How many tornadoes has Winter Haven, FL had?
Winter Haven has had 187 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 2 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Winter Haven?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Winter Haven was an EF0 on September 26, 2024.
When is tornado season in Winter Haven?
June is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Winter Haven, with 39 on record. April through June account for 79 of the 187 tornadoes on record near Winter Haven.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
187
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
2
1.1% of total
Peak Month
June
39 on record
Per Year Avg
2.5
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Winter Haven
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
23 total, averaging 1.1 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
0
2024
3
2023
0
2022
0
2021
1
2020
1
2019
1
2018
2
2017
1
2016
1
2015
0
2014
0
2013
0
2012
2
2011
3
2010
2
2009
2
2008
2
2007
2
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
10
1960s
18
1970s
28
1980s
33
1990s
57
2000s
24
2010s
12
2020s
5
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
113
EF1
52
EF2
20
EF3
1
EF4
1
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
12
Feb
12
Mar
16
Apr
17
May
23
Jun
39
Jul
22
Aug
10
Sep
12
Oct
7
Nov
7
Dec
10
Casualties on Record Near Winter Haven
37 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Winter Haven since 1950, across 3 events. 794 injuries have been reported across all events. 1998 was the deadliest year on record near Winter Haven.
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 Haven
Deadliest Tornado
F3 on February 23, 1998 — 25 fatalities, 28.0 mi path, 250 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
F2 on May 8, 1979 — est. ~$27.5M (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
EF2 on October 18, 2019 — 525 yards wide.
Longest Path
F4 on April 4, 1966 — 135.8 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on September 26, 2024.
What the record shows near Winter Haven
The 1990s were the busiest decade near Winter Haven, with 57 of the 187 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 5 so far. The Winter Haven record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Winter Haven, 165 reached EF0 or EF1 and 22 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Winter Haven is rated EF4, of which 1 is logged.
Across the last 20 years Winter Haven has averaged 1.1 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 23 in total. 2011 was the busiest of them with 3, and 7 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Winter Haven, FL had?
Since 1950, 187 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Winter Haven. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Winter Haven?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Winter Haven was an F3 on February 23, 1998, which caused 25 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Winter Haven?
June is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Winter Haven, with 39 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 Haven been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of Winter Haven, 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 Haven?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Winter Haven was an EF0 on September 26, 2024.
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