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Myrtle Grove, FL Tornado History — 184 Tornadoes Since 1950

Florida · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Myrtle Grove, FL had?

Myrtle Grove has had 184 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 6 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.

When was the most recent tornado near Myrtle Grove?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Myrtle Grove was an EF1 on October 26, 2025.

When is tornado season in Myrtle Grove?

March is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Myrtle Grove, with 26 on record. April through June account for 54 of the 184 tornadoes on record near Myrtle Grove.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
184
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
6
3.3% of total
Peak Month
March
26 on record
Per Year Avg
2.4
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Myrtle Grove

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 41 total, averaging 2.0 per year over this window.

2026 0
2025 6
2024 4
2023 2
2022 6
2021 0
2020 2
2019 0
2018 4
2017 2
2016 2
2015 1
2014 0
2013 1
2012 1
2011 3
2010 1
2009 0
2008 5
2007 1

What storm spotters reported near Myrtle Grove

3 local storm reports have been filed within 25 miles of Myrtle Grove and since confirmed into the NOAA archive, the earliest on May 9, 2025 and the most recent on October 26, 2025. They are already counted in the Myrtle Grove totals above; quoted below is the narrative each reporting office filed at the time.

EF1° October 27, 2025
2 NNE Elberta, Baldwin County, AL
NWS Storm survey found an EF-1 tornado with a max wind of 95 mph occured near Kleinschmidt Road and County Road 87 northeast of Elberta Alabama. The tornado moved north (MOB)
EF0° June 17, 2025
1 WSW Cantonment, Escambia County, FL
A very compact... short-lived EF0 tornado moved through the Twin Pines community in Cantonment. This tornado began on the south side of the community where a very small (MOB)
May 10, 2025
Pensacola Beach, Escambia County, FL
Multiple webcam vantage points and videos showed a waterspout moving onshore just east of the Pensacola Beach Pier. Pictures show damage to the sign at a local business (MOB)

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

Tornadoes by Decade

1950s 6
1960s 20
1970s 43
1980s 26
1990s 26
2000s 28
2010s 15
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 97
EF1 64
EF2 17
EF3 6

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 5
Feb 13
Mar 26
Apr 18
May 21
Jun 15
Jul 12
Aug 10
Sep 20
Oct 17
Nov 17
Dec 10

Casualties on Record Near Myrtle Grove

18 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Myrtle Grove since 1950, across 2 events. 311 injuries have been reported across all events. 1962 was the deadliest year on record near Myrtle Grove.

The deadliest single event was an F3 on March 31, 1962, which caused 17 fatalities along a 6.9-mile track.

Notable Tornadoes Near Myrtle Grove

Deadliest Tornado
F3 on March 31, 1962 — 17 fatalities, 6.9 mi path, 440 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
EF3 on February 23, 2016 — $22.0M in reported property damage.
Widest Tornado
F2 on March 2, 1972 — 500 yards wide.
Longest Path
F2 on May 26, 1973 — 105.4 mile track.
Most Recent
EF1 on October 26, 2025.

What the record shows near Myrtle Grove

The 1970s were the busiest decade near Myrtle Grove, with 43 of the 184 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 20 so far. The Myrtle Grove record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Myrtle Grove, 161 reached EF0 or EF1 and 23 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Myrtle Grove is rated EF3, of which 6 are logged.

Across the last 20 years Myrtle Grove has averaged 2.0 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 41 in total. 2022 was the busiest of them with 6, and 5 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Myrtle Grove, FL had?
Since 1950, 184 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Myrtle Grove. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Myrtle Grove?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Myrtle Grove was an F3 on March 31, 1962, which caused 17 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Myrtle Grove?
March is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Myrtle Grove, with 26 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 Myrtle Grove?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Myrtle Grove was an EF1 on October 26, 2025.
How do I get tornado warnings for Myrtle Grove?
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