Cutler Bay, FL Tornado History — 135 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has Cutler Bay, FL had?
Cutler Bay has had 135 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 1 violent (EF3+) tornado.
When was the most recent tornado near Cutler Bay?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Cutler Bay was an EF1 on October 9, 2024.
When is tornado season in Cutler Bay?
June is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Cutler Bay, with 27 on record. Spring through early summer (April–June) generally sees the highest activity across most of the central and southern United States.
At a Glance
Recent Tornado Activity Near Cutler Bay
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 21 total, averaging 1.1 per year over this window.
Preliminary tornado reports near Cutler Bay since December 29, 2025
These 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Preliminary reports are revised, merged, and sometimes withdrawn — historically about 23% are consolidated downward once surveys complete.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.
Within 25 miles of Cutler Bay. Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center preliminary storm reports, updated daily.
Tornadoes by Decade
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.
Tornadoes by Month
Casualties on Record Near Cutler Bay
1 fatality has been recorded within 25 miles of Cutler Bay since 1950, across 1 event. 133 injuries have been reported across all events. 2003 was the deadliest year on record.
The deadliest single event was a F2 on March 27, 2003, which caused 1 fatality along a 6.0-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Cutler Bay
About Tornadoes in Cutler Bay
This overview was written April 23, 2026. The tornado counts and notable-event figures elsewhere on this page reflect the latest data and may differ from this summary.
Cutler Bay, Florida has experienced 135 documented tornadoes within 25 miles of the city since 1950, according to the NOAA Storm Prediction Center. This coastal community in Miami-Dade County sees tornado activity primarily associated with tropical systems and summertime thunderstorm complexes rather than the classic supercell environments more common in the Great Plains. June stands out as the peak month for tornado occurrence, with 27 events recorded during that period, reflecting South Florida's active wet season when sea breeze convergence and tropical disturbances frequently trigger rotating storms.
The intensity distribution of these tornadoes shows that the vast majority remain relatively weak. Of the 135 recorded events, 102 were rated EF0 on the Enhanced Fujita scale, which measures tornado damage intensity from EF0 (weakest) to EF5 (strongest). An additional 27 tornadoes reached EF1 intensity, while only four achieved EF2 status. Just one tornado on record reached EF3 strength, and one event remains unrated. This pattern is typical for Florida, where tornadoes tend to be shorter-lived and less intense than those in the central United States, though they can still pose significant hazards to mobile homes and outdoor structures.
Tornado activity in the area has fluctuated considerably by decade. The 1990s saw the highest concentration with 39 tornadoes, while the 1980s recorded 24 events and the 2000s tallied 26. More recent decades have seen reduced activity, with only eight tornadoes in the 2010s and six so far in the 2020s. The deadliest tornado on record occurred on March 27, 2003, when an F2-rated storm caused one fatality along a 6.0-mile path with a maximum width of 600 yards. The costliest event took place on May 27, 1982, when an F1 tornado produced $2,750,000 in property damage despite traveling only 0.3 miles.
Some tornadoes in the region have exhibited unusual track characteristics. The longest-tracked tornado traveled 42.8 miles on September 12, 1968, though it remained narrow at just 10 yards wide and caused minimal damage. The widest tornado stretched 833 yards across on October 4, 1968, covering an 11.5-mile path. Most recently, an EF1 tornado touched down on October 9, 2024, traveling 2.9 miles with a maximum width of 75 yards and causing no reported injuries.