How many tornadoes has Dale City, VA had?
Dale City has had 102 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 4 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Dale City?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Dale City was an EF1 on August 8, 2024.
When is tornado season in Dale City?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Dale City, with 20 on record. April through June account for 34 of the 102 tornadoes on record near Dale City.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
102
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
4
3.9% of total
Peak Month
July
20 on record
Per Year Avg
1.3
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Dale City
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
36 total, averaging 1.8 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
0
2024
1
2023
0
2022
2
2021
2
2020
0
2019
1
2018
1
2017
7
2016
0
2015
1
2014
1
2013
1
2012
0
2011
12
2010
1
2009
0
2008
6
2007
0
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
2
1960s
2
1970s
10
1980s
5
1990s
21
2000s
32
2010s
25
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
53
EF1
32
EF2
13
EF3
3
EF4
1
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
2
Feb
2
Mar
6
Apr
16
May
11
Jun
7
Jul
20
Aug
7
Sep
18
Oct
11
Nov
1
Dec
1
Casualties on Record Near Dale City
5 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Dale City since 1950, across 3 events. 185 injuries have been reported across all events. 2002 was the deadliest year on record near Dale City.
The deadliest single event was an F4 on April 28, 2002, which caused 3 fatalities along a 38.0-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Dale City
Deadliest Tornado
F4 on April 28, 2002 — 3 fatalities, 38.0 mi path, 650 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
F3 on April 1, 1973 — est. ~$27.5M (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
F4 on April 28, 2002 — 650 yards wide.
Longest Path
F4 on April 28, 2002 — 38.0 mile track.
Most Recent
EF1 on August 8, 2024.
What the record shows near Dale City
The 2000s were the busiest decade near Dale City, with 32 of the 102 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 5 so far. The Dale City record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Dale City, 85 reached EF0 or EF1 and 17 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Dale City is rated EF4, of which 1 is logged.
Across the last 20 years Dale City has averaged 1.8 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 36 in total. 2011 was the busiest of them with 12, and 8 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Dale City, VA had?
Since 1950, 102 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Dale City. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Dale City?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Dale City was an F4 on April 28, 2002, which caused 3 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Dale City?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Dale City, with 20 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 Dale City been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of Dale City, 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 Dale City?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Dale City was an EF1 on August 8, 2024.
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