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Palm City, FL Tornado History — 105 Tornadoes Since 1950

Florida · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Palm City, FL had?

Palm City has had 105 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 6 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.

When was the most recent tornado near Palm City?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Palm City was an EF0 on May 12, 2025.

When is tornado season in Palm City?

October is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Palm City, with 19 on record. April through June account for 32 of the 105 tornadoes on record near Palm City.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
105
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
6
5.7% of total
Peak Month
October
19 on record
Per Year Avg
1.4
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Palm City

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 37 total, averaging 1.9 per year over this window.

2026 0
2025 1
2024 12
2023 0
2022 4
2021 0
2020 0
2019 1
2018 3
2017 1
2016 2
2015 1
2014 1
2013 1
2012 2
2011 4
2010 0
2009 1
2008 2
2007 1

Tornadoes by Decade

1950s 9
1960s 8
1970s 20
1980s 11
1990s 9
2000s 15
2010s 16
2020s 17

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 23
EF2 9
EF3 6
Unrated 1

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 7
Feb 4
Mar 9
Apr 6
May 12
Jun 14
Jul 8
Aug 18
Sep 5
Oct 19
Nov 2
Dec 1

Casualties on Record Near Palm City

9 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Palm City since 1950, across 3 events. 63 injuries have been reported across all events. 2024 was the deadliest year on record near Palm City.

The deadliest single event was an EF3 on October 9, 2024, which caused 6 fatalities along a 21.2-mile track.

Notable Tornadoes Near Palm City

Deadliest Tornado
EF3 on October 9, 2024 — 6 fatalities, 21.2 mi path, 500 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
EF3 on October 9, 2024 — $514.0M in reported property damage.
Widest Tornado
EF3 on October 9, 2024 — 500 yards wide.
Longest Path
EF2 on October 9, 2024 — 65.5 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on May 12, 2025.

What the record shows near Palm City

The 1970s were the busiest decade near Palm City, with 20 of the 105 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 17 so far. The Palm City record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Palm City, 89 reached EF0 or EF1 and 15 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Palm City is rated EF3, of which 6 are logged. A further 1 near Palm City is unrated — events NOAA logged before a damage survey assigned a scale.

Across the last 20 years Palm City has averaged 1.9 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 37 in total. 2024 was the busiest of them with 12, and 5 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Palm City, FL had?
Since 1950, 105 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Palm City. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Palm City?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Palm City was an EF3 on October 9, 2024, which caused 6 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Palm City?
October is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Palm City, with 19 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 Palm City?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Palm City was an EF0 on May 12, 2025.
How do I get tornado warnings for Palm City?
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