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Jupiter, FL Tornado History — 120 Tornadoes Since 1950

Florida · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Jupiter, FL had?

Jupiter has had 120 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 3 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.

When was the most recent tornado near Jupiter?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Jupiter was an EF0 on May 12, 2025.

When is tornado season in Jupiter?

August is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Jupiter, with 24 on record. April through June account for 33 of the 120 tornadoes on record near Jupiter.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
120
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
3
2.5% of total
Peak Month
August
24 on record
Per Year Avg
1.6
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Jupiter

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 39 total, averaging 1.9 per year over this window.

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

What storm spotters reported near Jupiter

One local storm report has been filed within 25 miles of Jupiter and since confirmed into the NOAA archive, the earliest on May 12, 2025 and the most recent on May 12, 2025. It is already counted in the Jupiter totals above; quoted below is the narrative the reporting office filed at the time.

EF0° May 12, 2025
2 NNW The Acreage, Palm Beach County, FL
Updates LSR to Tornado event type after survey determined EF0 tornado occurred. Several pictures showing uprooted trees... torn tree branches... pieces of a broken fenc (MFL)

Source: National Weather Service and trained-spotter local storm reports, relayed by the NOAA Storm Prediction Center.

Tornadoes by Decade

1950s 8
1960s 10
1970s 24
1980s 16
1990s 11
2000s 17
2010s 19
2020s 15

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 77
EF1 28
EF2 11
EF3 3
Unrated 1

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 9
Feb 5
Mar 11
Apr 5
May 15
Jun 13
Jul 11
Aug 24
Sep 7
Oct 15
Nov 4
Dec 1

Casualties on Record Near Jupiter

1 fatality has been recorded within 25 miles of Jupiter since 1950, across 1 event. 76 injuries have been reported across all events. 1958 was the deadliest year on record near Jupiter.

The deadliest single event was an F3 on October 19, 1958, which caused 1 fatality along a 20.2-mile track.

Notable Tornadoes Near Jupiter

Deadliest Tornado
F3 on October 19, 1958 — 1 fatality, 20.2 mi path, 440 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
EF3 on October 9, 2024 — $81.5M in reported property damage.
Widest Tornado
EF1 on June 12, 2024 — 500 yards wide.
Longest Path
EF2 on October 9, 2024 — 65.5 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on May 12, 2025.

What the record shows near Jupiter

The 1970s were the busiest decade near Jupiter, with 24 of the 120 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 15 so far. The Jupiter record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Jupiter, 105 reached EF0 or EF1 and 14 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Jupiter is rated EF3, of which 3 are logged. A further 1 near Jupiter is unrated — events NOAA logged before a damage survey assigned a scale.

Across the last 20 years Jupiter has averaged 1.9 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 39 in total. 2024 was the busiest of them with 8, and 4 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Jupiter, FL had?
Since 1950, 120 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Jupiter. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Jupiter?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Jupiter was an F3 on October 19, 1958, which caused 1 fatality.
When is tornado season in Jupiter?
August is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Jupiter, with 24 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 Jupiter?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Jupiter was an EF0 on May 12, 2025.
How do I get tornado warnings for Jupiter?
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