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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.
Key Tornado Statistics
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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
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 source: NOAA/NCEI. TornadoTrace summarizes historical records for screening and research. Coordinates, damage estimates, narratives, and event details can be approximate, incomplete, revised, or missing. Do not use this page as legal, insurance, engineering, real estate, emergency management, or safety advice.