The Town Files

25 Small Towns in Florida With the Fewest Tornadoes Since 1950

Ranked by tornadoes within 10 mi since 1950 among 291 towns of 500–10,000 people in Florida. #1 is Williston Highlands, FL (3 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950).

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  1. 25Wimauma, Florida

    14 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Wimauma is a community of 9,467 people in Hillsborough County, Florida. 14 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Florida town: 35); the strongest was an F2 on January 6, 1970.

    9,467 people · Hillsborough County · median home $379,000 · income $68,274 · Jan low 50°F · 0 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Wimauma by decade1'502'604'701'802'90'003'101'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  2. 24Tavernier, Florida

    13 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Tavernier is a community of 2,530 people in Monroe County, Florida. 13 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Florida town: 35); the strongest was an F2 on November 4, 1998.

    2,530 people · Monroe County · median home $613,700 · income $50,256 · Jan low 64°F · 0 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Tavernier by decade'50'60'705'804'90'003'101'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  3. 23Monticello, Florida

    13 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Monticello is a city of 2,589 people in Jefferson County, Florida. 13 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Florida town: 35); the strongest was an EF2 on March 3, 2019.

    2,589 people · Jefferson County · median home $211,000 · income $46,343 · Jan low 40°F · 0 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Monticello by decade'50'604'701'80'904'001'103'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  4. 22Chattahoochee, Florida

    13 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Chattahoochee is a city of 2,955 people in Gadsden County, Florida. 13 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Florida town: 35); the strongest was an F2 on March 20, 2003.

    2,955 people · Gadsden County · median home $101,700 · income $51,964 · Jan low 40°F

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Chattahoochee by decade'503'603'70'802'904'001'10'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  5. 21Ridge Manor, Florida

    13 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Ridge Manor is a community of 4,743 people in Hernando County, Florida. 13 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Florida town: 35); the strongest was an F2 on November 9, 1968.

    4,743 people · Hernando County · median home $229,800 · income $57,857 · Jan low 49°F · 0 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Ridge Manor by decade1'503'603'701'803'901'00'101'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  6. 20Port LaBelle, Florida

    13 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Port LaBelle is a community of 5,450 people in Hendry County, Florida. 13 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Florida town: 35); the strongest was an F2 on June 17, 1982.

    5,450 people · Hendry County · median home $230,400 · income $75,231 · Jan low 49°F · 0 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Port LaBelle by decade'50'602'705'802'904'00'10'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  7. 19Orangetree, Florida

    13 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Orangetree is a community of 5,896 people in Collier County, Florida. 13 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Florida town: 35); the strongest was an F2 on November 11, 1968.

    5,896 people · Collier County · median home $498,600 · income $112,857 · Jan low 52°F · 0 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Orangetree by decade'502'601'70'802'902'003'103'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  8. 18Bithlo, Florida

    13 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Bithlo is a community of 9,848 people in Orange County, Florida. 13 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Florida town: 35); the strongest was an F3 on February 23, 1998.

    9,848 people · Orange County · median home $377,500 · income $92,441 · Jan low 52°F · 0 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Bithlo by decade'502'604'701'802'902'001'101'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  9. 17Bunnell, Florida

    12 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Bunnell is a city of 3,276 people in Flagler County, Florida. 12 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Florida town: 35); the strongest was an F2 on July 5, 1970.

    3,276 people · Flagler County · median home $286,400 · income $55,130 · Jan low 47°F · 0 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Bunnell by decade'50'602'701'801'904'002'102'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  10. 16Alva, Florida

    11 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Alva is a community of 2,725 people in Lee County, Florida. 11 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Florida town: 35); the strongest was an F2 on June 17, 1982.

    2,725 people · Lee County · median home $375,600 · income $85,919 · Jan low 54°F · 0 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Alva by decade'50'603'703'802'901'002'10'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  11. 15Bushnell, Florida

    11 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Bushnell is a city of 3,047 people in Sumter County, Florida. 11 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Florida town: 35); the strongest was an F2 on April 15, 1987.

    3,047 people · Sumter County · median home $67,600 · income $52,717 · Jan low 43°F · 0 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Bushnell by decade'502'602'701'804'901'001'10'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  12. 14Rainbow Lakes Estates, Florida

    11 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Rainbow Lakes Estates is a community of 3,438 people in Marion County, Florida. 11 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Florida town: 35); the strongest was an F2 on June 11, 1982.

    3,438 people · Marion County · median home $160,400 · income $50,429 · Jan low 44°F

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Rainbow Lakes Estates by decade'50'602'702'804'902'00'101'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  13. 13Nassau Village-Ratliff, Florida

    11 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Nassau Village-Ratliff is a community of 5,561 people in Nassau County, Florida. 11 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Florida town: 35); the strongest was an F2 on August 12, 2004.

