How many tornadoes has Staunton, VA had?
Staunton has had 20 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.
When was the most recent tornado near Staunton?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Staunton was an EF0 on May 6, 2022.
When is tornado season in Staunton?
April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Staunton, with 8 on record. April through June account for 14 of the 20 tornadoes on record near Staunton.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
20
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
0
0.0% of total
Peak Month
April
8 on record
Per Year Avg
0.3
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Staunton
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
7 total, averaging 0.3 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
0
2024
0
2023
0
2022
2
2021
0
2020
1
2019
0
2018
0
2017
0
2016
0
2015
0
2014
0
2013
0
2012
0
2011
4
2010
0
2009
0
2008
0
2007
0
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
3
1960s
1
1970s
3
1990s
3
2000s
3
2010s
4
2020s
3
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
6
EF1
10
EF2
4
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
0
Feb
0
Mar
0
Apr
8
May
4
Jun
2
Jul
2
Aug
2
Sep
0
Oct
1
Nov
1
Dec
0
Casualties on Record Near Staunton
2 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Staunton since 1950, across 1 event. 12 injuries have been reported across all events. 1990 was the deadliest year on record near Staunton.
The deadliest single event was an F2 on May 4, 1990, which caused 2 fatalities along a 7.0-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Staunton
Deadliest Tornado
F2 on May 4, 1990 — 2 fatalities, 7.0 mi path, 27 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
F1 on June 10, 1995 — est. ~$2.8M (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
F1 on June 10, 1995 — 300 yards wide.
Longest Path
F1 on April 4, 1974 — 15.2 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on May 6, 2022.
What the record shows near Staunton
The 2010s were the busiest decade near Staunton, with 4 of the 20 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 3 so far. The Staunton record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Staunton, 16 reached EF0 or EF1 and 4 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Staunton is rated EF2, of which 4 are logged.
Across the last 20 years Staunton has averaged 0.3 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 7 in total. 2011 was the busiest of them with 4, and 17 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Staunton, VA had?
Since 1950, 20 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Staunton. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Staunton?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Staunton was an F2 on May 4, 1990, which caused 2 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Staunton?
April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Staunton, with 8 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 Staunton?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Staunton was an EF0 on May 6, 2022.
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