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Tornado History

Accomack Tornado History

This county-level tornado history page focuses on Accomack, Virginia. The records below identify 9 tornadoes from 1962 through 2015, including a highest listed rating of F2 (Considerable damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $517K, with 0 deaths and 1 injuries recorded across the listed events.

Key Tornado Statistics

Total Tornadoes9
Total Deaths0
Total Injuries1
Property Damage$517K
Avg Length1.0 mi
Avg Width48 yd

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Key Tornado Facts for Accomack, Virginia

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

Average 0.2 tornadoes per year (0.0/yr in last decade)
May is the peak tornado month with 2 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F0 in Accomack, Virginia with 0 deaths
1962 was the most active year with 1 tornadoes
The 2010s had the most tornado activity (3 events)
Longest tornado: 2 miles in Accomack, Virginia
Widest tornado: 100.0 yards in Accomack, Virginia
Most tornadoes in one day: 1 on May 31, 1962

Monthly Distribution

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

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Summary: In Accomack, Virginia, May 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: 1962 was the most active year with 1 recorded tornadoes.

Tornado Intensity Distribution

Shows the breakdown of tornadoes by EF/F rating.

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Summary: F1 tornadoes are the most common in this group, with 3 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.

$250K$25K$2K$0

Summary: The highest reported property damage year in this group is 1977 with at least $250K in NOAA-listed property damage.

Historical Track Sketch

F2 October 2, 19731973F1 April 5, 19771977F1 November 11, 19951995F1 May 7, 19671967EF0 August 27, 20112011EF0 July 14, 20122012EF0 August 4, 20152015F0 May 31, 19621962F0 July 30, 20002000© OpenStreetMap contributors

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
October 2, 1973F2Accomack, Virginia0 mi33 yd00N/A
April 5, 1977F1Accomack, Virginia2 mi50 yd00$250K
November 11, 1995F1Accomack, Virginia2 mi100 yd00$200K
May 7, 1967F1Accomack, Virginia0.1 mi20 yd01$25K
August 27, 2011EF0Accomack, Virginia0.47 mi50 yd00$25K
July 14, 2012EF0Accomack, Virginia0.58 mi100 yd00$15K
August 4, 2015EF0Accomack, Virginia1.76 mi25 yd00$2K
May 31, 1962F0Accomack, Virginia0 mi33 yd00$250
July 30, 2000F0Accomack, Virginia0.2 mi20 yd00N/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.