How many tornadoes has Maitland, FL had?
Maitland has had 149 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 5 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Maitland?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Maitland was an EF0 on May 26, 2025.
When is tornado season in Maitland?
June is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Maitland, with 29 on record. April through June account for 61 of the 149 tornadoes on record near Maitland.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
149
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
5
3.4% of total
Peak Month
June
29 on record
Per Year Avg
2.0
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Maitland
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
29 total, averaging 1.4 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
2
2024
2
2023
0
2022
0
2021
0
2020
7
2019
1
2018
1
2017
3
2016
2
2015
1
2014
1
2013
0
2012
2
2011
1
2010
0
2009
3
2008
1
2007
2
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
7
1960s
13
1970s
46
1980s
26
1990s
22
2000s
12
2010s
12
2020s
11
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
74
EF1
53
EF2
17
EF3
4
EF4
1
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
10
Feb
15
Mar
12
Apr
17
May
15
Jun
29
Jul
17
Aug
11
Sep
7
Oct
5
Nov
6
Dec
5
Casualties on Record Near Maitland
55 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Maitland since 1950, across 7 events. 960 injuries have been reported across all events. 1998 was the deadliest year on record near Maitland.
The deadliest single event was an F3 on February 23, 1998, which caused 25 fatalities along a 28.0-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Maitland
Deadliest Tornado
F3 on February 23, 1998 — 25 fatalities, 28.0 mi path, 250 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
F4 on April 4, 1966 — est. ~$27.5M (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
EF1 on June 6, 2020 — 500 yards wide.
Longest Path
F4 on April 4, 1966 — 135.8 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on May 26, 2025.
What the record shows near Maitland
The 1970s were the busiest decade near Maitland, with 46 of the 149 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 11 so far. The Maitland record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Maitland, 127 reached EF0 or EF1 and 22 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Maitland is rated EF4, of which 1 is logged.
Across the last 20 years Maitland has averaged 1.4 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 29 in total. 2020 was the busiest of them with 7, and 6 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Maitland, FL had?
Since 1950, 149 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Maitland. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Maitland?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Maitland was an F3 on February 23, 1998, which caused 25 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Maitland?
June is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Maitland, with 29 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.
Has Maitland been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of Maitland, there has been 0 EF5 and 1 EF4 tornado recorded since 1950. EF4 and EF5 tornadoes are the most destructive ratings on the Enhanced Fujita scale, with winds above 166 mph.
When was the most recent tornado near Maitland?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Maitland was an EF0 on May 26, 2025.
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