How many tornadoes has Ashburn, VA had?
Ashburn has had 100 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 2 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Ashburn?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Ashburn was an EF1 on August 8, 2024.
When is tornado season in Ashburn?
June is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Ashburn, with 18 on record. April through June account for 39 of the 100 tornadoes on record near Ashburn.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
100
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
2
2.0% of total
Peak Month
June
18 on record
Per Year Avg
1.3
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Ashburn
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
38 total, averaging 1.9 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
0
2024
4
2023
1
2022
3
2021
1
2020
4
2019
2
2018
1
2017
4
2016
0
2015
2
2014
1
2013
1
2012
3
2011
6
2010
0
2009
2
2008
3
2007
0
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
5
1960s
4
1970s
4
1980s
7
1990s
22
2000s
25
2010s
20
2020s
13
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
49
EF1
36
EF2
13
EF3
2
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
0
Feb
5
Mar
3
Apr
14
May
7
Jun
18
Jul
18
Aug
8
Sep
17
Oct
5
Nov
5
Dec
0
Casualties on Record Near Ashburn
1 fatality has been recorded within 25 miles of Ashburn since 1950, across 1 event. 59 injuries have been reported across all events. 1979 was the deadliest year on record near Ashburn.
The deadliest single event was an F3 on September 5, 1979, which caused 1 fatality along a 17.9-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Ashburn
Deadliest Tornado
F3 on September 5, 1979 — 1 fatality, 17.9 mi path, 300 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
F3 on April 1, 1973 — est. ~$27.5M (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
EF1 on July 31, 2009 — 350 yards wide.
Longest Path
EF0 on June 13, 2013 — 20.1 mile track.
Most Recent
EF1 on August 8, 2024.
What the record shows near Ashburn
The 2000s were the busiest decade near Ashburn, with 25 of the 100 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 13 so far. The Ashburn record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Ashburn, 85 reached EF0 or EF1 and 15 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Ashburn is rated EF3, of which 2 are logged.
Across the last 20 years Ashburn has averaged 1.9 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 38 in total. 2011 was the busiest of them with 6, and 5 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Ashburn, VA had?
Since 1950, 100 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Ashburn. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Ashburn?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Ashburn was an F3 on September 5, 1979, which caused 1 fatality.
When is tornado season in Ashburn?
June is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Ashburn, with 18 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.
When was the most recent tornado near Ashburn?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Ashburn was an EF1 on August 8, 2024.
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