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Pembroke Pines, FL Tornado History — 242 Tornadoes Since 1950

Florida · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Pembroke Pines, FL had?

Pembroke Pines has had 242 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 4 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.

When was the most recent tornado near Pembroke Pines?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Pembroke Pines was an Unrated on October 9, 2024.

When is tornado season in Pembroke Pines?

June is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Pembroke Pines, with 41 on record. April through June account for 86 of the 242 tornadoes on record near Pembroke Pines.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
242
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
4
1.7% of total
Peak Month
June
41 on record
Per Year Avg
3.2
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Pembroke Pines

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 57 total, averaging 2.9 per year over this window.

2026 0+3 prelim
2025 0
2024 6
2023 4
2022 5
2021 0
2020 1
2019 1
2018 5
2017 8
2016 6
2015 2
2014 1
2013 3
2012 1
2011 4
2010 2
2009 0
2008 4
2007 4

Striped bars mark preliminary reports not yet confirmed by NWS survey — excluded from the confirmed counts.

Preliminary tornado reports near Pembroke Pines since December 29, 2025

These are 3 preliminary reports, not confirmed tornadoes. They have not yet been through an NWS damage survey, and are not counted in the confirmed totals above.

Preliminary reports are revised, merged, and sometimes withdrawn — historically about 23% are consolidated downward once surveys complete. Ratings are omitted until a survey assigns one.

Confirmed records above are complete through December 29, 2025. NOAA publishes the confirmed archive annually, so tornadoes after that date appear here first and move into the totals above once finalized.

Preliminary September 18, 2026
Lighthouse Point, Broward County, FL
[Landspout] Broadcast media relayed video of a short duration landspout that lofted palm fronds and other small debris for a brief period before it dissipated. TPBI ra (MFL)
Preliminary September 6, 2026
1 NNE Plantation, Broward County, FL
[Landspout] Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 1 NNE Plantation to landspout at 2:56PM. Reports of tree damage in the Plantation Gardens areas. Picture and vid (MFL)
Preliminary EF0° April 7, 2026
3 NNW Miami Lakes, Miami-Dade County, FL
A brief EF0 tornado move through the Palm Springs North community. (MFL)

Within 25 miles of Pembroke Pines. Quoted text is the report narrative exactly as filed. Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center preliminary storm reports, updated daily.

Tornadoes by Decade

1950s 12
1960s 25
1970s 14
1980s 51
1990s 54
2000s 37
2010s 33
2020s 16

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 172
EF1 51
EF2 12
EF3 4
Unrated 3

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 13
Feb 22
Mar 21
Apr 16
May 29
Jun 41
Jul 18
Aug 33
Sep 28
Oct 15
Nov 6
Dec 0

Casualties on Record Near Pembroke Pines

2 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Pembroke Pines since 1950, across 2 events. 228 injuries have been reported across all events. 2003 was the deadliest year on record near Pembroke Pines.

The deadliest single event was an F3 on March 1, 1980, which caused 1 fatality along a 7.8-mile track.

Notable Tornadoes Near Pembroke Pines

Deadliest Tornado
F3 on March 1, 1980 — 1 fatality, 7.8 mi path, 500 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
F3 on March 1, 1980 — est. ~$27.5M (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
F2 on March 27, 2003 — 600 yards wide.
Longest Path
F2 on March 17, 1983 — 52.5 mile track.
Most Recent
Unrated on October 9, 2024.

What the record shows near Pembroke Pines

The 1990s were the busiest decade near Pembroke Pines, with 54 of the 242 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 16 so far. The Pembroke Pines record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Pembroke Pines, 223 reached EF0 or EF1 and 16 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Pembroke Pines is rated EF3, of which 4 are logged. A further 3 near Pembroke Pines are unrated — events NOAA logged before a damage survey assigned a scale.

Across the last 20 years Pembroke Pines has averaged 2.9 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 57 in total. 2017 was the busiest of them with 8, and 4 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Pembroke Pines, FL had?
Since 1950, 242 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Pembroke Pines. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Pembroke Pines?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Pembroke Pines was an F3 on March 1, 1980, which caused 1 fatality.
When is tornado season in Pembroke Pines?
June is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Pembroke Pines, with 41 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 Pembroke Pines?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Pembroke Pines was an Unrated on October 9, 2024.
How do I get tornado warnings for Pembroke Pines?
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