The Town Files

The 50 Most Tornado-Prone Small Towns in America

Ranked by tornadoes within 10 mi since 1950 among 7,696 towns of 500–10,000 people in the U.S.. #1 is Bardmoor, FL (117 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950).

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The 50 Most Tornado-Prone Small Towns in America1. Bardmoor, FL1172. Kenneth City, FL1063. Feather Sound, FL1064. Bay Pines, FL1035. Roosevelt Gardens, FL1006. Broadview Park, FL997. Madeira Beach, FL998. Treasure Island, FL949. South Highpoint, FL9310. Westview, FL9111. Pembroke Park, FL9012. Noble, OK8913. Whitfield, FL8914. West Samoset, FL8615. Nichols Hills, OK8616. Ridgecrest, FL8517. Bennett, CO8518. Goldsby, OK8519. South Pasadena, FL8420. Spencer, OK8421. McGregor, FL8122. Bridge City, LA8123. Whiskey Creek, FL8124. Biscayne Park, FL8125. Pine Manor, FL80

  1. 50Belleair, Florida

    70 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Belleair is a town of 4,273 people in Pinellas County, Florida. 70 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Florida town: 35); the strongest was an F4 on April 4, 1966.

    4,273 people · Pinellas County · median home $633,300 · income $117,083 · Jan low 53°F · 0 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Belleair by decade2'5010'6014'705'8018'904'009'108'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  2. 49Tuttle, Oklahoma

    70 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Tuttle is a city of 7,413 people in Grady County, Oklahoma. 70 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Oklahoma town: 33); the strongest was an EF5 on May 20, 2013.

    7,413 people · Grady County · median home $320,500 · income $103,994 · Jan low 27°F · 4 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Tuttle by decade6'509'608'701'807'905'0018'1016'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  3. 48Catoosa, Oklahoma

    70 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Catoosa is a city of 7,440 people in Rogers County, Oklahoma. 70 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Oklahoma town: 33); the strongest was an F4 on April 24, 1993.

    7,440 people · Rogers County · median home $178,800 · income $72,467 · Jan low 28°F · 9 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Catoosa by decade7'505'609'709'808'905'0018'109'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  4. 47Bethel Acres, Oklahoma

    71 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Bethel Acres is a town of 3,029 people in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma. 71 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Oklahoma town: 33); the strongest was an F5 on May 5, 1960.

    3,029 people · Pottawatomie County · median home $211,700 · income $75,909 · Jan low 27°F · 6 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Bethel Acres by decade6'5010'605'702'809'901'0013'1025'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  5. 46El Lago, Texas

    71 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    El Lago is a city of 3,090 people in Harris County, Texas. 71 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Texas town: 21); the strongest was an EF3 on January 24, 2023.

    3,090 people · Harris County · median home $320,900 · income $95,625 · Jan low 46°F · 0 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of El Lago by decade5'503'6015'7019'808'907'0012'102'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  6. 45Longboat Key, Florida

    71 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Longboat Key is a town of 7,505 people in Sarasota County, Florida. 71 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Florida town: 35); the strongest was an F3 on October 31, 1958.

    7,505 people · Sarasota County · median home $1,022,100 · income $158,030 · Jan low 52°F · 0 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Longboat Key by decade5'506'6015'7011'8019'907'004'104'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  7. 44West Bradenton, Florida

    72 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    West Bradenton is a community of 4,247 people in Manatee County, Florida. 72 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Florida town: 35); the strongest was an F3 on October 31, 1958.

    4,247 people · Manatee County · median home $425,100 · income $116,272 · Jan low 52°F · 0 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of West Bradenton by decade4'508'6016'7012'8019'906'004'103'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  8. 43Indian Rocks Beach, Florida

    73 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Indian Rocks Beach is a city of 3,673 people in Pinellas County, Florida. 73 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Florida town: 35); the strongest was an F4 on April 4, 1966.

    3,673 people · Pinellas County · median home $738,800 · income $98,611 · Jan low 53°F · 0 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Indian Rocks Beach by decade2'5011'6014'707'8018'904'009'108'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  9. 42Taylor Lake Village, Texas

    73 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Taylor Lake Village is a city of 3,704 people in Harris County, Texas. 73 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Texas town: 21); the strongest was an EF3 on January 24, 2023.

    3,704 people · Harris County · median home $388,900 · income $165,875 · Jan low 46°F · 0 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Taylor Lake Village by decade5'503'6015'7020'808'908'0012'102'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  10. 41Waggaman, Louisiana

    73 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Waggaman is a community of 9,835 people in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. 73 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Louisiana town: 27); the strongest was an F3 on January 28, 1966.

