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Extreme

tornado Tornado Risk in Tampa, FL

Risk Level: Extreme — Score 9/10

FEMA: 9Historical: 10

Key Risk Factors

  • FEMA rates Tampa's county as Very High risk for this hazard
  • Estimated annual loss of $77M from this hazard type
  • 146 significant events recorded in proximity since 1950
  • 9 event(s) in the last 12 months
  • Average annual frequency: 1.3 events per year

Peak season: April-June

Last significant event: Tornado - Tampa Bay Area, FL WFO Region, US (2022-06-28)

Highest Risk Cities for Tornados

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FEMA: 9Historical: 10
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FEMA: 9Historical: 10
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FEMA: 9Historical: 10
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FEMA: 9Historical: 10
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FEMA: 9Historical: 10
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FEMA: 9Historical: 10
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FEMA: 9Historical: 10
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FEMA: 9Historical: 10
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FEMA: 9Historical: 10
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FEMA: 9Historical: 10
Tampa is not in the top 10 for tornado risk among tracked cities.

How Tampa Compares

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Notable Tornado Events Near Tampa

Tornado - Tampa Bay Area, FL WFO Region, US

August 15, 2019 WARNING

Impact data not available

Tornado - Tampa Bay Area, FL WFO Region, US

October 27, 2021 WARNING

Impact data not available

Tornado - Tampa Bay Area, FL WFO Region, US

December 15, 2020 WARNING

Impact data not available

Tornado - Tampa Bay Area, FL WFO Region, US

June 28, 2021 WARNING

Impact data not available

Tornado - Tampa Bay Area, FL WFO Region, US

June 27, 2022 WARNING

Impact data not available

Tornado Preparedness Tips

  • 1.Identify a safe room or storm shelter in your home or building
  • 2.Practice tornado drills — get low, cover your head, stay away from windows
  • 3.Have a NOAA Weather Radio for tornado watch and warning alerts
  • 4.Secure outdoor objects that could become projectiles in high winds
  • 5.Know the difference between a tornado watch and a tornado warning

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