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Port Orange, FL Tornado History — 107 Tornadoes Since 1950

Florida · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Port Orange, FL had?

Port Orange has had 107 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 2 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.

When was the most recent tornado near Port Orange?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Port Orange was an Unrated on September 18, 2025.

When is tornado season in Port Orange?

August is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Port Orange, with 16 on record. April through June account for 30 of the 107 tornadoes on record near Port Orange.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
107
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
2
1.9% of total
Peak Month
August
16 on record
Per Year Avg
1.4
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Port Orange

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 22 total, averaging 1.1 per year over this window.

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

Tornadoes by Decade

1950s 3
1960s 9
1970s 24
1980s 18
1990s 19
2000s 17
2010s 9
2020s 8

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 62
EF1 28
EF2 14
EF3 2
Unrated 1

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 4
Feb 5
Mar 6
Apr 13
May 8
Jun 9
Jul 15
Aug 16
Sep 15
Oct 5
Nov 6
Dec 5

Casualties on Record Near Port Orange

14 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Port Orange since 1950, across 2 events. 117 injuries have been reported across all events. 2007 was the deadliest year on record near Port Orange.

The deadliest single event was an EF3 on February 2, 2007, which caused 13 fatalities along a 26.0-mile track.

Notable Tornadoes Near Port Orange

Deadliest Tornado
EF3 on February 2, 2007 — 13 fatalities, 26.0 mi path, 450 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
EF3 on February 2, 2007 — $98.0M in reported property damage.
Widest Tornado
EF1 on December 14, 2019 — 880 yards wide.
Longest Path
F0 on August 13, 2004 — 30.0 mile track.
Most Recent
Unrated on September 18, 2025.

What the record shows near Port Orange

The 1970s were the busiest decade near Port Orange, with 24 of the 107 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 8 so far. The Port Orange record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Port Orange, 90 reached EF0 or EF1 and 16 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Port Orange is rated EF3, of which 2 are logged. A further 1 near Port Orange is unrated — events NOAA logged before a damage survey assigned a scale.

Across the last 20 years Port Orange has averaged 1.1 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 22 in total. 2020 was the busiest of them with 4, and 8 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Port Orange, FL had?
Since 1950, 107 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Port Orange. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Port Orange?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Port Orange was an EF3 on February 2, 2007, which caused 13 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Port Orange?
August is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Port Orange, with 16 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 Port Orange?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Port Orange was an Unrated on September 18, 2025.
How do I get tornado warnings for Port Orange?
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