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San Carlos Park, FL Tornado History — 168 Tornadoes Since 1950

Florida · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has San Carlos Park, FL had?

San Carlos Park has had 168 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.

When was the most recent tornado near San Carlos Park?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of San Carlos Park was an EF0 on October 9, 2024.

When is tornado season in San Carlos Park?

June is historically the peak month for tornadoes near San Carlos Park, with 31 on record. April through June account for 51 of the 168 tornadoes on record near San Carlos Park.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
168
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
0
0.0% of total
Peak Month
June
31 on record
Per Year Avg
2.2
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near San Carlos Park

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 37 total, averaging 1.9 per year over this window.

2026 0+4 prelim
2025 0
2024 6
2023 2
2022 5
2021 1
2020 0
2019 2
2018 0
2017 3
2016 3
2015 1
2014 1
2013 1
2012 4
2011 1
2010 0
2009 1
2008 2
2007 4

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

Preliminary tornado reports near San Carlos Park since December 29, 2025

These are 4 preliminary reports, not confirmed tornadoes. They have not yet been through an NWS damage survey, and are 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Preliminary reports are revised, merged, and sometimes withdrawn — historically about 23% are consolidated downward once surveys complete.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 July 10, 2026
Cape Coral, Lee County, FL
[Landspout] Landspout reported by the public at the 1200 block of SW 27th ST in Cape Coral. (TBW)
Preliminary July 2, 2026
3 ESE Fort Myers, Lee County, FL
[Landspout] The media shared videos of a possible landspout from around 7pm in the intersection of Colonial Blvd. and I-75. (TBW)
Preliminary June 28, 2026
1 WSW North Fort Myers, Lee County, FL
Two mobile homes in North Fort Myers had roof damage. A video of lofted circulating debris supports a very brief touchdown... lifting about two-thirds of a roof off of (TBW)
Preliminary May 17, 2026
2 N Cape Coral, Lee County, FL
[Landspout] A possible landspout/tornado reported via social media video which showed debris circling in the air. (TBW)

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

Tornadoes by Decade

1950s 4
1960s 14
1970s 18
1980s 21
1990s 55
2000s 26
2010s 16
2020s 14

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 117
EF1 35
EF2 15
Unrated 1

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 11
Feb 4
Mar 9
Apr 10
May 10
Jun 31
Jul 16
Aug 24
Sep 30
Oct 15
Nov 5
Dec 3

Casualties on Record Near San Carlos Park

3 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of San Carlos Park since 1950, across 2 events. 57 injuries have been reported across all events. 1968 was the deadliest year on record near San Carlos Park.

The deadliest single event was an F2 on November 9, 1968, which caused 2 fatalities along a 45.6-mile track.

Notable Tornadoes Near San Carlos Park

Deadliest Tornado
F2 on November 9, 1968 — 2 fatalities, 45.6 mi path, 100 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
EF2 on January 16, 2022 — $10.0M in reported property damage.
Widest Tornado
EF2 on October 9, 2024 — 500 yards wide.
Longest Path
F2 on November 11, 1968 — 65.4 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on October 9, 2024.

What the record shows near San Carlos Park

The 1990s were the busiest decade near San Carlos Park, with 55 of the 168 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 14 so far. The San Carlos Park record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near San Carlos Park, 152 reached EF0 or EF1 and 15 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near San Carlos Park is rated EF2, of which 15 are logged. A further 1 near San Carlos Park is unrated — events NOAA logged before a damage survey assigned a scale.

Across the last 20 years San Carlos Park has averaged 1.9 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 37 in total. 2024 was the busiest of them with 6, and 5 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has San Carlos Park, FL had?
Since 1950, 168 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of San Carlos Park. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near San Carlos Park?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of San Carlos Park was an F2 on November 9, 1968, which caused 2 fatalities.
When is tornado season in San Carlos Park?
June is historically the peak month for tornadoes near San Carlos Park, with 31 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 San Carlos Park?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of San Carlos Park was an EF0 on October 9, 2024.
How do I get tornado warnings for San Carlos Park?
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