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Homestead, FL Tornado History — 94 Tornadoes Since 1950

Florida · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Homestead, FL had?

Homestead has had 94 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 1 strong to violent (EF3+) tornado.

When was the most recent tornado near Homestead?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Homestead was an EF1 on October 9, 2024.

When is tornado season in Homestead?

June is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Homestead, with 19 on record. April through June account for 34 of the 94 tornadoes on record near Homestead.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
94
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
1
1.1% of total
Peak Month
June
19 on record
Per Year Avg
1.2
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Homestead

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 17 total, averaging 0.8 per year over this window.

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

Tornadoes by Decade

1950s 3
1960s 13
1970s 4
1980s 17
1990s 29
2000s 17
2010s 6
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 73
EF1 18
EF2 2
EF3 1

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 3
Feb 4
Mar 3
Apr 4
May 11
Jun 19
Jul 10
Aug 12
Sep 9
Oct 10
Nov 5
Dec 4

Have any tornadoes near Homestead been fatal?

No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Homestead from any of the 94 tornadoes since 1950, though 135 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.

Notable Tornadoes Near Homestead

Costliest Tornado
F1 on May 27, 1982 — est. ~$2.8M (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
F0 on October 4, 1968 — 833 yards wide.
Longest Path
F0 on September 12, 1968 — 42.8 mile track.
Most Recent
EF1 on October 9, 2024.

What the record shows near Homestead

The 1990s were the busiest decade near Homestead, with 29 of the 94 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 5 so far. The Homestead record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Homestead, 91 reached EF0 or EF1 and 3 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Homestead is rated EF3, of which 1 is logged.

Across the last 20 years Homestead has averaged 0.8 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 17 in total. 2007 was the busiest of them with 3, and 9 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Homestead, FL had?
Since 1950, 94 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Homestead. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
When is tornado season in Homestead?
June is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Homestead, 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 Homestead?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Homestead was an EF1 on October 9, 2024.
How do I get tornado warnings for Homestead?
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