How many tornadoes has Deltona, FL had?
Deltona has had 152 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 5 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Deltona?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Deltona was an Unrated on September 18, 2025.
When is tornado season in Deltona?
April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Deltona, with 21 on record. April through June account for 53 of the 152 tornadoes on record near Deltona.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
152
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
5
3.3% of total
Peak Month
April
21 on record
Per Year Avg
2.0
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Deltona
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
27 total, averaging 1.4 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
2
2024
2
2023
1
2022
0
2021
1
2020
5
2019
1
2018
2
2017
1
2016
0
2015
0
2014
1
2013
0
2012
2
2011
1
2010
3
2009
3
2008
0
2007
2
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
6
1960s
13
1970s
43
1980s
30
1990s
24
2000s
14
2010s
11
2020s
11
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
71
EF1
54
EF2
21
EF3
5
Unrated
1
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
8
Feb
17
Mar
11
Apr
21
May
12
Jun
20
Jul
13
Aug
19
Sep
12
Oct
6
Nov
5
Dec
8
Casualties on Record Near Deltona
33 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Deltona since 1950, across 7 events. 353 injuries have been reported across all events. 1998 was the deadliest year on record near Deltona.
The deadliest single event was an EF3 on February 2, 2007, which caused 13 fatalities along a 26.0-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Deltona
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 Deltona
The 1970s were the busiest decade near Deltona, with 43 of the 152 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 11 so far. The Deltona record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Deltona, 125 reached EF0 or EF1 and 26 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Deltona is rated EF3, of which 5 are logged. A further 1 near Deltona is unrated — events NOAA logged before a damage survey assigned a scale.
Across the last 20 years Deltona has averaged 1.4 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 27 in total. 2020 was the busiest of them with 5, and 6 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Deltona, FL had?
Since 1950, 152 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Deltona. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Deltona?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Deltona was an EF3 on February 2, 2007, which caused 13 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Deltona?
April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Deltona, with 21 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 Deltona?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Deltona was an Unrated on September 18, 2025.
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