Cave Spring, VA Tornado History — 21 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has Cave Spring, VA had?
Cave Spring has had 21 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 1 strong to violent (EF3+) tornado.
When was the most recent tornado near Cave Spring?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Cave Spring was an EF1 on September 27, 2024.
When is tornado season in Cave Spring?
April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Cave Spring, with 5 on record. April through June account for 12 of the 21 tornadoes on record near Cave Spring.
At a Glance
Recent Tornado Activity Near Cave Spring
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 10 total, averaging 0.5 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
Have any tornadoes near Cave Spring been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Cave Spring from any of the 21 tornadoes since 1950, though 4 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near Cave Spring
What the record shows near Cave Spring
The 2010s were the busiest decade near Cave Spring, with 5 of the 21 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 4 so far. The Cave Spring record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Cave Spring, 15 reached EF0 or EF1 and 6 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Cave Spring is rated EF3, of which 1 is logged.
Across the last 20 years Cave Spring has averaged 0.5 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 10 in total. 2018 was the busiest of them with 2, and 13 of those years passed with none at all.