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Golden Glades, FL Tornado History — 239 Tornadoes Since 1950

Florida · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Golden Glades, FL had?

Golden Glades has had 239 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 4 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.

When was the most recent tornado near Golden Glades?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Golden Glades was an Unrated on February 18, 2024.

When is tornado season in Golden Glades?

June is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Golden Glades, with 40 on record. April through June account for 84 of the 239 tornadoes on record near Golden Glades.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
239
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
4
1.7% of total
Peak Month
June
40 on record
Per Year Avg
3.1
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Golden Glades

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 52 total, averaging 2.6 per year over this window.

2026 0+2 prelim
2025 0
2024 5
2023 3
2022 5
2021 0
2020 1
2019 1
2018 4
2017 8
2016 6
2015 2
2014 1
2013 2
2012 1
2011 3
2010 1
2009 0
2008 4
2007 5

Striped bars mark preliminary reports not yet confirmed by NWS survey — excluded from the confirmed counts.

Preliminary tornado reports near Golden Glades since December 29, 2025

These are 2 preliminary reports, not confirmed tornadoes. They have not yet been through an NWS damage survey, and are not counted in the confirmed totals above.

Preliminary reports are revised, merged, and sometimes withdrawn — historically about 23% are consolidated downward once surveys complete. Ratings are omitted until a survey assigns one.

Confirmed records above are complete through December 29, 2025. NOAA publishes the confirmed archive annually, so tornadoes after that date appear here first and move into the totals above once finalized.

Preliminary September 6, 2026
1 NNE Plantation, Broward County, FL
[Landspout] Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 1 NNE Plantation to landspout at 2:56PM. Reports of tree damage in the Plantation Gardens areas. Picture and vid (MFL)
Preliminary EF0° April 7, 2026
3 NNW Miami Lakes, Miami-Dade County, FL
A brief EF0 tornado move through the Palm Springs North community. (MFL)

Within 25 miles of Golden Glades. Quoted text is the report narrative exactly as filed. Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center preliminary storm reports, updated daily.

Tornadoes by Decade

1950s 13
1960s 25
1970s 13
1980s 50
1990s 57
2000s 38
2010s 29
2020s 14

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 170
EF1 51
EF2 12
EF3 4
Unrated 2

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 12
Feb 21
Mar 21
Apr 14
May 30
Jun 40
Jul 19
Aug 31
Sep 28
Oct 14
Nov 8
Dec 1

Casualties on Record Near Golden Glades

2 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Golden Glades since 1950, across 2 events. 224 injuries have been reported across all events. 2003 was the deadliest year on record near Golden Glades.

The deadliest single event was an F3 on March 1, 1980, which caused 1 fatality along a 7.8-mile track.

Notable Tornadoes Near Golden Glades

Deadliest Tornado
F3 on March 1, 1980 — 1 fatality, 7.8 mi path, 500 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
F3 on March 1, 1980 — est. ~$27.5M (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
F2 on March 27, 2003 — 600 yards wide.
Longest Path
F2 on March 17, 1983 — 52.5 mile track.
Most Recent
Unrated on February 18, 2024.

What the record shows near Golden Glades

The 1990s were the busiest decade near Golden Glades, with 57 of the 239 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 14 so far. The Golden Glades record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Golden Glades, 221 reached EF0 or EF1 and 16 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Golden Glades is rated EF3, of which 4 are logged. A further 2 near Golden Glades are unrated — events NOAA logged before a damage survey assigned a scale.

Across the last 20 years Golden Glades has averaged 2.6 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 52 in total. 2017 was the busiest of them with 8, and 4 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Golden Glades, FL had?
Since 1950, 239 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Golden Glades. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Golden Glades?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Golden Glades was an F3 on March 1, 1980, which caused 1 fatality.
When is tornado season in Golden Glades?
June is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Golden Glades, with 40 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 Glades?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Golden Glades was an Unrated on February 18, 2024.
How do I get tornado warnings for Golden Glades?
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