How many tornadoes has Marco Island, FL had?
Marco Island has had 59 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.
When was the most recent tornado near Marco Island?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Marco Island was an EF0 on September 25, 2024.
When is tornado season in Marco Island?
June is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Marco Island, with 10 on record. April through June account for 16 of the 59 tornadoes on record near Marco Island.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
59
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
0
0.0% of total
Peak Month
June
10 on record
Per Year Avg
0.8
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Marco Island
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
14 total, averaging 0.7 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
0
2024
1
2023
1
2022
2
2021
0
2020
0
2019
0
2018
0
2017
1
2016
0
2015
1
2014
0
2013
0
2012
5
2011
0
2010
0
2009
0
2008
1
2007
2
Tornadoes by Decade
1960s
7
1970s
5
1980s
5
1990s
20
2000s
11
2010s
7
2020s
4
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
43
EF1
13
EF2
3
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
2
Feb
7
Mar
4
Apr
5
May
1
Jun
10
Jul
8
Aug
5
Sep
10
Oct
2
Nov
4
Dec
1
Casualties on Record Near Marco Island
2 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Marco Island since 1950, across 1 event. 26 injuries have been reported across all events. 1968 was the deadliest year on record near Marco Island.
The deadliest single event was an F2 on November 9, 1968, which caused 2 fatalities along a 45.6-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Marco Island
Deadliest Tornado
F2 on November 9, 1968 — 2 fatalities, 45.6 mi path, 100 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
EF0 on February 12, 2008 — $445K in reported property damage.
Widest Tornado
F0 on April 14, 1997 — 100 yards wide.
Longest Path
F2 on November 11, 1968 — 65.4 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on September 25, 2024.
What the record shows near Marco Island
The 1990s were the busiest decade near Marco Island, with 20 of the 59 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 4 so far. The Marco Island record runs from the 1960s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Marco Island, 56 reached EF0 or EF1 and 3 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Marco Island is rated EF2, of which 3 are logged.
Across the last 20 years Marco Island has averaged 0.7 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 14 in total. 2012 was the busiest of them with 5, and 12 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Marco Island, FL had?
Since 1950, 59 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Marco Island. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Marco Island?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Marco Island was an F2 on November 9, 1968, which caused 2 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Marco Island?
June is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Marco Island, with 10 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 Marco Island?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Marco Island was an EF0 on September 25, 2024.
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