    5,561 people · Nassau County · median home $253,000 · income $62,417 · Jan low 43°F · 0 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Nassau Village-Ratliff by decade'501'602'702'802'902'001'101'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  14. 12Indiantown, Florida

    11 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Indiantown is a village of 6,560 people in Martin County, Florida. 11 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Florida town: 35); the strongest was an F3 on October 19, 1958.

    6,560 people · Martin County · median home $204,900 · income $55,520 · Jan low 54°F · 0 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Indiantown by decade2'501'602'701'80'90'001'104'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  15. 11Newberry, Florida

    11 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Newberry is a city of 7,342 people in Alachua County, Florida. 11 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Florida town: 35); the strongest was an F2 on June 8, 1957.

    7,342 people · Alachua County · median home $288,100 · income $89,552 · Jan low 40°F · 0 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Newberry by decade1'501'603'701'803'90'001'101'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  16. 10High Springs, Florida

    10 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    High Springs is a city of 6,215 people in Alachua County, Florida. 10 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Florida town: 35); the strongest was an F2 on April 23, 1983.

    6,215 people · Alachua County · median home $320,700 · income $94,421 · Jan low 40°F · 0 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of High Springs by decade'50'602'703'80'903'001'101'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  17. 9Ave Maria, Florida

    10 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Ave Maria is a community of 6,242 people in Collier County, Florida. 10 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Florida town: 35); the strongest was an F2 on November 11, 1968.

    6,242 people · Collier County · median home $459,200 · income $102,949 · Jan low 52°F · 0 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Ave Maria by decade'503'601'70'802'90'002'102'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  18. 8Wedgefield, Florida

    9 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Wedgefield is a community of 8,017 people in Orange County, Florida. 9 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Florida town: 35); the strongest was an F3 on February 23, 1998.

    8,017 people · Orange County · median home $456,400 · income $120,156 · Jan low 50°F · 0 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Wedgefield by decade'501'601'701'802'90'003'101'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  19. 7Montura, Florida

    7 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Montura is a community of 3,343 people in Hendry County, Florida. 7 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Florida town: 35); the strongest was an F2 on August 13, 2004.

    3,343 people · Hendry County · median home $124,400 · income $34,617 · Jan low 52°F · 0 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Montura by decade'501'602'70'80'901'001'102'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  20. 6Perry, Florida

    7 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Perry is a city of 6,898 people in Taylor County, Florida. 7 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Florida town: 35); the strongest was an EF1 on June 16, 2023.

    6,898 people · Taylor County · median home $150,500 · income $40,898 · Jan low 43°F · 0 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Perry by decade'501'601'70'801'901'001'102'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  21. 5Macclenny, Florida

    7 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Macclenny is a city of 7,304 people in Baker County, Florida. 7 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Florida town: 35); the strongest was an F2 on May 12, 1974.

    7,304 people · Baker County · median home $261,800 · income $73,942 · Jan low 40°F · 0 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Macclenny by decade1'50'604'701'80'901'00'10'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  22. 4Marathon, Florida

    7 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Marathon is a city of 9,689 people in Monroe County, Florida. 7 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Florida town: 35); the strongest was an F2 on August 26, 2005.

    9,689 people · Monroe County · median home $725,800 · income $89,355 · Jan low 64°F · 0 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Marathon by decade'501'60'70'801'904'001'10'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  23. 3Hilliard, Florida

    6 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Hilliard is a town of 2,967 people in Nassau County, Florida. 6 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Florida town: 35); the strongest was an EF1 on April 7, 2022.

    2,967 people · Nassau County · median home $239,500 · income $65,096 · Jan low 44°F · 0 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Hilliard by decade'50'601'702'801'901'00'101'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  24. 2Williston, Florida

    4 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Williston is a city of 2,976 people in Levy County, Florida. 4 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Florida town: 35); the strongest was an F1 on October 28, 1980.

    2,976 people · Levy County · median home $252,700 · income $61,111 · Jan low 44°F · 0 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Williston by decade'501'60'701'801'901'00'10'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  25. 1Williston Highlands, Florida

    3 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Williston Highlands is a community of 2,591 people in Levy County, Florida. 3 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Florida town: 35); the strongest was an F0 on September 15, 2004.

    2,591 people · Levy County · median home $228,400 · income $79,662 · Jan low 44°F · 0 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Williston Highlands by decade'501'60'70'801'901'00'10'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

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Methodology. We ranked 291 towns of 500–10,000 people in Florida (2020 Census population). Only towns better than 60% of their peers on this measure qualify, so lists can be shorter than 25. Sources: