How many tornadoes has Charlottesville, VA had?
Charlottesville has had 44 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 5 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Charlottesville?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Charlottesville was an EF1 on June 16, 2022.
When is tornado season in Charlottesville?
September is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Charlottesville, with 13 on record. April through June account for 15 of the 44 tornadoes on record near Charlottesville.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
44
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
5
11.4% of total
Peak Month
September
13 on record
Per Year Avg
0.6
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Charlottesville
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
10 total, averaging 0.5 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
0
2024
0
2023
0
2022
3
2021
0
2020
2
2019
0
2018
1
2017
0
2016
1
2015
0
2014
0
2013
1
2012
0
2011
2
2010
0
2009
0
2008
0
2007
0
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
5
1960s
1
1970s
5
1980s
3
1990s
5
2000s
15
2010s
5
2020s
5
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
13
EF1
22
EF2
4
EF3
5
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
0
Feb
1
Mar
1
Apr
3
May
7
Jun
5
Jul
6
Aug
6
Sep
13
Oct
1
Nov
1
Dec
0
Casualties on Record Near Charlottesville
12 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Charlottesville since 1950, across 2 events. 22 injuries have been reported across all events. 1959 was the deadliest year on record near Charlottesville.
The deadliest single event was an F3 on September 30, 1959, which caused 11 fatalities along a 0.8-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Charlottesville
Deadliest Tornado
F3 on September 30, 1959 — 11 fatalities, 0.8 mi path, 200 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
F1 on June 10, 1995 — est. ~$2.8M (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
F3 on September 30, 1959 — 880 yards wide.
Longest Path
EF0 on June 16, 2022 — 23.5 mile track.
Most Recent
EF1 on June 16, 2022.
What the record shows near Charlottesville
The 2000s were the busiest decade near Charlottesville, with 15 of the 44 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 5 so far. The Charlottesville record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Charlottesville, 35 reached EF0 or EF1 and 9 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Charlottesville is rated EF3, of which 5 are logged.
Across the last 20 years Charlottesville has averaged 0.5 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 10 in total. 2022 was the busiest of them with 3, and 14 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Charlottesville, VA had?
Since 1950, 44 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Charlottesville. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Charlottesville?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Charlottesville was an F3 on September 30, 1959, which caused 11 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Charlottesville?
September is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Charlottesville, with 13 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 Charlottesville?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Charlottesville was an EF1 on June 16, 2022.
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