How many tornadoes has Fort Hunt, VA had?
Fort Hunt has had 105 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 5 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Fort Hunt?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Fort Hunt was an EF1 on July 5, 2022.
When is tornado season in Fort Hunt?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Fort Hunt, with 21 on record. April through June account for 42 of the 105 tornadoes on record near Fort Hunt.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
105
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
5
4.8% of total
Peak Month
July
21 on record
Per Year Avg
1.4
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Fort Hunt
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
0
2023
0
2022
4
2021
2
2020
0
2019
1
2018
1
2017
4
2016
0
2015
1
2014
1
2013
2
2012
1
2011
12
2010
1
2009
0
2008
6
2007
0
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
3
1960s
2
1970s
11
1980s
5
1990s
27
2000s
27
2010s
24
2020s
6
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
34
EF2
13
EF3
4
EF4
1
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
2
Feb
1
Mar
5
Apr
18
May
12
Jun
12
Jul
21
Aug
6
Sep
15
Oct
11
Nov
1
Dec
1
Casualties on Record Near Fort Hunt
7 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Fort Hunt since 1950, across 4 events. 242 injuries have been reported across all events. 2002 was the deadliest year on record near Fort Hunt.
The deadliest single event was an F4 on April 28, 2002, which caused 3 fatalities along a 38.0-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Fort Hunt
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 July 5, 2022.
What the record shows near Fort Hunt
The 1990s were the busiest decade near Fort Hunt, with 27 of the 105 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 6 so far. The Fort Hunt record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Fort Hunt, 87 reached EF0 or EF1 and 18 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Fort Hunt is rated EF4, of which 1 is logged.
Across the last 20 years Fort Hunt 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 Fort Hunt, VA had?
Since 1950, 105 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Fort Hunt. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Fort Hunt?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Fort Hunt was an F4 on April 28, 2002, which caused 3 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Fort Hunt?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Fort Hunt, with 21 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 Fort Hunt been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of Fort Hunt, 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 Fort Hunt?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Fort Hunt was an EF1 on July 5, 2022.
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