Tornado History

Monroe Tornado History

This county-level tornado history page focuses on Monroe, Florida. The records below identify 75 tornadoes from 1953 through 2024, including a highest listed rating of F2 (Considerable damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $54.8M, with 0 deaths and 71 injuries recorded across the listed events.

Key Tornado Statistics

Total Tornadoes75
Total Deaths0
Total Injuries71
Property Damage$54.8M
Avg Length0.8 mi
Avg Width37 yd

Key Tornado Facts for Monroe, Florida

Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.

Average 1.0 tornadoes per year (1.3/yr in last decade)
June is the peak tornado month with 17 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F1 in Monroe, Florida with 0 deaths
2008 was the most active year with 7 tornadoes
The 2000s had the most tornado activity (16 events)
Longest tornado: 12 miles in Monroe, Florida
Widest tornado: 150.0 yards in Monroe, Florida
Most tornadoes in one day: 3 on Jun 18, 1972

Monthly Distribution

Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.

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Summary: In Monroe, Florida, June is the most active month with 17 tornadoes.

Annual Tornado Trend

Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.

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Summary: 2008 was the most active year with 7 recorded tornadoes.

Tornado Intensity Distribution

Shows the breakdown of tornadoes by EF/F rating.

F0
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F1
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Summary: F0 tornadoes are the most common in this group, with 24 recorded events.

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.

$45.2M$4.5M$452K$0

Summary: The highest reported property damage year in this group is 1998 with at least $45.2M in NOAA-listed property damage.

Historical Track Sketch

F2 November 4, 19981998F2 August 26, 20052005F2 June 18, 19721972F2 June 18, 19721972F2 April 27, 19801980F2 June 2, 19661966F1 February 2, 19981998F1 June 20, 19831983F1 June 3, 19821982F1 June 21, 19861986F1 October 11, 19871987F1 May 22, 19971997EF1 September 10, 20082008F1 November 4, 19981998F1 June 18, 1972EF1 April 15, 2018F1 September 9, 1972F1 June 4, 1953F1 July 17, 1957F1 March 14, 1964F1 September 8, 1965F1 October 15, 1999EF1 October 8, 2024EF0 February 18, 2024F0 November 4, 1998EF0 April 5, 2013F0 August 20, 1978F0 June 2, 1982F0 June 9, 1982F0 March 23, 1984EF0 September 9, 2008EF0 June 1, 2007F0 June 18, 1998F0 July 1, 2000EF0 April 26, 2010EF0 December 18, 2009F0 June 22, 2005EF0 December 18, 2009F0 August 7, 1976F0 March 7, 1989EF0 June 24, 2007EF0 February 13, 2008EF0 January 8, 2016EF0 March 19, 2024EF0 November 15, 2023EF0 August 18, 2008EF0 August 18, 2008EF0 August 30, 2010F0 August 16, 1981F0 June 3, 1982F0 May 16, 1988F0 April 25, 1988EF0 April 15, 2018F0 May 26, 1996F0 September 15, 1997F0 August 24, 1997F0 February 2, 1998F0 September 6, 1999F0 October 15, 1999F0 May 30, 1999F0 May 30, 1999F0 August 18, 2000F0 October 1, 2003EF0 September 17, 2008EF0 September 29, 2008EF0 August 11, 2017EF0 August 4, 2019EF0 May 9, 2022EF0 August 16, 2023Unknown May 24, 1970Unknown June 6, 1963Unknown June 1, 1955Unknown September 8, 1965EFU January 31, 2020EFU September 27, 2022© OpenStreetMap contributors
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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.

DateRatingAreaLengthWidthDeathsInjuriesMin. property damage
November 4, 1998F2Monroe, Florida12 mi75 yd020$25.0M
August 26, 2005F2Monroe, Florida1.2 mi20 yd00$5.0M
June 18, 1972F2Monroe, Florida1 mi100 yd040$250K
June 18, 1972F2Monroe, Florida1.5 mi50 yd00$250K
April 27, 1980F2Monroe, Florida0.5 mi150 yd010$250K
June 2, 1966F2Monroe, Florida0 mi33 yd01$25K
February 2, 1998F1Monroe, Florida1 mi50 yd00$20.0M
June 20, 1983F1Monroe, Florida3 mi50 yd00$2.5M
June 3, 1982F1Monroe, Florida0.3 mi17 yd00$250K
June 21, 1986F1Monroe, Florida0.1 mi30 yd00$250K
October 11, 1987F1Monroe, Florida0.2 mi3 yd00$250K
May 22, 1997F1Monroe, Florida0.3 mi25 yd00$150K
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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.

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