Tornado History
Cape Coral Tornado History
This location page summarizes tornado records that list Cape Coral, Florida as a begin or end location. The dataset includes 17 matching records from 1993 through 2026. The strongest matching rating is EF1 (Moderate damage), the latest matching tornado is May 17, 2026, and minimum reported property damage totals $5.5M.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Cape Coral, Florida
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.5 tornadoes per year (0.3/yr in last decade)
August is the peak tornado month with 6 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F0 in Cape Coral, Florida with 0 deaths
1997 was the most active year with 3 tornadoes
The 1990s had the most tornado activity (7 events)
Longest tornado: 4.4 miles in Cape Coral, Florida
Widest tornado: 100.0 yards in Cape Coral, Florida
Most tornadoes in one day: 2 on Aug 9, 1993
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Cape Coral, Florida, August is the most active month with 6 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 1997 was the most active year with 3 recorded tornadoes.
Property Damage Trends
Visualizes reported property damage over time. Bars use a log-like scale so very large damage years do not flatten the rest of the chart.
Summary: The highest reported property damage year in this group is 2007 with at least $4.0M in NOAA-listed property damage.
Historical Track Sketch
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Notable Tornado Records
The table highlights the strongest and most damaging records in this page's local dataset. Damage totals are NOAA-reported minimum estimates where available.
| Date | Rating | Area | Length | Width | Deaths | Injuries | Min. property damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 16, 2007 | EF1 | Lee, Florida | 4.4 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 1 | $4.0M |
| October 19, 2019 | EF1 | Lee, Florida | 1.08 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $600K |
| July 15, 1996 | F0 | Lee, Florida | 3 mi | 5 yd | 0 | 2 | $250K |
| June 22, 1997 | F0 | Lee, Florida | 2.7 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 0 | $214K |
| May 17, 2026 | EF0 | Lee, Florida | 0.53 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $200K |
| June 13, 2008 | EF0 | Lee, Florida | 0.29 mi | 70 yd | 0 | 0 | $110K |
| August 16, 2009 | EF0 | Lee, Florida | 0.36 mi | 20 yd | 0 | 0 | $103K |
| June 8, 2004 | F0 | Lee, Florida | 2 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $35K |
| February 15, 1998 | F0 | Lee, Florida | 0.1 mi | 5 yd | 0 | 0 | $20K |
| August 9, 1993 | F0 | Lee, Florida | 0.1 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 0 | $5K |
| August 9, 1993 | F0 | Lee, Florida | 0.1 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 0 | $5K |
| August 10, 1997 | F0 | Lee, Florida | 0.5 mi | 5 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
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Source And Limits
Data sourced from NOAA Storm Prediction Center and the NCEI Storm Events Database. TornadoTrace summarizes reported weather events for screening and research; it is not a damage assessment, inspection, or insurance determination. Coordinates and records can be approximate, incomplete, revised, or missing. No warranty of completeness or accuracy.