How many tornadoes has Meadowbrook, VA had?
Meadowbrook 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 Meadowbrook?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Meadowbrook was an EF2 on April 19, 2019.
When is tornado season in Meadowbrook?
September is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Meadowbrook, with 21 on record. April through June account for 35 of the 87 tornadoes on record near Meadowbrook.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
87
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
5
5.7% of total
Peak Month
September
21 on record
Per Year Avg
1.1
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Meadowbrook
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
28 total, averaging 1.4 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
0
2024
0
2023
0
2022
0
2021
0
2020
0
2019
1
2018
10
2017
2
2016
0
2015
1
2014
1
2013
0
2012
3
2011
2
2010
1
2009
0
2008
7
2007
0
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
7
1960s
4
1970s
6
1980s
11
1990s
9
2000s
29
2010s
21
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
33
EF1
36
EF2
13
EF3
4
EF4
1
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
0
Feb
1
Mar
3
Apr
8
May
14
Jun
13
Jul
11
Aug
9
Sep
21
Oct
5
Nov
1
Dec
1
Casualties on Record Near Meadowbrook
7 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Meadowbrook since 1950, across 4 events. 333 injuries have been reported across all events. 1993 was the deadliest year on record near Meadowbrook.
The deadliest single event was an F4 on August 6, 1993, which caused 4 fatalities along a 1.0-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Meadowbrook
Deadliest Tornado
F4 on August 6, 1993 — 4 fatalities, 1.0 mi path, 250 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
F4 on August 6, 1993 — est. ~$27.5M (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
F3 on May 8, 1984 — 1,500 yards wide.
Longest Path
F2 on August 6, 1993 — 38.0 mile track.
Most Recent
EF2 on April 19, 2019.
What the record shows near Meadowbrook
The 2000s were the busiest decade near Meadowbrook, with 29 of the 87 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2010s have produced 21 so far. The Meadowbrook record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Meadowbrook, 69 reached EF0 or EF1 and 18 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Meadowbrook is rated EF4, of which 1 is logged.
Across the last 20 years Meadowbrook has averaged 1.4 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 28 in total. 2018 was the busiest of them with 10, and 11 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Meadowbrook, VA had?
Since 1950, 87 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Meadowbrook. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Meadowbrook?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Meadowbrook was an F4 on August 6, 1993, which caused 4 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Meadowbrook?
September is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Meadowbrook, 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 Meadowbrook been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of Meadowbrook, 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 Meadowbrook?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Meadowbrook was an EF2 on April 19, 2019.
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