National Weather ServiceFloridaTornado WarningArchive to October 1, 2026
Tornado Warnings in Florida
The National Weather Service issued 55 tornado warnings for Florida in 2025 and 148 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 2nd most of any state. 2026 through September: 33, 72% below the average of 118 for those months in 2008-2025. Palm Beach was covered most often (174 times since 2008).
How many tornado warnings does Florida get?
Every tornado warning that covered part of Florida. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 33 |
| 2025 | 55 |
| 2024 | 358 |
| 2023 | 184 |
| 2022 | 208 |
| 2021 | 110 |
| 2020 | 168 |
| 2019 | 81 |
| 2018 | 111 |
| 2017 | 220 |
| 2016 | 119 |
| 2015 | 55 |
| 2014 | 84 |
| 2013 | 98 |
| 2012 | 168 |
| 2011 | 138 |
| 2010 | 101 |
| 2009 | 146 |
| 2008 | 255 |
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
When in the year does Florida get them?
Sum of 2008-2025; the busiest month is labelled.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
Where in Florida?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Beach | 174 | 38 | March 17, 2026 |
| Collier | 139 | 47 | October 9, 2024 |
| Escambia | 138 | 13 | June 19, 2026 |
| Walton | 129 | 42 | June 19, 2026 |
| Brevard | 125 | 27 | September 5, 2026 |
| Santa Rosa | 123 | 8 | October 19, 2025 |
| Okaloosa | 122 | 9 | May 25, 2026 |
| Bay | 117 | 27 | May 7, 2026 |
| Broward | 117 | 26 | October 9, 2024 |
| Volusia | 100 | 16 | March 10, 2025 |
| Jackson | 93 | 22 | June 19, 2026 |
| Orange | 92 | 18 | August 4, 2025 |
The NWS issues these products for counties or forecast zones; a zone can be part of a county or a mountain range.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
The latest tornado warnings for Florida in AreaZine's record
NWS MelbourneWarningAugust 23, 2026
Tornado Warning: Martin and St. Lucie, FL
Expired 7:00 p.m. EDT, August 23, 2026
NWS TallahasseeWarningJune 16, 2026
Tornado Warning: Washington County, FL
Expired 4:00 p.m. CDT, June 16, 2026
NWS TallahasseeWarningMay 25, 2026
Tornado Warning: Walton, FL
Expired 5:30 p.m. CDT, May 25, 2026
NWS TallahasseeWarningMay 25, 2026
Tornado Warning: Walton, FL
Expired 4:45 p.m. CDT, May 25, 2026
NWS Tampa Bay RuskinWarningMay 12, 2026
Tornado Warning: Hernando and Pasco, FL
Expired 3:00 p.m. EDT, May 12, 2026
NWS TallahasseeWarningMay 7, 2026
Tornado Warning: Bay, Calhoun, Holmes and 3 more, FL
Expired 11:15 a.m. CDT, May 7, 2026
This list is AreaZine's record of the NWS alert feed, kept since April 6, 2026; the counts above come from the complete IEM archive.
Source: National Weather Service alerts (api.weather.gov).
What is a tornado warning?
The NWS issues a tornado warning when a tornado has been seen or weather radar indicates one in the warned area. Warnings are drawn as polygons around the storm's path and usually last 30 to 60 minutes. A warning means the hazard is happening, about to happen, or very likely: act now to protect people and property. The national record · Every warning type in Florida.