How many tornadoes has Stuart, FL had?
Stuart has had 102 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 6 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Stuart?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Stuart was an EF0 on October 9, 2024.
When is tornado season in Stuart?
October is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Stuart, with 19 on record. April through June account for 30 of the 102 tornadoes on record near Stuart.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
102
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
6
5.9% of total
Peak Month
October
19 on record
Per Year Avg
1.3
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Stuart
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
35 total, averaging 1.8 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
0
2024
12
2023
0
2022
4
2021
0
2020
0
2019
1
2018
3
2017
1
2016
2
2015
1
2014
1
2013
0
2012
3
2011
4
2010
0
2009
0
2008
2
2007
1
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
9
1960s
8
1970s
19
1980s
11
1990s
9
2000s
14
2010s
16
2020s
16
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
65
EF1
21
EF2
9
EF3
6
Unrated
1
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
6
Feb
4
Mar
8
Apr
6
May
11
Jun
13
Jul
9
Aug
18
Sep
5
Oct
19
Nov
2
Dec
1
Casualties on Record Near Stuart
9 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Stuart since 1950, across 3 events. 62 injuries have been reported across all events. 2024 was the deadliest year on record near Stuart.
The deadliest single event was an EF3 on October 9, 2024, which caused 6 fatalities along a 21.2-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Stuart
Deadliest Tornado
EF3 on October 9, 2024 — 6 fatalities, 21.2 mi path, 500 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
EF3 on October 9, 2024 — $514.0M in reported property damage.
Widest Tornado
EF3 on October 9, 2024 — 500 yards wide.
Longest Path
EF2 on October 9, 2024 — 65.5 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on October 9, 2024.
What the record shows near Stuart
The 1970s were the busiest decade near Stuart, with 19 of the 102 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 16 so far. The Stuart record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Stuart, 86 reached EF0 or EF1 and 15 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Stuart is rated EF3, of which 6 are logged. A further 1 near Stuart is unrated — events NOAA logged before a damage survey assigned a scale.
Across the last 20 years Stuart has averaged 1.8 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 35 in total. 2024 was the busiest of them with 12, and 8 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Stuart, FL had?
Since 1950, 102 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Stuart. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Stuart?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Stuart was an EF3 on October 9, 2024, which caused 6 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Stuart?
October is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Stuart, with 19 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 Stuart?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Stuart was an EF0 on October 9, 2024.
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