How many tornadoes has Waynesboro, VA had?
Waynesboro has had 29 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 1 strong to violent (EF3+) tornado.
When was the most recent tornado near Waynesboro?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Waynesboro was an EF1 on April 26, 2022.
When is tornado season in Waynesboro?
April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Waynesboro, with 9 on record. April through June account for 18 of the 29 tornadoes on record near Waynesboro.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
29
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
1
3.4% of total
Peak Month
April
9 on record
Per Year Avg
0.4
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Waynesboro
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
10 total, averaging 0.5 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
0
2024
0
2023
0
2022
1
2021
0
2020
2
2019
1
2018
1
2017
0
2016
0
2015
0
2014
0
2013
0
2012
0
2011
4
2010
0
2009
0
2008
1
2007
0
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
4
1960s
2
1970s
3
1990s
3
2000s
8
2010s
6
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
11
EF1
13
EF2
4
EF3
1
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
0
Feb
0
Mar
0
Apr
9
May
6
Jun
3
Jul
3
Aug
4
Sep
2
Oct
1
Nov
1
Dec
0
Casualties on Record Near Waynesboro
13 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Waynesboro since 1950, across 2 events. 19 injuries have been reported across all events. 1959 was the deadliest year on record near Waynesboro.
The deadliest single event was an F3 on September 30, 1959, which caused 11 fatalities along a 0.8-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Waynesboro
Deadliest Tornado
F3 on September 30, 1959 — 11 fatalities, 0.8 mi path, 200 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
EF1 on April 26, 2022.
What the record shows near Waynesboro
The 2000s were the busiest decade near Waynesboro, with 8 of the 29 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 3 so far. The Waynesboro record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Waynesboro, 24 reached EF0 or EF1 and 5 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Waynesboro is rated EF3, of which 1 is logged.
Across the last 20 years Waynesboro has averaged 0.5 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 10 in total. 2011 was the busiest of them with 4, and 14 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Waynesboro, VA had?
Since 1950, 29 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Waynesboro. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Waynesboro?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Waynesboro was an F3 on September 30, 1959, which caused 11 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Waynesboro?
April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Waynesboro, with 9 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 Waynesboro?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Waynesboro was an EF1 on April 26, 2022.
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