Homestead, FL Tornado History — 94 Tornadoes Since 1950
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
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.
Tornadoes by Decade
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.
Tornadoes by Month
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
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.