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Spring Hill, FL Tornado History — 140 Tornadoes Since 1950

Florida · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Spring Hill, FL had?

Spring Hill has had 140 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 1 strong to violent (EF3+) tornado.

When was the most recent tornado near Spring Hill?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Spring Hill was an Unrated on August 28, 2024.

When is tornado season in Spring Hill?

July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Spring Hill, with 24 on record. April through June account for 46 of the 140 tornadoes on record near Spring Hill.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
140
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
1
0.7% of total
Peak Month
July
24 on record
Per Year Avg
1.8
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Spring Hill

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 24 total, averaging 1.2 per year over this window.

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

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

Preliminary tornado reports near Spring Hill since December 29, 2025

This is a preliminary report, not confirmed tornadoes. It has not yet been through an NWS damage survey, and is 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Preliminary reports are revised, merged, and sometimes withdrawn — historically about 23% are consolidated downward once surveys complete.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 May 12, 2026
1 SSW Hudson, Pasco County, FL
Roof damage reported by Pasco Co Dispatch. Possible tornado. (TBW)

Within 25 miles of Spring Hill. 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 5
1970s 29
1980s 17
1990s 47
2000s 18
2010s 11
2020s 9

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 97
EF1 35
EF2 4
EF3 1
Unrated 3

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 6
Feb 9
Mar 13
Apr 13
May 16
Jun 17
Jul 24
Aug 12
Sep 10
Oct 7
Nov 7
Dec 6

Casualties on Record Near Spring Hill

3 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Spring Hill since 1950, across 1 event. 101 injuries have been reported across all events. 1983 was the deadliest year on record near Spring Hill.

The deadliest single event was an F3 on April 9, 1983, which caused 3 fatalities along a 10.0-mile track.

Notable Tornadoes Near Spring Hill

Deadliest Tornado
F3 on April 9, 1983 — 3 fatalities, 10.0 mi path, 80 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
F3 on April 9, 1983 — est. ~$2.8M (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
F0 on October 3, 1992 — 500 yards wide.
Longest Path
F1 on February 6, 1975 — 54.9 mile track.
Most Recent
Unrated on August 28, 2024.

What the record shows near Spring Hill

The 1990s were the busiest decade near Spring Hill, with 47 of the 140 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 9 so far. The Spring Hill record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Spring Hill, 132 reached EF0 or EF1 and 5 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Spring Hill is rated EF3, of which 1 is logged. A further 3 near Spring Hill are unrated — events NOAA logged before a damage survey assigned a scale.

Across the last 20 years Spring Hill has averaged 1.2 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 24 in total. 2018 was the busiest of them with 5, and 8 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Spring Hill, FL had?
Since 1950, 140 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Spring Hill. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Spring Hill?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Spring Hill was an F3 on April 9, 1983, which caused 3 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Spring Hill?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Spring Hill, with 24 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 Spring Hill?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Spring Hill was an Unrated on August 28, 2024.
How do I get tornado warnings for Spring Hill?
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