How many tornadoes has Colonial Heights, VA had?
Colonial Heights has had 82 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 5 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Colonial Heights?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Colonial Heights was an EF0 on November 11, 2022.
When is tornado season in Colonial Heights?
September is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Colonial Heights, with 13 on record. April through June account for 30 of the 82 tornadoes on record near Colonial Heights.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
82
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
5
6.1% of total
Peak Month
September
13 on record
Per Year Avg
1.1
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Colonial Heights
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
25 total, averaging 1.3 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
0
2024
0
2023
0
2022
1
2021
0
2020
0
2019
3
2018
8
2017
1
2016
1
2015
0
2014
2
2013
0
2012
1
2011
2
2010
1
2009
0
2008
5
2007
0
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
6
1960s
3
1970s
9
1980s
12
1990s
9
2000s
23
2010s
19
2020s
1
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
25
EF1
38
EF2
14
EF3
4
EF4
1
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
1
Feb
2
Mar
4
Apr
10
May
11
Jun
9
Jul
12
Aug
11
Sep
13
Oct
6
Nov
2
Dec
1
Casualties on Record Near Colonial Heights
8 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Colonial Heights since 1950, across 3 events. 343 injuries have been reported across all events. 1993 was the deadliest year on record near Colonial Heights.
The deadliest single event was an F4 on August 6, 1993, which caused 4 fatalities along a 1.0-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Colonial Heights
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 November 11, 2022.
What the record shows near Colonial Heights
The 2000s were the busiest decade near Colonial Heights, with 23 of the 82 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 1 so far. The Colonial Heights record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Colonial Heights, 63 reached EF0 or EF1 and 19 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Colonial Heights is rated EF4, of which 1 is logged.
Across the last 20 years Colonial Heights has averaged 1.3 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 25 in total. 2018 was the busiest of them with 8, and 10 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Colonial Heights, VA had?
Since 1950, 82 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Colonial Heights. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Colonial Heights?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Colonial Heights was an F4 on August 6, 1993, which caused 4 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Colonial Heights?
September is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Colonial Heights, 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.
Has Colonial Heights been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of Colonial Heights, 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 Colonial Heights?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Colonial Heights was an EF0 on November 11, 2022.
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