How many tornadoes has Lorton, VA had?
Lorton has had 94 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 5 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Lorton?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Lorton was an EF1 on August 8, 2024.
When is tornado season in Lorton?
April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Lorton, with 18 on record. April through June account for 34 of the 94 tornadoes on record near Lorton.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
94
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
5
5.3% of total
Peak Month
April
18 on record
Per Year Avg
1.2
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Lorton
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
33 total, averaging 1.6 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
0
2024
1
2023
0
2022
2
2021
2
2020
0
2019
1
2018
1
2017
4
2016
0
2015
1
2014
1
2013
2
2012
0
2011
12
2010
1
2009
0
2008
5
2007
0
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
3
1960s
1
1970s
11
1980s
5
1990s
22
2000s
24
2010s
23
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
50
EF1
28
EF2
11
EF3
4
EF4
1
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
2
Feb
1
Mar
5
Apr
18
May
10
Jun
6
Jul
15
Aug
7
Sep
16
Oct
12
Nov
1
Dec
1
Casualties on Record Near Lorton
7 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Lorton since 1950, across 4 events. 241 injuries have been reported across all events. 2002 was the deadliest year on record near Lorton.
The deadliest single event was an F4 on April 28, 2002, which caused 3 fatalities along a 38.0-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Lorton
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 Lorton
The 2000s were the busiest decade near Lorton, with 24 of the 94 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 5 so far. The Lorton record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Lorton, 78 reached EF0 or EF1 and 16 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Lorton is rated EF4, of which 1 is logged.
Across the last 20 years Lorton has averaged 1.6 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 33 in total. 2011 was the busiest of them with 12, and 8 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Lorton, VA had?
Since 1950, 94 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Lorton. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Lorton?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Lorton was an F4 on April 28, 2002, which caused 3 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Lorton?
April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Lorton, 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 Lorton been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of Lorton, 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 Lorton?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Lorton was an EF1 on August 8, 2024.
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