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Vero Beach South, FL Tornado History — 98 Tornadoes Since 1950

Florida · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Vero Beach South, FL had?

Vero Beach South has had 98 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 3 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.

When was the most recent tornado near Vero Beach South?

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

When is tornado season in Vero Beach South?

August is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Vero Beach South, with 17 on record. April through June account for 31 of the 98 tornadoes on record near Vero Beach South.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
98
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
3
3.1% of total
Peak Month
August
17 on record
Per Year Avg
1.3
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Vero Beach South

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 36 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 1

Tornadoes by Decade

1950s 6
1960s 9
1970s 13
1980s 10
1990s 12
2000s 16
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 62
EF1 25
EF2 7
EF3 3
Unrated 1

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 2
Feb 3
Mar 5
Apr 8
May 11
Jun 12
Jul 8
Aug 17
Sep 11
Oct 17
Nov 2
Dec 2

Casualties on Record Near Vero Beach South

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

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 South

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 South

The 2000s were the busiest decade near Vero Beach South, with 16 of the 98 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 16 so far. The Vero Beach South record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Vero Beach South, 87 reached EF0 or EF1 and 10 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Vero Beach South is rated EF3, of which 3 are logged. A further 1 near Vero Beach South is unrated — events NOAA logged before a damage survey assigned a scale.

Across the last 20 years Vero Beach South has averaged 1.8 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 36 in total. 2024 was the busiest of them with 10, and 6 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Vero Beach South, FL had?
Since 1950, 98 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Vero Beach South. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Vero Beach South?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Vero Beach South was an EF3 on October 9, 2024, which caused 6 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Vero Beach South?
August is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Vero Beach South, 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 South?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Vero Beach South was an EF0 on October 9, 2024.
How do I get tornado warnings for Vero Beach South?
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