Tornado History

Pittsylvania Tornado History

This county-level tornado history page focuses on Pittsylvania, Virginia. The records below identify 24 tornadoes from 1953 through 2024, including a highest listed rating of F2 (Considerable damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $4.4M, with 0 deaths and 5 injuries recorded across the listed events.

Key Tornado Statistics

Total Tornadoes24
Total Deaths0
Total Injuries5
Property Damage$4.4M
Avg Length3.1 mi
Avg Width103 yd

Key Tornado Facts for Pittsylvania, Virginia

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

Average 0.3 tornadoes per year (0.5/yr in last decade)
September is the peak tornado month with 5 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F1 in Pittsylvania, Virginia with 0 deaths
2006 was the most active year with 3 tornadoes
The 2000s had the most tornado activity (8 events)
Longest tornado: 12.4 miles in Pittsylvania, Virginia
Widest tornado: 250.0 yards in Pittsylvania, Virginia
Most tornadoes in one day: 2 on Feb 4, 2006

Monthly Distribution

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

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Summary: In Pittsylvania, Virginia, September is the most active month with 5 tornadoes.

Annual Tornado Trend

Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.

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Summary: 2006 was the most active year with 3 recorded tornadoes.

Tornado Intensity Distribution

Shows the breakdown of tornadoes by EF/F rating.

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Summary: F1 tornadoes are the most common in this group, with 8 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.

$1.1M$105K$10K$0

Summary: The highest reported property damage year in this group is 2018 with at least $1.1M in NOAA-listed property damage.

Historical Track Sketch

EF2 September 27, 20242024F2 June 25, 19771977F2 July 12, 19641964EF1 April 15, 20182018F1 March 20, 19981998EF1 July 17, 20092009EF1 November 16, 20112011F1 May 7, 19981998EF1 May 8, 20082008F1 February 4, 20062006F1 June 10, 19961996EF1 July 17, 20092009EF1 April 15, 20182018F1 September 29, 19721972EF1 April 11, 2024EF1 September 27, 2024F1 June 13, 1953F1 May 15, 1976F1 September 28, 2004EF0 October 26, 2010F0 May 26, 2006F0 February 4, 2006F0 April 2, 1990F0 September 17, 2004© OpenStreetMap contributors
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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.

DateRatingAreaLengthWidthDeathsInjuriesMin. property damage
September 27, 2024EF2Pittsylvania, Virginia6.85 mi225 yd01$840K
June 25, 1977F2Pittsylvania, Virginia3.6 mi40 yd00$25K
July 12, 1964F2Pittsylvania, Virginia4.9 mi100 yd00$2K
April 15, 2018EF1Pittsylvania, Virginia8.7 mi175 yd00$1.0M
March 20, 1998F1Pittsylvania, Virginia9 mi150 yd00$800K
July 17, 2009EF1Pittsylvania, Virginia0.59 mi150 yd00$570K
November 16, 2011EF1Pittsylvania, Virginia2.59 mi125 yd00$500K
May 7, 1998F1Pittsylvania, Virginia0.3 mi50 yd02$150K
May 8, 2008EF1Pittsylvania, Virginia0.84 mi60 yd00$116K
February 4, 2006F1Pittsylvania, Virginia2 mi200 yd01$94K
June 10, 1996F1Pittsylvania, Virginia1.1 mi40 yd00$90K
July 17, 2009EF1Pittsylvania, Virginia0.52 mi75 yd00$75K
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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.

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