Hopewell, VA Tornado History — 90 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has Hopewell, VA had?
Hopewell has had 90 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 7 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Hopewell?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Hopewell was an EF1 on August 4, 2020.
When is tornado season in Hopewell?
August is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Hopewell, with 14 on record. April through June account for 35 of the 90 tornadoes on record near Hopewell.
At a Glance
Recent Tornado Activity Near Hopewell
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 29 total, averaging 1.4 per year over this window.
Preliminary tornado reports near Hopewell since December 29, 2025
This is a preliminary report, not confirmed tornadoes. It has not yet been through an NWS damage survey, and is not counted in the confirmed totals above.
Preliminary reports are revised, merged, and sometimes withdrawn — historically about 23% are consolidated downward once surveys complete. Ratings are omitted until a survey assigns one.
Confirmed records above are complete through December 29, 2025. NOAA publishes the confirmed archive annually, so tornadoes after that date appear here first and move into the totals above once finalized.
Storm survey conducted by NWS employee found tornado damage consistent with an EF-0 along VA-10 east of Spring Grove. Time is estimated based on radar. (AKQ)
Within 25 miles of Hopewell. Quoted text is the report narrative exactly as filed. Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center preliminary storm reports, updated daily.
Tornadoes by Decade
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.
Tornadoes by Month
Casualties on Record Near Hopewell
9 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Hopewell since 1950, across 4 events. 343 injuries have been reported across all events. 1993 was the deadliest year on record near Hopewell.
The deadliest single event was an F4 on August 6, 1993, which caused 4 fatalities along a 1.0-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Hopewell
What the record shows near Hopewell
The 2000s were the busiest decade near Hopewell, with 27 of the 90 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 1 so far. The Hopewell record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Hopewell, 70 reached EF0 or EF1 and 20 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Hopewell is rated EF4, of which 1 is logged.
Across the last 20 years Hopewell has averaged 1.4 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 29 in total. 2008 was the busiest of them with 8, and 10 of those years passed with none at all.