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Tornado History

Richmond (c) Tornado History

This county-level tornado history page focuses on Richmond (c), Virginia. The records below identify 13 tornadoes from 1951 through 2018, including a highest listed rating of F2 (Considerable damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $872K, with 0 deaths and 13 injuries recorded across the listed events.

Key Tornado Statistics

Total Tornadoes13
Total Deaths0
Total Injuries13
Property Damage$872K
Avg Length1.7 mi
Avg Width96 yd

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Key Tornado Facts for Richmond (c), Virginia

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

Average 0.2 tornadoes per year (0.5/yr in last decade)
September is the peak tornado month with 7 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F2 in Richmond (c), Virginia with 0 deaths
2018 was the most active year with 5 tornadoes
The 2010s had the most tornado activity (6 events)
Longest tornado: 4.1 miles in Richmond (c), Virginia
Widest tornado: 350.0 yards in Richmond (c), Virginia
Most tornadoes in one day: 5 on Sep 17, 2018

Monthly Distribution

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

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Summary: In Richmond (c), Virginia, September is the most active month with 7 tornadoes.

Annual Tornado Trend

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

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Summary: 2018 was the most active year with 5 recorded tornadoes.

Tornado Intensity Distribution

Shows the breakdown of tornadoes by EF/F rating.

F0
EF0
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Unknown

Summary: EF0 tornadoes are the most common in this group, with 4 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.

$500K$50K$5K$0

Summary: The highest reported property damage year in this group is 2010 with at least $500K in NOAA-listed property damage.

Historical Track Sketch

F2 June 13, 19511951EF1 October 27, 20102010F1 September 23, 20032003EF1 September 17, 20182018F0 August 30, 20042004EF0 September 17, 20182018EF0 September 17, 20182018EF0 September 17, 20182018F0 September 8, 20042004EF0 September 17, 20182018F0 April 27, 19801980Unknown July 20, 19561956Unknown July 20, 19561956© OpenStreetMap contributors

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
June 13, 1951F2Richmond (c), Virginia4.1 mi350 yd012$250K
October 27, 2010EF1Richmond (c), Virginia2.36 mi200 yd01$500K
September 23, 2003F1Richmond (c), Virginia2 mi100 yd00$25K
September 17, 2018EF1Richmond (c), Virginia4 mi100 yd00$20K
August 30, 2004F0Richmond (c), Virginia0.5 mi50 yd00$10K
September 17, 2018EF0Richmond (c), Virginia1.3 mi75 yd00$5K
September 17, 2018EF0Richmond (c), Virginia1.05 mi75 yd00$5K
September 17, 2018EF0Richmond (c), Virginia1.38 mi75 yd00$3K
September 8, 2004F0Richmond (c), Virginia0.2 mi50 yd00$2K
September 17, 2018EF0Richmond (c), Virginia0.25 mi75 yd00$2K
April 27, 1980F0Richmond (c), Virginia0 mi33 yd00N/A
July 20, 1956UnknownRichmond (c), Virginia0 mi33 yd00$25K

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Source And Limits

Data source: NOAA/NCEI. TornadoTrace summarizes historical records for screening and research. Coordinates, damage estimates, narratives, and event details can be approximate, incomplete, revised, or missing. Do not use this page as legal, insurance, engineering, real estate, emergency management, or safety advice.