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Little Havana, FL Tornado History — 204 Tornadoes Since 1950

Florida · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Little Havana, FL had?

Little Havana has had 204 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 3 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.

When was the most recent tornado near Little Havana?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Little Havana was an Unrated on February 18, 2024.

When is tornado season in Little Havana?

June is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Little Havana, with 37 on record. April through June account for 78 of the 204 tornadoes on record near Little Havana.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
204
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
3
1.5% of total
Peak Month
June
37 on record
Per Year Avg
2.7
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Little Havana

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 43 total, averaging 2.1 per year over this window.

2026 0+1 prelim
2025 0
2024 4
2023 4
2022 5
2021 0
2020 2
2019 1
2018 5
2017 5
2016 3
2015 1
2014 1
2013 1
2012 1
2011 1
2010 0
2009 1
2008 4
2007 4

Striped bars mark preliminary reports not yet confirmed by NWS survey — excluded from the confirmed counts.

Preliminary tornado reports near Little Havana since December 29, 2025

This is a preliminary report, not confirmed tornadoes. It has not yet been through an NWS damage survey, and is not counted in the confirmed totals above.

Preliminary reports are revised, merged, and sometimes withdrawn — historically about 23% are consolidated downward once surveys complete. Ratings are omitted until a survey assigns one.

Confirmed records above are complete through December 29, 2025. NOAA publishes the confirmed archive annually, so tornadoes after that date appear here first and move into the totals above once finalized.

Preliminary EF0° April 7, 2026
3 NNW Miami Lakes, Miami-Dade County, FL
A brief EF0 tornado move through the Palm Springs North community. (MFL)

Within 25 miles of Little Havana. Quoted text is the report narrative exactly as filed. Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center preliminary storm reports, updated daily.

Tornadoes by Decade

1950s 12
1960s 24
1970s 12
1980s 36
1990s 50
2000s 36
2010s 19
2020s 15

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 146
EF1 44
EF2 10
EF3 3
Unrated 1

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 10
Feb 15
Mar 12
Apr 12
May 29
Jun 37
Jul 15
Aug 26
Sep 24
Oct 14
Nov 7
Dec 3

Casualties on Record Near Little Havana

1 fatality has been recorded within 25 miles of Little Havana since 1950, across 1 event. 193 injuries have been reported across all events. 2003 was the deadliest year on record near Little Havana.

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

Notable Tornadoes Near Little Havana

Deadliest Tornado
F2 on March 27, 2003 — 1 fatality, 6.0 mi path, 600 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
F1 on January 15, 1991 — 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
Unrated on February 18, 2024.

What the record shows near Little Havana

The 1990s were the busiest decade near Little Havana, with 50 of the 204 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 15 so far. The Little Havana record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Little Havana, 190 reached EF0 or EF1 and 13 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Little Havana is rated EF3, of which 3 are logged. A further 1 near Little Havana is unrated — events NOAA logged before a damage survey assigned a scale.

Across the last 20 years Little Havana has averaged 2.1 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 43 in total. 2017 was the busiest of them with 5, and 4 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Little Havana, FL had?
Since 1950, 204 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Little Havana. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Little Havana?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Little Havana was an F2 on March 27, 2003, which caused 1 fatality.
When is tornado season in Little Havana?
June is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Little Havana, with 37 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 Little Havana?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Little Havana was an Unrated on February 18, 2024.
How do I get tornado warnings for Little Havana?
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