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Marion Oaks, FL Tornado History — 125 Tornadoes Since 1950

Florida · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Marion Oaks, FL had?

Marion Oaks has had 125 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 4 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.

When was the most recent tornado near Marion Oaks?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Marion Oaks was an Unrated on May 12, 2025.

When is tornado season in Marion Oaks?

July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Marion Oaks, with 19 on record. April through June account for 44 of the 125 tornadoes on record near Marion Oaks.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
125
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
4
3.2% of total
Peak Month
July
19 on record
Per Year Avg
1.6
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Marion Oaks

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 21 total, averaging 1.1 per year over this window.

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

Tornadoes by Decade

1960s 6
1970s 26
1980s 25
1990s 31
2000s 21
2010s 7
2020s 9

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 64
EF1 41
EF2 15
EF3 4
Unrated 1

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 4
Feb 8
Mar 16
Apr 13
May 13
Jun 18
Jul 19
Aug 11
Sep 6
Oct 7
Nov 5
Dec 5

Casualties on Record Near Marion Oaks

13 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Marion Oaks since 1950, across 4 events. 114 injuries have been reported across all events. 2007 was the deadliest year on record near Marion Oaks.

The deadliest single event was an EF3 on February 2, 2007, which caused 8 fatalities along a 10.5-mile track.

Notable Tornadoes Near Marion Oaks

Deadliest Tornado
EF3 on February 2, 2007 — 8 fatalities, 10.5 mi path, 450 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
EF3 on February 2, 2007 — $62.0M in reported property damage.
Widest Tornado
F1 on April 7, 2005 — 1,000 yards wide.
Longest Path
F1 on February 6, 1975 — 54.9 mile track.
Most Recent
Unrated on May 12, 2025.

What the record shows near Marion Oaks

The 1990s were the busiest decade near Marion Oaks, with 31 of the 125 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 9 so far. The Marion Oaks record runs from the 1960s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Marion Oaks, 105 reached EF0 or EF1 and 19 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Marion Oaks is rated EF3, of which 4 are logged. A further 1 near Marion Oaks is unrated — events NOAA logged before a damage survey assigned a scale.

Across the last 20 years Marion Oaks has averaged 1.1 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 21 in total. 2007 was the busiest of them with 4, and 8 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Marion Oaks, FL had?
Since 1950, 125 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Marion Oaks. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Marion Oaks?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Marion Oaks was an EF3 on February 2, 2007, which caused 8 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Marion Oaks?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Marion Oaks, with 19 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 Marion Oaks?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Marion Oaks was an Unrated on May 12, 2025.
How do I get tornado warnings for Marion Oaks?
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