Sebastian, FL Tornado History — 99 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has Sebastian, FL had?
Sebastian has had 99 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 2 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Sebastian?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Sebastian was an EF0 on September 7, 2025.
When is tornado season in Sebastian?
October is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Sebastian, with 20 on record. April through June account for 23 of the 99 tornadoes on record near Sebastian.
At a Glance
Recent Tornado Activity Near Sebastian
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 34 total, averaging 1.7 per year over this window.
What storm spotters reported near Sebastian
One local storm report has been filed within 25 miles of Sebastian and since confirmed into the NOAA archive, the earliest on September 7, 2025 and the most recent on September 7, 2025. It is already counted in the Sebastian totals above; quoted below is the narrative the reporting office filed at the time.
Preliminary Report. Minor structural and vegetative damage was noted in the vicinity of Airoso Rd. SE and Emerson Dr. in Palm Bay. Witnesses shared photos of a small up (MLB)
Source: National Weather Service and trained-spotter local storm reports, relayed by the NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
Tornadoes by Decade
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.
Tornadoes by Month
Casualties on Record Near Sebastian
7 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Sebastian since 1950, across 2 events. 97 injuries have been reported across all events. 2024 was the deadliest year on record near Sebastian.
The deadliest single event was an EF3 on October 9, 2024, which caused 6 fatalities along a 21.2-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Sebastian
What the record shows near Sebastian
The 1990s were the busiest decade near Sebastian, with 16 of the 99 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 15 so far. The Sebastian record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Sebastian, 87 reached EF0 or EF1 and 11 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Sebastian is rated EF3, of which 2 are logged. A further 1 near Sebastian is unrated — events NOAA logged before a damage survey assigned a scale.
Across the last 20 years Sebastian has averaged 1.7 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 34 in total. 2024 was the busiest of them with 9, and 6 of those years passed with none at all.