How many tornadoes has Fort Pierce, FL had?
Fort Pierce has had 100 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 3 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Fort Pierce?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Fort Pierce was an EF0 on October 9, 2024.
When is tornado season in Fort Pierce?
August is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Fort Pierce, with 19 on record. April through June account for 34 of the 100 tornadoes on record near Fort Pierce.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
100
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
3
3.0% of total
Peak Month
August
19 on record
Per Year Avg
1.3
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Fort Pierce
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
37 total, averaging 1.9 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
0
2024
11
2023
0
2022
5
2021
1
2020
0
2019
2
2018
2
2017
1
2016
3
2015
0
2014
1
2013
0
2012
4
2011
2
2010
1
2009
1
2008
2
2007
1
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
7
1960s
8
1970s
16
1980s
13
1990s
10
2000s
13
2010s
16
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
67
EF1
23
EF2
7
EF3
3
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
2
Feb
5
Mar
6
Apr
7
May
15
Jun
12
Jul
9
Aug
19
Sep
4
Oct
17
Nov
2
Dec
2
Casualties on Record Near Fort Pierce
8 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Fort Pierce since 1950, across 2 events. 32 injuries have been reported across all events. 2024 was the deadliest year on record near Fort Pierce.
The deadliest single event was an EF3 on October 9, 2024, which caused 6 fatalities along a 21.2-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Fort Pierce
Deadliest Tornado
EF3 on October 9, 2024 — 6 fatalities, 21.2 mi path, 500 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
EF3 on October 9, 2024 — $514.0M in reported property damage.
Widest Tornado
EF3 on October 9, 2024 — 500 yards wide.
Longest Path
EF2 on October 9, 2024 — 65.5 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on October 9, 2024.
What the record shows near Fort Pierce
The 2020s are the busiest decade on record so far near Fort Pierce, with 17 of the 100 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles. The Fort Pierce record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Fort Pierce, 90 reached EF0 or EF1 and 10 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Fort Pierce is rated EF3, of which 3 are logged.
Across the last 20 years Fort Pierce has averaged 1.9 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 37 in total. 2024 was the busiest of them with 11, and 6 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Fort Pierce, FL had?
Since 1950, 100 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Fort Pierce. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Fort Pierce?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Fort Pierce was an EF3 on October 9, 2024, which caused 6 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Fort Pierce?
August is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Fort Pierce, 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 Fort Pierce?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Fort Pierce was an EF0 on October 9, 2024.
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