Surf from 1947 Fort Lauderdale Hurricane
Main article: List of Florida hurricanes (1900--1949)
In the period between 1900 and 1949, 108 tropical cyclones affected the state, which collectively resulted in about $4 billion (2008 USD) in damage. Additionally, tropical cyclones in Florida were directly responsible for about 3,500 fatalities during the period, most of which from the 1928 Okeechobee Hurricane. The 1947 season was the year with the most tropical cyclones affecting the state, with a total of 6 systems. The 1905,1908, 1913, 1927, 1931, 1942, and 1943 seasons were the only years during the period in which a storm did not affect the state.
The strongest hurricane to hit the state during the period was the Labor Day Hurricane of 1935, which is the strongest hurricane on record to strike the United States.[7] Several other major hurricanes struck the state during the period, including the 1926 Miami Hurricane, the 1928 Okeechobee Hurricane, and a cyclone each in 1945 and 1949 which made landfall as a Category 4 hurricane.
1950--1974Radar image of Hurricane Donnamaking landfall
Main article: List of Florida hurricanes (1950--1974)
In the period between 1950 and 1974, 85 tropical or subtropical cyclones impacted the state, which collectively resulted in about $6.2 billion (2008 USD) in damage, primarily from Hurricanes Donna and Dora. Additionally, the storms were directly responsible for 93 fatalities and indirectly for 23 more deaths. Several tropical cyclones produced over 20 inches (500 mm) of rainfall in the state, including Hurricane Easy, which is the highest total during the period. The 1969 season was the year with the most tropical cyclones affecting the state, with a total of 8 systems. The1954 and 1967 seasons were the only years during the period in which a storm did not affect the state.
The strongest hurricane to hit the state during the period was Hurricane Donna, which was the 8th strongest hurricane on record to strike the United States.[7] Additionally, Hurricanes Easy, King, Cleo, Isbell, and Betsy hit the state as major hurricanes.
1975--1999House damage from Hurricane Andrew
Main article: List of Florida hurricanes (1975--1999)
In the period between 1975 and 1999, 83 tropical or subtropical cyclones affected the state, which collectively resulted in $45 billion (2008 USD) in damage, primarily from Hurricane Andrew, and 54 direct casualties. The 1985 season was the year with the most tropical cyclones affecting the state, with a total of 8 systems. Every year included at least 1 tropical cyclone affecting the state. The strongest hurricane to hit the state during the period was Hurricane Andrew, which was one of only three Category 5 hurricanes to strike the United States. Andrew, at the time, was the costliest tropical cyclone in United States history and remains the second-costliest. Additionally, Hurricanes Eloise, David, and Opal hit the state as major hurricanes.
2000--presentA beachfront home inNavarre Beach, Floridalargely destroyed byHurricane Dennis
Main article: List of Florida hurricanes (2000--present)
The period from 2000 to the present was marked by several devastating hurricanes; as of 2007, 58 tropical or subtropical cyclones have affected the U.S. state of Florida. Collectively, cyclones in Florida over that period resulted in over $64 billion in damage (2008 USD). Additionally, tropical cyclones in Florida were responsible for 69 direct fatalities and at least 80 indirect ones during the period. Eight cyclones affected the state in both 2003 and 2005, which were the years with the most tropical cyclones impacting the state. Every year included at least one tropical cyclone affecting the state.
The strongest hurricane to hit the state during the period was Hurricane Charley, which was the strongest hurricane to strike the United States since Hurricane Andrew. Additionally, Hurricanes Jeanne, Dennis, Wilma, and Ivan Rodriguez made landfall on the state as major hurricanes, although Katrina was just a Category 1 when it made landfall.[edit]
Florida has experienced over 3500 tornadoes since records began in 1950. The state ranks near the top in the country for tornado frequency. These tornadoes can vary in intensity from weak to strong, causing damage to property and occasionally resulting in injuries or fatalities.
Since records began in 1950 though 2011 (data so far in 2012 is still preliminary) Florida has had 3091 recorded tornadoes. The actual number of tornadoes is probably much higher, however as the majority of Florida's tornadoes are weak, and such tornadoes were generally missed in the earlier part of the recording period.
The last tornado to hit Florida occurred in 2021.
In 2008, Florida experienced a total of 52 tornadoes.
On average, only 1 or 2 tornadoes hit Miami, Florida each year. Tornadoes in this region are relatively infrequent due to the moderating effects of the nearby ocean and the city's urban environment.
On average, Florida experiences about 54 tornadoes per year. Tornadoes in Florida are mostly weak in intensity, but occasionally strong tornadoes can happen, especially during severe weather outbreaks.
Tornadoes do occur in Florida, but they are not as common compared to areas in the central United States known as Tornado Alley. On average, Florida experiences around 66 tornadoes per year, with a peak in activity during the spring and early summer months.
There were 39 tornadoes in Florida in 2011.
There were 30 tornadoes in Florida in 2015.
33 F3 tornadoes have hit Florida since 1950.
There were 42 confirmed tornadoes in Florida in 2006.
There were 19 confirmed tornadoes in Florida in 2010.
As of May 15 already been two confirmed tornadoes in Florida in 2012. In all likelihood there will be more as tornadoes hit Florida every year. However, there is no way of telling where or when these tornadoes will hit or how many.
Yes. Florida has a very high incidence of tornadoes, and Orlando has been hit several times.
The last tornado to hit Florida occurred in 2021.
Yes south Florida gets hit all the time, Florida has plenty of tornadoes every year their one of the states that has some of the most tornado reports .
Yes. Florida has a very high incidence of tornadoes, and Tampa has been hit a fair number of times. However, the tornadoes in Florida are generally not as strong as the ones in the Midwest.
There were 37 recorded tornadoes in Florida in 2009.
In 2008, Florida experienced a total of 52 tornadoes.