How many tornadoes has Herndon, VA had?
Herndon has had 98 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 3 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Herndon?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Herndon was an EF1 on August 8, 2024.
When is tornado season in Herndon?
June is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Herndon, with 20 on record. April through June account for 42 of the 98 tornadoes on record near Herndon.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
98
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
3
3.1% of total
Peak Month
June
20 on record
Per Year Avg
1.3
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Herndon
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
41 total, averaging 2.0 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
0
2024
4
2023
1
2022
3
2021
2
2020
3
2019
1
2018
1
2017
7
2016
0
2015
2
2014
2
2013
1
2012
3
2011
6
2010
0
2009
0
2008
5
2007
0
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
5
1960s
3
1970s
5
1980s
6
1990s
20
2000s
23
2010s
23
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
51
EF1
33
EF2
11
EF3
3
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
0
Feb
4
Mar
3
Apr
14
May
8
Jun
20
Jul
13
Aug
8
Sep
17
Oct
7
Nov
4
Dec
0
Casualties on Record Near Herndon
3 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Herndon since 1950, across 2 events. 114 injuries have been reported across all events. 2001 was the deadliest year on record near Herndon.
The deadliest single event was an F3 on September 24, 2001, which caused 2 fatalities along a 17.5-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Herndon
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
F3 on September 5, 1979 — 300 yards wide.
Longest Path
EF0 on June 13, 2013 — 20.1 mile track.
Most Recent
EF1 on August 8, 2024.
What the record shows near Herndon
The 2000s were the busiest decade near Herndon, with 23 of the 98 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 13 so far. The Herndon record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Herndon, 84 reached EF0 or EF1 and 14 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Herndon is rated EF3, of which 3 are logged.
Across the last 20 years Herndon has averaged 2.0 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 41 in total. 2017 was the busiest of them with 7, and 6 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Herndon, VA had?
Since 1950, 98 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Herndon. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Herndon?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Herndon was an F3 on September 24, 2001, which caused 2 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Herndon?
June is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Herndon, 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 Herndon?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Herndon was an EF1 on August 8, 2024.
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