How many tornadoes has Newport News, VA had?
Newport News has had 91 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 4 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Newport News?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Newport News was an EF0 on June 16, 2023.
When is tornado season in Newport News?
August is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Newport News, with 21 on record. April through June account for 29 of the 91 tornadoes on record near Newport News.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
91
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
4
4.4% of total
Peak Month
August
21 on record
Per Year Avg
1.2
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Newport News
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
30 total, averaging 1.5 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
0
2024
0
2023
2
2022
0
2021
3
2020
3
2019
6
2018
1
2017
4
2016
0
2015
0
2014
5
2013
0
2012
1
2011
2
2010
0
2009
2
2008
1
2007
0
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
5
1960s
5
1970s
12
1980s
4
1990s
21
2000s
17
2010s
19
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
45
EF1
36
EF2
6
EF3
4
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
3
Feb
3
Mar
7
Apr
17
May
6
Jun
6
Jul
11
Aug
21
Sep
7
Oct
6
Nov
4
Dec
0
Casualties on Record Near Newport News
2 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Newport News since 1950, across 1 event. 260 injuries have been reported across all events. 2011 was the deadliest year on record near Newport News.
The deadliest single event was an EF3 on April 16, 2011, which caused 2 fatalities along a 26.5-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Newport News
Deadliest Tornado
EF3 on April 16, 2011 — 2 fatalities, 26.5 mi path, 800 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
EF3 on April 28, 2008 — $30.2M in reported property damage.
Widest Tornado
EF3 on April 16, 2011 — 800 yards wide.
Longest Path
EF3 on April 16, 2011 — 26.5 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on June 16, 2023.
What the record shows near Newport News
The 1990s were the busiest decade near Newport News, with 21 of the 91 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 8 so far. The Newport News record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Newport News, 81 reached EF0 or EF1 and 10 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Newport News is rated EF3, of which 4 are logged.
Across the last 20 years Newport News has averaged 1.5 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 30 in total. 2019 was the busiest of them with 6, and 9 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Newport News, VA had?
Since 1950, 91 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Newport News. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Newport News?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Newport News was an EF3 on April 16, 2011, which caused 2 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Newport News?
August is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Newport News, 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 Newport News?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Newport News was an EF0 on June 16, 2023.
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