The Town Files

The 50 Most Tornado-Prone Places in America

Ranked by tornadoes within 10 mi since 1950 among 12,622 towns and cities of 500+ people in the U.S.. #1 is Oklahoma City, OK (121 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950).

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The 50 Most Tornado-Prone Places in America1. Oklahoma City, OK1212. Pinellas Park, FL1183. Bardmoor, FL1174. Moore, OK1135. Del City, OK1116. Seminole, FL1097. West Lealman, FL1068. Kenneth City, FL1069. Feather Sound, FL10610. Bay Pines, FL10311. Lealman, FL10112. Dania Beach, FL10013. Roosevelt Gardens, FL10014. Hollywood, FL9915. Lauderhill, FL9916. Broadview Park, FL9917. Madeira Beach, FL9918. Fort Lauderdale, FL9619. Lauderdale Lakes, FL9620. Newcastle, OK9521. Oakland Park, FL9422. Wilton Manors, FL9423. Treasure Island, FL9424. South Highpoint, FL9325. Midwest City, OK92

  1. 50South Pasadena, Florida

    84 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    South Pasadena is a city of 5,353 people in Pinellas County, Florida. 84 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Florida town: 35); the strongest was an F4 on April 15, 1958.

    5,353 people · Pinellas County · median home $350,200 · income $53,075 · Jan low 54°F · 0 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of South Pasadena by decade7'5011'6010'7017'8017'906'008'108'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  2. 49Ridgeland, Mississippi

    84 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Ridgeland is a city of 24,340 people in Madison County, Mississippi. 84 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Mississippi town: 31); the strongest was an F5 on March 3, 1966.

    24,340 people · Madison County · median home $275,200 · income $66,038 · Jan low 38°F · 1 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Ridgeland by decade11'509'604'708'806'9013'0018'1015'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  3. 48Goldsby, Oklahoma

    85 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Goldsby is a town of 2,694 people in McClain County, Oklahoma. 85 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Oklahoma town: 33); the strongest was an EF4 on May 24, 2011.

    2,694 people · McClain County · median home $399,000 · income $103,333 · Jan low 28°F · 4 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Goldsby by decade6'509'6010'709'809'904'0019'1019'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  4. 47Bennett, Colorado

    85 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Bennett is a town of 2,862 people in Adams County, Colorado. 85 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Colorado town: 11); the strongest was an F3 on June 12, 1982.

    2,862 people · Adams County · median home $444,000 · income $107,736 · Jan low 19°F · 45 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Bennett by decade1'505'607'7020'8025'9012'0010'105'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  5. 46Ridgecrest, Florida

    85 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Ridgecrest is a community of 2,966 people in Pinellas County, Florida. 85 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Florida town: 35); the strongest was an F4 on April 4, 1966.

    2,966 people · Pinellas County · median home $303,400 · income $50,428 · Jan low 53°F · 0 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Ridgecrest by decade3'5013'6016'708'8020'906'009'1010'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  6. 45North Lauderdale, Florida

    85 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    North Lauderdale is a city of 44,794 people in Broward County, Florida. 85 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Florida town: 35); the strongest was an F3 on March 1, 1980.

    44,794 people · Broward County · median home $307,100 · income $63,326 · Jan low 59°F · 0 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of North Lauderdale by decade2'505'606'7023'8020'907'0017'105'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  7. 44Pasadena, Texas

    85 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Aerial view of Pasadena, Texas
    Aerial: USDA NAIP (public domain)

    Pasadena is a city of 151,950 people in Harris County, Texas. 85 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Texas town: 21); the strongest was an F4 on November 21, 1992.

    151,950 people · Harris County · median home $209,600 · income $64,927 · Jan low 46°F · 0 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Pasadena by decade3'506'6016'7020'8016'9011'0011'102'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  8. 43Nichols Hills, Oklahoma

    86 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Nichols Hills is a city of 3,870 people in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. 86 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Oklahoma town: 33); the strongest was an F4 on May 3, 1999.

