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Lynn Haven, FL Tornado History — 103 Tornadoes Since 1950

Florida · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Lynn Haven, FL had?

Lynn Haven has had 103 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 2 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.

When was the most recent tornado near Lynn Haven?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Lynn Haven was an EF0 on October 27, 2025.

When is tornado season in Lynn Haven?

January is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Lynn Haven, with 15 on record. April through June account for 24 of the 103 tornadoes on record near Lynn Haven.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
103
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
2
1.9% of total
Peak Month
January
15 on record
Per Year Avg
1.4
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Lynn Haven

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 30 total, averaging 1.5 per year over this window.

2026 0+1 prelim
2025 1
2024 5
2023 3
2022 2
2021 7
2020 2
2019 1
2018 2
2017 0
2016 1
2015 2
2014 1
2013 0
2012 1
2011 1
2010 0
2009 0
2008 1
2007 0

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

Preliminary tornado reports near Lynn Haven 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Preliminary reports are revised, merged, and sometimes withdrawn — historically about 23% are consolidated downward once surveys complete.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° June 19, 2026
3 S Millers Ferry, Washington County, FL
EF0 tornado confirmed from June 18th. (TAE)

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

What storm spotters reported near Lynn Haven

One local storm report has been filed within 25 miles of Lynn Haven and since confirmed into the NOAA archive, the earliest on October 26, 2025 and the most recent on October 26, 2025. It is already counted in the Lynn Haven totals above; quoted below is the narrative the reporting office filed at the time.

EF0° October 27, 2025
1 WNW Mexico Beach, Bay County, FL
EF0 tornado confirmed by storm survey. (TAE)

Source: National Weather Service and trained-spotter local storm reports, relayed by the NOAA Storm Prediction Center.

Tornadoes by Decade

1950s 8
1960s 6
1970s 13
1980s 19
1990s 13
2000s 15
2010s 9
2020s 20

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 46
EF1 38
EF2 17
EF3 2

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 15
Feb 7
Mar 13
Apr 15
May 3
Jun 6
Jul 2
Aug 3
Sep 13
Oct 11
Nov 9
Dec 6

Casualties on Record Near Lynn Haven

4 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Lynn Haven since 1950, across 4 events. 159 injuries have been reported across all events. 2004 was the deadliest year on record near Lynn Haven.

The deadliest single event was an F3 on December 10, 1967, which caused 1 fatality along a 7.1-mile track.

Notable Tornadoes Near Lynn Haven

Deadliest Tornado
F3 on December 10, 1967 — 1 fatality, 7.1 mi path, 250 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
EF3 on January 9, 2024 — $15.3M in reported property damage.
Widest Tornado
EF2 on January 9, 2024 — 600 yards wide.
Longest Path
F2 on January 12, 1975 — 168.5 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on October 27, 2025.

What the record shows near Lynn Haven

The 2020s are the busiest decade on record so far near Lynn Haven, with 20 of the 103 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles. The Lynn Haven record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Lynn Haven, 84 reached EF0 or EF1 and 19 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Lynn Haven is rated EF3, of which 2 are logged.

Across the last 20 years Lynn Haven has averaged 1.5 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 30 in total. 2021 was the busiest of them with 7, and 6 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Lynn Haven, FL had?
Since 1950, 103 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Lynn Haven. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Lynn Haven?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Lynn Haven was an F3 on December 10, 1967, which caused 1 fatality.
When is tornado season in Lynn Haven?
January is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Lynn Haven, with 15 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 Lynn Haven?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Lynn Haven was an EF0 on October 27, 2025.
How do I get tornado warnings for Lynn Haven?
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