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Palm Valley, FL Tornado History — 121 Tornadoes Since 1950

Florida · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Palm Valley, FL had?

Palm Valley has had 121 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 2 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.

When was the most recent tornado near Palm Valley?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Palm Valley was an EF0 on May 29, 2025.

When is tornado season in Palm Valley?

September is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Palm Valley, with 27 on record. April through June account for 41 of the 121 tornadoes on record near Palm Valley.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
121
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
2
1.7% of total
Peak Month
September
27 on record
Per Year Avg
1.6
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Palm Valley

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 31 total, averaging 1.6 per year over this window.

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

What storm spotters reported near Palm Valley

One local storm report has been filed within 25 miles of Palm Valley and since confirmed into the NOAA archive, the earliest on May 29, 2025 and the most recent on May 29, 2025. It is already counted in the Palm Valley totals above; quoted below is the narrative the reporting office filed at the time.

May 29, 2025
4 W Durbin, St. Johns County, FL
St. Johns County Sheriffs Office relayed video footage of a tornado near the intersection of St. Johns Parkway and State Road 9-B. NWS Jacksonville will conduct a storm (JAX)

Source: National Weather Service and trained-spotter local storm reports, relayed by the NOAA Storm Prediction Center.

Tornadoes by Decade

1950s 10
1960s 14
1970s 16
1980s 10
1990s 19
2000s 28
2010s 9
2020s 15

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 72
EF1 35
EF2 12
EF3 2

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 3
Feb 7
Mar 9
Apr 11
May 9
Jun 21
Jul 13
Aug 13
Sep 27
Oct 2
Nov 1
Dec 5

Casualties on Record Near Palm Valley

1 fatality has been recorded within 25 miles of Palm Valley since 1950, across 1 event. 24 injuries have been reported across all events. 2001 was the deadliest year on record near Palm Valley.

The deadliest single event was an F0 on June 11, 2001, which caused 1 fatality along a 0.1-mile track.

Notable Tornadoes Near Palm Valley

Deadliest Tornado
F0 on June 11, 2001 — 1 fatality, 0.1 mi path, 10 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
F1 on March 13, 1993 — est. ~$2.8M (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
EF0 on March 31, 2020 — 704 yards wide.
Longest Path
EF1 on June 6, 2013 — 18.9 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on May 29, 2025.

What the record shows near Palm Valley

The 2000s were the busiest decade near Palm Valley, with 28 of the 121 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 15 so far. The Palm Valley record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Palm Valley, 107 reached EF0 or EF1 and 14 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Palm Valley is rated EF3, of which 2 are logged.

Across the last 20 years Palm Valley has averaged 1.6 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 31 in total. 2008 was the busiest of them with 4, and 6 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Palm Valley, FL had?
Since 1950, 121 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Palm Valley. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Palm Valley?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Palm Valley was an F0 on June 11, 2001, which caused 1 fatality.
When is tornado season in Palm Valley?
September is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Palm Valley, with 27 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 Valley?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Palm Valley was an EF0 on May 29, 2025.
How do I get tornado warnings for Palm Valley?
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