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The Villages, FL Tornado History — 124 Tornadoes Since 1950

Florida · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has The Villages, FL had?

The Villages has had 124 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 5 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.

When was the most recent tornado near The Villages?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of The Villages was an Unrated on May 12, 2025.

When is tornado season in The Villages?

April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near The Villages, with 21 on record. April through June account for 48 of the 124 tornadoes on record near The Villages.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
124
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
5
4.0% of total
Peak Month
April
21 on record
Per Year Avg
1.6
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near The Villages

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 26 total, averaging 1.3 per year over this window.

2026 0
2025 1
2024 0
2023 0
2022 2
2021 1
2020 5
2019 0
2018 1
2017 1
2016 2
2015 1
2014 0
2013 0
2012 0
2011 3
2010 0
2009 1
2008 1
2007 7

Tornadoes by Decade

1950s 1
1960s 10
1970s 29
1980s 24
1990s 25
2000s 18
2010s 8
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 61
EF1 40
EF2 17
EF3 5
Unrated 1

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 5
Feb 7
Mar 17
Apr 21
May 13
Jun 14
Jul 15
Aug 12
Sep 5
Oct 5
Nov 6
Dec 4

Casualties on Record Near The Villages

28 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of The Villages since 1950, across 7 events. 231 injuries have been reported across all events. 2007 was the deadliest year on record near The Villages.

The deadliest single event was an EF3 on February 2, 2007, which caused 13 fatalities along a 26.0-mile track.

Notable Tornadoes Near The Villages

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
F1 on April 7, 2005 — 1,000 yards wide.
Longest Path
F1 on February 6, 1975 — 54.9 mile track.
Most Recent
Unrated on May 12, 2025.

What the record shows near The Villages

The 1970s were the busiest decade near The Villages, with 29 of the 124 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 9 so far. The The Villages record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near The Villages, 101 reached EF0 or EF1 and 22 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near The Villages is rated EF3, of which 5 are logged. A further 1 near The Villages is unrated — events NOAA logged before a damage survey assigned a scale.

Across the last 20 years The Villages has averaged 1.3 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 26 in total. 2007 was the busiest of them with 7, and 8 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has The Villages, FL had?
Since 1950, 124 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of The Villages. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near The Villages?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of The Villages was an EF3 on February 2, 2007, which caused 13 fatalities.
When is tornado season in The Villages?
April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near The Villages, with 21 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 The Villages?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of The Villages was an Unrated on May 12, 2025.
How do I get tornado warnings for The Villages?
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