Tornado History
District of Columbia Tornado History
This page summarizes tornado history for District of Columbia. The local dataset contains 5 tornado records from 2001 through 2021, with a strongest listed rating of EF1 (Moderate damage) and at least $202K in reported property damage. The latest tornado record in this group is July 1, 2021. Across these records, NOAA lists 0 deaths and 1 injuries.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for District of Columbia
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.2 tornadoes per year (0.4/yr in last decade)
April is the peak tornado month with 2 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F0 in District of Columbia with 0 deaths
2017 was the most active year with 2 tornadoes
The 2010s had the most tornado activity (2 events)
Longest tornado: 2.98 miles in District of Columbia
Widest tornado: 125.0 yards in District of Columbia
Most tornadoes in one day: 2 on Apr 6, 2017
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In District of Columbia, April is the most active month with 2 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 2017 was the most active year with 2 recorded tornadoes.
Property Damage Trends
Visualizes reported property damage over time. Bars use a log-like scale so very large damage years do not flatten the rest of the chart.
Summary: The highest reported property damage year in this group is 2021 with at least $200K in NOAA-listed property damage.
Tornado Count By County
Compares the counties with the most tornado records in this state dataset.
Summary: District of Columbia County has the highest count in this state group with 5 tornado records.
Historical Track Sketch
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Notable Tornado Records
The table highlights the strongest and most damaging records in this page's local dataset. Damage totals are NOAA-reported minimum estimates where available.
| Date | Rating | Area | Length | Width | Deaths | Injuries | Min. property damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 1, 2021 | EF1 | District of Columbia, District of Columbia | 1.47 mi | 125 yd | 0 | 0 | $100K |
| July 1, 2021 | EF0 | District of Columbia, District of Columbia | 0.97 mi | 75 yd | 0 | 0 | $100K |
| September 24, 2001 | F0 | District of Columbia, District of Columbia | 2 mi | 25 yd | 0 | 0 | $2K |
| April 6, 2017 | EF0 | District of Columbia, District of Columbia | 1.56 mi | 25 yd | 0 | 1 | N/A |
| April 6, 2017 | EF0 | District of Columbia, District of Columbia | 2.98 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
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Source And Limits
Data sourced from NOAA Storm Prediction Center and the NCEI Storm Events Database. TornadoTrace summarizes reported weather events for screening and research; it is not a damage assessment, inspection, or insurance determination. Coordinates and records can be approximate, incomplete, revised, or missing. No warranty of completeness or accuracy.