Does Miami get tornadoes?

Yes. Miami has a very high forward-looking tornado risk score of 7/10 with a historical activity score of 10/10. FEMA rates Miami's county as Relatively High risk

When was the last significant tornado near Miami?

The most recent significant event on record: Tornado — Miami-Dade [FL] (2022-08-31).

Is there a tornado alert in Miami right now?

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Tornado Risk in Miami, FL

Risk Level: Very High — Score 7/10

FEMA: 7Historical: 10

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Key Risk Factors

FEMA rates Miami's county as Relatively High risk
Estimated annual loss of $25M from this hazard type
Extensive history of significant events in this area
High recent activity — multiple events in the last 12 months
Average annual frequency: 1.1 events per year

Peak season: April-June

Last significant event: Tornado — Miami-Dade [FL] (2022-08-31)

Highest Risk Cities for Tornados

Chicago, IL

FEMA: 9Historical: 10

Houston, TX

FEMA: 9Historical: 10

San Antonio, TX

FEMA: 9Historical: 10

Dallas, TX

FEMA: 9Historical: 10

Austin, TX

FEMA: 9Historical: 10

Fort Worth, TX

FEMA: 9Historical: 10

Indianapolis, IN

FEMA: 9Historical: 10

Oklahoma City, OK

FEMA: 9Historical: 10

Memphis, TN

FEMA: 9Historical: 10

Louisville, KY

FEMA: 9Historical: 10

Miami is not in the top 10 for tornado risk among tracked cities.

How Miami Compares

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Notable Tornado Events Near Miami

DisasterAWARE's historical archive records 5 notable tornado events near Miami, ranked below by impact. The most impactful: Tornado — Miami-Dade [FL] (August 2022).