornado
F3 on February 23, 1998 — 25 fatalities, 28.0 mi path, 250 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
F2 on March 24, 1983 — est. ~$27.5M (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
F3 on March 5, 1970 — 333 yards wide.
Longest Path
F4 on April 4, 1966 — 135.8 mile track.
Most Recent
Unrated on August 4, 2025.
What the record shows near Cocoa
The 1990s were the busiest decade near Cocoa, with 29 of the 131 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 8 so far. The Cocoa record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Cocoa, 111 reached EF0 or EF1 and 19 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Cocoa is rated EF4, of which 1 is logged. A further 1 near Cocoa is unrated — events NOAA logged before a damage survey assigned a scale.
Across the last 20 years Cocoa has averaged 1.4 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 29 in total. 2017 was the busiest of them with 8, and 5 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Cocoa, FL had?
Since 1950, 131 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Cocoa. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Cocoa?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Cocoa was an F3 on February 23, 1998, which caused 25 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Cocoa?
August is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Cocoa, with 25 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 Cocoa been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of Cocoa, 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 Cocoa?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Cocoa was an Unrated on August 4, 2025.
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