H Street NE, DC Tornado History — 112 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has H Street NE, DC had?
H Street NE has had 112 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 3 violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near H Street NE?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of H Street NE was an EF0 on June 18, 2025.
When is tornado season in H Street NE?
June is historically the peak month for tornadoes near H Street NE, with 18 on record. Spring through early summer (April–June) generally sees the highest activity across most of the central and southern United States.
At a Glance
Recent Tornado Activity Near H Street NE
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 48 total, averaging 2.4 per year over this window.
Tornadoes by Decade
Tornadoes by Enhanced Fujita Rating
F0–F5 ratings (pre-2007) are grouped with their EF equivalents. The Enhanced Fujita scale replaced the original Fujita scale in February 2007.
Tornadoes by Month
Casualties on Record Near H Street NE
3 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of H Street NE since 1950, across 2 events. 121 injuries have been reported across all events. 2001 was the deadliest year on record.
The deadliest single event was a F3 on September 24, 2001, which caused 2 fatalities along a 17.5-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near H Street NE
About Tornadoes in H Street NE
This overview was written July 29, 2026. The tornado counts and notable-event figures elsewhere on this page reflect the latest data and may differ from this summary.
Tornadoes are a recurring part of severe weather around the H Street NE corridor and the wider Washington, DC area, where events have tended to arrive between mid-spring and early fall, when humid air over the Mid-Atlantic fuels strong thunderstorms across the District and its Maryland and Virginia suburbs.
An F3 tornado struck on April 1, 1973, injuring 37 people and causing $27,500,000 in property damage along a 9.8-mile track. On September 5, 1979, another F3 carved a 17.9-mile path up to 300 yards wide, killing one person and injuring six. And on September 24, 2001, an F3 tracked 17.5 miles through the region, killing two people and injuring 55.
Tornadoes have continued to touch down near the neighborhood in more recent years. An EF2 on September 1, 2021 followed an 11.43-mile track about 200 yards wide. On June 5, 2024, an EF1 traveled 15.16 miles along a path roughly 150 yards across, injuring five people and causing $5,000,000 in damage. An EF0 touched down in the area on June 18, 2025.