West Melbourne, FL Tornado History — 111 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has West Melbourne, FL had?
West Melbourne has had 111 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 2 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near West Melbourne?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of West Melbourne was an EF0 on September 7, 2025.
When is tornado season in West Melbourne?
September is historically the peak month for tornadoes near West Melbourne, with 22 on record. April through June account for 30 of the 111 tornadoes on record near West Melbourne.
At a Glance
Recent Tornado Activity Near West Melbourne
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 28 total, averaging 1.4 per year over this window.
What storm spotters reported near West Melbourne
One local storm report has been filed within 25 miles of West Melbourne and since confirmed into the NOAA archive, the earliest on September 7, 2025 and the most recent on September 7, 2025. It is already counted in the West Melbourne totals above; quoted below is the narrative the reporting office filed at the time.
Preliminary Report. Minor structural and vegetative damage was noted in the vicinity of Airoso Rd. SE and Emerson Dr. in Palm Bay. Witnesses shared photos of a small up (MLB)
Source: National Weather Service and trained-spotter local storm reports, relayed by the NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
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 West Melbourne
12 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of West Melbourne since 1950, across 2 events. 635 injuries have been reported across all events. 1966 was the deadliest year on record near West Melbourne.
The deadliest single event was an F4 on April 4, 1966, which caused 11 fatalities along a 135.8-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near West Melbourne
What the record shows near West Melbourne
The 1990s were the busiest decade near West Melbourne, with 20 of the 111 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 10 so far. The West Melbourne record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near West Melbourne, 98 reached EF0 or EF1 and 13 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near West Melbourne is rated EF4, of which 1 is logged.
Across the last 20 years West Melbourne has averaged 1.4 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 28 in total. 2017 was the busiest of them with 8, and 7 of those years passed with none at all.