    3,870 people · Oklahoma County · median home $818,500 · income $207,567 · Jan low 28°F · 5 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Nichols Hills by decade9'5016'6014'706'806'9015'0013'107'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  9. 42West Samoset, Florida

    86 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    West Samoset is a community of 6,482 people in Manatee County, Florida. 86 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Florida town: 35); the strongest was an F3 on October 31, 1958.

    6,482 people · Manatee County · median home $212,800 · income $54,352 · Jan low 52°F · 0 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of West Samoset by decade4'508'6019'7013'8023'909'005'105'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  10. 41Warr Acres, Oklahoma

    86 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Warr Acres is a city of 10,452 people in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. 86 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Oklahoma town: 33); the strongest was an F4 on April 30, 1978.

    10,452 people · Oklahoma County · median home $164,500 · income $53,273 · Jan low 28°F · 6 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Warr Acres by decade11'5015'6016'704'806'9013'0014'107'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  11. 40South Bradenton, Florida

    86 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    South Bradenton is a community of 26,858 people in Manatee County, Florida. 86 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Florida town: 35); the strongest was an F3 on October 31, 1958.

    26,858 people · Manatee County · median home $167,200 · income $48,315 · Jan low 52°F · 0 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of South Bradenton by decade4'508'6019'7013'8024'908'005'105'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  12. 39Hallandale Beach, Florida

    86 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Hallandale Beach, Florida
    Photo: Florida guy 128 (public domain, Wikimedia Commons)

    Hallandale Beach is a city of 41,217 people in Broward County, Florida. 86 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Florida town: 35); the strongest was an F3 on February 23, 1965.

    41,217 people · Broward County · median home $279,100 · income $52,340 · Jan low 59°F · 0 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Hallandale Beach by decade6'5011'605'7014'8020'9014'008'108'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  13. 38Jackson, Mississippi

    86 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Aerial view of Jackson, Mississippi
    Aerial: USDA NAIP (public domain)

    Jackson is a city of 153,701 people in Hinds County, Mississippi. 86 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Mississippi town: 31); the strongest was an F5 on March 3, 1966.

    153,701 people · Hinds County · median home $111,700 · income $42,071 · Jan low 38°F · 1 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Jackson by decade11'5010'6010'709'803'9013'0013'1017'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  14. 37Pinewood, Florida

    87 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Pinewood is a community of 17,246 people in Miami-Dade County, Florida. 87 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Florida town: 35); the strongest was an F3 on June 17, 1959.

    17,246 people · Miami-Dade County · median home $372,400 · income $59,410 · Jan low 59°F · 0 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Pinewood by decade5'5011'606'7013'8022'9019'006'105'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  15. 36Bayshore Gardens, Florida

    87 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Bayshore Gardens is a community of 19,904 people in Manatee County, Florida. 87 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Florida town: 35); the strongest was an F3 on October 31, 1958.

    19,904 people · Manatee County · median home $181,400 · income $44,958 · Jan low 52°F · 0 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Bayshore Gardens by decade5'507'6020'7013'8024'908'005'105'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  16. 35Miami Gardens, Florida

    87 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Miami Gardens is a city of 111,640 people in Miami-Dade County, Florida. 87 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Florida town: 35); the strongest was an F3 on June 17, 1959.

    111,640 people · Miami-Dade County · median home $378,500 · income $63,627 · Jan low 59°F · 0 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Miami Gardens by decade6'509'603'7013'8023'9016'008'109'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  17. 34St. Petersburg, Florida

    87 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Aerial view of St. Petersburg, Florida
    Aerial: USDA NAIP (public domain)

    St. Petersburg is a city of 258,308 people in Pinellas County, Florida. 87 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Florida town: 35); the strongest was an F4 on April 15, 1958.

    258,308 people · Pinellas County · median home $371,100 · income $75,192 · Jan low 54°F · 0 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of St. Petersburg by decade7'5011'6012'7018'8017'906'009'107'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  18. 33West Park, Florida

    88 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    West Park is a city of 15,130 people in Broward County, Florida. 88 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Florida town: 35); the strongest was an F3 on February 23, 1965.

    15,130 people · Broward County · median home $340,600 · income $65,952 · Jan low 59°F · 0 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of West Park by decade6'5011'604'7014'8021'9014'008'1010'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  19. 32Largo, Florida

    88 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Largo is a city of 82,485 people in Pinellas County, Florida. 88 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Florida town: 35); the strongest was an F4 on April 4, 1966.

