Tornado History
Snell Tornado History
This location page summarizes tornado records that list Snell, Virginia as a begin or end location. The dataset includes 1 matching records from 1998 through 1998. The strongest matching rating is F1 (Moderate damage), the latest matching tornado is February 17, 1998, and minimum reported property damage totals $75K.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Snell, Virginia
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 1.0 tornadoes per year (0.0/yr in last decade)
February is the peak tornado month with 1 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F1 in Snell, Virginia with 0 deaths
1998 was the most active year with 1 tornadoes
The 1990s had the most tornado activity (1 events)
Longest tornado: 8 miles in Snell, Virginia
Widest tornado: 300.0 yards in Snell, Virginia
Most tornadoes in one day: 1 on Feb 17, 1998
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Snell, Virginia, February is the most active month with 1 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 1998 was the most active year with 1 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 1998 with at least $75K in NOAA-listed property damage.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 17, 1998 | F1 | Spotsylvania, Virginia | 8 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 0 | $75K |
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.