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Tornado History

Amelia Tornado History

This county-level tornado history page focuses on Amelia, Virginia. The records below identify 11 tornadoes from 1983 through 2018, including a highest listed rating of F3 (Severe damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $3.4M, with 0 deaths and 2 injuries recorded across the listed events.

Key Tornado Statistics

Total Tornadoes11
Total Deaths0
Total Injuries2
Property Damage$3.4M
Avg Length1.9 mi
Avg Width123 yd

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Key Tornado Facts for Amelia, Virginia

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

Average 0.3 tornadoes per year (0.2/yr in last decade)
September is the peak tornado month with 4 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F1 in Amelia, Virginia with 0 deaths
2003 was the most active year with 2 tornadoes
The 2000s had the most tornado activity (5 events)
Longest tornado: 8 miles in Amelia, Virginia
Widest tornado: 500.0 yards in Amelia, Virginia
Most tornadoes in one day: 1 on Oct 13, 1983

Monthly Distribution

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

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Summary: In Amelia, Virginia, September is the most active month with 4 tornadoes.

Annual Tornado Trend

Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.

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Summary: 2003 was the most active year with 2 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 5 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.

$2.5M$250K$25K$0

Summary: The highest reported property damage year in this group is 1990 with at least $2.5M in NOAA-listed property damage.

Historical Track Sketch

F3 May 4, 19901990EF2 October 11, 20182018F1 October 13, 19831983EF1 January 12, 20182018F1 May 9, 20032003F1 September 23, 20032003F1 September 28, 20062006F1 September 17, 20042004F0 November 16, 19891989F0 September 8, 20042004EF0 June 10, 20132013© 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
May 4, 1990F3Amelia, Virginia8 mi500 yd00$2.5M
October 11, 2018EF2Amelia, Virginia1.62 mi150 yd00$250K
October 13, 1983F1Amelia, Virginia2 mi30 yd00$250K
January 12, 2018EF1Amelia, Virginia0.41 mi150 yd00$30K
May 9, 2003F1Amelia, Virginia3 mi200 yd00$25K
September 23, 2003F1Amelia, Virginia2 mi100 yd02$25K
September 28, 2006F1Amelia, Virginia2 mi75 yd00$25K
September 17, 2004F1Amelia, Virginia1.5 mi60 yd00$10K
November 16, 1989F0Amelia, Virginia0.2 mi13 yd00$250K
September 8, 2004F0Amelia, Virginia0.5 mi50 yd00$2K
June 10, 2013EF0Amelia, Virginia0.1 mi25 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.