How many tornadoes has Lake Butler, FL had?
Lake Butler has had 128 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 5 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Lake Butler?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Lake Butler was an EF0 on May 26, 2025.
When is tornado season in Lake Butler?
June is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Lake Butler, with 22 on record. April through June account for 52 of the 128 tornadoes on record near Lake Butler.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
128
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
5
3.9% of total
Peak Month
June
22 on record
Per Year Avg
1.7
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Lake Butler
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
26 total, averaging 1.3 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
2
2024
1
2023
0
2022
0
2021
0
2020
5
2019
0
2018
2
2017
3
2016
2
2015
1
2014
1
2013
0
2012
3
2011
1
2010
0
2009
2
2008
1
2007
2
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
6
1960s
11
1970s
33
1980s
26
1990s
19
2000s
12
2010s
13
2020s
8
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
58
EF1
47
EF2
18
EF3
4
EF4
1
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
9
Feb
12
Mar
14
Apr
18
May
12
Jun
22
Jul
13
Aug
8
Sep
5
Oct
3
Nov
6
Dec
6
Casualties on Record Near Lake Butler
55 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Lake Butler since 1950, across 7 events. 967 injuries have been reported across all events. 1998 was the deadliest year on record near Lake Butler.
The deadliest single event was an F3 on February 23, 1998, which caused 25 fatalities along a 28.0-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Lake Butler
Deadliest Tornado
F3 on February 23, 1998 — 25 fatalities, 28.0 mi path, 250 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
F4 on April 4, 1966 — est. ~$27.5M (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
F1 on August 13, 2004 — 3,000 yards wide.
Longest Path
F4 on April 4, 1966 — 135.8 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on May 26, 2025.
What the record shows near Lake Butler
The 1970s were the busiest decade near Lake Butler, with 33 of the 128 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 8 so far. The Lake Butler record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Lake Butler, 105 reached EF0 or EF1 and 23 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Lake Butler is rated EF4, of which 1 is logged.
Across the last 20 years Lake Butler has averaged 1.3 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 26 in total. 2020 was the busiest of them with 5, and 7 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Lake Butler, FL had?
Since 1950, 128 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Lake Butler. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Lake Butler?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Lake Butler was an F3 on February 23, 1998, which caused 25 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Lake Butler?
June is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Lake Butler, with 22 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.
Has Lake Butler been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of Lake Butler, there has been 0 EF5 and 1 EF4 tornado recorded since 1950. EF4 and EF5 tornadoes are the most destructive ratings on the Enhanced Fujita scale, with winds above 166 mph.
When was the most recent tornado near Lake Butler?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Lake Butler was an EF0 on May 26, 2025.
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