How many tornadoes has Ocala, FL had?
Ocala has had 88 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 3 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Ocala?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Ocala was an EF0 on July 22, 2022.
When is tornado season in Ocala?
March is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Ocala, with 13 on record. April through June account for 30 of the 88 tornadoes on record near Ocala.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
88
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
3
3.4% of total
Peak Month
March
13 on record
Per Year Avg
1.2
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Ocala
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
0
2023
0
2022
2
2021
2
2020
2
2019
1
2018
0
2017
0
2016
2
2015
1
2014
0
2013
0
2012
0
2011
1
2010
0
2009
0
2008
0
2007
4
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
1
1960s
3
1970s
19
1980s
16
1990s
18
2000s
20
2010s
5
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
44
EF1
30
EF2
11
EF3
3
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
3
Feb
5
Mar
13
Apr
11
May
8
Jun
11
Jul
11
Aug
7
Sep
8
Oct
5
Nov
3
Dec
3
Casualties on Record Near Ocala
10 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Ocala since 1950, across 3 events. 109 injuries have been reported across all events. 2007 was the deadliest year on record near Ocala.
The deadliest single event was an EF3 on February 2, 2007, which caused 8 fatalities along a 10.5-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Ocala
Deadliest Tornado
EF3 on February 2, 2007 — 8 fatalities, 10.5 mi path, 450 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
EF3 on February 2, 2007 — $62.0M in reported property damage.
Widest Tornado
F1 on April 7, 2005 — 1,000 yards wide.
Longest Path
F1 on February 6, 1975 — 54.9 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on July 22, 2022.
What the record shows near Ocala
The 2000s were the busiest decade near Ocala, with 20 of the 88 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 6 so far. The Ocala record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Ocala, 74 reached EF0 or EF1 and 14 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Ocala is rated EF3, of which 3 are logged.
Across the last 20 years Ocala has averaged 0.8 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 15 in total. 2007 was the busiest of them with 4, and 12 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Ocala, FL had?
Since 1950, 88 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Ocala. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Ocala?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Ocala was an EF3 on February 2, 2007, which caused 8 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Ocala?
March is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Ocala, with 13 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 Ocala?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Ocala was an EF0 on July 22, 2022.
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