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Meadow Woods, FL Tornado History — 120 Tornadoes Since 1950

Florida · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Meadow Woods, FL had?

Meadow Woods has had 120 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 5 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.

When was the most recent tornado near Meadow Woods?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Meadow Woods was an Unrated on August 4, 2025.

When is tornado season in Meadow Woods?

June is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Meadow Woods, with 25 on record. April through June account for 44 of the 120 tornadoes on record near Meadow Woods.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
120
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
5
4.2% of total
Peak Month
June
25 on record
Per Year Avg
1.6
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Meadow Woods

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 25 total, averaging 1.3 per year over this window.

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

What storm spotters reported near Meadow Woods

One local storm report has been filed within 25 miles of Meadow Woods and since confirmed into the NOAA archive, the earliest on August 4, 2025 and the most recent on August 4, 2025. It is already counted in the Meadow Woods totals above; quoted below is the narrative the reporting office filed at the time.

August 4, 2025
1 NNE Pine Grove, Osceola County, FL
A video shared by broadcast media taken approximately 3.5 miles down Nova Road from US-192 in the eastbound lane shows a tornado. Radar estimates that the tornado was a (MLB)

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

Tornadoes by Decade

1950s 5
1960s 10
1970s 31
1980s 20
1990s 19
2000s 13
2010s 13
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 55
EF1 42
EF2 17
EF3 4
EF4 1
Unrated 1

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 8
Feb 12
Mar 15
Apr 8
May 11
Jun 25
Jul 12
Aug 11
Sep 5
Oct 2
Nov 5
Dec 6

Casualties on Record Near Meadow Woods

54 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Meadow Woods since 1950, across 6 events. 972 injuries have been reported across all events. 1998 was the deadliest year on record near Meadow Woods.

The deadliest single event was an F3 on February 23, 1998, which caused 25 fatalities along a 28.0-mile track.

Notable Tornadoes Near Meadow Woods

Deadliest Tornado
F3 on February 23, 1998 — 25 fatalities, 28.0 mi path, 250 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
F2 on March 24, 1983 — est. ~$27.5M (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
F1 on August 13, 2004 — 3,000 yards wide.
Longest Path
F4 on April 4, 1966 — 135.8 mile track.
Most Recent
Unrated on August 4, 2025.

What the record shows near Meadow Woods

The 1970s were the busiest decade near Meadow Woods, with 31 of the 120 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 9 so far. The Meadow Woods record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Meadow Woods, 97 reached EF0 or EF1 and 22 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Meadow Woods is rated EF4, of which 1 is logged. A further 1 near Meadow Woods is unrated — events NOAA logged before a damage survey assigned a scale.

Across the last 20 years Meadow Woods has averaged 1.3 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 25 in total. 2020 was the busiest of them with 4, and 8 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Meadow Woods, FL had?
Since 1950, 120 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Meadow Woods. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Meadow Woods?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Meadow Woods was an F3 on February 23, 1998, which caused 25 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Meadow Woods?
June is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Meadow Woods, with 25 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 Meadow Woods been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of Meadow Woods, 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 Meadow Woods?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Meadow Woods was an Unrated on August 4, 2025.
How do I get tornado warnings for Meadow Woods?
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