Tornado History
Louisa Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Louisa, Virginia. The records below identify 15 tornadoes from 1962 through 2022, including a highest listed rating of F2 (Considerable damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $1.3M, with 0 deaths and 0 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Louisa, Virginia
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.2 tornadoes per year (0.4/yr in last decade)
May is the peak tornado month with 6 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F2 in Louisa, Virginia with 0 deaths
2022 was the most active year with 3 tornadoes
The 1980s had the most tornado activity (3 events)
Longest tornado: 22.2 miles in Louisa, Virginia
Widest tornado: 450.0 yards in Louisa, Virginia
Most tornadoes in one day: 2 on May 5, 1989
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Louisa, Virginia, May is the most active month with 6 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 2022 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 1962 with at least $250K 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 9, 1962 | F2 | Louisa, Virginia | 22.2 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| April 19, 2019 | EF2 | Louisa, Virginia | 2 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 0 | $200K |
| October 13, 1983 | F1 | Louisa, Virginia | 2 mi | 27 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| May 5, 1989 | F1 | Louisa, Virginia | 2 mi | 440 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| October 13, 2011 | EF1 | Louisa, Virginia | 0.88 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $175K |
| May 27, 2022 | EF1 | Louisa, Virginia | 2.58 mi | 450 yd | 0 | 0 | $100K |
| September 17, 2004 | F1 | Louisa, Virginia | 1.5 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $20K |
| February 17, 1998 | F1 | Louisa, Virginia | 0.2 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $5K |
| May 5, 1989 | F1 | Louisa, Virginia | 2 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| June 16, 2022 | EF0 | Louisa, Virginia | 2.14 mi | 75 yd | 0 | 0 | $15K |
| May 27, 2022 | EF0 | Louisa, Virginia | 2.21 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $15K |
| May 11, 2006 | F0 | Louisa, Virginia | 0.8 mi | 30 yd | 0 | 0 | $5K |
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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.