Tornado History
Albemarle Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Albemarle, Virginia. The records below identify 11 tornadoes from 1959 through 2020, including a highest listed rating of F3 (Severe damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $1.1M, with 11 deaths and 6 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Albemarle, Virginia
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.2 tornadoes per year (0.2/yr in last decade)
May is the peak tornado month with 3 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F3 in Albemarle, Virginia with 11 deaths
2004 was the most active year with 2 tornadoes
The 2000s had the most tornado activity (6 events)
Longest tornado: 5 miles in Albemarle, Virginia
Widest tornado: 200.0 yards in Albemarle, Virginia
Most tornadoes in one day: 1 on Sep 30, 1959
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Albemarle, Virginia, May is the most active month with 3 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 2004 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 2005 with at least $500K in NOAA-listed property damage.
Historical Track Sketch
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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.
| Date | Rating | Area | Length | Width | Deaths | Injuries | Min. property damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 1959 | F3 | Albemarle, Virginia | 0.8 mi | 200 yd | 11 | 4 | $250K |
| July 25, 1985 | F3 | Albemarle, Virginia | 0.1 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| August 30, 2005 | F1 | Albemarle, Virginia | 1 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $500K |
| May 22, 2001 | F1 | Albemarle, Virginia | 2.5 mi | 75 yd | 0 | 0 | $10K |
| May 19, 2000 | F1 | Albemarle, Virginia | 2 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $500 |
| July 2, 1961 | F1 | Albemarle, Virginia | 0 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 2 | $250 |
| August 6, 2020 | EF0 | Albemarle, Virginia | 0.16 mi | 75 yd | 0 | 0 | $50K |
| June 11, 2004 | F0 | Albemarle, Virginia | 0.2 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $3K |
| May 9, 2003 | F0 | Albemarle, Virginia | 5 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| September 17, 2004 | F0 | Albemarle, Virginia | 0.3 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| August 2, 2018 | EF0 | Albemarle, Virginia | 2 mi | 75 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
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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.