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Sandalfoot Cove, FL Tornado History — 228 Tornadoes Since 1950

Florida · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Sandalfoot Cove, FL had?

Sandalfoot Cove has had 228 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 4 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.

When was the most recent tornado near Sandalfoot Cove?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Sandalfoot Cove was an Unrated on October 9, 2024.

When is tornado season in Sandalfoot Cove?

June is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Sandalfoot Cove, with 30 on record. April through June account for 74 of the 228 tornadoes on record near Sandalfoot Cove.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
228
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
4
1.8% of total
Peak Month
June
30 on record
Per Year Avg
3.0
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Sandalfoot Cove

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 60 total, averaging 3.0 per year over this window.

2026 0+2 prelim
2025 0
2024 7
2023 5
2022 6
2021 0
2020 1
2019 1
2018 3
2017 6
2016 6
2015 5
2014 1
2013 7
2012 1
2011 3
2010 2
2009 0
2008 4
2007 2

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

Preliminary tornado reports near Sandalfoot Cove since December 29, 2025

These are 2 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Preliminary reports are revised, merged, and sometimes withdrawn — historically about 23% are consolidated downward once surveys complete.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 September 18, 2026
Lighthouse Point, Broward County, FL
[Landspout] Broadcast media relayed video of a short duration landspout that lofted palm fronds and other small debris for a brief period before it dissipated. TPBI ra (MFL)
Preliminary September 6, 2026
1 NNE Plantation, Broward County, FL
[Landspout] Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 1 NNE Plantation to landspout at 2:56PM. Reports of tree damage in the Plantation Gardens areas. Picture and vid (MFL)

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

Tornadoes by Decade

1950s 11
1960s 22
1970s 22
1980s 43
1990s 47
2000s 29
2010s 35
2020s 19

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 150
EF1 56
EF2 15
EF3 4
Unrated 3

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 10
Feb 26
Mar 22
Apr 22
May 22
Jun 30
Jul 20
Aug 26
Sep 26
Oct 15
Nov 8
Dec 1

Casualties on Record Near Sandalfoot Cove

1 fatality has been recorded within 25 miles of Sandalfoot Cove since 1950, across 1 event. 137 injuries have been reported across all events. 1980 was the deadliest year on record near Sandalfoot Cove.

The deadliest single event was an F3 on March 1, 1980, which caused 1 fatality along a 7.8-mile track.

Notable Tornadoes Near Sandalfoot Cove

Deadliest Tornado
F3 on March 1, 1980 — 1 fatality, 7.8 mi path, 500 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
EF3 on October 9, 2024 — $81.5M in reported property damage.
Widest Tornado
F3 on March 1, 1980 — 500 yards wide.
Longest Path
F2 on March 17, 1983 — 52.5 mile track.
Most Recent
Unrated on October 9, 2024.

What the record shows near Sandalfoot Cove

The 1990s were the busiest decade near Sandalfoot Cove, with 47 of the 228 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 19 so far. The Sandalfoot Cove record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Sandalfoot Cove, 206 reached EF0 or EF1 and 19 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Sandalfoot Cove is rated EF3, of which 4 are logged. A further 3 near Sandalfoot Cove are unrated — events NOAA logged before a damage survey assigned a scale.

Across the last 20 years Sandalfoot Cove has averaged 3.0 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 60 in total. 2013 was the busiest of them with 7, and 4 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Sandalfoot Cove, FL had?
Since 1950, 228 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Sandalfoot Cove. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Sandalfoot Cove?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Sandalfoot Cove was an F3 on March 1, 1980, which caused 1 fatality.
When is tornado season in Sandalfoot Cove?
June is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Sandalfoot Cove, with 30 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 Sandalfoot Cove?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Sandalfoot Cove was an Unrated on October 9, 2024.
How do I get tornado warnings for Sandalfoot Cove?
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