Vero Beach South, FL Tornado History — 98 Tornadoes Since 1950
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
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.
Tornadoes by Decade
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.
Tornadoes by Month
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
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.