How many tornadoes has Leesburg, FL had?
Leesburg has had 112 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 4 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Leesburg?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Leesburg was an Unrated on May 12, 2025.
When is tornado season in Leesburg?
April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Leesburg, with 19 on record. April through June account for 48 of the 112 tornadoes on record near Leesburg.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
112
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
4
3.6% of total
Peak Month
April
19 on record
Per Year Avg
1.5
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Leesburg
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
27 total, averaging 1.4 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
1
2024
0
2023
0
2022
1
2021
0
2020
6
2019
0
2018
1
2017
1
2016
2
2015
1
2014
0
2013
0
2012
2
2011
3
2010
0
2009
0
2008
1
2007
8
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
1
1960s
10
1970s
27
1980s
21
1990s
20
2000s
15
2010s
10
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
57
EF1
36
EF2
14
EF3
4
Unrated
1
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
5
Feb
8
Mar
12
Apr
19
May
12
Jun
17
Jul
12
Aug
9
Sep
5
Oct
5
Nov
4
Dec
4
Casualties on Record Near Leesburg
27 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Leesburg since 1950, across 6 events. 274 injuries have been reported across all events. 2007 was the deadliest year on record near Leesburg.
The deadliest single event was an EF3 on February 2, 2007, which caused 13 fatalities along a 26.0-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Leesburg
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
EF1 on April 20, 2020 — 500 yards wide.
Longest Path
F1 on February 6, 1975 — 54.9 mile track.
Most Recent
Unrated on May 12, 2025.
What the record shows near Leesburg
The 1970s were the busiest decade near Leesburg, with 27 of the 112 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 8 so far. The Leesburg record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Leesburg, 93 reached EF0 or EF1 and 18 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Leesburg is rated EF3, of which 4 are logged. A further 1 near Leesburg is unrated — events NOAA logged before a damage survey assigned a scale.
Across the last 20 years Leesburg has averaged 1.4 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 27 in total. 2007 was the busiest of them with 8, and 9 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Leesburg, FL had?
Since 1950, 112 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Leesburg. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Leesburg?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Leesburg was an EF3 on February 2, 2007, which caused 13 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Leesburg?
April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Leesburg, with 19 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 Leesburg?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Leesburg was an Unrated on May 12, 2025.
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