Tornadoes in Orange County
The Storm Prediction Center records 73 tornadoes whose paths touched Orange County, Florida between 1950 and 2025. They killed 41 people and injured 895. The busiest month is June, with 16 tornadoes. The strongest was an F4 on 4 April 1966. The most recent was on 26 May 2025.
- 73tornadoes
- 41deaths
- 895injuries
- 809per 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 Orange County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 34 | 47% |
| F1 / EF1 | 25 | 34% |
| F2 / EF2 | 10 | 14% |
| F3 / EF3 | 3 | 4% |
| F4 / EF4 | 1 | 1% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 0 | 0% |
Orange County tornadoes over time
The 2020s only run to 2025, so that bar is for a shorter period. The record starts in 1950.
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 5 |
| 1960s | 8 |
| 1970s | 19 |
| 1980s | 14 |
| 1990s | 9 |
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 8 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 7 |
| Feb | 10 |
| Mar | 6 |
| Apr | 7 |
| May | 7 |
| Jun | 16 |
| Jul | 6 |
| Aug | 3 |
| Sep | 3 |
| Oct | 1 |
| Nov | 3 |
| Dec | 4 |
Records for Orange County
- Deadliest: Orlando, Florida tornado22 February 1998, F3, 25 deaths, 150 injuries, 28 miles long
- Strongest and Longest path: Clearwater, Florida tornado4 April 1966, F4, 11 deaths, 530 injuries, 135.8 miles long
- Most recent: Florida tornado26 May 2025, EF0, 0.1 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Orange County
- Orlando, Florida tornado22 February 1998, F3, 25 deaths, 150 injuries, 28 miles long
- Clearwater, Florida tornado4 April 1966, F4, 11 deaths, 530 injuries, 135.8 miles long
- Pine Hills, Florida tornado22 February 1998, F3, 3 deaths, 70 injuries, 18 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.