How many tornadoes has Mechanicsville, VA had?
Mechanicsville has had 80 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 5 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Mechanicsville?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Mechanicsville was an EF2 on April 19, 2019.
When is tornado season in Mechanicsville?
September is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Mechanicsville, with 22 on record. April through June account for 30 of the 80 tornadoes on record near Mechanicsville.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
80
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
5
6.3% of total
Peak Month
September
22 on record
Per Year Avg
1.1
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Mechanicsville
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
9
2017
2
2016
1
2015
1
2014
0
2013
0
2012
2
2011
3
2010
1
2009
0
2008
8
2007
0
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
6
1960s
3
1970s
3
1980s
8
1990s
9
2000s
31
2010s
20
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
36
EF1
30
EF2
9
EF3
4
EF4
1
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
1
Feb
2
Mar
1
Apr
13
May
8
Jun
9
Jul
7
Aug
9
Sep
22
Oct
6
Nov
1
Dec
1
Casualties on Record Near Mechanicsville
9 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Mechanicsville since 1950, across 5 events. 332 injuries have been reported across all events. 1993 was the deadliest year on record near Mechanicsville.
The deadliest single event was an F4 on August 6, 1993, which caused 4 fatalities along a 1.0-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Mechanicsville
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
EF3 on February 24, 2016 — 30.3 mile track.
Most Recent
EF2 on April 19, 2019.
What the record shows near Mechanicsville
The 2000s were the busiest decade near Mechanicsville, with 31 of the 80 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2010s have produced 20 so far. The Mechanicsville record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Mechanicsville, 66 reached EF0 or EF1 and 14 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Mechanicsville is rated EF4, of which 1 is logged.
Across the last 20 years Mechanicsville has averaged 1.4 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 28 in total. 2018 was the busiest of them with 9, and 11 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Mechanicsville, VA had?
Since 1950, 80 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Mechanicsville. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Mechanicsville?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Mechanicsville was an F4 on August 6, 1993, which caused 4 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Mechanicsville?
September is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Mechanicsville, with 22 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 Mechanicsville been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of Mechanicsville, 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 Mechanicsville?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Mechanicsville was an EF2 on April 19, 2019.
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