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Leisure City, FL Tornado History — 110 Tornadoes Since 1950

Florida · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Leisure City, FL had?

Leisure City has had 110 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 1 strong to violent (EF3+) tornado.

When was the most recent tornado near Leisure City?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Leisure City was an EF1 on October 9, 2024.

When is tornado season in Leisure City?

June is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Leisure City, with 22 on record. April through June account for 39 of the 110 tornadoes on record near Leisure City.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
110
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
1
0.9% of total
Peak Month
June
22 on record
Per Year Avg
1.4
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Leisure City

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 20 total, averaging 1.0 per year over this window.

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

Tornadoes by Decade

1950s 5
1960s 14
1970s 6
1980s 20
1990s 32
2000s 19
2010s 8
2020s 6

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 83
EF1 20
EF2 5
EF3 1
Unrated 1

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 5
Feb 6
Mar 5
Apr 5
May 12
Jun 22
Jul 10
Aug 14
Sep 11
Oct 10
Nov 6
Dec 4

Casualties on Record Near Leisure City

1 fatality has been recorded within 25 miles of Leisure City since 1950, across 1 event. 150 injuries have been reported across all events. 2003 was the deadliest year on record near Leisure City.

The deadliest single event was an F2 on March 27, 2003, which caused 1 fatality along a 6.0-mile track.

Notable Tornadoes Near Leisure City

Deadliest Tornado
F2 on March 27, 2003 — 1 fatality, 6.0 mi path, 600 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
F1 on May 27, 1982 — est. ~$2.8M (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
F0 on October 4, 1968 — 833 yards wide.
Longest Path
F0 on September 12, 1968 — 42.8 mile track.
Most Recent
EF1 on October 9, 2024.

What the record shows near Leisure City

The 1990s were the busiest decade near Leisure City, with 32 of the 110 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 6 so far. The Leisure City record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Leisure City, 103 reached EF0 or EF1 and 6 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Leisure City is rated EF3, of which 1 is logged. A further 1 near Leisure City is unrated — events NOAA logged before a damage survey assigned a scale.

Across the last 20 years Leisure City has averaged 1.0 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 20 in total. 2007 was the busiest of them with 3, and 8 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Leisure City, FL had?
Since 1950, 110 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Leisure City. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Leisure City?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Leisure City was an F2 on March 27, 2003, which caused 1 fatality.
When is tornado season in Leisure City?
June is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Leisure City, 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.
When was the most recent tornado near Leisure City?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Leisure City was an EF1 on October 9, 2024.
How do I get tornado warnings for Leisure City?
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