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DeLand, FL Tornado History — 128 Tornadoes Since 1950

Florida · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has DeLand, FL had?

DeLand has had 128 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 3 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.

When was the most recent tornado near DeLand?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of DeLand was an Unrated on September 18, 2025.

When is tornado season in DeLand?

April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near DeLand, with 20 on record. April through June account for 39 of the 128 tornadoes on record near DeLand.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
128
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
3
2.3% of total
Peak Month
April
20 on record
Per Year Avg
1.7
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near DeLand

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 20 total, averaging 1.0 per year over this window.

2026 0
2025 2
2024 1
2023 0
2022 0
2021 1
2020 5
2019 1
2018 0
2017 2
2016 0
2015 0
2014 1
2013 0
2012 0
2011 0
2010 2
2009 3
2008 0
2007 2

Tornadoes by Decade

1950s 3
1960s 10
1970s 39
1980s 22
1990s 23
2000s 16
2010s 6
2020s 9

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 63
EF1 43
EF2 18
EF3 3
Unrated 1

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 7
Feb 12
Mar 9
Apr 20
May 10
Jun 9
Jul 15
Aug 18
Sep 14
Oct 6
Nov 5
Dec 3

Casualties on Record Near DeLand

28 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of DeLand since 1950, across 4 events. 212 injuries have been reported across all events. 1998 was the deadliest year on record near DeLand.

The deadliest single event was an EF3 on February 2, 2007, which caused 13 fatalities along a 26.0-mile track.

Notable Tornadoes Near DeLand

Deadliest Tornado
EF3 on February 2, 2007 — 13 fatalities, 26.0 mi path, 450 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
EF3 on February 2, 2007 — $98.0M in reported property damage.
Widest Tornado
EF2 on August 18, 2020 — 550 yards wide.
Longest Path
F1 on February 6, 1975 — 54.9 mile track.
Most Recent
Unrated on September 18, 2025.

What the record shows near DeLand

The 1970s were the busiest decade near DeLand, with 39 of the 128 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 9 so far. The DeLand record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near DeLand, 106 reached EF0 or EF1 and 21 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near DeLand is rated EF3, of which 3 are logged. A further 1 near DeLand is unrated — events NOAA logged before a damage survey assigned a scale.

Across the last 20 years DeLand has averaged 1.0 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 20 in total. 2020 was the busiest of them with 5, and 10 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has DeLand, FL had?
Since 1950, 128 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of DeLand. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near DeLand?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of DeLand was an EF3 on February 2, 2007, which caused 13 fatalities.
When is tornado season in DeLand?
April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near DeLand, with 20 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 DeLand?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of DeLand was an Unrated on September 18, 2025.
How do I get tornado warnings for DeLand?
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