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Oviedo, FL Tornado History — 138 Tornadoes Since 1950

Florida · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Oviedo, FL had?

Oviedo has had 138 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 7 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.

When was the most recent tornado near Oviedo?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Oviedo was an EF0 on May 26, 2025.

When is tornado season in Oviedo?

June is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Oviedo, with 25 on record. April through June account for 50 of the 138 tornadoes on record near Oviedo.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
138
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
7
5.1% of total
Peak Month
June
25 on record
Per Year Avg
1.8
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Oviedo

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

2026 0
2025 2
2024 2
2023 0
2022 0
2021 0
2020 7
2019 1
2018 1
2017 3
2016 1
2015 0
2014 3
2013 0
2012 2
2011 2
2010 0
2009 3
2008 0
2007 1

Tornadoes by Decade

1950s 7
1960s 15
1970s 42
1980s 26
1990s 16
2000s 8
2010s 13
2020s 11

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 61
EF1 51
EF2 19
EF3 6
EF4 1

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 11
Feb 15
Mar 12
Apr 12
May 13
Jun 25
Jul 15
Aug 14
Sep 9
Oct 2
Nov 5
Dec 5

Casualties on Record Near Oviedo

67 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Oviedo since 1950, across 7 events. 1,014 injuries have been reported across all events. 1998 was the deadliest year on record near Oviedo.

The deadliest single event was an F3 on February 23, 1998, which caused 25 fatalities along a 28.0-mile track.

Notable Tornadoes Near Oviedo

Deadliest Tornado
F3 on February 23, 1998 — 25 fatalities, 28.0 mi path, 250 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
EF3 on February 2, 2007 — $98.0M in reported property damage.
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 Oviedo

The 1970s were the busiest decade near Oviedo, with 42 of the 138 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 11 so far. The Oviedo record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Oviedo, 112 reached EF0 or EF1 and 26 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Oviedo is rated EF4, of which 1 is logged.

Across the last 20 years Oviedo has averaged 1.4 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 28 in total. 2020 was the busiest of them with 7, and 8 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Oviedo, FL had?
Since 1950, 138 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Oviedo. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Oviedo?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Oviedo was an F3 on February 23, 1998, which caused 25 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Oviedo?
June is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Oviedo, with 25 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 Oviedo been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of Oviedo, 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 Oviedo?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Oviedo was an EF0 on May 26, 2025.
How do I get tornado warnings for Oviedo?
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