Tornado Alerts Near Key West, FL 33040

🌪️ Current Alert Status

Live NWS tornado and severe weather alerts

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All Clear

No active tornado alerts near Key West

There are currently no tornado warnings, watches, or severe thunderstorm alerts in effect for the Key West area. This page updates every 60 seconds from the National Weather Service.

Historical Tornado Risk

Activity level Low

Average per year 0.7 tornados

Peak season month August

Total on record 36 tornados

📋 Tornado History

Historical tornado events within 250 miles of Key West

EF Rating	Damage	Path	Casualties	Distance	Date
EF1	Moderate damage	0.3 mi × 60 yd	None	4 mi	Oct 8, 2024
EF0	Light damage	0.3 mi × 20 yd	None	23 mi	Mar 19, 2024
EF0	Light damage	4.6 mi × 120 yd	None	18 mi	Feb 18, 2024
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 70 yd	None	25 mi	Nov 15, 2023
EF0	Light damage	N/A	None	4 mi	Aug 16, 2023
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 20 yd	None	17 mi	Aug 4, 2019
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 25 yd	None	1 mi	Aug 11, 2017
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 20 yd	None	47 mi	Jan 8, 2016
EF0	Light damage	1.6 mi × 80 yd	None	25 mi	Apr 5, 2013
EF0	Light damage	1.2 mi × 25 yd	None	2 mi	Dec 18, 2009
EF0	Light damage	0.3 mi × 50 yd	None	3 mi	Sep 29, 2008
EF0	Light damage	N/A	None	10 mi	Sep 17, 2008
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 10 yd	None	18 mi	Aug 18, 2008
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 50 yd	None	25 mi	Aug 18, 2008
EF0	Light damage	0.6 mi × 25 yd	None	42 mi	Feb 13, 2008
EF0	Light damage	0.6 mi × 30 yd	None	42 mi	Jun 24, 2007
EF0	Light damage	0.6 mi × 30 yd	None	15 mi	Jun 1, 2007
EF2	Considerable damage	1.2 mi × 20 yd	None	43 mi	Aug 26, 2005
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 30 yd	None	43 mi	Jun 22, 2005
EF0	Light damage	N/A	None	3 mi	Oct 1, 2003
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 20 yd	None	24 mi	Aug 18, 2000
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 10 yd	None	24 mi	Jul 1, 2000
EF0	Light damage	0.5 mi × 20 yd	None	4 mi	Oct 15, 1999
EF0	Light damage	N/A	None	3 mi	May 30, 1999
EF0	Light damage	N/A	None	3 mi	May 30, 1999
EF0	Light damage	0.3 mi × 20 yd	None	3 mi	Jun 18, 1998
EF1	Moderate damage	1 mi × 50 yd	None	43 mi	Feb 2, 1998
EF0	Light damage	0.3 mi × 50 yd	None	23 mi	Mar 7, 1989
EF0	Light damage	1 mi × 30 yd	None	3 mi	May 16, 1988
EF0	Light damage	1 mi × 30 yd	None	7 mi	Apr 25, 1988
EF0	Light damage	0.5 mi × 30 yd	None	24 mi	Mar 23, 1984
EF1	Moderate damage	3 mi × 50 yd	None	12 mi	Jun 20, 1983
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 17 yd	None	18 mi	Jun 3, 1982
EF1	Moderate damage	0.3 mi × 17 yd	None	3 mi	Jun 3, 1982
EF2	Considerable damage	0.5 mi × 150 yd	0 dead, 10 hurt	21 mi	Apr 27, 1980
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 10 yd	None	2 mi	Aug 20, 1978

📈 Historical Trends

Tornado activity near Key West over 21 years

36

Total tornados on record

0.7

Average per year

EF2

Strongest recorded

Aug

Peak month

EF Scale Distribution

EF0

30

EF1

4

EF2

2

EF3

0

EF4

0

EF5

0

Yearly Tornado Count

1978 2024

Strongest Tornados on Record

EF2 MONROE, FL Aug 26, 2005

1.2 mi path

EF2 MONROE, FL Apr 27, 1980

0.5 mi path 10 injured

EF1 MONROE, FL Jun 20, 1983

3 mi path

EF1 MONROE, FL Feb 2, 1998

1 mi path

EF1 MONROE, FL Jun 3, 1982

0.3 mi path

📅 Tornado Season

When tornados are most likely near you

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Active Tornado Season

Tornado season is active. Key West sees the most tornado activity in Aug. Stay alert and have your shelter plan ready.

US Tornado Activity by Month

Jan

2%

Feb

3%

Mar

7%

Apr

10%

May

18%

Jun

16%

Jul

12%

PEAK

Aug

9%

Sep

7%

Oct

6%

Nov

5%

Dec

3%

Current month Peak for Key West

🛡️ Tornado Safety

What to know before, during, and after a tornado

⚠️ Tornado Watch

Meaning: Conditions are favorable for tornado development

Be prepared to take shelter. Stay alert for changing conditions.

🌪️ Tornado Warning

Meaning: A tornado has been spotted or detected on radar

TAKE COVER IMMEDIATELY in your nearest safe shelter.

⚠️ Step 1

Tornado Watch — Be Prepared

Conditions are favorable for tornados. Monitor weather alerts, charge your phone, and review your shelter plan. Move vehicles into garages if possible.

🌪️ Step 2

Tornado Warning — Take Cover NOW

A tornado has been sighted or indicated by radar. Move immediately to an interior room on the lowest floor (basement, bathroom, closet). Get under sturdy furniture. Stay away from windows.

🔍 Step 3

After a Tornado

Stay in your shelter until the warning expires. Check for injuries, avoid downed power lines, and watch for gas leaks. Document damage for insurance before cleanup.

Where to Shelter

✓ Best: Underground shelter or basement

✓ Good: Interior room on lowest floor

✓ Acceptable: Bathroom or closet (no exterior walls)

✓ If driving: Pull over, get below road level in a ditch

✗ NEVER: Stay in a mobile home — leave for sturdy building

✗ NEVER: Shelter under a highway overpass

📍 Nearby Tornado Monitoring

Cities near Key West with live tracking