Tornado History
Chesapeake (c) Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Chesapeake (c), Virginia. The records below identify 12 tornadoes from 1969 through 2019, including a highest listed rating of EF2 (Considerable damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $4.8M, with 0 deaths and 0 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Chesapeake (c), Virginia
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.2 tornadoes per year (0.4/yr in last decade)
April is the peak tornado month with 3 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F1 in Chesapeake (c), Virginia with 0 deaths
2017 was the most active year with 3 tornadoes
The 2010s had the most tornado activity (4 events)
Longest tornado: 6.38 miles in Chesapeake (c), Virginia
Widest tornado: 350.0 yards in Chesapeake (c), Virginia
Most tornadoes in one day: 2 on Mar 31, 2017
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Chesapeake (c), Virginia, April 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: 2017 was the most active year with 3 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 2017 with at least $4.0M 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2017 | EF2 | Chesapeake (c), Virginia | 4.65 mi | 350 yd | 0 | 0 | $3.9M |
| July 24, 1997 | F1 | Chesapeake (c), Virginia | 1 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $400K |
| August 27, 1971 | F1 | Chesapeake (c), Virginia | 0.3 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| March 31, 2017 | EF1 | Chesapeake (c), Virginia | 6.38 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $50K |
| October 31, 2019 | EF1 | Chesapeake (c), Virginia | 4.85 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | $35K |
| June 18, 1969 | F1 | Chesapeake (c), Virginia | 0.1 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $2K |
| April 6, 2017 | EF0 | Chesapeake (c), Virginia | 4.4 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $100K |
| February 9, 1990 | F0 | Chesapeake (c), Virginia | 0.2 mi | 23 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| April 9, 1998 | F0 | Chesapeake (c), Virginia | 5 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| May 4, 2009 | EF0 | Chesapeake (c), Virginia | 3.15 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $10K |
| August 14, 2004 | F0 | Chesapeake (c), Virginia | 0.1 mi | 15 yd | 0 | 0 | $5K |
| April 4, 1976 | Unknown | Chesapeake (c), Virginia | 1 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $2K |
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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.