Cutler Ridge, FL Tornado History — 136 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has Cutler Ridge, FL had?
Cutler Ridge has had 136 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 1 violent (EF3+) tornado.
When was the most recent tornado near Cutler Ridge?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Cutler Ridge was an EF1 on October 9, 2024.
When is tornado season in Cutler Ridge?
June is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Cutler Ridge, 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 Ridge
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 Ridge 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Preliminary reports are revised, merged, and sometimes withdrawn — historically about 23% are consolidated downward once surveys complete.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 Ridge. 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 Ridge
1 fatality has been recorded within 25 miles of Cutler Ridge 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 Ridge
About Tornadoes in Cutler Ridge
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 Ridge, Florida has experienced 136 documented tornadoes within a 25-mile radius since 1950, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records. The vast majority of these events have been relatively weak, with 103 rated EF0 and 27 rated EF1 on the Enhanced Fujita scale, which measures tornado intensity from EF0 (weakest) to EF5 (strongest). Only four tornadoes reached EF2 strength, and just one attained EF3 intensity during this period.
Tornado activity in the area has varied considerably by decade. The 1990s saw the highest concentration with 39 recorded events, followed by the 2000s with 27 tornadoes and the 1980s with 24. In contrast, more recent decades have seen notably fewer tornadoes, with only eight recorded in the 2010s and six so far in the 2020s. The 1950s and 1970s also experienced relatively low activity with six and eight tornadoes respectively.
June stands out as the peak month for tornado occurrence in the Cutler Ridge area, accounting for 27 events since 1950. This aligns with the general pattern in Florida, where tornadoes are often associated with afternoon thunderstorms during the warm season and tropical systems during hurricane season. The most recent tornado occurred on October 9, 2024, an EF1 event with a 2.9-mile path length and maximum width of 75 yards that caused no reported damage or injuries.
The deadliest tornado on record was an F2 that struck on March 27, 2003, resulting in one fatality and traveling 6.0 miles with a maximum width of 600 yards. The costliest event was an F1 tornado on May 27, 1982, which caused $2,750,000 in property damage despite its brief 0.3-mile path. The area has also seen some unusually long-track tornadoes, including an F0 on September 12, 1968, that traveled 42.8 miles, and another F0 on October 4, 1968, that reached a maximum width of 833 yards across its 11.5-mile path.