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Monroe County weather alerts

1 statement is in effect for Monroe County, FL. The most serious is a coastal flood statement.

Since 2016 the National Weather Service has issued about 502 alerts that included Monroe County, roughly 50 a year. The most common is the flood advisory (150 from 2016 to 2025). The last tornado warning was issued on March 29, 2025. 83 tornadoes have touched down in the county since 1950.

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Active alerts for Monroe County

Coastal Flood Statement

Monroe Upper Keys; Monroe Middle KeysUntil · NWS Key West FL

COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON

Full alert text
* WHAT...Minor saltwater flooding.

* WHERE...Upper and Middle Keys.

* WHEN...During times of high tide through this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Minor saltwater flooding of low elevation streets and
lots is likely. Some storm drains will overflow, and some
seawalls and docks will be overtopped. Boaters can expect less
clearance under fixed bridges. Motorists should remember that
persistent puddles around the times of high tide are almost
certain to contain a mix of saltwater.

What to do: Do not drive through flooded roadways.

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Monroe County alert history

Alert events that included Monroe County or its forecast zones, from the NWS warning archive.

Alert type2016–20252026Last issued
Flood Advisory15019November 2, 2026
Heat Advisory6817August 20, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Warning577August 7, 2026
Dense Fog Advisory511February 22, 2026
Tornado Warning420March 29, 2025
Tornado Watch220October 9, 2024
Flood Watch221November 1, 2026
Red Flag Warning141February 23, 2026
Fire Weather Watch121February 23, 2026
Tropical Storm Warning110October 7, 2024
Wind Advisory112January 31, 2026
Coastal Flood Advisory90September 17, 2024
Severe Thunderstorm Watch70April 11, 2021
Tropical Storm Watch70October 7, 2024
Flood Warning43November 1, 2026
Storm Surge Warning40October 7, 2024
Hurricane Watch20November 7, 2020
Cold Weather Advisory24February 3, 2026
Extreme Heat Warning20August 9, 2023
Flash Flood Warning10June 6, 2017
Hurricane Warning10September 8, 2017
Coastal Flood Warning10August 29, 2023
Extreme Heat Watch10August 9, 2023
Frost Advisory11February 3, 2026

Tornado history in Monroe County

83 tornadoes have been recorded in Monroe County since 1950, injuring 71 people. That ranks 15 of 67 counties in Florida. The most recent was on October 8, 2024 (rated EF1).

EF0: 56EF056EF1: 19EF119EF2: 6EF26EF3: 0EF3EF4: 0EF4EF5: 0EF5
Tornadoes by (E)F rating

Strongest tornadoes in Monroe County

DateRatingCountyPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
November 4, 1998F2Monroe County12 mi80 yd020
June 18, 1972F2Monroe County1.5 mi50 yd00
August 26, 2005F2Monroe County1.2 mi20 yd00
June 18, 1972F2Monroe County1 mi100 yd040
April 27, 1980F2Monroe County0.5 mi150 yd010

Most recent tornadoes

DateRatingCountyPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
October 8, 2024EF1Monroe County0.3 mi60 yd00
March 19, 2024EF0Monroe County0.3 mi20 yd00
February 18, 2024EF0Monroe County4.6 mi120 yd00
November 15, 2023EF0Monroe County0.1 mi70 yd00
August 16, 2023EF0Monroe County0 mi20 yd00

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