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Richmond West, FL Tornado History — 136 Tornadoes Since 1950

Florida · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Richmond West, FL had?

Richmond West has had 136 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 1 strong to violent (EF3+) tornado.

When was the most recent tornado near Richmond West?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Richmond West was an EF1 on October 9, 2024.

When is tornado season in Richmond West?

June is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Richmond West, with 27 on record. April through June account for 48 of the 136 tornadoes on record near Richmond West.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
136
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
1
0.7% of total
Peak Month
June
27 on record
Per Year Avg
1.8
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Richmond West

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 21 total, averaging 1.1 per year over this window.

2026 0+1 prelim
2025 0
2024 2
2023 1
2022 3
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 4

Striped bars mark preliminary reports not yet confirmed by NWS survey — excluded from the confirmed counts.

Preliminary tornado reports near Richmond West since December 29, 2025

This is a preliminary report, not confirmed tornadoes. It has not yet been through an NWS damage survey, and is not counted in the confirmed totals above.

Preliminary reports are revised, merged, and sometimes withdrawn — historically about 23% are consolidated downward once surveys complete. Ratings are omitted until a survey assigns one.

Confirmed records above are complete through December 29, 2025. NOAA publishes the confirmed archive annually, so tornadoes after that date appear here first and move into the totals above once finalized.

Preliminary EF0° April 7, 2026
3 NNW Miami Lakes, Miami-Dade County, FL
A brief EF0 tornado move through the Palm Springs North community. (MFL)

Within 25 miles of Richmond West. Quoted text is the report narrative exactly as filed. Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center preliminary storm reports, updated daily.

Tornadoes by Decade

1950s 7
1960s 18
1970s 8
1980s 24
1990s 38
2000s 26
2010s 8
2020s 7

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 102
EF1 27
EF2 4
EF3 1
Unrated 2

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 7
Feb 7
Mar 7
Apr 4
May 17
Jun 27
Jul 12
Aug 18
Sep 16
Oct 12
Nov 6
Dec 3

Casualties on Record Near Richmond West

1 fatality has been recorded within 25 miles of Richmond West since 1950, across 1 event. 133 injuries have been reported across all events. 2003 was the deadliest year on record near Richmond West.

The deadliest single event was an F2 on March 27, 2003, which caused 1 fatality along a 6.0-mile track.

Notable Tornadoes Near Richmond West

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 Richmond West

The 1990s were the busiest decade near Richmond West, with 38 of the 136 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 7 so far. The Richmond West record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Richmond West, 129 reached EF0 or EF1 and 5 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Richmond West is rated EF3, of which 1 is logged. A further 2 near Richmond West are unrated — events NOAA logged before a damage survey assigned a scale.

Across the last 20 years Richmond West has averaged 1.1 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 21 in total. 2007 was the busiest of them with 4, and 8 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Richmond West, FL had?
Since 1950, 136 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Richmond West. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Richmond West?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Richmond West was an F2 on March 27, 2003, which caused 1 fatality.
When is tornado season in Richmond West?
June is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Richmond West, with 27 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 Richmond West?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Richmond West was an EF1 on October 9, 2024.
How do I get tornado warnings for Richmond West?
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