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Wekiwa Springs, FL Tornado History — 152 Tornadoes Since 1950

Florida · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Wekiwa Springs, FL had?

Wekiwa Springs has had 152 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 4 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.

When was the most recent tornado near Wekiwa Springs?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Wekiwa Springs was an EF0 on May 26, 2025.

When is tornado season in Wekiwa Springs?

June is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Wekiwa Springs, with 28 on record. April through June account for 63 of the 152 tornadoes on record near Wekiwa Springs.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
152
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
4
2.6% of total
Peak Month
June
28 on record
Per Year Avg
2.0
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Wekiwa Springs

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 31 total, averaging 1.6 per year over this window.

2026 0
2025 2
2024 2
2023 0
2022 0
2021 0
2020 9
2019 1
2018 2
2017 2
2016 1
2015 1
2014 0
2013 0
2012 2
2011 2
2010 0
2009 3
2008 1
2007 3

Tornadoes by Decade

1950s 7
1960s 14
1970s 45
1980s 30
1990s 19
2000s 13
2010s 11
2020s 13

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 72
EF1 57
EF2 19
EF3 4

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 10
Feb 14
Mar 11
Apr 18
May 17
Jun 28
Jul 16
Aug 13
Sep 8
Oct 5
Nov 6
Dec 6

Casualties on Record Near Wekiwa Springs

32 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Wekiwa Springs since 1950, across 6 events. 338 injuries have been reported across all events. 1998 was the deadliest year on record near Wekiwa Springs.

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

Notable Tornadoes Near Wekiwa Springs

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
EF2 on August 18, 2020 — 550 yards wide.
Longest Path
F1 on November 9, 1968 — 69.3 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on May 26, 2025.

What the record shows near Wekiwa Springs

The 1970s were the busiest decade near Wekiwa Springs, with 45 of the 152 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 13 so far. The Wekiwa Springs record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Wekiwa Springs, 129 reached EF0 or EF1 and 23 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Wekiwa Springs is rated EF3, of which 4 are logged.

Across the last 20 years Wekiwa Springs has averaged 1.6 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 31 in total. 2020 was the busiest of them with 9, and 7 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Wekiwa Springs, FL had?
Since 1950, 152 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Wekiwa Springs. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Wekiwa Springs?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Wekiwa Springs was an EF3 on February 2, 2007, which caused 13 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Wekiwa Springs?
June is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Wekiwa Springs, with 28 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 Wekiwa Springs?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Wekiwa Springs was an EF0 on May 26, 2025.
How do I get tornado warnings for Wekiwa Springs?
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