Palm Bay, FL Tornado History — 108 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has Palm Bay, FL had?
Palm Bay has had 108 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 1 strong to violent (EF3+) tornado.
When was the most recent tornado near Palm Bay?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Palm Bay was an EF0 on September 7, 2025.
When is tornado season in Palm Bay?
September is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Palm Bay, with 21 on record. April through June account for 27 of the 108 tornadoes on record near Palm Bay.
At a Glance
Recent Tornado Activity Near Palm Bay
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 26 total, averaging 1.3 per year over this window.
What storm spotters reported near Palm Bay
One local storm report has been filed within 25 miles of Palm Bay and since confirmed into the NOAA archive, the earliest on September 7, 2025 and the most recent on September 7, 2025. It is already counted in the Palm Bay totals above; quoted below is the narrative the reporting office filed at the time.
Preliminary Report. Minor structural and vegetative damage was noted in the vicinity of Airoso Rd. SE and Emerson Dr. in Palm Bay. Witnesses shared photos of a small up (MLB)
Source: National Weather Service and trained-spotter local storm reports, relayed by the NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
Tornadoes by Decade
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.
Tornadoes by Month
Casualties on Record Near Palm Bay
1 fatality has been recorded within 25 miles of Palm Bay since 1950, across 1 event. 106 injuries have been reported across all events. 1994 was the deadliest year on record near Palm Bay.
The deadliest single event was an F2 on November 15, 1994, which caused 1 fatality along a 2.5-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Palm Bay
What the record shows near Palm Bay
The 1990s were the busiest decade near Palm Bay, with 20 of the 108 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 10 so far. The Palm Bay record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Palm Bay, 95 reached EF0 or EF1 and 13 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Palm Bay is rated EF3, of which 1 is logged.
Across the last 20 years Palm Bay has averaged 1.3 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 26 in total. 2017 was the busiest of them with 7, and 7 of those years passed with none at all.