Tornado History
Prince William Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Prince William, Virginia. The records below identify 12 tornadoes from 1978 through 2015, including a highest listed rating of F3 (Severe damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $3.9M, with 1 deaths and 10 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Prince William, Virginia
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.3 tornadoes per year (0.0/yr in last decade)
September is the peak tornado month with 3 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F3 in Prince William, Virginia with 1 deaths
2011 was the most active year with 4 tornadoes
The 2000s had the most tornado activity (5 events)
Longest tornado: 5.78 miles in Prince William, Virginia
Widest tornado: 250.0 yards in Prince William, Virginia
Most tornadoes in one day: 3 on Sep 17, 2004
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Prince William, Virginia, September 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: 2011 was the most active year with 4 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 1987 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 26, 1978 | F3 | Prince William, Virginia | 0.7 mi | 250 yd | 1 | 10 | $250K |
| September 17, 2004 | F2 | Prince William, Virginia | 4 mi | 250 yd | 0 | 0 | $1.0M |
| April 27, 2011 | EF1 | Prince William, Virginia | 5.78 mi | 125 yd | 0 | 0 | $15K |
| September 17, 2004 | F1 | Prince William, Virginia | 0.3 mi | 75 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| September 17, 2004 | F1 | Prince William, Virginia | 1.8 mi | 75 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| July 21, 1987 | F0 | Prince William, Virginia | 0.2 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $2.5M |
| July 23, 2008 | EF0 | Prince William, Virginia | 1.41 mi | 30 yd | 0 | 0 | $50K |
| June 20, 2015 | EF0 | Prince William, Virginia | 2.08 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $50K |
| October 13, 2011 | EF0 | Prince William, Virginia | 0.71 mi | 75 yd | 0 | 0 | $5K |
| October 13, 2011 | EF0 | Prince William, Virginia | 1.57 mi | 75 yd | 0 | 0 | $5K |
| May 22, 2001 | F0 | Prince William, Virginia | 1 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $1K |
| April 27, 2011 | EF0 | Prince William, Virginia | 2.7 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
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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.