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Winter Park, FL Tornado History — 140 Tornadoes Since 1950

Florida · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Winter Park, FL had?

Winter Park has had 140 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 5 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.

When was the most recent tornado near Winter Park?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Winter Park was an Unrated on August 4, 2025.

When is tornado season in Winter Park?

June is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Winter Park, with 25 on record. April through June account for 53 of the 140 tornadoes on record near Winter Park.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
140
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
5
3.6% of total
Peak Month
June
25 on record
Per Year Avg
1.8
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Winter Park

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 29 total, averaging 1.4 per year over this window.

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

What storm spotters reported near Winter Park

One local storm report has been filed within 25 miles of Winter Park and since confirmed into the NOAA archive, the earliest on August 4, 2025 and the most recent on August 4, 2025. It is already counted in the Winter Park totals above; quoted below is the narrative the reporting office filed at the time.

August 4, 2025
1 NNE Pine Grove, Osceola County, FL
A video shared by broadcast media taken approximately 3.5 miles down Nova Road from US-192 in the eastbound lane shows a tornado. Radar estimates that the tornado was a (MLB)

Source: National Weather Service and trained-spotter local storm reports, relayed by the NOAA Storm Prediction Center.

Tornadoes by Decade

1950s 6
1960s 14
1970s 44
1980s 24
1990s 17
2000s 11
2010s 13
2020s 11

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 67
EF1 49
EF2 18
EF3 4
EF4 1
Unrated 1

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 9
Feb 15
Mar 13
Apr 14
May 14
Jun 25
Jul 17
Aug 13
Sep 6
Oct 3
Nov 6
Dec 5

Casualties on Record Near Winter Park

55 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Winter Park since 1950, across 7 events. 972 injuries have been reported across all events. 1998 was the deadliest year on record near Winter Park.

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 Park

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
F1 on August 13, 2004 — 3,000 yards wide.
Longest Path
F4 on April 4, 1966 — 135.8 mile track.
Most Recent
Unrated on August 4, 2025.

What the record shows near Winter Park

The 1970s were the busiest decade near Winter Park, with 44 of the 140 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 11 so far. The Winter Park record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Winter Park, 116 reached EF0 or EF1 and 23 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Winter Park is rated EF4, of which 1 is logged. A further 1 near Winter Park is unrated — events NOAA logged before a damage survey assigned a scale.

Across the last 20 years Winter Park has averaged 1.4 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 29 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 Park, FL had?
Since 1950, 140 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Winter Park. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Winter Park?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Winter Park was an F3 on February 23, 1998, which caused 25 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Winter Park?
June is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Winter Park, with 25 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 Park been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of Winter Park, 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 Park?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Winter Park was an Unrated on August 4, 2025.
How do I get tornado warnings for Winter Park?
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