Tornado History
Loudoun Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Loudoun, Virginia. The records below identify 27 tornadoes from 1954 through 2024, including a highest listed rating of F2 (Considerable damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $11.3M, with 0 deaths and 2 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Loudoun, Virginia
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.4 tornadoes per year (0.4/yr in last decade)
June is the peak tornado month with 8 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F0 in Loudoun, Virginia with 0 deaths
1996 was the most active year with 4 tornadoes
The 1990s had the most tornado activity (8 events)
Longest tornado: 12 miles in Loudoun, Virginia
Widest tornado: 250.0 yards in Loudoun, Virginia
Most tornadoes in one day: 2 on Sep 5, 1979
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Loudoun, Virginia, June is the most active month with 8 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 1996 was the most active year with 4 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 2020 with at least $5.8M 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 17, 2004 | F2 | Loudoun, Virginia | 8 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 0 | $3.0M |
| September 5, 1979 | F2 | Loudoun, Virginia | 0.5 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 2 | $250K |
| September 5, 1979 | F2 | Loudoun, Virginia | 0.5 mi | 30 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| June 3, 1980 | F2 | Loudoun, Virginia | 2.7 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| April 16, 1993 | F1 | Loudoun, Virginia | 1.7 mi | 60 yd | 0 | 0 | $500K |
| September 17, 2004 | F1 | Loudoun, Virginia | 12 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | $500K |
| August 8, 2024 | EF1 | Loudoun, Virginia | 4.3 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| July 19, 1996 | F1 | Loudoun, Virginia | 4 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $50K |
| July 12, 1987 | F1 | Loudoun, Virginia | 1.3 mi | 23 yd | 0 | 0 | $2K |
| July 9, 2003 | F1 | Loudoun, Virginia | 10 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| February 7, 2020 | EF0 | Loudoun, Virginia | 3.36 mi | 250 yd | 0 | 0 | $5.8M |
| June 5, 2024 | EF0 | Loudoun, Virginia | 1.05 mi | 125 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
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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.