Tornado History
Southampton Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Southampton, Virginia. The records below identify 18 tornadoes from 1961 through 2023, including a highest listed rating of F2 (Considerable damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $9.0M, with 0 deaths and 0 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Southampton, Virginia
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.3 tornadoes per year (0.6/yr in last decade)
April is the peak tornado month with 4 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F0 in Southampton, Virginia with 0 deaths
2005 was the most active year with 2 tornadoes
The 2000s had the most tornado activity (5 events)
Longest tornado: 15.9 miles in Southampton, Virginia
Widest tornado: 300.0 yards in Southampton, Virginia
Most tornadoes in one day: 2 on Apr 16, 2011
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Southampton, Virginia, April is the most active month with 4 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 2005 was the most active year with 2 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 2020 with at least $8.1M 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 4, 2020 | EF2 | Southampton, Virginia | 15.9 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | $8.0M |
| November 28, 1988 | F2 | Southampton, Virginia | 2 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| May 26, 1994 | F1 | Southampton, Virginia | 1 mi | 35 yd | 0 | 0 | $500K |
| August 6, 1993 | F1 | Southampton, Virginia | 1 mi | 75 yd | 0 | 0 | $50K |
| April 16, 2011 | EF1 | Southampton, Virginia | 1.86 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 0 | $30K |
| April 19, 2019 | EF1 | Southampton, Virginia | 2.82 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $5K |
| June 25, 2004 | F1 | Southampton, Virginia | 0.3 mi | 30 yd | 0 | 0 | $2K |
| July 8, 2005 | F1 | Southampton, Virginia | 1 mi | 80 yd | 0 | 0 | $2K |
| October 27, 2010 | EF0 | Southampton, Virginia | 0.25 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $50K |
| September 29, 2020 | EF0 | Southampton, Virginia | 1.5 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $50K |
| January 4, 2023 | EF0 | Southampton, Virginia | 2.16 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $50K |
| June 26, 1961 | F0 | Southampton, Virginia | 1 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
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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.