How many tornadoes has Sudley, VA had?
Sudley has had 94 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 6 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Sudley?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Sudley was an EF1 on August 8, 2024.
When is tornado season in Sudley?
September is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Sudley, with 21 on record. April through June account for 33 of the 94 tornadoes on record near Sudley.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
94
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
6
6.4% of total
Peak Month
September
21 on record
Per Year Avg
1.2
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Sudley
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
35 total, averaging 1.8 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
0
2024
3
2023
1
2022
2
2021
1
2020
2
2019
1
2018
1
2017
6
2016
0
2015
1
2014
2
2013
1
2012
1
2011
10
2010
0
2009
0
2008
3
2007
0
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
4
1960s
1
1970s
6
1980s
7
1990s
17
2000s
27
2010s
23
2020s
9
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
51
EF1
23
EF2
14
EF3
4
EF4
2
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
1
Feb
2
Mar
4
Apr
15
May
6
Jun
12
Jul
11
Aug
9
Sep
21
Oct
11
Nov
2
Dec
0
Casualties on Record Near Sudley
5 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Sudley since 1950, across 3 events. 188 injuries have been reported across all events. 2002 was the deadliest year on record near Sudley.
The deadliest single event was an F4 on April 28, 2002, which caused 3 fatalities along a 38.0-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Sudley
Deadliest Tornado
F4 on April 28, 2002 — 3 fatalities, 38.0 mi path, 650 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
F3 on April 1, 1973 — est. ~$27.5M (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
F4 on April 28, 2002 — 650 yards wide.
Longest Path
F4 on April 28, 2002 — 38.0 mile track.
Most Recent
EF1 on August 8, 2024.
What the record shows near Sudley
The 2000s were the busiest decade near Sudley, with 27 of the 94 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 9 so far. The Sudley record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Sudley, 74 reached EF0 or EF1 and 20 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Sudley is rated EF4, of which 2 are logged.
Across the last 20 years Sudley has averaged 1.8 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 35 in total. 2011 was the busiest of them with 10, and 6 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Sudley, VA had?
Since 1950, 94 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Sudley. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Sudley?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Sudley was an F4 on April 28, 2002, which caused 3 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Sudley?
September is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Sudley, 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.
Has Sudley been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of Sudley, there have been 0 EF5 and 2 EF4 tornadoes 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 Sudley?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Sudley was an EF1 on August 8, 2024.
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