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Ponte Vedra Beach, FL Tornado History — 114 Tornadoes Since 1950

Florida · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Ponte Vedra Beach, FL had?

Ponte Vedra Beach has had 114 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 1 strong to violent (EF3+) tornado.

When was the most recent tornado near Ponte Vedra Beach?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Ponte Vedra Beach was an EF0 on May 29, 2025.

When is tornado season in Ponte Vedra Beach?

September is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Ponte Vedra Beach, with 24 on record. April through June account for 37 of the 114 tornadoes on record near Ponte Vedra Beach.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
114
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
1
0.9% of total
Peak Month
September
24 on record
Per Year Avg
1.5
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Ponte Vedra Beach

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 28 total, averaging 1.4 per year over this window.

2026 0
2025 1
2024 4
2023 1
2022 1
2021 1
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 Ponte Vedra Beach

One local storm report has been filed within 25 miles of Ponte Vedra Beach 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 Ponte Vedra Beach 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 8
1960s 12
1970s 15
1980s 10
1990s 19
2000s 29
2010s 9
2020s 12

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 69
EF1 33
EF2 11
EF3 1

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 2
Feb 6
Mar 9
Apr 9
May 9
Jun 19
Jul 13
Aug 14
Sep 24
Oct 2
Nov 1
Dec 6

Casualties on Record Near Ponte Vedra Beach

1 fatality has been recorded within 25 miles of Ponte Vedra Beach since 1950, across 1 event. 13 injuries have been reported across all events. 2001 was the deadliest year on record near Ponte Vedra Beach.

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

Notable Tornadoes Near Ponte Vedra Beach

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 Ponte Vedra Beach

The 2000s were the busiest decade near Ponte Vedra Beach, with 29 of the 114 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 12 so far. The Ponte Vedra Beach record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Ponte Vedra Beach, 102 reached EF0 or EF1 and 12 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Ponte Vedra Beach is rated EF3, of which 1 is logged.

Across the last 20 years Ponte Vedra Beach has averaged 1.4 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 28 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 Ponte Vedra Beach, FL had?
Since 1950, 114 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Ponte Vedra Beach. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Ponte Vedra Beach?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Ponte Vedra Beach was an F0 on June 11, 2001, which caused 1 fatality.
When is tornado season in Ponte Vedra Beach?
September is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Ponte Vedra Beach, with 24 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 Ponte Vedra Beach?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Ponte Vedra Beach was an EF0 on May 29, 2025.
How do I get tornado warnings for Ponte Vedra Beach?
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