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North Port, FL Tornado History — 150 Tornadoes Since 1950

Florida · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has North Port, FL had?

North Port has had 150 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 1 strong to violent (EF3+) tornado.

When was the most recent tornado near North Port?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of North Port was an EF0 on July 21, 2025.

When is tornado season in North Port?

June is historically the peak month for tornadoes near North Port, with 28 on record. April through June account for 44 of the 150 tornadoes on record near North Port.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
150
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
1
0.7% of total
Peak Month
June
28 on record
Per Year Avg
2.0
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near North Port

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 28 total, averaging 1.4 per year over this window.

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

What storm spotters reported near North Port

2 local storm reports have been filed within 25 miles of North Port and since confirmed into the NOAA archive, the earliest on June 21, 2025 and the most recent on July 21, 2025. They are already counted in the North Port totals above; quoted below is the narrative each reporting office filed at the time.

July 21, 2025
2 S Nocatee, DeSoto County, FL
[Landspout] Corrects previous landspout report from 2 S Nocatee. A landspout developed Monday afternoon as a sea breeze boundary interacted with additional thunderstor (TBW)
June 21, 2025
2 ESE South Venice, Sarasota County, FL
Delayed report: Video and pictures of a funnel cloud initially received via social media later confirmed as a tornado by broadcast media relayed video captured by a hom (TBW)

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

Tornadoes by Decade

1950s 3
1960s 4
1970s 26
1980s 18
1990s 40
2000s 35
2010s 12
2020s 12

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 100
EF1 35
EF2 12
EF3 1
Unrated 2

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 11
Feb 7
Mar 15
Apr 7
May 9
Jun 28
Jul 16
Aug 16
Sep 17
Oct 7
Nov 5
Dec 12

Casualties on Record Near North Port

4 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of North Port since 1950, across 2 events. 75 injuries have been reported across all events. 1985 was the deadliest year on record near North Port.

The deadliest single event was an F3 on March 17, 1985, which caused 2 fatalities along a 3.0-mile track.

Notable Tornadoes Near North Port

Deadliest Tornado
F3 on March 17, 1985 — 2 fatalities, 3.0 mi path, 400 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
F3 on March 17, 1985 — est. ~$27.5M (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
EF1 on October 9, 2024 — 450 yards wide.
Longest Path
F0 on September 14, 2001 — 19.2 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on July 21, 2025.

What the record shows near North Port

The 1990s were the busiest decade near North Port, with 40 of the 150 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 12 so far. The North Port record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near North Port, 135 reached EF0 or EF1 and 13 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near North Port is rated EF3, of which 1 is logged. A further 2 near North Port are unrated — events NOAA logged before a damage survey assigned a scale.

Across the last 20 years North Port has averaged 1.4 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 28 in total. 2022 was the busiest of them with 5, and 6 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has North Port, FL had?
Since 1950, 150 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of North Port. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near North Port?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of North Port was an F3 on March 17, 1985, which caused 2 fatalities.
When is tornado season in North Port?
June is historically the peak month for tornadoes near North Port, with 28 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 North Port?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of North Port was an EF0 on July 21, 2025.
How do I get tornado warnings for North Port?
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