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Fleming Island, FL Tornado History — 136 Tornadoes Since 1950

Florida · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Fleming Island, FL had?

Fleming Island has had 136 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 1 strong to violent (EF3+) tornado.

When was the most recent tornado near Fleming Island?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Fleming Island was an EF0 on May 29, 2025.

When is tornado season in Fleming Island?

September is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Fleming Island, with 25 on record. April through June account for 39 of the 136 tornadoes on record near Fleming Island.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
136
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
1
0.7% of total
Peak Month
September
25 on record
Per Year Avg
1.8
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Fleming Island

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 37 total, averaging 1.9 per year over this window.

2026 0
2025 1
2024 7
2023 3
2022 0
2021 2
2020 4
2019 0
2018 2
2017 3
2016 1
2015 2
2014 0
2013 2
2012 0
2011 1
2010 2
2009 1
2008 5
2007 1

What storm spotters reported near Fleming Island

One local storm report has been filed within 25 miles of Fleming Island and since confirmed into the NOAA archive, the earliest on May 29, 2025 and the most recent on May 29, 2025. It is already counted in the Fleming Island totals above; quoted below is the narrative the reporting office filed at the time.

May 29, 2025
4 W Durbin, St. Johns County, FL
St. Johns County Sheriffs Office relayed video footage of a tornado near the intersection of St. Johns Parkway and State Road 9-B. NWS Jacksonville will conduct a storm (JAX)

Source: National Weather Service and trained-spotter local storm reports, relayed by the NOAA Storm Prediction Center.

Tornadoes by Decade

1950s 9
1960s 12
1970s 25
1980s 15
1990s 18
2000s 27
2010s 13
2020s 17

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 79
EF1 42
EF2 14
EF3 1

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 6
Feb 14
Mar 12
Apr 7
May 10
Jun 22
Jul 15
Aug 15
Sep 25
Oct 3
Nov 1
Dec 6

Casualties on Record Near Fleming Island

2 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Fleming Island since 1950, across 2 events. 21 injuries have been reported across all events. 2001 was the deadliest year on record near Fleming Island.

The deadliest single event was an F0 on June 11, 2001, which caused 1 fatality along a 0.1-mile track.

Notable Tornadoes Near Fleming Island

Deadliest Tornado
F0 on June 11, 2001 — 1 fatality, 0.1 mi path, 10 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
EF1 on January 21, 2010 — $3.5M in reported property damage.
Widest Tornado
EF0 on March 31, 2020 — 704 yards wide.
Longest Path
F1 on February 6, 1975 — 20.7 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on May 29, 2025.

What the record shows near Fleming Island

The 2000s were the busiest decade near Fleming Island, with 27 of the 136 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 17 so far. The Fleming Island record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Fleming Island, 121 reached EF0 or EF1 and 15 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Fleming Island is rated EF3, of which 1 is logged.

Across the last 20 years Fleming Island has averaged 1.9 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 37 in total. 2024 was the busiest of them with 7, and 5 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Fleming Island, FL had?
Since 1950, 136 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Fleming Island. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Fleming Island?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Fleming Island was an F0 on June 11, 2001, which caused 1 fatality.
When is tornado season in Fleming Island?
September is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Fleming Island, with 25 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 Fleming Island?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Fleming Island was an EF0 on May 29, 2025.
How do I get tornado warnings for Fleming Island?
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