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Royal Palm Beach, FL Tornado History — 147 Tornadoes Since 1950

Florida · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Royal Palm Beach, FL had?

Royal Palm Beach has had 147 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 1 strong to violent (EF3+) tornado.

When was the most recent tornado near Royal Palm Beach?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Royal Palm Beach was an EF0 on May 12, 2025.

When is tornado season in Royal Palm Beach?

August is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Royal Palm Beach, with 22 on record. April through June account for 46 of the 147 tornadoes on record near Royal Palm Beach.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
147
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
1
0.7% of total
Peak Month
August
22 on record
Per Year Avg
1.9
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Royal Palm Beach

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 46 total, averaging 2.3 per year over this window.

2026 0
2025 1
2024 6
2023 2
2022 5
2021 0
2020 2
2019 2
2018 2
2017 5
2016 1
2015 5
2014 1
2013 6
2012 2
2011 0
2010 0
2009 2
2008 2
2007 2

What storm spotters reported near Royal Palm Beach

One local storm report has been filed within 25 miles of Royal Palm Beach and since confirmed into the NOAA archive, the earliest on May 12, 2025 and the most recent on May 12, 2025. It is already counted in the Royal Palm Beach totals above; quoted below is the narrative the reporting office filed at the time.

EF0° May 12, 2025
2 NNW The Acreage, Palm Beach County, FL
Updates LSR to Tornado event type after survey determined EF0 tornado occurred. Several pictures showing uprooted trees... torn tree branches... pieces of a broken fenc (MFL)

Source: National Weather Service and trained-spotter local storm reports, relayed by the NOAA Storm Prediction Center.

Tornadoes by Decade

1950s 11
1960s 17
1970s 21
1980s 17
1990s 19
2000s 22
2010s 24
2020s 16

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 92
EF1 39
EF2 13
EF3 1
Unrated 2

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 9
Feb 10
Mar 11
Apr 11
May 18
Jun 17
Jul 13
Aug 22
Sep 14
Oct 13
Nov 7
Dec 2

Have any tornadoes near Royal Palm Beach been fatal?

No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Royal Palm Beach from any of the 147 tornadoes since 1950, though 75 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.

Notable Tornadoes Near Royal Palm Beach

Costliest Tornado
EF3 on October 9, 2024 — $81.5M in reported property damage.
Widest Tornado
EF1 on June 12, 2024 — 500 yards wide.
Longest Path
EF2 on October 9, 2024 — 65.5 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on May 12, 2025.

What the record shows near Royal Palm Beach

The 2010s were the busiest decade near Royal Palm Beach, with 24 of the 147 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 16 so far. The Royal Palm Beach record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Royal Palm Beach, 131 reached EF0 or EF1 and 14 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Royal Palm Beach is rated EF3, of which 1 is logged. A further 2 near Royal Palm Beach are unrated — events NOAA logged before a damage survey assigned a scale.

Across the last 20 years Royal Palm Beach has averaged 2.3 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 46 in total. 2013 was the busiest of them with 6, and 4 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Royal Palm Beach, FL had?
Since 1950, 147 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Royal Palm Beach. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
When is tornado season in Royal Palm Beach?
August is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Royal Palm Beach, with 22 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 Royal Palm Beach?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Royal Palm Beach was an EF0 on May 12, 2025.
How do I get tornado warnings for Royal Palm Beach?
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