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Immokalee, FL Tornado History — 52 Tornadoes Since 1950

Florida · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Immokalee, FL had?

Immokalee has had 52 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.

When was the most recent tornado near Immokalee?

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

When is tornado season in Immokalee?

June is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Immokalee, with 11 on record. Spring through early summer (April–June) generally sees the highest activity across most of the central and southern United States.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
52
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
0
0.0% of total
Peak Month
June
11 on record
Per Year Avg
0.7
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Immokalee

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 13 total, averaging 0.7 per year over this window.

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

Tornadoes by Decade

1960s 4
1970s 4
1980s 8
1990s 16
2000s 8
2010s 5
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 33
EF1 15
EF2 4

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 7
Feb 2
Mar 4
Apr 3
May 2
Jun 11
Jul 7
Aug 0
Sep 6
Oct 6
Nov 3
Dec 1

Casualties on Record Near Immokalee

3 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Immokalee since 1950, across 2 events. 28 injuries have been reported across all events. 1968 was the deadliest year on record.

The deadliest single event was a F2 on November 9, 1968, which caused 2 fatalities along a 45.6-mile track.

Notable Tornadoes Near Immokalee

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
EF1 on October 9, 2024.

About Tornadoes in Immokalee

This overview was written July 29, 2026. The tornado counts and notable-event figures elsewhere on this page reflect the latest data and may differ from this summary.

Immokalee, an agricultural town in inland Collier County, has a tornado history shaped by both sides of southwest Florida's weather: warm-season thunderstorms and the strong cool-season systems that sweep across the peninsula.

The cool season has produced deadly tornadoes here. On November 9, 1968, an F2 tornado tracked 45.6 miles through the area, killing two people and injuring 17. Just two days later, on November 11, 1968, a second F2 carved a 65.4-mile path and injured three more.

Summer has brought destructive tornadoes as well. An F2 on June 18, 1972, caused $275,000 in property damage along a half-mile path, and exactly ten years later, on June 18, 1982, another F2 killed one person and injured four along an eight-mile track.

Activity has continued in the modern era. EF0 tornadoes touched down on September 26, 2024, and on October 9, 2024, EF1 tornadoes crossed the Immokalee area during an active autumn stretch — a reminder that fall, as much as summer, brings tornado weather to this corner of inland Florida.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Immokalee, FL had?
Since 1950, 52 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Immokalee. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Immokalee?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Immokalee was a F2 on November 9, 1968, which caused 2 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Immokalee?
June is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Immokalee, with 11 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 Immokalee?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Immokalee was an EF1 on October 9, 2024.
How do I get tornado warnings for Immokalee?
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