Tornado History
Nottoway Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Nottoway, Virginia. The records below identify 13 tornadoes from 1966 through 2018, including a highest listed rating of F3 (Severe damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $1.0M, with 0 deaths and 0 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Nottoway, Virginia
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.2 tornadoes per year (0.1/yr in last decade)
May is the peak tornado month with 3 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F2 in Nottoway, Virginia with 0 deaths
1983 was the most active year with 2 tornadoes
The 2000s had the most tornado activity (6 events)
Longest tornado: 3.6 miles in Nottoway, Virginia
Widest tornado: 250.0 yards in Nottoway, Virginia
Most tornadoes in one day: 1 on Nov 2, 1966
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Nottoway, Virginia, May 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: 1983 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 1983 with at least $500K 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 22, 1983 | F3 | Nottoway, Virginia | 2.5 mi | 37 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| November 2, 1966 | F2 | Nottoway, Virginia | 3.6 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| May 12, 1974 | F2 | Nottoway, Virginia | 0 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| October 13, 1983 | F1 | Nottoway, Virginia | 3 mi | 30 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| October 11, 2018 | EF1 | Nottoway, Virginia | 1.35 mi | 175 yd | 0 | 0 | $150K |
| July 10, 1975 | F1 | Nottoway, Virginia | 0 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| August 6, 1986 | F1 | Nottoway, Virginia | 0.5 mi | 30 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| July 7, 2005 | F1 | Nottoway, Virginia | 2.5 mi | 250 yd | 0 | 0 | $5K |
| July 13, 2005 | F1 | Nottoway, Virginia | 0.5 mi | 60 yd | 0 | 0 | $5K |
| September 28, 2006 | F1 | Nottoway, Virginia | 1.5 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $5K |
| May 2, 2002 | F0 | Nottoway, Virginia | 2 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $20K |
| September 23, 2003 | F0 | Nottoway, Virginia | 0.5 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $5K |
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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.