Posted in Miami News Rare F1 tornado tears through downtown Miami, Miami Beach in May 1997 Author: Rich Published Date: May 14, 2025 0 33 If you were in Miami on May 12, 1997, you remember the rare F1 tornado that tore through downtown and Miami Beach. It was on the ground for 15 minutes and left behind over $500 million in damage. Author: Rich Related Articles 0 179 Posted in Miami News Rollover crash closes portion of I-95 southbound in Miami-Dade 0 145 Posted in Miami News Family & Friends Mourn Loss Of Well-Known South Florida Judge 0 107 Posted in Miami News South Florida man with limited vision casts his vote in Miami-Dade