How many tornadoes has Winter Garden, FL had?
Winter Garden has had 139 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 5 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Winter Garden?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Winter Garden was an Unrated on May 12, 2025.
When is tornado season in Winter Garden?
June is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Winter Garden, with 22 on record. April through June account for 54 of the 139 tornadoes on record near Winter Garden.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
139
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
5
3.6% of total
Peak Month
June
22 on record
Per Year Avg
1.8
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Winter Garden
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
27 total, averaging 1.4 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
2
2024
1
2023
0
2022
0
2021
0
2020
6
2019
1
2018
2
2017
3
2016
1
2015
1
2014
0
2013
0
2012
2
2011
2
2010
0
2009
2
2008
2
2007
2
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
6
1960s
13
1970s
38
1980s
30
1990s
20
2000s
11
2010s
12
2020s
9
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
64
EF1
49
EF2
20
EF3
4
EF4
1
Unrated
1
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
11
Feb
14
Mar
13
Apr
18
May
14
Jun
22
Jul
15
Aug
10
Sep
5
Oct
4
Nov
7
Dec
6
Casualties on Record Near Winter Garden
55 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Winter Garden since 1950, across 7 events. 962 injuries have been reported across all events. 1998 was the deadliest year on record near Winter Garden.
The deadliest single event was an F3 on February 23, 1998, which caused 25 fatalities along a 28.0-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Winter Garden
Deadliest Tornado
F3 on February 23, 1998 — 25 fatalities, 28.0 mi path, 250 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
F4 on April 4, 1966 — est. ~$27.5M (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
EF1 on June 6, 2020 — 500 yards wide.
Longest Path
F4 on April 4, 1966 — 135.8 mile track.
Most Recent
Unrated on May 12, 2025.
What the record shows near Winter Garden
The 1970s were the busiest decade near Winter Garden, with 38 of the 139 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 9 so far. The Winter Garden record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Winter Garden, 113 reached EF0 or EF1 and 25 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Winter Garden is rated EF4, of which 1 is logged. A further 1 near Winter Garden is unrated — events NOAA logged before a damage survey assigned a scale.
Across the last 20 years Winter Garden has averaged 1.4 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 27 in total. 2020 was the busiest of them with 6, and 7 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Winter Garden, FL had?
Since 1950, 139 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Winter Garden. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Winter Garden?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Winter Garden was an F3 on February 23, 1998, which caused 25 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Winter Garden?
June is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Winter Garden, with 22 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.
Has Winter Garden been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of Winter Garden, there has been 0 EF5 and 1 EF4 tornado recorded since 1950. EF4 and EF5 tornadoes are the most destructive ratings on the Enhanced Fujita scale, with winds above 166 mph.
When was the most recent tornado near Winter Garden?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Winter Garden was an Unrated on May 12, 2025.
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