How many tornadoes has Eustis, FL had?
Eustis has had 121 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 5 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Eustis?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Eustis was an Unrated on May 12, 2025.
When is tornado season in Eustis?
April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Eustis, with 19 on record. April through June account for 50 of the 121 tornadoes on record near Eustis.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
121
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
5
4.1% of total
Peak Month
April
19 on record
Per Year Avg
1.6
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Eustis
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
26 total, averaging 1.3 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
2
2024
1
2023
0
2022
1
2021
0
2020
6
2019
1
2018
1
2017
1
2016
1
2015
1
2014
0
2013
0
2012
2
2011
3
2010
0
2009
0
2008
1
2007
5
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
3
1960s
12
1970s
33
1980s
24
1990s
17
2000s
12
2010s
10
2020s
10
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
55
EF1
44
EF2
16
EF3
5
Unrated
1
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
9
Feb
9
Mar
13
Apr
19
May
15
Jun
16
Jul
11
Aug
10
Sep
6
Oct
4
Nov
5
Dec
4
Casualties on Record Near Eustis
40 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Eustis since 1950, across 7 events. 337 injuries have been reported across all events. 2007 was the deadliest year on record near Eustis.
The deadliest single event was an EF3 on February 2, 2007, which caused 13 fatalities along a 26.0-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Eustis
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 May 12, 2025.
What the record shows near Eustis
The 1970s were the busiest decade near Eustis, with 33 of the 121 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 10 so far. The Eustis record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Eustis, 99 reached EF0 or EF1 and 21 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Eustis is rated EF3, of which 5 are logged. A further 1 near Eustis is unrated — events NOAA logged before a damage survey assigned a scale.
Across the last 20 years Eustis has averaged 1.3 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 26 in total. 2020 was the busiest of them with 6, and 7 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Eustis, FL had?
Since 1950, 121 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Eustis. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Eustis?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Eustis was an EF3 on February 2, 2007, which caused 13 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Eustis?
April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Eustis, with 19 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 Eustis?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Eustis was an Unrated on May 12, 2025.
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