How many tornadoes has Tuckahoe, VA had?
Tuckahoe has had 82 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 5 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Tuckahoe?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Tuckahoe was an EF1 on June 16, 2022.
When is tornado season in Tuckahoe?
September is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Tuckahoe, with 21 on record. April through June account for 33 of the 82 tornadoes on record near Tuckahoe.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
82
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
5
6.1% of total
Peak Month
September
21 on record
Per Year Avg
1.1
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Tuckahoe
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
28 total, averaging 1.4 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
0
2024
0
2023
0
2022
3
2021
0
2020
0
2019
0
2018
10
2017
1
2016
0
2015
1
2014
0
2013
0
2012
2
2011
4
2010
1
2009
0
2008
6
2007
0
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
6
1960s
3
1970s
5
1980s
10
1990s
8
2000s
28
2010s
19
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
37
EF1
31
EF2
9
EF3
4
EF4
1
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
1
Feb
1
Mar
1
Apr
11
May
10
Jun
12
Jul
13
Aug
7
Sep
21
Oct
4
Nov
0
Dec
1
Casualties on Record Near Tuckahoe
8 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Tuckahoe since 1950, across 4 events. 286 injuries have been reported across all events. 1993 was the deadliest year on record near Tuckahoe.
The deadliest single event was an F4 on August 6, 1993, which caused 4 fatalities along a 1.0-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Tuckahoe
Deadliest Tornado
F4 on August 6, 1993 — 4 fatalities, 1.0 mi path, 250 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
F4 on August 6, 1993 — est. ~$27.5M (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
F3 on May 8, 1984 — 1,500 yards wide.
Longest Path
F2 on August 6, 1993 — 38.0 mile track.
Most Recent
EF1 on June 16, 2022.
What the record shows near Tuckahoe
The 2000s were the busiest decade near Tuckahoe, with 28 of the 82 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 3 so far. The Tuckahoe record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Tuckahoe, 68 reached EF0 or EF1 and 14 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Tuckahoe is rated EF4, of which 1 is logged.
Across the last 20 years Tuckahoe has averaged 1.4 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 28 in total. 2018 was the busiest of them with 10, and 12 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Tuckahoe, VA had?
Since 1950, 82 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Tuckahoe. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Tuckahoe?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Tuckahoe was an F4 on August 6, 1993, which caused 4 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Tuckahoe?
September is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Tuckahoe, 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 Tuckahoe been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of Tuckahoe, there has been 0 EF5 and 1 EF4 tornado 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 Tuckahoe?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Tuckahoe was an EF1 on June 16, 2022.
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