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Port Saint Lucie, FL Tornado History — 114 Tornadoes Since 1950

Florida · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Port Saint Lucie, FL had?

Port Saint Lucie has had 114 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 6 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.

When was the most recent tornado near Port Saint Lucie?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Port Saint Lucie was an EF0 on October 9, 2024.

When is tornado season in Port Saint Lucie?

October is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Port Saint Lucie, with 25 on record. April through June account for 33 of the 114 tornadoes on record near Port Saint Lucie.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
114
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
6
5.3% of total
Peak Month
October
25 on record
Per Year Avg
1.5
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Port Saint Lucie

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 41 total, averaging 2.0 per year over this window.

2026 0
2025 0
2024 15
2023 0
2022 5
2021 0
2020 0
2019 1
2018 2
2017 1
2016 4
2015 0
2014 1
2013 0
2012 4
2011 5
2010 0
2009 0
2008 2
2007 1

Tornadoes by Decade

1950s 9
1960s 10
1970s 20
1980s 14
1990s 9
2000s 14
2010s 18
2020s 20

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 70
EF1 27
EF2 10
EF3 6
Unrated 1

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 5
Feb 4
Mar 10
Apr 6
May 14
Jun 13
Jul 9
Aug 21
Sep 4
Oct 25
Nov 2
Dec 1

Casualties on Record Near Port Saint Lucie

9 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Port Saint Lucie since 1950, across 3 events. 68 injuries have been reported across all events. 2024 was the deadliest year on record near Port Saint Lucie.

The deadliest single event was an EF3 on October 9, 2024, which caused 6 fatalities along a 21.2-mile track.

Notable Tornadoes Near Port Saint Lucie

Deadliest Tornado
EF3 on October 9, 2024 — 6 fatalities, 21.2 mi path, 500 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
EF3 on October 9, 2024 — $514.0M in reported property damage.
Widest Tornado
EF3 on October 9, 2024 — 500 yards wide.
Longest Path
EF2 on October 9, 2024 — 65.5 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on October 9, 2024.

What the record shows near Port Saint Lucie

The 1970s were the busiest decade near Port Saint Lucie, with 20 of the 114 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 20 so far. The Port Saint Lucie record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Port Saint Lucie, 97 reached EF0 or EF1 and 16 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Port Saint Lucie is rated EF3, of which 6 are logged. A further 1 near Port Saint Lucie is unrated — events NOAA logged before a damage survey assigned a scale.

Across the last 20 years Port Saint Lucie has averaged 2.0 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 41 in total. 2024 was the busiest of them with 15, and 9 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Port Saint Lucie, FL had?
Since 1950, 114 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Port Saint Lucie. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Port Saint Lucie?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Port Saint Lucie was an EF3 on October 9, 2024, which caused 6 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Port Saint Lucie?
October is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Port Saint Lucie, 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.
When was the most recent tornado near Port Saint Lucie?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Port Saint Lucie was an EF0 on October 9, 2024.
How do I get tornado warnings for Port Saint Lucie?
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