Portsmouth Heights, VA Tornado History — 94 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has Portsmouth Heights, VA had?
Portsmouth Heights has had 94 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 4 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Portsmouth Heights?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Portsmouth Heights was an EF0 on June 16, 2023.
When is tornado season in Portsmouth Heights?
August is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Portsmouth Heights, with 20 on record. April through June account for 29 of the 94 tornadoes on record near Portsmouth Heights.
At a Glance
Recent Tornado Activity Near Portsmouth Heights
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 29 total, averaging 1.4 per year over this window.
Tornadoes by Decade
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.
Tornadoes by Month
Casualties on Record Near Portsmouth Heights
2 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Portsmouth Heights since 1950, across 2 events. 256 injuries have been reported across all events. 1981 was the deadliest year on record near Portsmouth Heights.
The deadliest single event was an F2 on March 30, 1981, which caused 1 fatality along a 21.9-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Portsmouth Heights
What the record shows near Portsmouth Heights
The 2000s were the busiest decade near Portsmouth Heights, with 20 of the 94 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 10 so far. The Portsmouth Heights record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Portsmouth Heights, 81 reached EF0 or EF1 and 13 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Portsmouth Heights is rated EF3, of which 4 are logged.
Across the last 20 years Portsmouth Heights has averaged 1.4 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 29 in total. 2014 was the busiest of them with 6, and 10 of those years passed with none at all.