How many tornadoes has West Lynchburg, VA had?
West Lynchburg has had 26 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 3 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near West Lynchburg?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of West Lynchburg was an EF1 on September 27, 2024.
When is tornado season in West Lynchburg?
April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near West Lynchburg, with 7 on record. April through June account for 15 of the 26 tornadoes on record near West Lynchburg.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
26
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
3
11.5% of total
Peak Month
April
7 on record
Per Year Avg
0.3
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near West Lynchburg
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
11 total, averaging 0.6 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
0
2024
1
2023
0
2022
1
2021
0
2020
0
2019
2
2018
4
2017
0
2016
2
2015
0
2014
0
2013
0
2012
0
2011
0
2010
0
2009
1
2008
0
2007
0
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
1
1960s
1
1970s
3
1980s
2
1990s
3
2000s
6
2010s
8
2020s
2
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
13
EF2
4
EF3
3
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
0
Feb
3
Mar
1
Apr
7
May
4
Jun
4
Jul
3
Aug
0
Sep
4
Oct
0
Nov
0
Dec
0
Casualties on Record Near West Lynchburg
1 fatality has been recorded within 25 miles of West Lynchburg since 1950, across 1 event. 34 injuries have been reported across all events. 2016 was the deadliest year on record near West Lynchburg.
The deadliest single event was an EF3 on February 24, 2016, which caused 1 fatality along a 16.9-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near West Lynchburg
Deadliest Tornado
EF3 on February 24, 2016 — 1 fatality, 16.9 mi path, 400 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
EF3 on April 15, 2018 — $20.0M in reported property damage.
Widest Tornado
EF3 on April 15, 2018 — 600 yards wide.
Longest Path
EF3 on April 15, 2018 — 20.4 mile track.
Most Recent
EF1 on September 27, 2024.
What the record shows near West Lynchburg
The 2010s were the busiest decade near West Lynchburg, with 8 of the 26 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 2 so far. The West Lynchburg record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near West Lynchburg, 19 reached EF0 or EF1 and 7 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near West Lynchburg is rated EF3, of which 3 are logged.
Across the last 20 years West Lynchburg has averaged 0.6 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 11 in total. 2018 was the busiest of them with 4, and 14 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has West Lynchburg, VA had?
Since 1950, 26 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of West Lynchburg. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near West Lynchburg?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of West Lynchburg was an EF3 on February 24, 2016, which caused 1 fatality.
When is tornado season in West Lynchburg?
April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near West Lynchburg, with 7 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 West Lynchburg?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of West Lynchburg was an EF1 on September 27, 2024.
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