How many tornadoes has Princeton, FL had?
Princeton has had 115 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 1 strong to violent (EF3+) tornado.
When was the most recent tornado near Princeton?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Princeton was an EF1 on October 9, 2024.
When is tornado season in Princeton?
June is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Princeton, with 23 on record. April through June account for 41 of the 115 tornadoes on record near Princeton.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
115
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
1
0.9% of total
Peak Month
June
23 on record
Per Year Avg
1.5
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Princeton
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
19 total, averaging 0.9 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
0
2024
2
2023
1
2022
2
2021
0
2020
1
2019
1
2018
2
2017
3
2016
0
2015
0
2014
1
2013
0
2012
0
2011
1
2010
0
2009
1
2008
1
2007
3
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
5
1960s
14
1970s
6
1980s
21
1990s
34
2000s
21
2010s
8
2020s
6
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
85
EF1
24
EF2
4
EF3
1
Unrated
1
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
7
Feb
6
Mar
5
Apr
4
May
14
Jun
23
Jul
11
Aug
15
Sep
10
Oct
11
Nov
6
Dec
3
Casualties on Record Near Princeton
1 fatality has been recorded within 25 miles of Princeton since 1950, across 1 event. 133 injuries have been reported across all events. 2003 was the deadliest year on record near Princeton.
The deadliest single event was an F2 on March 27, 2003, which caused 1 fatality along a 6.0-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Princeton
Deadliest Tornado
F2 on March 27, 2003 — 1 fatality, 6.0 mi path, 600 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
F1 on May 27, 1982 — est. ~$2.8M (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
F0 on October 4, 1968 — 833 yards wide.
Longest Path
F0 on September 12, 1968 — 42.8 mile track.
Most Recent
EF1 on October 9, 2024.
What the record shows near Princeton
The 1990s were the busiest decade near Princeton, with 34 of the 115 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 6 so far. The Princeton record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Princeton, 109 reached EF0 or EF1 and 5 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Princeton is rated EF3, of which 1 is logged. A further 1 near Princeton is unrated — events NOAA logged before a damage survey assigned a scale.
Across the last 20 years Princeton has averaged 0.9 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 19 in total. 2007 was the busiest of them with 3, and 8 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Princeton, FL had?
Since 1950, 115 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Princeton. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Princeton?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Princeton was an F2 on March 27, 2003, which caused 1 fatality.
When is tornado season in Princeton?
June is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Princeton, with 23 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 Princeton?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Princeton was an EF1 on October 9, 2024.
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