How many tornadoes has South Suffolk, VA had?
South Suffolk has had 87 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 4 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near South Suffolk?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of South Suffolk was an EF0 on June 16, 2023.
When is tornado season in South Suffolk?
April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near South Suffolk, with 15 on record. April through June account for 32 of the 87 tornadoes on record near South Suffolk.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
87
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
4
4.6% of total
Peak Month
April
15 on record
Per Year Avg
1.1
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near South Suffolk
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
33 total, averaging 1.6 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
0
2024
0
2023
1
2022
0
2021
4
2020
9
2019
3
2018
0
2017
4
2016
0
2015
0
2014
3
2013
0
2012
1
2011
2
2010
0
2009
3
2008
3
2007
0
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
3
1960s
8
1970s
9
1980s
5
1990s
17
2000s
18
2010s
13
2020s
14
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
44
EF1
30
EF2
9
EF3
4
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
2
Feb
4
Mar
8
Apr
15
May
7
Jun
10
Jul
11
Aug
13
Sep
8
Oct
4
Nov
3
Dec
2
Casualties on Record Near South Suffolk
4 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of South Suffolk since 1950, across 3 events. 259 injuries have been reported across all events. 1984 was the deadliest year on record near South Suffolk.
The deadliest single event was an F3 on March 28, 1984, which caused 2 fatalities along a 14.0-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near South Suffolk
Deadliest Tornado
F3 on March 28, 1984 — 2 fatalities, 14.0 mi path, 880 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
EF3 on April 28, 2008 — $30.2M in reported property damage.
Widest Tornado
F3 on March 28, 1984 — 880 yards wide.
Longest Path
EF3 on April 28, 2008 — 24.0 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on June 16, 2023.
What the record shows near South Suffolk
The 2000s were the busiest decade near South Suffolk, with 18 of the 87 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 14 so far. The South Suffolk record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near South Suffolk, 74 reached EF0 or EF1 and 13 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near South Suffolk is rated EF3, of which 4 are logged.
Across the last 20 years South Suffolk has averaged 1.6 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 33 in total. 2020 was the busiest of them with 9, and 10 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has South Suffolk, VA had?
Since 1950, 87 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of South Suffolk. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near South Suffolk?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of South Suffolk was an F3 on March 28, 1984, which caused 2 fatalities.
When is tornado season in South Suffolk?
April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near South Suffolk, with 15 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 South Suffolk?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of South Suffolk was an EF0 on June 16, 2023.
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