How many tornadoes has Great Falls, VA had?
Great Falls has had 107 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 3 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Great Falls?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Great Falls was an EF0 on June 5, 2024.
When is tornado season in Great Falls?
June is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Great Falls, with 20 on record. April through June account for 46 of the 107 tornadoes on record near Great Falls.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
107
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
3
2.8% of total
Peak Month
June
20 on record
Per Year Avg
1.4
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Great Falls
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
51 total, averaging 2.5 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
0
2024
3
2023
1
2022
3
2021
2
2020
4
2019
4
2018
2
2017
4
2016
1
2015
3
2014
2
2013
1
2012
5
2011
8
2010
0
2009
2
2008
6
2007
0
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
3
1960s
3
1970s
8
1980s
6
1990s
22
2000s
22
2010s
30
2020s
13
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
52
EF1
38
EF2
14
EF3
3
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
0
Feb
5
Mar
3
Apr
14
May
12
Jun
20
Jul
16
Aug
9
Sep
15
Oct
7
Nov
6
Dec
0
Casualties on Record Near Great Falls
3 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Great Falls since 1950, across 2 events. 122 injuries have been reported across all events. 2001 was the deadliest year on record near Great Falls.
The deadliest single event was an F3 on September 24, 2001, which caused 2 fatalities along a 17.5-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Great Falls
Deadliest Tornado
F3 on September 24, 2001 — 2 fatalities, 17.5 mi path, 200 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
F3 on April 1, 1973 — est. ~$27.5M (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
EF0 on June 21, 2016 — 500 yards wide.
Longest Path
EF0 on June 13, 2013 — 20.1 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on June 5, 2024.
What the record shows near Great Falls
The 2010s were the busiest decade near Great Falls, with 30 of the 107 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 13 so far. The Great Falls record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Great Falls, 90 reached EF0 or EF1 and 17 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Great Falls is rated EF3, of which 3 are logged.
Across the last 20 years Great Falls has averaged 2.5 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 51 in total. 2011 was the busiest of them with 8, and 4 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Great Falls, VA had?
Since 1950, 107 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Great Falls. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Great Falls?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Great Falls was an F3 on September 24, 2001, which caused 2 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Great Falls?
June is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Great Falls, 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.
When was the most recent tornado near Great Falls?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Great Falls was an EF0 on June 5, 2024.
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