    82,485 people · Pinellas County · median home $229,100 · income $62,096 · Jan low 53°F · 0 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Largo by decade3'5013'6017'708'8021'906'0010'1010'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  20. 31Whitfield, Florida

    89 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Whitfield is a community of 2,989 people in Manatee County, Florida. 89 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Florida town: 35); the strongest was an F3 on October 31, 1958.

    2,989 people · Manatee County · median home $470,500 · income $98,348 · Jan low 52°F · 0 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Whitfield by decade5'507'6023'7013'8023'908'005'105'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  21. 30Noble, Oklahoma

    89 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Noble is a city of 6,985 people in Cleveland County, Oklahoma. 89 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Oklahoma town: 33); the strongest was an EF4 on May 24, 2011.

    6,985 people · Cleveland County · median home $190,200 · income $81,739 · Jan low 28°F · 4 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Noble by decade6'508'608'7011'8010'905'0019'1022'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  22. 29Pembroke Park, Florida

    90 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Pembroke Park is a town of 6,260 people in Broward County, Florida. 90 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Florida town: 35); the strongest was an F3 on February 23, 1965.

    6,260 people · Broward County · median home $105,300 · income $52,928 · Jan low 59°F · 0 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Pembroke Park by decade6'5011'605'7015'8020'9013'0010'1010'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  23. 28Westview, Florida

    91 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Westview is a community of 9,923 people in Miami-Dade County, Florida. 91 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Florida town: 35); the strongest was an F3 on June 17, 1959.

    9,923 people · Miami-Dade County · median home $379,400 · income $57,563 · Jan low 59°F · 0 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Westview by decade5'5011'606'7014'8023'9019'006'107'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  24. 27Ives Estates, Florida

    91 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Ives Estates is a community of 25,005 people in Miami-Dade County, Florida. 91 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Florida town: 35); the strongest was an F3 on February 23, 1965.

    25,005 people · Miami-Dade County · median home $294,700 · income $72,239 · Jan low 59°F · 0 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Ives Estates by decade6'5011'603'7015'8022'9018'007'109'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  25. 26Bethany, Oklahoma

    92 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Bethany is a city of 20,831 people in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. 92 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Oklahoma town: 33); the strongest was an F4 on April 30, 1978.

    20,831 people · Oklahoma County · median home $171,600 · income $56,591 · Jan low 28°F · 7 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Bethany by decade14'5017'6017'704'806'9012'0014'108'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  26. 25Midwest City, Oklahoma

    92 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Midwest City, Oklahoma
    Photo: Karen Nutini (public domain, Wikimedia Commons)

    Midwest City is a city of 58,409 people in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. 92 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Oklahoma town: 33); the strongest was an EF5 on May 20, 2013.

    58,409 people · Oklahoma County · median home $164,500 · income $57,520 · Jan low 27°F · 4 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Midwest City by decade6'5010'6016'708'809'9014'0015'1014'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  27. 24South Highpoint, Florida

    93 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    South Highpoint is a community of 5,018 people in Pinellas County, Florida. 93 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Florida town: 35); the strongest was an F4 on April 4, 1966.

    5,018 people · Pinellas County · median home $241,300 · income $61,105 · Jan low 53°F · 0 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of South Highpoint by decade3'5015'6017'708'8020'906'0012'1012'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  28. 23Treasure Island, Florida

    94 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Treasure Island is a city of 6,584 people in Pinellas County, Florida. 94 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Florida town: 35); the strongest was an F3 on October 3, 1992.

    6,584 people · Pinellas County · median home $621,600 · income $87,107 · Jan low 54°F · 0 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Treasure Island by decade6'5013'6011'7018'8020'907'0011'108'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  29. 22Wilton Manors, Florida

    94 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Wilton Manors is a city of 11,426 people in Broward County, Florida. 94 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Florida town: 35); the strongest was an F3 on March 1, 1980.

