How many tornadoes has Wolf Trap, VA had?
Wolf Trap has had 103 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 3 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Wolf Trap?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Wolf Trap was an EF0 on June 5, 2024.
When is tornado season in Wolf Trap?
June is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Wolf Trap, with 18 on record. April through June account for 45 of the 103 tornadoes on record near Wolf Trap.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
103
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
3
2.9% of total
Peak Month
June
18 on record
Per Year Avg
1.4
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Wolf Trap
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
43 total, averaging 2.1 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
2
2014
2
2013
1
2012
4
2011
9
2010
0
2009
0
2008
6
2007
0
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
5
1960s
2
1970s
7
1980s
6
1990s
23
2000s
23
2010s
25
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
53
EF1
33
EF2
14
EF3
3
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
0
Feb
3
Mar
3
Apr
15
May
12
Jun
18
Jul
14
Aug
9
Sep
16
Oct
8
Nov
5
Dec
0
Casualties on Record Near Wolf Trap
3 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Wolf Trap since 1950, across 2 events. 119 injuries have been reported across all events. 2001 was the deadliest year on record near Wolf Trap.
The deadliest single event was an F3 on September 24, 2001, which caused 2 fatalities along a 17.5-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Wolf Trap
Deadliest Tornado
F3 on September 24, 2001 — 2 fatalities, 17.5 mi path, 200 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
F3 on April 1, 1973 — est. ~$27.5M (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
F3 on September 5, 1979 — 300 yards wide.
Longest Path
EF0 on June 13, 2013 — 20.1 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on June 5, 2024.
What the record shows near Wolf Trap
The 2010s were the busiest decade near Wolf Trap, with 25 of the 103 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 12 so far. The Wolf Trap record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Wolf Trap, 86 reached EF0 or EF1 and 17 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Wolf Trap is rated EF3, of which 3 are logged.
Across the last 20 years Wolf Trap has averaged 2.1 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 43 in total. 2011 was the busiest of them with 9, and 6 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Wolf Trap, VA had?
Since 1950, 103 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Wolf Trap. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Wolf Trap?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Wolf Trap was an F3 on September 24, 2001, which caused 2 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Wolf Trap?
June is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Wolf Trap, with 18 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 Wolf Trap?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Wolf Trap was an EF0 on June 5, 2024.
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