How many tornadoes has Leesburg, VA had?
Leesburg has had 101 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 1 strong to violent (EF3+) tornado.
When was the most recent tornado near Leesburg?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Leesburg was an EF1 on August 8, 2024.
When is tornado season in Leesburg?
June is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Leesburg, with 19 on record. April through June account for 41 of the 101 tornadoes on record near Leesburg.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
101
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
1
1.0% of total
Peak Month
June
19 on record
Per Year Avg
1.3
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Leesburg
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
36 total, averaging 1.8 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
0
2024
4
2023
1
2022
2
2021
1
2020
4
2019
2
2018
0
2017
6
2016
0
2015
1
2014
1
2013
1
2012
3
2011
5
2010
0
2009
2
2008
3
2007
0
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
6
1960s
4
1970s
5
1980s
5
1990s
24
2000s
26
2010s
19
2020s
12
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
36
EF2
13
EF3
1
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
0
Feb
5
Mar
4
Apr
13
May
9
Jun
19
Jul
17
Aug
9
Sep
17
Oct
3
Nov
5
Dec
0
Casualties on Record Near Leesburg
1 fatality has been recorded within 25 miles of Leesburg since 1950, across 1 event. 22 injuries have been reported across all events. 1979 was the deadliest year on record near Leesburg.
The deadliest single event was an F3 on September 5, 1979, which caused 1 fatality along a 17.9-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Leesburg
Deadliest Tornado
F3 on September 5, 1979 — 1 fatality, 17.9 mi path, 300 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
EF0 on February 7, 2020 — $5.8M in reported property damage.
Widest Tornado
EF1 on July 31, 2009 — 350 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 Leesburg
The 2000s were the busiest decade near Leesburg, with 26 of the 101 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 12 so far. The Leesburg record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Leesburg, 87 reached EF0 or EF1 and 14 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Leesburg is rated EF3, of which 1 is logged.
Across the last 20 years Leesburg has averaged 1.8 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 36 in total. 2017 was the busiest of them with 6, and 6 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Leesburg, VA had?
Since 1950, 101 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Leesburg. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Leesburg?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Leesburg was an F3 on September 5, 1979, which caused 1 fatality.
When is tornado season in Leesburg?
June is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Leesburg, with 19 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 Leesburg?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Leesburg was an EF1 on August 8, 2024.
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