Key West, FL Tornado History — 30 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has Key West, FL had?
Key West has had 30 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.
When was the most recent tornado near Key West?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Key West was an EF1 on October 8, 2024.
When is tornado season in Key West?
June is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Key West, with 11 on record. April through June account for 16 of the 30 tornadoes on record near Key West.
At a Glance
Recent Tornado Activity Near Key West
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 10 total, averaging 0.5 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 Key West been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Key West from any of the 30 tornadoes since 1950, though 51 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near Key West
What the record shows near Key West
The 1980s were the busiest decade near Key West, with 6 of the 30 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 3 so far. The Key West record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Key West, 26 reached EF0 or EF1 and 4 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Key West is rated EF2, of which 4 are logged.
Across the last 20 years Key West has averaged 0.5 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 10 in total. 2008 was the busiest of them with 3, and 13 of those years passed with none at all.