    9,835 people · Jefferson Parish · median home $170,400 · income $68,374 · Jan low 46°F · 0 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Waggaman by decade2'503'6011'703'809'9018'0015'1012'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  11. 40Kensington Park, Florida

    74 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Kensington Park is a community of 3,697 people in Sarasota County, Florida. 74 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Florida town: 35); the strongest was an EF2 on January 17, 2016.

    3,697 people · Sarasota County · median home $328,600 · income $90,000 · Jan low 52°F · 0 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Kensington Park by decade4'503'6024'709'8018'907'004'105'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  12. 39Avondale, Louisiana

    74 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Avondale, Louisiana
    Photo: New Orleans News Company, New Orleans (public domain, Wikimedia Commons)

    Avondale is a community of 4,582 people in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. 74 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Louisiana town: 27); the strongest was an F3 on January 28, 1966.

    4,582 people · Jefferson Parish · median home $136,400 · income $48,661 · Jan low 47°F · 0 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Avondale by decade2'504'6011'705'808'9018'0013'1013'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  13. 38Harbor Bluffs, Florida

    75 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Harbor Bluffs is a community of 2,646 people in Pinellas County, Florida. 75 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Florida town: 35); the strongest was an F4 on April 4, 1966.

    2,646 people · Pinellas County · median home $673,100 · income $140,972 · Jan low 53°F · 0 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Harbor Bluffs by decade3'5011'6015'705'8019'905'009'108'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  14. 37Strasburg, Colorado

    75 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Strasburg is a community of 3,307 people in Adams County, Colorado. 75 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Colorado town: 11); the strongest was an EF2 on May 18, 2025.

    3,307 people · Adams County · median home $496,100 · income $117,845 · Jan low 14°F · 43 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Strasburg by decade1'504'606'7013'8022'9014'0011'104'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  15. 36Central Gardens, Texas

    75 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Central Gardens is a community of 4,373 people in Jefferson County, Texas. 75 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Texas town: 21); the strongest was an F4 on November 7, 1957.

    4,373 people · Jefferson County · median home $216,700 · income $83,750 · Jan low 44°F · 0 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Central Gardens by decade9'5011'6024'7011'809'903'002'106'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  16. 35The Meadows, Florida

    75 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    The Meadows is a community of 5,037 people in Sarasota County, Florida. 75 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Florida town: 35); the strongest was an EF2 on January 17, 2016.

    5,037 people · Sarasota County · median home $382,400 · income $69,774 · Jan low 52°F · 0 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of The Meadows by decade4'503'6024'709'8018'908'004'105'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  17. 34The Village, Oklahoma

    75 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    The Village is a city of 9,538 people in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. 75 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Oklahoma town: 33); the strongest was an F4 on April 30, 1978.

    9,538 people · Oklahoma County · median home $211,800 · income $77,108 · Jan low 28°F · 5 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of The Village by decade8'5014'6013'705'805'9015'0010'105'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  18. 33Samoset, Florida

    76 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Samoset is a community of 4,146 people in Manatee County, Florida. 76 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Florida town: 35); the strongest was an F3 on October 31, 1958.

    4,146 people · Manatee County · median home $196,800 · income $51,976 · Jan low 52°F · 0 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Samoset by decade4'508'6016'7012'8018'908'005'105'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  19. 32Richland, Mississippi

    76 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Richland is a city of 7,137 people in Rankin County, Mississippi. 76 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Mississippi town: 31); the strongest was an F5 on March 3, 1966.

    7,137 people · Rankin County · median home $125,800 · income $66,558 · Jan low 37°F · 1 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Richland by decade11'5010'609'707'804'908'0013'1014'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  20. 31Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, Florida

    77 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Lauderdale-by-the-Sea is a town of 6,198 people in Broward County, Florida. 77 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Florida town: 35); the strongest was an F3 on March 1, 1980.

    6,198 people · Broward County · median home $680,900 · income $81,655 · Jan low 60°F · 0 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Lauderdale-by-the-Sea by decade3'505'605'7022'8018'907'0012'105'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  21. 30Lochmoor Waterway Estates, Florida

    78 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Lochmoor Waterway Estates is a community of 5,828 people in Lee County, Florida. 78 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Florida town: 35); the strongest was an EF2 on October 9, 2024.

