Naples, FL Tornado History — 73 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has Naples, FL had?
Naples has had 73 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.
When was the most recent tornado near Naples?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Naples was an EF0 on September 25, 2024.
When is tornado season in Naples?
September is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Naples, with 14 on record. Spring through early summer (April–June) generally sees the highest activity across most of the central and southern United States.
At a Glance
Recent Tornado Activity Near Naples
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 15 total, averaging 0.8 per year over this window.
Tornadoes by Decade
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.
Tornadoes by Month
Casualties on Record Near Naples
2 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Naples since 1950, across 1 event. 29 injuries have been reported across all events. 1968 was the deadliest year on record.
The deadliest single event was a F2 on November 9, 1968, which caused 2 fatalities along a 45.6-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Naples
About Tornadoes in Naples
This overview was written July 29, 2026. The tornado counts and notable-event figures elsewhere on this page reflect the latest data and may differ from this summary.
Naples sits in Collier County on Florida's southwest Gulf coast, and most of the tornadoes that have touched down nearby have been brief, weak storms. The area has seen far more serious weather, though. On November 9, 1968, an F2 tornado tracked 45.6 miles on a path roughly 100 yards wide, killing two people, injuring 17, and causing $27,500 in property damage. Just two days later, on November 11, 1968, another F2 carved a much narrower track 65.4 miles long, injuring three people and doing $275,000 in damage. Earlier that decade, an F2 struck on May 10, 1962, injuring one person along a short path.
More recent activity has leaned toward weaker tornadoes tied to the region's summer thunderstorms and tropical systems. EF0 tornadoes touched down on both June 23 and June 24, 2012, during one active stretch of the wet season, and September has produced repeated touchdowns over the years, including an F1 on September 19, 2004, an EF0 on September 29, 2015, and EF0 tornadoes on September 26, 2024. The cooler months are not exempt either: EF0 tornadoes touched down on January 16, 2022, and again on March 12, 2022, in the heart of Southwest Florida's dry season.