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. April through June account for 19 of the 73 tornadoes on record near Naples.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
73
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
0
0.0% of total
Peak Month
September
14 on record
Per Year Avg
1.0
Across 76 years
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.
2026
0
2025
0
2024
3
2023
1
2022
2
2021
0
2020
0
2019
0
2018
0
2017
0
2016
0
2015
1
2014
0
2013
0
2012
6
2011
0
2010
0
2009
0
2008
0
2007
2
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
1
1960s
9
1970s
7
1980s
8
1990s
23
2000s
12
2010s
7
2020s
6
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
53
EF1
15
EF2
4
Unrated
1
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
3
Feb
7
Mar
6
Apr
5
May
1
Jun
13
Jul
9
Aug
6
Sep
14
Oct
4
Nov
3
Dec
2
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 near Naples.
The deadliest single event was an F2 on November 9, 1968, which caused 2 fatalities along a 45.6-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Naples
Deadliest Tornado
F2 on November 9, 1968 — 2 fatalities, 45.6 mi path, 100 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
F1 on October 30, 1993 — est. ~$2.8M (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
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 Naples
The 1990s were the busiest decade near Naples, with 23 of the 73 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 6 so far. The Naples record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Naples, 68 reached EF0 or EF1 and 4 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Naples is rated EF2, of which 4 are logged. A further 1 near Naples is unrated — events NOAA logged before a damage survey assigned a scale.
Across the last 20 years Naples has averaged 0.8 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 15 in total. 2012 was the busiest of them with 6, and 14 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Naples, FL had?
Since 1950, 73 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Naples. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Naples?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Naples was an F2 on November 9, 1968, which caused 2 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Naples?
September is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Naples, with 14 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 Naples?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Naples was an EF0 on September 25, 2024.
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