How many tornadoes has Pine Hills, FL had?
Pine Hills has had 146 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 5 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Pine Hills?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Pine Hills was an EF0 on May 26, 2025.
When is tornado season in Pine Hills?
June is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Pine Hills, with 25 on record. April through June account for 57 of the 146 tornadoes on record near Pine Hills.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
146
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
5
3.4% of total
Peak Month
June
25 on record
Per Year Avg
1.9
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Pine Hills
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
29 total, averaging 1.4 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
2
2024
2
2023
0
2022
0
2021
0
2020
6
2019
1
2018
2
2017
3
2016
2
2015
1
2014
1
2013
0
2012
3
2011
1
2010
0
2009
2
2008
1
2007
2
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
6
1960s
14
1970s
42
1980s
28
1990s
21
2000s
11
2010s
14
2020s
10
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
67
EF1
55
EF2
19
EF3
4
EF4
1
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
10
Feb
15
Mar
14
Apr
17
May
15
Jun
25
Jul
17
Aug
12
Sep
6
Oct
4
Nov
6
Dec
5
Casualties on Record Near Pine Hills
55 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Pine Hills since 1950, across 7 events. 976 injuries have been reported across all events. 1998 was the deadliest year on record near Pine Hills.
The deadliest single event was an F3 on February 23, 1998, which caused 25 fatalities along a 28.0-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Pine Hills
Deadliest Tornado
F3 on February 23, 1998 — 25 fatalities, 28.0 mi path, 250 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
F4 on April 4, 1966 — est. ~$27.5M (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
F1 on August 13, 2004 — 3,000 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 Pine Hills
The 1970s were the busiest decade near Pine Hills, with 42 of the 146 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 10 so far. The Pine Hills record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Pine Hills, 122 reached EF0 or EF1 and 24 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Pine Hills is rated EF4, of which 1 is logged.
Across the last 20 years Pine Hills has averaged 1.4 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 29 in total. 2020 was the busiest of them with 6, and 6 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Pine Hills, FL had?
Since 1950, 146 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Pine Hills. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Pine Hills?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Pine Hills was an F3 on February 23, 1998, which caused 25 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Pine Hills?
June is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Pine Hills, 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 Pine Hills been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of Pine Hills, 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 Pine Hills?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Pine Hills was an EF0 on May 26, 2025.
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