How many tornadoes has Manassas, VA had?
Manassas has had 89 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 6 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Manassas?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Manassas was an EF1 on August 8, 2024.
When is tornado season in Manassas?
September is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Manassas, with 21 on record. April through June account for 31 of the 89 tornadoes on record near Manassas.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
89
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
6
6.7% of total
Peak Month
September
21 on record
Per Year Avg
1.2
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Manassas
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
34 total, averaging 1.7 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
0
2024
1
2023
0
2022
2
2021
1
2020
1
2019
1
2018
1
2017
7
2016
0
2015
1
2014
2
2013
1
2012
1
2011
10
2010
0
2009
0
2008
5
2007
0
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
4
1960s
1
1970s
5
1980s
7
1990s
15
2000s
28
2010s
24
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
14
EF3
4
EF4
2
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
1
Feb
1
Mar
4
Apr
13
May
7
Jun
11
Jul
11
Aug
8
Sep
21
Oct
12
Nov
0
Dec
0
Casualties on Record Near Manassas
5 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Manassas since 1950, across 3 events. 188 injuries have been reported across all events. 2002 was the deadliest year on record near Manassas.
The deadliest single event was an F4 on April 28, 2002, which caused 3 fatalities along a 38.0-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Manassas
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 Manassas
The 2000s were the busiest decade near Manassas, with 28 of the 89 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 5 so far. The Manassas record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Manassas, 69 reached EF0 or EF1 and 20 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Manassas is rated EF4, of which 2 are logged.
Across the last 20 years Manassas has averaged 1.7 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 34 in total. 2011 was the busiest of them with 10, and 7 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Manassas, VA had?
Since 1950, 89 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Manassas. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Manassas?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Manassas was an F4 on April 28, 2002, which caused 3 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Manassas?
September is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Manassas, with 21 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 Manassas been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of Manassas, there have been 0 EF5 and 2 EF4 tornadoes 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 Manassas?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Manassas was an EF1 on August 8, 2024.
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