How many tornadoes has Ocoee, FL had?
Ocoee has had 142 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 5 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Ocoee?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Ocoee was an EF0 on May 26, 2025.
When is tornado season in Ocoee?
June is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Ocoee, with 23 on record. April through June account for 54 of the 142 tornadoes on record near Ocoee.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
142
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
5
3.5% of total
Peak Month
June
23 on record
Per Year Avg
1.9
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Ocoee
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
29 total, averaging 1.4 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
2
2024
2
2023
0
2022
0
2021
0
2020
6
2019
1
2018
2
2017
3
2016
2
2015
1
2014
0
2013
0
2012
2
2011
2
2010
0
2009
2
2008
2
2007
2
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
6
1960s
14
1970s
39
1980s
29
1990s
21
2000s
10
2010s
13
2020s
10
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
66
EF1
52
EF2
19
EF3
4
EF4
1
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
11
Feb
15
Mar
14
Apr
18
May
13
Jun
23
Jul
17
Aug
10
Sep
6
Oct
4
Nov
6
Dec
5
Casualties on Record Near Ocoee
55 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Ocoee since 1950, across 7 events. 975 injuries have been reported across all events. 1998 was the deadliest year on record near Ocoee.
The deadliest single event was an F3 on February 23, 1998, which caused 25 fatalities along a 28.0-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Ocoee
Deadliest Tornado
F3 on February 23, 1998 — 25 fatalities, 28.0 mi path, 250 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
F4 on April 4, 1966 — est. ~$27.5M (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
EF1 on June 6, 2020 — 500 yards wide.
Longest Path
F4 on April 4, 1966 — 135.8 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on May 26, 2025.
What the record shows near Ocoee
The 1970s were the busiest decade near Ocoee, with 39 of the 142 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 10 so far. The Ocoee record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Ocoee, 118 reached EF0 or EF1 and 24 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Ocoee is rated EF4, of which 1 is logged.
Across the last 20 years Ocoee has averaged 1.4 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 29 in total. 2020 was the busiest of them with 6, and 7 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Ocoee, FL had?
Since 1950, 142 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Ocoee. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Ocoee?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Ocoee was an F3 on February 23, 1998, which caused 25 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Ocoee?
June is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Ocoee, with 23 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.
Has Ocoee been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of Ocoee, there has been 0 EF5 and 1 EF4 tornado recorded since 1950. EF4 and EF5 tornadoes are the most destructive ratings on the Enhanced Fujita scale, with winds above 166 mph.
When was the most recent tornado near Ocoee?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Ocoee was an EF0 on May 26, 2025.
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