How many tornadoes has Lake Mary, FL had?
Lake Mary has had 142 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 4 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Lake Mary?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Lake Mary was an EF0 on May 26, 2025.
When is tornado season in Lake Mary?
June is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Lake Mary, with 26 on record. April through June account for 57 of the 142 tornadoes on record near Lake Mary.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
142
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
4
2.8% of total
Peak Month
June
26 on record
Per Year Avg
1.9
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Lake Mary
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
2
2023
0
2022
0
2021
0
2020
9
2019
1
2018
2
2017
1
2016
0
2015
0
2014
0
2013
0
2012
1
2011
2
2010
0
2009
3
2008
0
2007
3
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
6
1960s
13
1970s
47
1980s
27
1990s
17
2000s
12
2010s
7
2020s
13
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
64
EF1
53
EF2
21
EF3
4
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
9
Feb
15
Mar
11
Apr
16
May
15
Jun
26
Jul
14
Aug
13
Sep
8
Oct
4
Nov
5
Dec
6
Casualties on Record Near Lake Mary
32 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Lake Mary since 1950, across 6 events. 338 injuries have been reported across all events. 1998 was the deadliest year on record near Lake Mary.
The deadliest single event was an EF3 on February 2, 2007, which caused 13 fatalities along a 26.0-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Lake Mary
Deadliest Tornado
EF3 on February 2, 2007 — 13 fatalities, 26.0 mi path, 450 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
EF3 on February 2, 2007 — $98.0M in reported property damage.
Widest Tornado
EF2 on August 18, 2020 — 550 yards wide.
Longest Path
F1 on November 9, 1968 — 69.3 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on May 26, 2025.
What the record shows near Lake Mary
The 1970s were the busiest decade near Lake Mary, with 47 of the 142 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 13 so far. The Lake Mary record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Lake Mary, 117 reached EF0 or EF1 and 25 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Lake Mary is rated EF3, of which 4 are logged.
Across the last 20 years Lake Mary has averaged 1.3 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 26 in total. 2020 was the busiest of them with 9, and 10 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Lake Mary, FL had?
Since 1950, 142 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Lake Mary. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Lake Mary?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Lake Mary was an EF3 on February 2, 2007, which caused 13 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Lake Mary?
June is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Lake Mary, with 26 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 Lake Mary?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Lake Mary was an EF0 on May 26, 2025.
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