    11,426 people · Broward County · median home $589,200 · income $85,392 · Jan low 60°F · 0 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Wilton Manors by decade5'507'605'7022'8023'9011'0014'107'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  30. 21Oakland Park, Florida

    94 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Oakland Park is a city of 44,229 people in Broward County, Florida. 94 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Florida town: 35); the strongest was an F3 on March 1, 1980.

    44,229 people · Broward County · median home $385,000 · income $72,708 · Jan low 59°F · 0 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Oakland Park by decade4'506'606'7024'8024'9010'0015'105'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  31. 20Newcastle, Oklahoma

    95 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Newcastle is a city of 10,984 people in McClain County, Oklahoma. 95 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Oklahoma town: 33); the strongest was an EF5 on May 20, 2013.

    10,984 people · McClain County · median home $271,800 · income $93,398 · Jan low 27°F · 5 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Newcastle by decade6'5012'6011'703'8011'909'0027'1016'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  32. 19Lauderdale Lakes, Florida

    96 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Lauderdale Lakes is a city of 35,954 people in Broward County, Florida. 96 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Florida town: 35); the strongest was an F3 on March 1, 1980.

    35,954 people · Broward County · median home $214,100 · income $50,006 · Jan low 59°F · 0 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Lauderdale Lakes by decade4'506'606'7022'8024'9010'0016'108'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  33. 18Fort Lauderdale, Florida

    96 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Aerial view of Fort Lauderdale, Florida
    Aerial: USDA NAIP (public domain)

    Fort Lauderdale is a city of 182,760 people in Broward County, Florida. 96 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Florida town: 35); the strongest was an F3 on March 1, 1980.

    182,760 people · Broward County · median home $486,700 · income $83,130 · Jan low 60°F · 0 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Fort Lauderdale by decade5'507'605'7023'8024'9011'0014'107'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  34. 17Madeira Beach, Florida

    99 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Madeira Beach is a city of 3,895 people in Pinellas County, Florida. 99 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Florida town: 35); the strongest was an F4 on April 4, 1966.

    3,895 people · Pinellas County · median home $722,800 · income $75,781 · Jan low 53°F · 0 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Madeira Beach by decade5'5012'6013'7019'8023'907'0011'109'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  35. 16Broadview Park, Florida

    99 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Broadview Park is a community of 7,670 people in Broward County, Florida. 99 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Florida town: 35); the strongest was an F3 on March 1, 1980.

    7,670 people · Broward County · median home $365,000 · income $73,786 · Jan low 58°F · 0 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Broadview Park by decade4'507'606'7021'8021'9014'0016'1010'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  36. 15Lauderhill, Florida

    99 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Lauderhill is a city of 74,482 people in Broward County, Florida. 99 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Florida town: 35); the strongest was an F3 on March 1, 1980.

    74,482 people · Broward County · median home $272,900 · income $51,165 · Jan low 59°F · 0 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Lauderhill by decade4'506'606'7024'8024'9010'0017'108'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  37. 14Hollywood, Florida

    99 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Aerial view of Hollywood, Florida
    Aerial: USDA NAIP (public domain)

    Hollywood is a city of 153,067 people in Broward County, Florida. 99 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Florida town: 35); the strongest was an F3 on March 1, 1980.

    153,067 people · Broward County · median home $410,600 · income $67,203 · Jan low 59°F · 0 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Hollywood by decade5'5010'605'7021'8021'9014'0013'1010'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  38. 13Roosevelt Gardens, Florida

    100 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Roosevelt Gardens is a community of 2,749 people in Broward County, Florida. 100 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Florida town: 35); the strongest was an F3 on March 1, 1980.

    2,749 people · Broward County · median home $309,600 · income $49,821 · Jan low 58°F · 0 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Roosevelt Gardens by decade5'507'605'7023'8025'9011'0015'109'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  39. 12Dania Beach, Florida

    100 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Dania Beach is a city of 31,723 people in Broward County, Florida. 100 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Florida town: 35); the strongest was an F3 on March 1, 1980.

    31,723 people · Broward County · median home $319,800 · income $52,748 · Jan low 61°F · 0 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Dania Beach by decade5'508'606'7021'8021'9015'0014'1010'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  40. 11Lealman, Florida

    101 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Lealman is a community of 21,189 people in Pinellas County, Florida. 101 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Florida town: 35); the strongest was an F4 on April 4, 1966.

