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Weston, FL Tornado History — 208 Tornadoes Since 1950

Florida · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Weston, FL had?

Weston has had 208 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 4 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.

When was the most recent tornado near Weston?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Weston was an Unrated on October 9, 2024.

When is tornado season in Weston?

June is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Weston, with 34 on record. April through June account for 76 of the 208 tornadoes on record near Weston.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
208
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
4
1.9% of total
Peak Month
June
34 on record
Per Year Avg
2.7
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Weston

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 55 total, averaging 2.8 per year over this window.

2026 0+4 prelim
2025 0
2024 6
2023 3
2022 6
2021 0
2020 1
2019 1
2018 5
2017 7
2016 6
2015 3
2014 2
2013 3
2012 1
2011 3
2010 2
2009 0
2008 4
2007 2

Striped bars mark preliminary reports not yet confirmed by NWS survey — excluded from the confirmed counts.

Preliminary tornado reports near Weston since December 29, 2025

These are 4 preliminary reports, not confirmed tornadoes. They have not yet been through an NWS damage survey, and are not counted in the confirmed totals above.

Preliminary reports are revised, merged, and sometimes withdrawn — historically about 23% are consolidated downward once surveys complete. Ratings are omitted until a survey assigns one.

Confirmed records above are complete through December 29, 2025. NOAA publishes the confirmed archive annually, so tornadoes after that date appear here first and move into the totals above once finalized.

Preliminary September 18, 2026
Lighthouse Point, Broward County, FL
[Landspout] Broadcast media relayed video of a short duration landspout that lofted palm fronds and other small debris for a brief period before it dissipated. TPBI ra (MFL)
Preliminary September 6, 2026
1 NNE Plantation, Broward County, FL
[Landspout] Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 1 NNE Plantation to landspout at 2:56PM. Reports of tree damage in the Plantation Gardens areas. Picture and vid (MFL)
Preliminary June 26, 2026
8 SE Miccosukee Indian, Broward County, FL
[Landspout] Updates earlier funnel cloud report to a landspout after reviewing video evidence. Broadcast media reported a funnel cloud associated with a thunderstorm s (MFL)
Preliminary EF0° April 7, 2026
3 NNW Miami Lakes, Miami-Dade County, FL
A brief EF0 tornado move through the Palm Springs North community. (MFL)

Within 25 miles of Weston. Quoted text is the report narrative exactly as filed. Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center preliminary storm reports, updated daily.

Tornadoes by Decade

1950s 11
1960s 21
1970s 13
1980s 40
1990s 48
2000s 26
2010s 33
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 144
EF1 45
EF2 11
EF3 4
Unrated 4

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 11
Feb 21
Mar 16
Apr 14
May 28
Jun 34
Jul 16
Aug 28
Sep 23
Oct 12
Nov 5
Dec 0

Casualties on Record Near Weston

1 fatality has been recorded within 25 miles of Weston since 1950, across 1 event. 207 injuries have been reported across all events. 1980 was the deadliest year on record near Weston.

The deadliest single event was an F3 on March 1, 1980, which caused 1 fatality along a 7.8-mile track.

Notable Tornadoes Near Weston

Deadliest Tornado
F3 on March 1, 1980 — 1 fatality, 7.8 mi path, 500 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
F3 on March 1, 1980 — est. ~$27.5M (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
F3 on March 1, 1980 — 500 yards wide.
Longest Path
F2 on March 17, 1983 — 52.5 mile track.
Most Recent
Unrated on October 9, 2024.

What the record shows near Weston

The 1990s were the busiest decade near Weston, with 48 of the 208 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 16 so far. The Weston record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Weston, 189 reached EF0 or EF1 and 15 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Weston is rated EF3, of which 4 are logged. A further 4 near Weston are unrated — events NOAA logged before a damage survey assigned a scale.

Across the last 20 years Weston has averaged 2.8 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 55 in total. 2017 was the busiest of them with 7, and 4 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Weston, FL had?
Since 1950, 208 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Weston. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Weston?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Weston was an F3 on March 1, 1980, which caused 1 fatality.
When is tornado season in Weston?
June is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Weston, with 34 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 Weston?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Weston was an Unrated on October 9, 2024.
How do I get tornado warnings for Weston?
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