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McLean, VA Tornado History — 114 Tornadoes Since 1950

Virginia · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has McLean, VA had?

McLean has had 114 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 3 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.

When was the most recent tornado near McLean?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of McLean was an EF1 on June 5, 2024.

When is tornado season in McLean?

June is historically the peak month for tornadoes near McLean, with 21 on record. April through June account for 52 of the 114 tornadoes on record near McLean.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
114
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
3
2.6% of total
Peak Month
June
21 on record
Per Year Avg
1.5
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near McLean

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 51 total, averaging 2.5 per year over this window.

2026 0
2025 0
2024 2
2023 1
2022 4
2021 2
2020 3
2019 3
2018 1
2017 4
2016 0
2015 2
2014 2
2013 3
2012 6
2011 11
2010 1
2009 0
2008 6
2007 0

Tornadoes by Decade

1950s 4
1960s 3
1970s 7
1980s 6
1990s 25
2000s 24
2010s 33
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 60
EF1 40
EF2 11
EF3 3

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 0
Feb 3
Mar 3
Apr 17
May 14
Jun 21
Jul 18
Aug 10
Sep 13
Oct 9
Nov 5
Dec 1

Casualties on Record Near McLean

3 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of McLean since 1950, across 2 events. 121 injuries have been reported across all events. 2001 was the deadliest year on record near McLean.

The deadliest single event was an F3 on September 24, 2001, which caused 2 fatalities along a 17.5-mile track.

Notable Tornadoes Near McLean

Deadliest Tornado
F3 on September 24, 2001 — 2 fatalities, 17.5 mi path, 200 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
F3 on April 1, 1973 — est. ~$27.5M (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
F3 on September 5, 1979 — 300 yards wide.
Longest Path
EF0 on June 13, 2013 — 20.1 mile track.
Most Recent
EF1 on June 5, 2024.

What the record shows near McLean

The 2010s were the busiest decade near McLean, with 33 of the 114 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 12 so far. The McLean record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near McLean, 100 reached EF0 or EF1 and 14 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near McLean is rated EF3, of which 3 are logged.

Across the last 20 years McLean has averaged 2.5 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 51 in total. 2011 was the busiest of them with 11, and 5 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has McLean, VA had?
Since 1950, 114 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of McLean. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near McLean?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of McLean was an F3 on September 24, 2001, which caused 2 fatalities.
When is tornado season in McLean?
June is historically the peak month for tornadoes near McLean, 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.
When was the most recent tornado near McLean?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of McLean was an EF1 on June 5, 2024.
How do I get tornado warnings for McLean?
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