How many tornadoes has Alexandria, VA had?
Alexandria has had 108 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 4 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Alexandria?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Alexandria was an EF1 on June 5, 2024.
When is tornado season in Alexandria?
April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Alexandria, with 19 on record. April through June account for 46 of the 108 tornadoes on record near Alexandria.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
108
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
4
3.7% of total
Peak Month
April
19 on record
Per Year Avg
1.4
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Alexandria
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
39 total, averaging 1.9 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
0
2024
1
2023
0
2022
5
2021
3
2020
0
2019
1
2018
1
2017
5
2016
0
2015
1
2014
1
2013
3
2012
2
2011
10
2010
1
2009
0
2008
5
2007
0
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
3
1960s
2
1970s
11
1980s
4
1990s
28
2000s
26
2010s
25
2020s
9
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.
EF0
53
EF1
37
EF2
13
EF3
3
EF4
1
Unrated
1
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
1
Feb
1
Mar
5
Apr
19
May
12
Jun
15
Jul
19
Aug
8
Sep
16
Oct
10
Nov
1
Dec
1
Casualties on Record Near Alexandria
6 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Alexandria since 1950, across 3 events. 237 injuries have been reported across all events. 2002 was the deadliest year on record near Alexandria.
The deadliest single event was an F4 on April 28, 2002, which caused 3 fatalities along a 38.0-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Alexandria
Deadliest Tornado
F4 on April 28, 2002 — 3 fatalities, 38.0 mi path, 650 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
F3 on April 1, 1973 — est. ~$27.5M (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
F4 on April 28, 2002 — 650 yards wide.
Longest Path
F4 on April 28, 2002 — 38.0 mile track.
Most Recent
EF1 on June 5, 2024.
What the record shows near Alexandria
The 1990s were the busiest decade near Alexandria, with 28 of the 108 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 9 so far. The Alexandria record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Alexandria, 90 reached EF0 or EF1 and 17 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Alexandria is rated EF4, of which 1 is logged. A further 1 near Alexandria is unrated — events NOAA logged before a damage survey assigned a scale.
Across the last 20 years Alexandria has averaged 1.9 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 39 in total. 2011 was the busiest of them with 10, and 7 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Alexandria, VA had?
Since 1950, 108 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Alexandria. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Alexandria?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Alexandria was an F4 on April 28, 2002, which caused 3 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Alexandria?
April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Alexandria, with 19 tornadoes on record. Tornadoes can occur any time of year, but spring months (April–June) generally see the highest activity across most of the central and southern United States.
Has Alexandria been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of Alexandria, there has been 0 EF5 and 1 EF4 tornado recorded since 1950. EF4 and EF5 tornadoes are the most destructive ratings on the Enhanced Fujita scale, with winds above 166 mph.
When was the most recent tornado near Alexandria?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Alexandria was an EF1 on June 5, 2024.
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