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Tornado History

Middlesex Tornado History

This county-level tornado history page focuses on Middlesex, Virginia. The records below identify 10 tornadoes from 1976 through 2025, including a highest listed rating of F2 (Considerable damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $6.5M, with 0 deaths and 0 injuries recorded across the listed events.

Key Tornado Statistics

Total Tornadoes10
Total Deaths0
Total Injuries0
Property Damage$6.5M
Avg Length1.7 mi
Avg Width128 yd

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Key Tornado Facts for Middlesex, Virginia

Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.

Average 0.2 tornadoes per year (0.4/yr in last decade)
July is the peak tornado month with 3 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F1 in Middlesex, Virginia with 0 deaths
2011 was the most active year with 2 tornadoes
The 2010s had the most tornado activity (5 events)
Longest tornado: 4.01 miles in Middlesex, Virginia
Widest tornado: 400.0 yards in Middlesex, Virginia
Most tornadoes in one day: 2 on Apr 16, 2011

Monthly Distribution

Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.

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Summary: In Middlesex, 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.

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Summary: 2011 was the most active year with 2 recorded tornadoes.

Tornado Intensity Distribution

Shows the breakdown of tornadoes by EF/F rating.

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Summary: EF0 tornadoes are the most common in this group, with 3 recorded events.

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.

$6.1M$610K$61K$0

Summary: The highest reported property damage year in this group is 2011 with at least $6.1M in NOAA-listed property damage.

Historical Track Sketch

EF2 April 16, 20112011F2 May 11, 19811981EF1 February 24, 20162016EF1 April 16, 20112011F1 July 8, 20052005F1 July 15, 19761976EF0 November 9, 20252025EF0 February 24, 20162016EF0 October 11, 20182018F0 July 14, 20002000© OpenStreetMap contributors

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.

DateRatingAreaLengthWidthDeathsInjuriesMin. property damage
April 16, 2011EF2Middlesex, Virginia2.8 mi400 yd00$6.0M
May 11, 1981F2Middlesex, Virginia0.2 mi20 yd00$25K
February 24, 2016EF1Middlesex, Virginia4.01 mi150 yd00$275K
April 16, 2011EF1Middlesex, Virginia1.06 mi400 yd00$100K
July 8, 2005F1Middlesex, Virginia3 mi50 yd00$5K
July 15, 1976F1Middlesex, Virginia0 mi33 yd00N/A
November 9, 2025EF0Middlesex, Virginia0.46 mi50 yd00$35K
February 24, 2016EF0Middlesex, Virginia2.8 mi100 yd00$10K
October 11, 2018EF0Middlesex, Virginia0.26 mi50 yd00$5K
July 14, 2000F0Middlesex, Virginia0.5 mi25 yd00N/A

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Source And Limits

Data source: NOAA/NCEI. TornadoTrace summarizes historical records for screening and research. Coordinates, damage estimates, narratives, and event details can be approximate, incomplete, revised, or missing. Do not use this page as legal, insurance, engineering, real estate, emergency management, or safety advice.