9
Extreme
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
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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Score: 3/10
Wildfire Risk in Tampa
Score: 5/10
Hurricane Risk in Tampa
Score: 9/10
Flood Risk in Tampa
Score: 7/10
Winter Storm Risk in Tampa
Score: 9/10
Landslide Risk in Tampa
Score: 3/10
Extreme Heat Risk in Tampa
Score: 7/10
Drought Risk in Tampa
Score: 5/10
High Wind Risk in Tampa
Score: 5/10
Tsunami Risk in Tampa
Score: 0/10
Tornado Risk in Jacksonville, FL
Score: 7/10
Tornado Risk in Miami, FL
Score: 7/10
Tornado Risk in Atlanta, GA
Score: 7/10
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