How many tornadoes has Winter Springs, FL had?
Winter Springs has had 132 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 5 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Winter Springs?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Winter Springs was an EF0 on May 26, 2025.
When is tornado season in Winter Springs?
June is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Winter Springs, with 26 on record. April through June account for 52 of the 132 tornadoes on record near Winter Springs.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
132
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
5
3.8% of total
Peak Month
June
26 on record
Per Year Avg
1.7
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Winter Springs
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
2
2023
0
2022
0
2021
0
2020
9
2019
1
2018
1
2017
1
2016
1
2015
0
2014
1
2013
0
2012
2
2011
1
2010
0
2009
3
2008
0
2007
3
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
6
1960s
13
1970s
40
1980s
25
1990s
15
2000s
12
2010s
8
2020s
13
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
61
EF1
48
EF2
18
EF3
5
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
8
Feb
14
Mar
11
Apr
13
May
13
Jun
26
Jul
14
Aug
11
Sep
7
Oct
4
Nov
5
Dec
6
Casualties on Record Near Winter Springs
57 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Winter Springs since 1950, across 7 events. 480 injuries have been reported across all events. 1998 was the deadliest year on record near Winter Springs.
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 Springs
Deadliest Tornado
F3 on February 23, 1998 — 25 fatalities, 28.0 mi path, 250 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
EF3 on February 2, 2007 — $98.0M in reported property damage.
Widest Tornado
EF2 on August 18, 2020 — 550 yards wide.
Longest Path
F1 on November 9, 1968 — 69.3 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on May 26, 2025.
What the record shows near Winter Springs
The 1970s were the busiest decade near Winter Springs, with 40 of the 132 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 13 so far. The Winter Springs record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Winter Springs, 109 reached EF0 or EF1 and 23 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Winter Springs is rated EF3, of which 5 are logged.
Across the last 20 years Winter Springs has averaged 1.4 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 27 in total. 2020 was the busiest of them with 9, and 8 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Winter Springs, FL had?
Since 1950, 132 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Winter Springs. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Winter Springs?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Winter Springs was an F3 on February 23, 1998, which caused 25 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Winter Springs?
June is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Winter Springs, with 26 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 Winter Springs?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Winter Springs was an EF0 on May 26, 2025.
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