Tornado History
Mecklenburg Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Mecklenburg, Virginia. The records below identify 11 tornadoes from 1978 through 2019, including a highest listed rating of F2 (Considerable damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $3.1M, with 0 deaths and 1 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Mecklenburg, Virginia
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.3 tornadoes per year (0.4/yr in last decade)
July is the peak tornado month with 3 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F1 in Mecklenburg, Virginia with 0 deaths
1990 was the most active year with 2 tornadoes
The 2010s had the most tornado activity (5 events)
Longest tornado: 14.79 miles in Mecklenburg, Virginia
Widest tornado: 150.0 yards in Mecklenburg, Virginia
Most tornadoes in one day: 1 on Jan 26, 1978
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Mecklenburg, Virginia, July 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: 1990 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 1988 with at least $2.5M 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 29, 1988 | F2 | Mecklenburg, Virginia | 4 mi | 3 yd | 0 | 1 | $2.5M |
| February 24, 2016 | EF1 | Mecklenburg, Virginia | 5 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 0 | $260K |
| May 5, 2017 | EF1 | Mecklenburg, Virginia | 14.79 mi | 75 yd | 0 | 0 | $200K |
| October 31, 2019 | EF1 | Mecklenburg, Virginia | 4.47 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $40K |
| January 26, 1978 | F1 | Mecklenburg, Virginia | 0.1 mi | 17 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| January 14, 2005 | F1 | Mecklenburg, Virginia | 0.5 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $10K |
| July 7, 2005 | F1 | Mecklenburg, Virginia | 4.5 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $5K |
| October 27, 2010 | EF0 | Mecklenburg, Virginia | 1.25 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $20K |
| September 17, 2018 | EF0 | Mecklenburg, Virginia | 9.15 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $20K |
| July 11, 1990 | F0 | Mecklenburg, Virginia | 0.1 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 0 | $2K |
| July 10, 1990 | F0 | Mecklenburg, Virginia | 0.1 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
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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.