How many tornadoes has Chester, VA had?
Chester has had 85 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 4 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Chester?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Chester was an EF0 on April 19, 2019.
When is tornado season in Chester?
September is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Chester, with 18 on record. April through June account for 33 of the 85 tornadoes on record near Chester.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
85
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
4
4.7% of total
Peak Month
September
18 on record
Per Year Avg
1.1
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Chester
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
27 total, averaging 1.4 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
0
2024
0
2023
0
2022
0
2021
0
2020
0
2019
3
2018
10
2017
2
2016
0
2015
1
2014
1
2013
0
2012
2
2011
2
2010
1
2009
0
2008
5
2007
0
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
6
1960s
3
1970s
6
1980s
12
1990s
8
2000s
28
2010s
22
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
33
EF1
34
EF2
14
EF3
3
EF4
1
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
0
Feb
1
Mar
3
Apr
9
May
12
Jun
12
Jul
11
Aug
11
Sep
18
Oct
6
Nov
1
Dec
1
Casualties on Record Near Chester
5 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Chester since 1950, across 2 events. 332 injuries have been reported across all events. 1993 was the deadliest year on record near Chester.
The deadliest single event was an F4 on August 6, 1993, which caused 4 fatalities along a 1.0-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Chester
Deadliest Tornado
F4 on August 6, 1993 — 4 fatalities, 1.0 mi path, 250 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
F4 on August 6, 1993 — est. ~$27.5M (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
F3 on May 8, 1984 — 1,500 yards wide.
Longest Path
F2 on August 6, 1993 — 38.0 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on April 19, 2019.
What the record shows near Chester
The 2000s were the busiest decade near Chester, with 28 of the 85 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2010s have produced 22 so far. The Chester record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Chester, 67 reached EF0 or EF1 and 18 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Chester is rated EF4, of which 1 is logged.
Across the last 20 years Chester has averaged 1.4 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 27 in total. 2018 was the busiest of them with 10, and 11 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Chester, VA had?
Since 1950, 85 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Chester. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Chester?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Chester was an F4 on August 6, 1993, which caused 4 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Chester?
September is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Chester, 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.
Has Chester been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of Chester, 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 Chester?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Chester was an EF0 on April 19, 2019.
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