How many tornadoes has Haines City, FL had?
Haines City has had 160 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 2 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Haines City?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Haines City was an EF0 on September 26, 2024.
When is tornado season in Haines City?
June is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Haines City, with 32 on record. April through June account for 66 of the 160 tornadoes on record near Haines City.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
160
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
2
1.3% of total
Peak Month
June
32 on record
Per Year Avg
2.1
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Haines City
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
24 total, averaging 1.2 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
0
2024
3
2023
0
2022
0
2021
1
2020
1
2019
1
2018
1
2017
3
2016
2
2015
0
2014
0
2013
0
2012
2
2011
2
2010
2
2009
3
2008
2
2007
1
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
8
1960s
14
1970s
27
1980s
27
1990s
45
2000s
21
2010s
13
2020s
5
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
94
EF1
48
EF2
16
EF3
1
EF4
1
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
9
Feb
9
Mar
16
Apr
15
May
19
Jun
32
Jul
21
Aug
10
Sep
12
Oct
3
Nov
5
Dec
9
Casualties on Record Near Haines City
37 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Haines City since 1950, across 3 events. 784 injuries have been reported across all events. 1998 was the deadliest year on record near Haines City.
The deadliest single event was an F3 on February 23, 1998, which caused 25 fatalities along a 28.0-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Haines City
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.
What the record shows near Haines City
The 1990s were the busiest decade near Haines City, with 45 of the 160 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 5 so far. The Haines City record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Haines City, 142 reached EF0 or EF1 and 18 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Haines City is rated EF4, of which 1 is logged.
Across the last 20 years Haines City has averaged 1.2 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 24 in total. 2009 was the busiest of them with 3, and 7 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Haines City, FL had?
Since 1950, 160 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Haines City. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Haines City?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Haines City was an F3 on February 23, 1998, which caused 25 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Haines City?
June is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Haines City, with 32 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 Haines City been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of Haines City, 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 Haines City?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Haines City was an EF0 on September 26, 2024.
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