How many tornadoes has Burke, VA had?
Burke has had 103 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 5 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Burke?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Burke was an EF1 on June 5, 2024.
When is tornado season in Burke?
April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Burke, with 20 on record. April through June account for 45 of the 103 tornadoes on record near Burke.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
103
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
5
4.9% of total
Peak Month
April
20 on record
Per Year Avg
1.4
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Burke
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
43 total, averaging 2.1 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
0
2024
2
2023
1
2022
2
2021
2
2020
1
2019
1
2018
1
2017
7
2016
0
2015
1
2014
1
2013
3
2012
1
2011
12
2010
1
2009
0
2008
7
2007
0
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
3
1960s
2
1970s
9
1980s
6
1990s
21
2000s
26
2010s
28
2020s
8
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
55
EF1
31
EF2
12
EF3
4
EF4
1
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
2
Feb
2
Mar
4
Apr
20
May
10
Jun
15
Jul
13
Aug
8
Sep
15
Oct
12
Nov
1
Dec
1
Casualties on Record Near Burke
7 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Burke since 1950, across 4 events. 248 injuries have been reported across all events. 2002 was the deadliest year on record near Burke.
The deadliest single event was an F4 on April 28, 2002, which caused 3 fatalities along a 38.0-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Burke
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 Burke
The 2010s were the busiest decade near Burke, with 28 of the 103 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 8 so far. The Burke record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Burke, 86 reached EF0 or EF1 and 17 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Burke is rated EF4, of which 1 is logged.
Across the last 20 years Burke has averaged 2.1 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 43 in total. 2011 was the busiest of them with 12, and 5 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Burke, VA had?
Since 1950, 103 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Burke. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Burke?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Burke was an F4 on April 28, 2002, which caused 3 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Burke?
April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Burke, with 20 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 Burke been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of Burke, 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 Burke?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Burke was an EF1 on June 5, 2024.
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