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EF0 Tornado Explorer

Light damage (65-85 mph)

Explore comprehensive data on all recorded EF0 tornadoes from 1950 to present. Filter by year, scale type, location, and more.

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Overview

5,000 recorded tornadoes from 1954 to 2024

  • Total Recorded5,000
  • F-Scale (Pre-2007)3,290
  • EF-Scale (Post-2007)1,710
  • Year Range1954 - 2024

Human Impact

  • Total Fatalities3
  • Total Injuries85
  • Deaths per Tornado0.00
  • Casualties per Tornado0.02

Characteristics

  • Avg. Path Length1.25 miles
  • Avg. Path Width52 yards
  • Total Property Damage$131.46 million
  • Avg. Damage per Tornado$26.29 thousand

Geographic Distribution

Top States:

  • TEXAS664 (13.3%)
  • KANSAS393 (7.9%)
  • FLORIDA363 (7.3%)

Top Counties:

  • WELD, COLORADO33
  • ADAMS, COLORADO27
  • PINELLAS, FLORIDA24

About EF0 Tornadoes

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Year Range

Showing tornadoes from 1950 to 2025 (Data available from 1954 to 2024)

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The F-scale was used until February 2007, when it was replaced by the Enhanced Fujita (EF) scale.

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Data Analysis

Monthly Distribution of EF0 Tornadoes

Monthly breakdown shows seasonality patterns and when EF0 tornadoes are most likely to occur.

Annual Trends of EF0 Tornadoes (1950-Present)

Yearly trends show how EF0 tornado frequency has changed over time, revealing patterns and potential climate influences.

Note: The apparent increase in weaker tornadoes over time is partly due to improved detection and reporting systems, not just climate factors.

Top 10 States for EF0 Tornadoes

Geographic distribution shows which states are most affected by EF0 tornadoes, highlighting tornado-prone regions.

EF0 Tornadoes by Decade

Distribution across decades shows long-term patterns and historical trends in EF0 tornado occurrences.

The increase in recorded tornadoes since the 1950s reflects both improved detection technology and possibly climate factors. Weaker tornadoes were often missed in early decades before modern radar and storm spotter networks.

Path Length Distribution of EF0 Tornadoes

Shows how far EF0 tornadoes typically travel, providing insights into their duration and geographic impact.

Fatality Distribution of EF0 Tornadoes

Shows the human impact of EF0 tornadoes, revealing what percentage caused fatalities and in what numbers.

Note: This chart uses a logarithmic scale to better show the distribution of fatalities, as most tornadoes cause zero deaths. Although most weak tornadoes don't cause fatalities, they can still be deadly when hitting vulnerable structures or populations.

Notable EF0 Tornadoes

Date/Time
State
County
Deaths
Injuries
Path Length
Damage
Details
Nov 5, 2024IOWADAVIS000.32 miles$120.00 thousand
Oct 9, 2024FLORIDAMARTIN003.95 miles$100.00 thousand
Oct 9, 2024FLORIDAINDIAN RIVER002.92 miles$100.00 thousand
Oct 9, 2024FLORIDAINDIAN RIVER000.92 miles$25.00 thousand
Oct 9, 2024FLORIDAINDIAN RIVER003.82 milesN/A
Oct 9, 2024FLORIDAHIGHLANDS000.57 miles$50.00 thousand
Oct 9, 2024FLORIDAHENDRY001.28 miles$1.00 thousand
Oct 9, 2024FLORIDAST LUCIE0012.37 miles$750.00 thousand
Oct 9, 2024FLORIDAMARTIN005.57 miles$100.00 thousand
Oct 9, 2024FLORIDACHARLOTTE000.09 miles$5.00 thousand