Tornado History

Prince Edward Tornado History

This county-level tornado history page focuses on Prince Edward, Virginia. The records below identify 2 tornadoes from 1983 through 2011, including a highest listed rating of F1 (Moderate damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $255K, with 0 deaths and 0 injuries recorded across the listed events.

Key Tornado Statistics

Total Tornadoes2
Total Deaths0
Total Injuries0
Property Damage$255K
Avg Length1.1 mi
Avg Width65 yd

Key Tornado Facts for Prince Edward, Virginia

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

Average 0.1 tornadoes per year (0.0/yr in last decade)
October is the peak tornado month with 1 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F1 in Prince Edward, Virginia with 0 deaths
1983 was the most active year with 1 tornadoes
The 1980s had the most tornado activity (1 events)
Longest tornado: 1.22 miles in Prince Edward, Virginia
Widest tornado: 100.0 yards in Prince Edward, Virginia
Most tornadoes in one day: 1 on Oct 13, 1983

Monthly Distribution

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

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Summary: In Prince Edward, Virginia, October is the most active month with 1 tornadoes.

Annual Tornado Trend

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

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Summary: 1983 was the most active year with 1 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 1 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.

$250K$25K$2K$0

Summary: The highest reported property damage year in this group is 1983 with at least $250K in NOAA-listed property damage.

Historical Track Sketch

F1 October 13, 19831983EF1 April 27, 20112011© 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
October 13, 1983F1Prince Edward, Virginia1 mi30 yd00$250K
April 27, 2011EF1Prince Edward, Virginia1.22 mi100 yd00$5K
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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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