National Weather Service Confirms 15 Tornadoes in Florida

The National Weather Service (NWS) has confirmed a total of 15 tornadoes in South Florida from a recent outbreak, with three new tornadoes identified on October 9, primarily affecting the Treasure Coast. The strongest tornado, rated EF-2, traveled 31.6 miles with peak winds of 125 mph, damaging homes and industrial structures in Martin County. In total, 26 tornadoes impacted the region last week, prompting extensive recovery efforts, including free food distribution for 5,000 people daily by local organizations in Fort Pierce. Additionally, the NWS indicated that assessments are ongoing, with more tornado confirmations likely as damage reports are solicited from rural areas. The recent tornadoes were spawned by the weather system associated with Hurricane Milton, which also resulted in significant tornado activity across Central Florida.