How many tornadoes has Hampton, VA had?
Hampton has had 93 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 4 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Hampton?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Hampton was an EF0 on June 16, 2023.
When is tornado season in Hampton?
August is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Hampton, with 22 on record. April through June account for 27 of the 93 tornadoes on record near Hampton.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
93
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
4
4.3% of total
Peak Month
August
22 on record
Per Year Avg
1.2
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Hampton
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
31 total, averaging 1.6 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
0
2024
0
2023
2
2022
0
2021
2
2020
4
2019
5
2018
1
2017
2
2016
0
2015
0
2014
7
2013
0
2012
2
2011
2
2010
0
2009
2
2008
2
2007
0
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
5
1960s
6
1970s
11
1980s
5
1990s
21
2000s
18
2010s
19
2020s
8
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
42
EF1
41
EF2
6
EF3
4
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
3
Feb
4
Mar
5
Apr
17
May
4
Jun
6
Jul
16
Aug
22
Sep
7
Oct
6
Nov
3
Dec
0
Casualties on Record Near Hampton
2 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Hampton since 1950, across 1 event. 277 injuries have been reported across all events. 2011 was the deadliest year on record near Hampton.
The deadliest single event was an EF3 on April 16, 2011, which caused 2 fatalities along a 26.5-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Hampton
Deadliest Tornado
EF3 on April 16, 2011 — 2 fatalities, 26.5 mi path, 800 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
EF3 on April 28, 2008 — $30.2M in reported property damage.
Widest Tornado
EF3 on April 16, 2011 — 800 yards wide.
Longest Path
EF3 on April 16, 2011 — 26.5 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on June 16, 2023.
What the record shows near Hampton
The 1990s were the busiest decade near Hampton, with 21 of the 93 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 8 so far. The Hampton record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Hampton, 83 reached EF0 or EF1 and 10 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Hampton is rated EF3, of which 4 are logged.
Across the last 20 years Hampton has averaged 1.6 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 31 in total. 2014 was the busiest of them with 7, and 9 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Hampton, VA had?
Since 1950, 93 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Hampton. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Hampton?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Hampton was an EF3 on April 16, 2011, which caused 2 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Hampton?
August is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Hampton, with 22 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 Hampton?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Hampton was an EF0 on June 16, 2023.
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