How many tornadoes has Linton Hall, VA had?
Linton Hall has had 87 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 5 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Linton Hall?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Linton Hall was an EF1 on August 8, 2024.
When is tornado season in Linton Hall?
September is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Linton Hall, with 23 on record. April through June account for 27 of the 87 tornadoes on record near Linton Hall.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
87
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
5
5.7% of total
Peak Month
September
23 on record
Per Year Avg
1.1
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Linton Hall
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
29 total, averaging 1.4 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
0
2024
2
2023
0
2022
2
2021
0
2020
1
2019
1
2018
1
2017
5
2016
0
2015
1
2014
1
2013
0
2012
1
2011
10
2010
0
2009
0
2008
4
2007
0
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
3
1960s
1
1970s
5
1980s
7
1990s
16
2000s
30
2010s
20
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
46
EF1
23
EF2
13
EF3
4
EF4
1
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
1
Feb
1
Mar
4
Apr
12
May
4
Jun
11
Jul
11
Aug
8
Sep
23
Oct
10
Nov
2
Dec
0
Casualties on Record Near Linton Hall
2 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Linton Hall since 1950, across 2 events. 66 injuries have been reported across all events. 1979 was the deadliest year on record near Linton Hall.
The deadliest single event was an F3 on September 5, 1979, which caused 1 fatality along a 17.9-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Linton Hall
Deadliest Tornado
F3 on September 5, 1979 — 1 fatality, 17.9 mi path, 300 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
F3 on April 1, 1973 — est. ~$27.5M (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
F1 on August 30, 2005 — 300 yards wide.
Longest Path
F2 on June 24, 1996 — 20.0 mile track.
Most Recent
EF1 on August 8, 2024.
What the record shows near Linton Hall
The 2000s were the busiest decade near Linton Hall, with 30 of the 87 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 5 so far. The Linton Hall record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Linton Hall, 69 reached EF0 or EF1 and 18 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Linton Hall is rated EF4, of which 1 is logged.
Across the last 20 years Linton Hall has averaged 1.4 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 29 in total. 2011 was the busiest of them with 10, and 9 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Linton Hall, VA had?
Since 1950, 87 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Linton Hall. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Linton Hall?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Linton Hall was an F3 on September 5, 1979, which caused 1 fatality.
When is tornado season in Linton Hall?
September is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Linton Hall, with 23 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 Linton Hall been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of Linton Hall, 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 Linton Hall?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Linton Hall was an EF1 on August 8, 2024.
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