Tornadoes in Palm Beach County
The Storm Prediction Center records 202 tornadoes whose paths touched Palm Beach County, Florida between 1952 and 2025. They killed 1 person and injured 111. The busiest month is August, with 31 tornadoes. The strongest was an F3 on 19 October 1958. The most recent was on 24 May 2025.
- 202tornadoes
- 1death
- 111injuries
- 1,028per 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 Palm Beach County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 134 | 66% |
| F1 / EF1 | 51 | 25% |
| F2 / EF2 | 12 | 6% |
| F3 / EF3 | 2 | <1% |
| F4 / EF4 | 0 | 0% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 3 | 1% |
Palm Beach 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 | 15 |
| 1960s | 22 |
| 1970s | 26 |
| 1980s | 26 |
| 1990s | 28 |
| 2000s | 33 |
| 2010s | 34 |
| 2020s | 18 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 13 |
| Feb | 12 |
| Mar | 15 |
| Apr | 18 |
| May | 25 |
| Jun | 24 |
| Jul | 18 |
| Aug | 31 |
| Sep | 19 |
| Oct | 14 |
| Nov | 9 |
| Dec | 4 |
Records for Palm Beach County
- Deadliest and Strongest: Pahokee, Florida tornado19 October 1958, F3, 1 death, 24 injuries, 20.2 miles long
- Longest path: Florida tornado9 October 2024, EF2, 65.5 miles long
- Most recent: Florida tornado24 May 2025, Unknown rating, 0 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Palm Beach County
- Pahokee, Florida tornado19 October 1958, F3, 1 death, 24 injuries, 20.2 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.