    5,828 people · Lee County · median home $386,200 · income $97,667 · Jan low 54°F · 0 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Lochmoor Waterway Estates by decade1'505'609'7012'8023'9010'007'1011'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  22. 29Westwego, Louisiana

    78 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Westwego is a city of 8,568 people in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. 78 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Louisiana town: 27); the strongest was an EF3 on March 22, 2022.

    8,568 people · Jefferson Parish · median home $177,400 · income $46,261 · Jan low 47°F · 0 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Westwego by decade3'504'609'705'809'9019'0013'1016'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  23. 28St. Pete Beach, Florida

    78 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    St. Pete Beach, Florida
    Photo: Opakapaka (public domain, Wikimedia Commons)

    St. Pete Beach is a city of 8,879 people in Pinellas County, Florida. 78 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Florida town: 35); the strongest was an F4 on April 15, 1958.

    8,879 people · Pinellas County · median home $675,700 · income $114,583 · Jan low 54°F · 0 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of St. Pete Beach by decade7'5013'6010'7017'8015'905'007'104'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  24. 27Harahan, Louisiana

    78 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Harahan is a city of 9,116 people in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. 78 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Louisiana town: 27); the strongest was an F3 on January 28, 1966.

    9,116 people · Jefferson Parish · median home $343,100 · income $79,516 · Jan low 47°F · 0 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Harahan by decade2'503'6011'705'809'9018'0017'1013'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  25. 26Elmwood, Louisiana

    79 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Elmwood is a community of 5,649 people in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. 79 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Louisiana town: 27); the strongest was an F3 on January 28, 1966.

    5,649 people · Jefferson Parish · median home $188,100 · income $89,430 · Jan low 47°F · 0 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Elmwood by decade3'503'6011'705'809'9019'0017'1012'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  26. 25Pine Manor, Florida

    80 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Pine Manor is a community of 4,122 people in Lee County, Florida. 80 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Florida town: 35); the strongest was an EF2 on October 9, 2024.

    4,122 people · Lee County · median home $273,800 · income $45,697 · Jan low 54°F · 0 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Pine Manor by decade2'505'6010'7014'8022'909'006'1012'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  27. 24Biscayne Park, Florida

    81 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Biscayne Park is a village of 3,117 people in Miami-Dade County, Florida. 81 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Florida town: 35); the strongest was an F3 on June 17, 1959.

    3,117 people · Miami-Dade County · median home $674,300 · income $77,083 · Jan low 59°F · 0 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Biscayne Park by decade6'508'604'7014'8020'9020'005'104'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  28. 23Whiskey Creek, Florida

    81 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Whiskey Creek is a community of 4,842 people in Lee County, Florida. 81 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Florida town: 35); the strongest was an EF2 on October 9, 2024.

    4,842 people · Lee County · median home $379,600 · income $104,476 · Jan low 54°F · 0 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Whiskey Creek by decade2'505'6010'7014'8022'9010'006'1012'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  29. 22Bridge City, Louisiana

    81 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Bridge City is a community of 7,219 people in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. 81 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Louisiana town: 27); the strongest was an EF3 on March 22, 2022.

    7,219 people · Jefferson Parish · median home $95,700 · income $57,031 · Jan low 47°F · 0 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Bridge City by decade3'504'6011'705'809'9018'0016'1015'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  30. 21McGregor, Florida

    81 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    McGregor is a community of 7,976 people in Lee County, Florida. 81 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Florida town: 35); the strongest was an EF2 on October 9, 2024.

    7,976 people · Lee County · median home $467,600 · income $104,788 · Jan low 54°F

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of McGregor by decade2'504'6010'7014'8022'9011'006'1012'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  31. 20Spencer, Oklahoma

    84 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Spencer is a city of 3,978 people in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. 84 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Oklahoma town: 33); the strongest was an EF4 on May 10, 2010.

    3,978 people · Oklahoma County · median home $157,000 · income $59,861 · Jan low 27°F · 4 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Spencer by decade5'509'6013'708'8010'9011'0015'1013'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  32. 19South 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.

  33. 18Goldsby, 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.

  34. 17Bennett, 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.

  35. 16Ridgecrest, 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.

  36. 15Nichols 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.

  37. 14West 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.

  38. 13Whitfield, 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.

  39. 12Noble, 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.

  40. 11Pembroke 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.

  41. 10Westview, 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.

  42. 9South 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.

  43. 8Treasure 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.

  44. 7Madeira 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.

  45. 6Broadview 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.

  46. 5Roosevelt 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.

  47. 4Bay 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.

  48. 3Feather 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.

  49. 2Kenneth 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.

  50. 1Bardmoor, 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.

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