How many tornadoes has Danville, VA had?
Danville has had 44 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 1 strong to violent (EF3+) tornado.
When was the most recent tornado near Danville?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Danville was an EF2 on September 27, 2024.
When is tornado season in Danville?
May is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Danville, with 7 on record. April through June account for 17 of the 44 tornadoes on record near Danville.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
44
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
1
2.3% of total
Peak Month
May
7 on record
Per Year Avg
0.6
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Danville
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
21 total, averaging 1.1 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
0
2024
5
2023
0
2022
1
2021
1
2020
0
2019
0
2018
2
2017
1
2016
0
2015
0
2014
0
2013
1
2012
0
2011
4
2010
4
2009
0
2008
2
2007
0
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
2
1960s
2
1970s
3
1980s
1
1990s
8
2000s
9
2010s
12
2020s
7
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
24
EF2
6
EF3
1
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
0
Feb
3
Mar
5
Apr
6
May
7
Jun
4
Jul
5
Aug
4
Sep
4
Oct
5
Nov
1
Dec
0
Casualties on Record Near Danville
3 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Danville since 1950, across 2 events. 66 injuries have been reported across all events. 1998 was the deadliest year on record near Danville.
The deadliest single event was an F3 on March 20, 1998, which caused 2 fatalities along a 12.0-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Danville
Deadliest Tornado
F3 on March 20, 1998 — 2 fatalities, 12.0 mi path, 300 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
EF2 on April 15, 2018 — $67.2M in reported property damage.
Widest Tornado
F1 on August 12, 2004 — 587 yards wide.
Longest Path
F1 on March 30, 1960 — 56.2 mile track.
Most Recent
EF2 on September 27, 2024.
What the record shows near Danville
The 2010s were the busiest decade near Danville, with 12 of the 44 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 7 so far. The Danville record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Danville, 37 reached EF0 or EF1 and 7 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Danville is rated EF3, of which 1 is logged.
Across the last 20 years Danville has averaged 1.1 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 21 in total. 2024 was the busiest of them with 5, and 11 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Danville, VA had?
Since 1950, 44 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Danville. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Danville?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Danville was an F3 on March 20, 1998, which caused 2 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Danville?
May is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Danville, with 7 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 Danville?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Danville was an EF2 on September 27, 2024.
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