Tornado History

Pulaski Tornado History

This county-level tornado history page focuses on Pulaski, Virginia. The records below identify 4 tornadoes from 2011 through 2019, including a highest listed rating of EF2 (Considerable damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $6.0M, with 0 deaths and 9 injuries recorded across the listed events.

Key Tornado Statistics

Total Tornadoes4
Total Deaths0
Total Injuries9
Property Damage$6.0M
Avg Length1.7 mi
Avg Width308 yd

Key Tornado Facts for Pulaski, Virginia

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

Average 0.4 tornadoes per year (0.2/yr in last decade)
April is the peak tornado month with 2 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: EF2 in Pulaski, Virginia with 0 deaths
2011 was the most active year with 2 tornadoes
The 2010s had the most tornado activity (4 events)
Longest tornado: 3.14 miles in Pulaski, Virginia
Widest tornado: 480.0 yards in Pulaski, Virginia
Most tornadoes in one day: 2 on Apr 8, 2011

Monthly Distribution

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

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Summary: In Pulaski, Virginia, April 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.

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Summary: 2011 was the most active year with 2 recorded tornadoes.

Tornado Intensity Distribution

Shows the breakdown of tornadoes by EF/F rating.

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Summary: EF1 tornadoes are the most common in this group, with 3 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.

$5.3M$530K$53K$0

Summary: The highest reported property damage year in this group is 2011 with at least $5.3M in NOAA-listed property damage.

Historical Track Sketch

EF2 April 8, 20112011EF1 April 8, 20112011EF1 October 23, 20172017EF1 August 9, 20192019© 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
April 8, 2011EF2Pulaski, Virginia1.9 mi400 yd09$3.9M
April 8, 2011EF1Pulaski, Virginia3.14 mi480 yd00$1.4M
October 23, 2017EF1Pulaski, Virginia1.34 mi300 yd00$500K
August 9, 2019EF1Pulaski, Virginia0.25 mi50 yd00$200K
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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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