How many tornadoes has Sanford, FL had?
Sanford has had 134 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 4 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Sanford?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Sanford was an EF0 on May 26, 2025.
When is tornado season in Sanford?
June is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Sanford, with 23 on record. April through June account for 51 of the 134 tornadoes on record near Sanford.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
134
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
4
3.0% of total
Peak Month
June
23 on record
Per Year Avg
1.8
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Sanford
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
23 total, averaging 1.1 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
2
2024
2
2023
0
2022
0
2021
0
2020
8
2019
1
2018
1
2017
1
2016
0
2015
0
2014
1
2013
0
2012
1
2011
1
2010
1
2009
2
2008
0
2007
2
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
7
1960s
13
1970s
44
1980s
25
1990s
16
2000s
10
2010s
7
2020s
12
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
56
EF1
53
EF2
21
EF3
4
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
8
Feb
15
Mar
11
Apr
13
May
15
Jun
23
Jul
11
Aug
15
Sep
8
Oct
5
Nov
4
Dec
6
Casualties on Record Near Sanford
32 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Sanford since 1950, across 6 events. 334 injuries have been reported across all events. 1998 was the deadliest year on record near Sanford.
The deadliest single event was an EF3 on February 2, 2007, which caused 13 fatalities along a 26.0-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Sanford
Deadliest Tornado
EF3 on February 2, 2007 — 13 fatalities, 26.0 mi path, 450 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
EF3 on February 2, 2007 — $98.0M in reported property damage.
Widest Tornado
EF2 on August 18, 2020 — 550 yards wide.
Longest Path
F1 on February 6, 1975 — 54.9 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on May 26, 2025.
What the record shows near Sanford
The 1970s were the busiest decade near Sanford, with 44 of the 134 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 12 so far. The Sanford record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Sanford, 109 reached EF0 or EF1 and 25 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Sanford is rated EF3, of which 4 are logged.
Across the last 20 years Sanford has averaged 1.1 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 23 in total. 2020 was the busiest of them with 8, and 8 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Sanford, FL had?
Since 1950, 134 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Sanford. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Sanford?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Sanford was an EF3 on February 2, 2007, which caused 13 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Sanford?
June is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Sanford, 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 Sanford?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Sanford was an EF0 on May 26, 2025.
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