Tornadoes in Martin County
The Storm Prediction Center records 44 tornadoes whose paths touched Martin County, Florida between 1956 and 2024. They killed 1 person and injured 35. The busiest month is October, with 13 tornadoes. The strongest was an F3 on 19 October 1958. The most recent was on 9 October 2024.
- 44tornadoes
- 1death
- 35injuries
- 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 Martin County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 26 | 59% |
| F1 / EF1 | 8 | 18% |
| F2 / EF2 | 6 | 14% |
| F3 / EF3 | 3 | 7% |
| F4 / EF4 | 0 | 0% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 1 | 2% |
Martin County tornadoes over time
The 2020s only run to 2024, so that bar is for a shorter period. The record starts in 1950.
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 4 |
| 1960s | 3 |
| 1970s | 10 |
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 2 |
| 2000s | 4 |
| 2010s | 7 |
| 2020s | 9 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 4 |
| Feb | 3 |
| Mar | 4 |
| Apr | 1 |
| May | 5 |
| Jun | 4 |
| Jul | 3 |
| Aug | 6 |
| Sep | 0 |
| Oct | 13 |
| Nov | 1 |
| Dec | 0 |
Records for Martin 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 tornado9 October 2024, EF2, 5.7 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Martin 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.