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Four Corners, FL Tornado History — 141 Tornadoes Since 1950

Florida · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Four Corners, FL had?

Four Corners has had 141 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 4 violent (EF3+) tornadoes.

When was the most recent tornado near Four Corners?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Four Corners was an EF0 on September 26, 2024.

When is tornado season in Four Corners?

June is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Four Corners, with 30 on record. Spring through early summer (April–June) generally sees the highest activity across most of the central and southern United States.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
141
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
4
2.8% of total
Peak Month
June
30 on record
Per Year Avg
1.9
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Four Corners

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 26 total, averaging 1.3 per year over this window.

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

Tornadoes by Decade

1950s 8
1960s 15
1970s 27
1980s 29
1990s 28
2000s 14
2010s 13
2020s 7

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 65
EF1 52
EF2 20
EF3 3
EF4 1

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 12
Feb 11
Mar 16
Apr 15
May 15
Jun 30
Jul 14
Aug 7
Sep 8
Oct 3
Nov 4
Dec 6

Casualties on Record Near Four Corners

41 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Four Corners since 1950, across 5 events. 970 injuries have been reported across all events. 1998 was the deadliest year on record.

The deadliest single event was a F3 on February 23, 1998, which caused 25 fatalities along a 28.0-mile track.

Notable Tornadoes Near Four Corners

Deadliest Tornado
F3 on February 23, 1998 — 25 fatalities, 28.0 mi path, 250 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
F2 on May 8, 1979 — est. ~$27.5M (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
F1 on August 13, 2004 — 3,000 yards wide.
Longest Path
F4 on April 4, 1966 — 135.8 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on September 26, 2024.

About Tornadoes in Four Corners

This overview was written July 29, 2026. The tornado counts and notable-event figures elsewhere on this page reflect the latest data and may differ from this summary.

Four Corners takes its name from the point where Lake, Orange, Osceola, and Polk counties meet, southwest of Orlando in the interior of the Florida peninsula, and its tornado history splits along the calendar. The deadly, long-track tornadoes in its past have come with winter and early-spring storm systems. On April 4, 1966, an F4 tornado carved a 135.8-mile path some 300 yards wide across the central peninsula, killing 11 people and injuring 530; an F2 tracked 123.3 miles that same day. On February 23, 1998, two F3 tornadoes swept the area — one killed 25 people and injured 150 along a 28-mile track, while the other killed 3 and injured 70 on an 18-mile path. Spring has brought disasters of its own: a deadly F2 on May 8, 1979 killed one person, injured 40, and caused $27,500,000 in property damage.

Summer tells a different story. Sea-breeze thunderstorms in June and July have repeatedly produced brief, weak tornadoes across the four-county area, though stronger exceptions occur: an EF2 on June 25, 2012 tracked 6.22 miles and caused $390,000 in damage, and another EF2 touched down on September 10, 2017. In the current decade, EF1 tornadoes struck on June 6, 2020 and December 16, 2020, and EF0s followed on June 6, 2024 and September 26, 2024.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Four Corners, FL had?
Since 1950, 141 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Four Corners. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Four Corners?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Four Corners was a F3 on February 23, 1998, which caused 25 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Four Corners?
June is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Four Corners, with 30 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.
Has Four Corners been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of Four Corners, there has been 0 EF5 and 1 EF4 tornado recorded since 1950. EF4 and EF5 tornadoes are the most destructive ratings on the Enhanced Fujita scale, with winds above 166 mph.
When was the most recent tornado near Four Corners?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Four Corners was an EF0 on September 26, 2024.
How do I get tornado warnings for Four Corners?
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