How many tornadoes has Tavares, FL had?
Tavares has had 110 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 5 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Tavares?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Tavares was an Unrated on May 12, 2025.
When is tornado season in Tavares?
April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Tavares, with 17 on record. April through June account for 44 of the 110 tornadoes on record near Tavares.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
110
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
5
4.5% of total
Peak Month
April
17 on record
Per Year Avg
1.4
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Tavares
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
27 total, averaging 1.4 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
2
2024
1
2023
0
2022
1
2021
0
2020
5
2019
1
2018
1
2017
1
2016
2
2015
1
2014
0
2013
0
2012
2
2011
3
2010
0
2009
0
2008
1
2007
6
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
2
1960s
11
1970s
25
1980s
21
1990s
18
2000s
13
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
53
EF1
37
EF2
14
EF3
5
Unrated
1
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
9
Feb
8
Mar
10
Apr
17
May
11
Jun
16
Jul
10
Aug
9
Sep
7
Oct
4
Nov
5
Dec
4
Casualties on Record Near Tavares
40 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Tavares since 1950, across 7 events. 324 injuries have been reported across all events. 2007 was the deadliest year on record near Tavares.
The deadliest single event was an EF3 on February 2, 2007, which caused 13 fatalities along a 26.0-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Tavares
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
EF1 on September 10, 2017 — 500 yards wide.
Longest Path
F1 on November 9, 1968 — 69.3 mile track.
Most Recent
Unrated on May 12, 2025.
What the record shows near Tavares
The 1970s were the busiest decade near Tavares, with 25 of the 110 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 9 so far. The Tavares record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Tavares, 90 reached EF0 or EF1 and 19 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Tavares is rated EF3, of which 5 are logged. A further 1 near Tavares is unrated — events NOAA logged before a damage survey assigned a scale.
Across the last 20 years Tavares has averaged 1.4 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 27 in total. 2007 was the busiest of them with 6, and 7 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Tavares, FL had?
Since 1950, 110 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Tavares. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Tavares?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Tavares was an EF3 on February 2, 2007, which caused 13 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Tavares?
April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Tavares, with 17 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 Tavares?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Tavares was an Unrated on May 12, 2025.
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