Fort Lauderdale weather alerts
There are no active weather alerts for Fort Lauderdale, FL right now.
The National Weather Service issues alerts for Fort Lauderdale as part of Broward County.
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Tornado history within 25 miles of Fort Lauderdale
229 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Fort Lauderdale since 1950, killing 1 people and injuring 225. The most recent was on October 9, 2024 (rated unknown).
Strongest tornadoes within 25 miles of Fort Lauderdale
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 1, 1980 | F3 | Broward County | 7.8 mi | 500 yd | 1 | 33 |
| June 17, 1959 | F3 | — | 12.7 mi | 333 yd | 0 | 77 |
| April 10, 1956 | F3 | Broward County | 7.8 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 20 |
| February 23, 1965 | F3 | Broward County | 5.7 mi | 60 yd | 0 | 6 |
| March 17, 1983 | F2 | Collier County | 52.5 mi | 60 yd | 0 | 2 |
Most recent tornadoes
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 9, 2024 | ? | Broward County | 4.7 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 |
| February 18, 2024 | ? | Broward County | 0.2 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 |
| February 18, 2024 | EF0 | Broward County | 3.4 mi | 350 yd | 0 | 0 |
| February 18, 2024 | EF0 | Broward County | 3.4 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 |
| January 6, 2024 | EF0 | Broward County | 1.6 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 |
How often alerts are issued for Broward County
| Alert type | 2016–2025 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|
| Flood Advisory | 642 | November 4, 2026 |
| Severe Thunderstorm Warning | 238 | September 7, 2026 |
| Heat Advisory | 89 | August 21, 2026 |
| Dense Fog Advisory | 77 | March 14, 2026 |
| Tornado Warning | 76 | October 9, 2024 |
| Flash Flood Warning | 54 | November 4, 2026 |
| Wind Advisory | 49 | October 26, 2026 |
| Flood Watch | 44 | November 1, 2026 |
| Coastal Flood Advisory | 21 | October 29, 2026 |
| Red Flag Warning | 16 | May 2, 2026 |
About Fort Lauderdale
- Population: 190,641 (2024 estimate)
- County: Broward County
- State: Florida