How many tornadoes has Vienna, VA had?
Vienna has had 106 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 4 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Vienna?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Vienna was an EF0 on June 5, 2024.
When is tornado season in Vienna?
April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Vienna, with 17 on record. April through June account for 46 of the 106 tornadoes on record near Vienna.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
106
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
4
3.8% of total
Peak Month
April
17 on record
Per Year Avg
1.4
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Vienna
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
45 total, averaging 2.3 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
0
2024
3
2023
1
2022
3
2021
2
2020
3
2019
1
2018
1
2017
5
2016
0
2015
1
2014
2
2013
3
2012
3
2011
10
2010
1
2009
0
2008
6
2007
0
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
4
1960s
2
1970s
7
1980s
6
1990s
23
2000s
25
2010s
27
2020s
12
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
56
EF1
33
EF2
13
EF3
3
EF4
1
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
0
Feb
3
Mar
3
Apr
17
May
12
Jun
17
Jul
14
Aug
9
Sep
16
Oct
9
Nov
5
Dec
1
Casualties on Record Near Vienna
6 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Vienna since 1950, across 3 events. 241 injuries have been reported across all events. 2002 was the deadliest year on record near Vienna.
The deadliest single event was an F4 on April 28, 2002, which caused 3 fatalities along a 38.0-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Vienna
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
EF0 on June 5, 2024.
What the record shows near Vienna
The 2010s were the busiest decade near Vienna, with 27 of the 106 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 12 so far. The Vienna record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Vienna, 89 reached EF0 or EF1 and 17 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Vienna is rated EF4, of which 1 is logged.
Across the last 20 years Vienna has averaged 2.3 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 45 in total. 2011 was the busiest of them with 10, and 5 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Vienna, VA had?
Since 1950, 106 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Vienna. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Vienna?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Vienna was an F4 on April 28, 2002, which caused 3 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Vienna?
April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Vienna, with 17 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 Vienna been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of Vienna, 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 Vienna?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Vienna was an EF0 on June 5, 2024.
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