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Cutler, FL Tornado History — 141 Tornadoes Since 1950

Florida · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Cutler, FL had?

Cutler has had 141 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 1 strong to violent (EF3+) tornado.

When was the most recent tornado near Cutler?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Cutler was an EF1 on October 9, 2024.

When is tornado season in Cutler?

June is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Cutler, with 28 on record. April through June account for 51 of the 141 tornadoes on record near Cutler.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
141
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
1
0.7% of total
Peak Month
June
28 on record
Per Year Avg
1.9
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Cutler

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 22 total, averaging 1.1 per year over this window.

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

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

Preliminary tornado reports near Cutler 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Preliminary reports are revised, merged, and sometimes withdrawn — historically about 23% are consolidated downward once surveys complete.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 EF0° April 7, 2026
3 NNW Miami Lakes, Miami-Dade County, FL
A brief EF0 tornado move through the Palm Springs North community. (MFL)

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

Tornadoes by Decade

1950s 7
1960s 19
1970s 8
1980s 25
1990s 40
2000s 27
2010s 9
2020s 6

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 105
EF1 29
EF2 5
EF3 1
Unrated 1

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 7
Feb 9
Mar 8
Apr 4
May 19
Jun 28
Jul 11
Aug 19
Sep 15
Oct 12
Nov 6
Dec 3

Casualties on Record Near Cutler

1 fatality has been recorded within 25 miles of Cutler since 1950, across 1 event. 154 injuries have been reported across all events. 2003 was the deadliest year on record near Cutler.

The deadliest single event was an F2 on March 27, 2003, which caused 1 fatality along a 6.0-mile track.

Notable Tornadoes Near Cutler

Deadliest Tornado
F2 on March 27, 2003 — 1 fatality, 6.0 mi path, 600 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
F1 on May 27, 1982 — est. ~$2.8M (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
F0 on October 4, 1968 — 833 yards wide.
Longest Path
F0 on September 12, 1968 — 42.8 mile track.
Most Recent
EF1 on October 9, 2024.

What the record shows near Cutler

The 1990s were the busiest decade near Cutler, with 40 of the 141 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 6 so far. The Cutler record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Cutler, 134 reached EF0 or EF1 and 6 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Cutler is rated EF3, of which 1 is logged. A further 1 near Cutler is unrated — events NOAA logged before a damage survey assigned a scale.

Across the last 20 years Cutler has averaged 1.1 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 22 in total. 2007 was the busiest of them with 4, and 7 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Cutler, FL had?
Since 1950, 141 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Cutler. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Cutler?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Cutler was an F2 on March 27, 2003, which caused 1 fatality.
When is tornado season in Cutler?
June is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Cutler, with 28 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 Cutler?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Cutler was an EF1 on October 9, 2024.
How do I get tornado warnings for Cutler?
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