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Ormond Beach, FL Tornado History — 103 Tornadoes Since 1950

Florida · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Ormond Beach, FL had?

Ormond Beach has had 103 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 2 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.

When was the most recent tornado near Ormond Beach?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Ormond Beach was an Unrated on September 18, 2025.

When is tornado season in Ormond Beach?

September is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Ormond Beach, with 18 on record. April through June account for 22 of the 103 tornadoes on record near Ormond Beach.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
103
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
2
1.9% of total
Peak Month
September
18 on record
Per Year Avg
1.4
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Ormond Beach

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 22 total, averaging 1.1 per year over this window.

2026 0
2025 1
2024 0
2023 3
2022 0
2021 2
2020 2
2019 1
2018 1
2017 1
2016 0
2015 0
2014 1
2013 1
2012 0
2011 0
2010 3
2009 2
2008 0
2007 4

Tornadoes by Decade

1950s 2
1960s 7
1970s 21
1980s 19
1990s 17
2000s 21
2010s 8
2020s 8

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 59
EF1 26
EF2 15
EF3 2
Unrated 1

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 4
Feb 5
Mar 9
Apr 11
May 5
Jun 6
Jul 14
Aug 15
Sep 18
Oct 6
Nov 5
Dec 5

Casualties on Record Near Ormond Beach

14 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Ormond Beach since 1950, across 2 events. 115 injuries have been reported across all events. 2007 was the deadliest year on record near Ormond Beach.

The deadliest single event was an EF3 on February 2, 2007, which caused 13 fatalities along a 26.0-mile track.

Notable Tornadoes Near Ormond Beach

Deadliest Tornado
EF3 on February 2, 2007 — 13 fatalities, 26.0 mi path, 450 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
EF3 on February 2, 2007 — $98.0M in reported property damage.
Widest Tornado
EF1 on December 14, 2019 — 880 yards wide.
Longest Path
F0 on August 13, 2004 — 30.0 mile track.
Most Recent
Unrated on September 18, 2025.

What the record shows near Ormond Beach

The 1970s were the busiest decade near Ormond Beach, with 21 of the 103 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 8 so far. The Ormond Beach record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Ormond Beach, 85 reached EF0 or EF1 and 17 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Ormond Beach is rated EF3, of which 2 are logged. A further 1 near Ormond Beach is unrated — events NOAA logged before a damage survey assigned a scale.

Across the last 20 years Ormond Beach has averaged 1.1 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 22 in total. 2007 was the busiest of them with 4, and 8 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Ormond Beach, FL had?
Since 1950, 103 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Ormond Beach. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Ormond Beach?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Ormond Beach was an EF3 on February 2, 2007, which caused 13 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Ormond Beach?
September is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Ormond Beach, with 18 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 Ormond Beach?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Ormond Beach was an Unrated on September 18, 2025.
How do I get tornado warnings for Ormond Beach?
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