Tornado History
Isle of Wight Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Isle of Wight, Virginia. The records below identify 15 tornadoes from 1960 through 2023, including a highest listed rating of F2 (Considerable damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $1.0M, with 0 deaths and 0 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Isle of Wight, Virginia
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.2 tornadoes per year (0.5/yr in last decade)
April is the peak tornado month with 4 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F1 in Isle of Wight, Virginia with 0 deaths
1995 was the most active year with 2 tornadoes
The 2010s had the most tornado activity (4 events)
Longest tornado: 22.61 miles in Isle of Wight, Virginia
Widest tornado: 400.0 yards in Isle of Wight, Virginia
Most tornadoes in one day: 2 on Oct 5, 1995
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Isle of Wight, Virginia, April 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.
Summary: 1995 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 2011 with at least $300K 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 16, 2011 | EF2 | Isle of Wight, Virginia | 22.61 mi | 400 yd | 0 | 0 | $300K |
| November 28, 1988 | F2 | Isle of Wight, Virginia | 10 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| April 28, 2008 | EF1 | Isle of Wight, Virginia | 3 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $184K |
| February 18, 1960 | F1 | Isle of Wight, Virginia | 1 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| July 12, 1996 | F1 | Isle of Wight, Virginia | 0.5 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| March 18, 2021 | EF0 | Isle of Wight, Virginia | 4.18 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 0 | $100K |
| June 16, 2023 | EF0 | Isle of Wight, Virginia | 8.46 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| January 11, 2014 | EF0 | Isle of Wight, Virginia | 1.36 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $20K |
| January 11, 2014 | EF0 | Isle of Wight, Virginia | 1.95 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $20K |
| September 29, 2020 | EF0 | Isle of Wight, Virginia | 4.3 mi | 75 yd | 0 | 0 | $20K |
| April 19, 2019 | EF0 | Isle of Wight, Virginia | 2.9 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $15K |
| October 5, 1995 | F0 | Isle of Wight, Virginia | 0.1 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $10K |
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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.