Tornadoes in Broward County
The Storm Prediction Center records 151 tornadoes whose paths touched Broward County, Florida between 1954 and 2024. They killed 1 person and injured 96. The busiest month is June, with 22 tornadoes. The strongest was an F3 on 1 March 1980. The most recent was on 9 October 2024.
- 151tornadoes
- 1death
- 96injuries
- 1,255per 10,000 sq mi of land
A tornado that crossed several counties counts in each one, so county counts add up to more than the state's.
How strong were the tornadoes in Broward County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 100 | 66% |
| F1 / EF1 | 35 | 23% |
| F2 / EF2 | 9 | 6% |
| F3 / EF3 | 3 | 2% |
| F4 / EF4 | 0 | 0% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 4 | 3% |
Broward County tornadoes over time
The 2020s only run to 2024, so that bar is for a shorter period. The record starts in 1950.
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 5 |
| 1960s | 11 |
| 1970s | 11 |
| 1980s | 35 |
| 1990s | 34 |
| 2000s | 18 |
| 2010s | 23 |
| 2020s | 14 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 6 |
| Feb | 15 |
| Mar | 17 |
| Apr | 13 |
| May | 19 |
| Jun | 22 |
| Jul | 14 |
| Aug | 18 |
| Sep | 16 |
| Oct | 8 |
| Nov | 3 |
| Dec | 0 |
Records for Broward County
- Deadliest and Strongest: Fort Lauderdale, Florida tornado1 March 1980, F3, 1 death, 33 injuries, 7.8 miles long
- Longest path: Florida tornado17 March 1983, F2, 2 injuries, 52.5 miles long
- Most recent: Florida tornado9 October 2024, Unknown rating, 4.7 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Broward County
- Fort Lauderdale, Florida tornado1 March 1980, F3, 1 death, 33 injuries, 7.8 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.