Tornado History
Newport News (c) Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Newport News (c), Virginia. The records below identify 7 tornadoes from 1951 through 2019, including a highest listed rating of F3 (Severe damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $2.9M, with 0 deaths and 2 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Newport News (c), Virginia
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.1 tornadoes per year (0.1/yr in last decade)
June is the peak tornado month with 2 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F1 in Newport News (c), Virginia with 0 deaths
1951 was the most active year with 1 tornadoes
The 1950s had the most tornado activity (2 events)
Longest tornado: 2.5 miles in Newport News (c), Virginia
Widest tornado: 250.0 yards in Newport News (c), Virginia
Most tornadoes in one day: 1 on Jun 27, 1951
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Newport News (c), Virginia, June is the most active month with 2 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 1951 was the most active year with 1 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 1979 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 5, 1979 | F3 | Newport News (c), Virginia | 2.5 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 2 | $2.5M |
| April 6, 1958 | F1 | Newport News (c), Virginia | 1 mi | 250 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| June 27, 1951 | F1 | Newport News (c), Virginia | 0 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $2K |
| August 11, 2001 | F0 | Newport News (c), Virginia | 0.5 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $50K |
| April 19, 2019 | EF0 | Newport News (c), Virginia | 1.8 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $50K |
| October 7, 1965 | F0 | Newport News (c), Virginia | 0 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $2K |
| June 1, 1982 | F0 | Newport News (c), Virginia | 1 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $30 |
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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.