How many tornadoes has Golden Gate, FL had?
Golden Gate has had 82 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.
When was the most recent tornado near Golden Gate?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Golden Gate was an EF0 on September 25, 2024.
When is tornado season in Golden Gate?
June is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Golden Gate, with 17 on record. April through June account for 24 of the 82 tornadoes on record near Golden Gate.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
82
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
0
0.0% of total
Peak Month
June
17 on record
Per Year Avg
1.1
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Golden Gate
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
18 total, averaging 0.9 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
0
2024
3
2023
1
2022
2
2021
1
2020
0
2019
0
2018
0
2017
1
2016
0
2015
1
2014
0
2013
0
2012
6
2011
0
2010
0
2009
0
2008
0
2007
3
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
1
1960s
10
1970s
8
1980s
9
1990s
27
2000s
12
2010s
8
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
59
EF1
18
EF2
4
Unrated
1
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
4
Feb
7
Mar
6
Apr
5
May
2
Jun
17
Jul
9
Aug
6
Sep
14
Oct
4
Nov
4
Dec
4
Casualties on Record Near Golden Gate
2 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Golden Gate since 1950, across 1 event. 30 injuries have been reported across all events. 1968 was the deadliest year on record near Golden Gate.
The deadliest single event was an F2 on November 9, 1968, which caused 2 fatalities along a 45.6-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Golden Gate
Deadliest Tornado
F2 on November 9, 1968 — 2 fatalities, 45.6 mi path, 100 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
F1 on October 30, 1993 — est. ~$2.8M (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
F0 on April 14, 1997 — 100 yards wide.
Longest Path
F2 on November 11, 1968 — 65.4 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on September 25, 2024.
What the record shows near Golden Gate
The 1990s were the busiest decade near Golden Gate, with 27 of the 82 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 7 so far. The Golden Gate record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Golden Gate, 77 reached EF0 or EF1 and 4 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Golden Gate is rated EF2, of which 4 are logged. A further 1 near Golden Gate is unrated — events NOAA logged before a damage survey assigned a scale.
Across the last 20 years Golden Gate has averaged 0.9 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 18 in total. 2012 was the busiest of them with 6, and 12 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Golden Gate, FL had?
Since 1950, 82 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Golden Gate. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Golden Gate?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Golden Gate was an F2 on November 9, 1968, which caused 2 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Golden Gate?
June is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Golden Gate, with 17 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 Golden Gate?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Golden Gate was an EF0 on September 25, 2024.
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