How many tornadoes has Chantilly, VA had?
Chantilly has had 98 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 4 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Chantilly?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Chantilly was an EF1 on August 8, 2024.
When is tornado season in Chantilly?
September is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Chantilly, with 19 on record. April through June account for 37 of the 98 tornadoes on record near Chantilly.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
98
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
4
4.1% of total
Peak Month
September
19 on record
Per Year Avg
1.3
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Chantilly
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
4
2023
1
2022
2
2021
2
2020
3
2019
1
2018
1
2017
7
2016
0
2015
1
2014
2
2013
1
2012
1
2011
9
2010
0
2009
0
2008
4
2007
0
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
5
1960s
2
1970s
5
1980s
7
1990s
18
2000s
26
2010s
23
2020s
12
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
32
EF2
13
EF3
3
EF4
1
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
0
Feb
3
Mar
4
Apr
14
May
7
Jun
16
Jul
13
Aug
8
Sep
19
Oct
10
Nov
4
Dec
0
Casualties on Record Near Chantilly
3 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Chantilly since 1950, across 2 events. 116 injuries have been reported across all events. 2001 was the deadliest year on record near Chantilly.
The deadliest single event was an F3 on September 24, 2001, which caused 2 fatalities along a 17.5-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Chantilly
Deadliest Tornado
F3 on September 24, 2001 — 2 fatalities, 17.5 mi path, 200 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
F3 on April 1, 1973 — est. ~$27.5M (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
F1 on August 30, 2005 — 300 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 Chantilly
The 2000s were the busiest decade near Chantilly, with 26 of the 98 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 12 so far. The Chantilly record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Chantilly, 81 reached EF0 or EF1 and 17 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Chantilly is rated EF4, of which 1 is logged.
Across the last 20 years Chantilly has averaged 1.9 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 39 in total. 2011 was the busiest of them with 9, and 6 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Chantilly, VA had?
Since 1950, 98 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Chantilly. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Chantilly?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Chantilly was an F3 on September 24, 2001, which caused 2 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Chantilly?
September is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Chantilly, 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 Chantilly been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of Chantilly, 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 Chantilly?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Chantilly was an EF1 on August 8, 2024.
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