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.

Want to check tornado history for a specific address?Use the address lookup to see nearby historical tornado tracks, dates, ratings, and distance from the location.

Check any address
5recorded tornadoes
EF1 (Moderate damage)highest rating
$202Kminimum property damage
July 1, 2021latest tornado
2.98 milongest listed path
125 ydwidest listed path

Historical Track Sketch

EF1 July 1, 20212021EF0 July 1, 20212021F0 September 24, 20012001EF0 April 6, 20172017EF0 April 6, 20172017© OpenStreetMap contributors

Rating Breakdown

  • EF1 (Moderate damage)1
  • F0 (Light damage)1
  • EF0 (Light damage)3

Most Active Years

  • 20172
  • 20212
  • 20011

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.

DateRatingAreaLengthWidthDeathsInjuriesMin. property damage
July 1, 2021EF1District of Columbia, District of Columbia1.47 mi125 yd00$100K
July 1, 2021EF0District of Columbia, District of Columbia0.97 mi75 yd00$100K
September 24, 2001F0District of Columbia, District of Columbia2 mi25 yd00$2K
April 6, 2017EF0District of Columbia, District of Columbia1.56 mi25 yd01N/A
April 6, 2017EF0District of Columbia, District of Columbia2.98 mi50 yd00N/A

Want to check a home, business, or exact property?Search any address to compare nearby historical tornado tracks against that specific location.

Check any address

Top County Pages

Top Location Pages

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.