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Manassas Park, VA Tornado History — 91 Tornadoes Since 1950

Virginia · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Manassas Park, VA had?

Manassas Park has had 91 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 6 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.

When was the most recent tornado near Manassas Park?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Manassas Park was an EF1 on August 8, 2024.

When is tornado season in Manassas Park?

September is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Manassas Park, with 21 on record. April through June account for 33 of the 91 tornadoes on record near Manassas Park.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
91
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
6
6.6% of total
Peak Month
September
21 on record
Per Year Avg
1.2
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Manassas Park

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 35 total, averaging 1.8 per year over this window.

2026 0
2025 0
2024 2
2023 1
2022 2
2021 1
2020 2
2019 1
2018 1
2017 7
2016 0
2015 1
2014 2
2013 1
2012 1
2011 10
2010 0
2009 0
2008 3
2007 0

Tornadoes by Decade

1950s 4
1960s 1
1970s 6
1980s 7
1990s 14
2000s 27
2010s 24
2020s 8

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 21
EF2 14
EF3 4
EF4 2

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 1
Feb 2
Mar 4
Apr 16
May 6
Jun 11
Jul 10
Aug 8
Sep 21
Oct 10
Nov 2
Dec 0

Casualties on Record Near Manassas Park

5 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Manassas Park since 1950, across 3 events. 189 injuries have been reported across all events. 2002 was the deadliest year on record near Manassas Park.

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 Park

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 Park

The 2000s were the busiest decade near Manassas Park, with 27 of the 91 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 8 so far. The Manassas Park record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Manassas Park, 71 reached EF0 or EF1 and 20 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Manassas Park is rated EF4, of which 2 are logged.

Across the last 20 years Manassas Park has averaged 1.8 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 35 in total. 2011 was the busiest of them with 10, and 6 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Manassas Park, VA had?
Since 1950, 91 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Manassas Park. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Manassas Park?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Manassas Park was an F4 on April 28, 2002, which caused 3 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Manassas Park?
September is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Manassas Park, 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 Park been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of Manassas Park, 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 Park?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Manassas Park was an EF1 on August 8, 2024.
How do I get tornado warnings for Manassas Park?
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