District of Columbia Tornado History — 3 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes does District of Columbia get per year?
District of Columbia has had 3 tornadoes on record since 1950 — averaging about 0.0 per year since 1950 (about 0.2 per year over the last decade). Counts come from the NOAA Storm Prediction Center archive for District of Columbia. The 20 cities below report tornadoes within their own search radius, so those figures overlap each other and do not sum to the state total.
When was the most recent tornado in District of Columbia?
The most recent confirmed tornado in our District of Columbia dataset was an EF0 tornado on July 2, 2021. Confirmed records are complete through December 29, 2025.
When is tornado season in District of Columbia?
April is historically the peak month for tornadoes in District of Columbia, with 1 on record since 1950. Tornadoes can occur any time of year, but spring through early summer (April–June) generally sees the highest activity across most US states.
District of Columbia at a Glance
Notable Tornadoes in District of Columbia
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