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Vero Beach, FL Tornado History — 91 Tornadoes Since 1950

Florida · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Vero Beach, FL had?

Vero Beach has had 91 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 3 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.

When was the most recent tornado near Vero Beach?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Vero Beach was an EF0 on October 9, 2024.

When is tornado season in Vero Beach?

October is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Vero Beach, with 17 on record. April through June account for 28 of the 91 tornadoes on record near Vero Beach.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
91
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
3
3.3% of total
Peak Month
October
17 on record
Per Year Avg
1.2
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Vero Beach

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 10
2023 1
2022 4
2021 1
2020 0
2019 1
2018 0
2017 3
2016 4
2015 0
2014 1
2013 0
2012 4
2011 2
2010 1
2009 1
2008 2
2007 0

Tornadoes by Decade

1950s 6
1960s 9
1970s 13
1980s 8
1990s 10
2000s 13
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 55
EF1 25
EF2 7
EF3 3
Unrated 1

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 2
Feb 3
Mar 4
Apr 7
May 10
Jun 11
Jul 7
Aug 16
Sep 10
Oct 17
Nov 2
Dec 2

Casualties on Record Near Vero Beach

9 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Vero Beach since 1950, across 3 events. 70 injuries have been reported across all events. 2024 was the deadliest year on record near Vero Beach.

The deadliest single event was an EF3 on October 9, 2024, which caused 6 fatalities along a 21.2-mile track.

Notable Tornadoes Near Vero Beach

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 Vero Beach

The 2010s were the busiest decade near Vero Beach, with 16 of the 91 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 16 so far. The Vero Beach record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Vero Beach, 80 reached EF0 or EF1 and 10 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Vero Beach is rated EF3, of which 3 are logged. A further 1 near Vero Beach is unrated — events NOAA logged before a damage survey assigned a scale.

Across the last 20 years Vero Beach has averaged 1.8 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 35 in total. 2024 was the busiest of them with 10, and 7 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Vero Beach, FL had?
Since 1950, 91 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Vero Beach. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Vero Beach?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Vero Beach was an EF3 on October 9, 2024, which caused 6 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Vero Beach?
October is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Vero Beach, 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 Vero Beach?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Vero Beach was an EF0 on October 9, 2024.
How do I get tornado warnings for Vero Beach?
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