Tornado History

Jamestown Tornado History

This location page summarizes tornado records that list Jamestown, Virginia as a begin or end location. The dataset includes 4 matching records from 2004 through 2008. The strongest matching rating is F1 (Moderate damage), the latest matching tornado is April 28, 2008, and minimum reported property damage totals $230K.

Key Tornado Statistics

Total Tornadoes4
Total Deaths0
Total Injuries2
Property Damage$230K
Avg Length1.1 mi
Avg Width36 yd

Key Tornado Facts for Jamestown, Virginia

Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.

Average 0.8 tornadoes per year (0.0/yr in last decade)
August is the peak tornado month with 2 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F0 in Jamestown, Virginia with 0 deaths
2004 was the most active year with 2 tornadoes
The 2000s had the most tornado activity (4 events)
Longest tornado: 3 miles in Jamestown, Virginia
Widest tornado: 50.0 yards in Jamestown, Virginia
Most tornadoes in one day: 2 on Aug 30, 2004

Monthly Distribution

Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.

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Summary: In Jamestown, Virginia, August 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.

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Summary: 2004 was the most active year with 2 recorded tornadoes.

Tornado Intensity Distribution

Shows the breakdown of tornadoes by EF/F rating.

F0
EF0
F1

Summary: F0 tornadoes are the most common in this group, with 2 recorded events.

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.

$200K$20K$2K$0

Summary: The highest reported property damage year in this group is 2008 with at least $200K in NOAA-listed property damage.

Historical Track Sketch

F1 January 11, 20062006EF0 April 28, 20082008F0 August 30, 20042004F0 August 30, 20042004© OpenStreetMap contributors
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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.

DateRatingAreaLengthWidthDeathsInjuriesMin. property damage
January 11, 2006F1James City, Virginia0.8 mi25 yd02$20K
April 28, 2008EF0James City, Virginia0.5 mi50 yd00$200K
August 30, 2004F0James City, Virginia3 mi50 yd00$5K
August 30, 2004F0James City, Virginia0.2 mi20 yd00$5K
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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.

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