    21,189 people · Pinellas County · median home $196,400 · income $45,308 · Jan low 54°F · 0 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Lealman by decade6'5015'6014'7018'8023'908'009'108'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  41. 10Bay Pines, Florida

    103 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Bay Pines is a community of 3,106 people in Pinellas County, Florida. 103 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Florida town: 35); the strongest was an F4 on April 4, 1966.

    3,106 people · Pinellas County · median home $287,000 · income $68,214 · Jan low 53°F · 0 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Bay Pines by decade6'5013'6014'7019'8023'907'0012'109'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  42. 9Feather Sound, Florida

    106 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Feather Sound is a community of 3,607 people in Pinellas County, Florida. 106 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Florida town: 35); the strongest was an F4 on April 4, 1966.

    3,607 people · Pinellas County · median home $415,800 · income $87,986 · Jan low 53°F · 0 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Feather Sound by decade3'5015'6019'7016'8026'906'009'1012'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  43. 8Kenneth City, Florida

    106 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Kenneth City is a town of 5,047 people in Pinellas County, Florida. 106 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Florida town: 35); the strongest was an F4 on April 4, 1966.

    5,047 people · Pinellas County · median home $241,200 · income $49,347 · Jan low 54°F · 0 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Kenneth City by decade6'5015'6014'7019'8024'907'0012'109'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  44. 7West Lealman, Florida

    106 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    West Lealman is a community of 16,438 people in Pinellas County, Florida. 106 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Florida town: 35); the strongest was an F4 on April 4, 1966.

    16,438 people · Pinellas County · median home $169,100 · income $51,589 · Jan low 53°F · 0 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of West Lealman by decade7'5013'6015'7019'8024'907'0012'109'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  45. 6Seminole, Florida

    109 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Seminole is a city of 19,364 people in Pinellas County, Florida. 109 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Florida town: 35); the strongest was an F4 on April 4, 1966.

    19,364 people · Pinellas County · median home $348,500 · income $75,774 · Jan low 53°F · 0 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Seminole by decade4'5015'6015'7019'8026'908'0013'109'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  46. 5Del City, Oklahoma

    111 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Del City is a city of 21,822 people in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. 111 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Oklahoma town: 33); the strongest was an EF5 on May 20, 2013.

    21,822 people · Oklahoma County · median home $126,800 · income $46,925 · Jan low 27°F · 5 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Del City by decade10'5017'6019'707'8012'9015'0017'1014'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  47. 4Moore, Oklahoma

    113 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Moore is a city of 62,793 people in Cleveland County, Oklahoma. 113 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Oklahoma town: 33); the strongest was an EF5 on May 20, 2013.

    62,793 people · Cleveland County · median home $204,500 · income $80,420 · Jan low 27°F · 7 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Moore by decade8'5017'6013'706'8010'9014'0025'1020'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  48. 3Bardmoor, Florida

    117 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Bardmoor is a community of 9,852 people in Pinellas County, Florida. 117 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Florida town: 35); the strongest was an F4 on April 4, 1966.

    9,852 people · Pinellas County · median home $334,700 · income $89,400 · Jan low 53°F · 0 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Bardmoor by decade6'5015'6018'7019'8028'908'0013'1010'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  49. 2Pinellas Park, Florida

    118 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Pinellas Park is a city of 53,093 people in Pinellas County, Florida. 118 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Florida town: 35); the strongest was an F4 on April 4, 1966.

    53,093 people · Pinellas County · median home $278,900 · income $63,432 · Jan low 53°F · 0 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Pinellas Park by decade7'5016'6018'7019'8027'908'0013'1010'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  50. 1Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

    121 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Aerial view of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
    Aerial: USDA NAIP (public domain)

    Oklahoma City is a city of 681,054 people in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. 121 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Oklahoma town: 33); the strongest was an EF5 on May 20, 2013.

    681,054 people · Oklahoma County · median home $231,300 · income $68,656 · Jan low 27°F · 7 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Oklahoma City by decade13'5020'6019'708'8010'9015'0020'1016'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

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