How many tornadoes has Lake Ridge, VA had?
Lake Ridge has had 96 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 5 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Lake Ridge?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Lake Ridge was an EF1 on August 8, 2024.
When is tornado season in Lake Ridge?
September is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Lake Ridge, with 18 on record. April through June account for 33 of the 96 tornadoes on record near Lake Ridge.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
96
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
5
5.2% of total
Peak Month
September
18 on record
Per Year Avg
1.3
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Lake Ridge
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
37 total, averaging 1.9 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
0
2024
1
2023
0
2022
2
2021
2
2020
0
2019
1
2018
1
2017
6
2016
0
2015
1
2014
1
2013
1
2012
0
2011
13
2010
1
2009
0
2008
7
2007
0
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
3
1960s
1
1970s
9
1980s
5
1990s
18
2000s
30
2010s
25
2020s
5
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
49
EF1
29
EF2
13
EF3
4
EF4
1
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
2
Feb
1
Mar
6
Apr
17
May
10
Jun
6
Jul
15
Aug
8
Sep
18
Oct
11
Nov
1
Dec
1
Casualties on Record Near Lake Ridge
7 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Lake Ridge since 1950, across 4 events. 240 injuries have been reported across all events. 2002 was the deadliest year on record near Lake Ridge.
The deadliest single event was an F4 on April 28, 2002, which caused 3 fatalities along a 38.0-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Lake Ridge
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 August 8, 2024.
What the record shows near Lake Ridge
The 2000s were the busiest decade near Lake Ridge, with 30 of the 96 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 5 so far. The Lake Ridge record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Lake Ridge, 78 reached EF0 or EF1 and 18 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Lake Ridge is rated EF4, of which 1 is logged.
Across the last 20 years Lake Ridge has averaged 1.9 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 37 in total. 2011 was the busiest of them with 13, and 8 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Lake Ridge, VA had?
Since 1950, 96 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Lake Ridge. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Lake Ridge?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Lake Ridge was an F4 on April 28, 2002, which caused 3 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Lake Ridge?
September is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Lake Ridge, with 18 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 Lake Ridge been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of Lake Ridge, 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 Lake Ridge?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Lake Ridge was an EF1 on August 8, 2024.
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