Tornado History

Suffolk (c) Tornado History

This county-level tornado history page focuses on Suffolk (c), Virginia. The records below identify 21 tornadoes from 1959 through 2021, including a highest listed rating of F3 (Severe damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $35.3M, with 0 deaths and 205 injuries recorded across the listed events.

Key Tornado Statistics

Total Tornadoes21
Total Deaths0
Total Injuries205
Property Damage$35.3M
Avg Length4.5 mi
Avg Width104 yd

Key Tornado Facts for Suffolk (c), Virginia

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

Average 0.3 tornadoes per year (0.8/yr in last decade)
May is the peak tornado month with 4 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F2 in Suffolk (c), Virginia with 0 deaths
2020 was the most active year with 4 tornadoes
The 2000s had the most tornado activity (6 events)
Longest tornado: 21 miles in Suffolk (c), Virginia
Widest tornado: 400.0 yards in Suffolk (c), Virginia
Most tornadoes in one day: 2 on Jun 25, 2004

Monthly Distribution

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

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Summary: In Suffolk (c), Virginia, May 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.

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Summary: 2020 was the most active year with 4 recorded tornadoes.

Tornado Intensity Distribution

Shows the breakdown of tornadoes by EF/F rating.

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Summary: F0 tornadoes are the most common in this group, with 5 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.

$30.0M$3.0M$300K$0

Summary: The highest reported property damage year in this group is 2008 with at least $30.0M in NOAA-listed property damage.

Historical Track Sketch

EF3 April 28, 20082008F3 July 4, 19671967F2 March 30, 19811981F2 October 9, 19591959EF1 August 4, 20202020EF1 May 11, 20192019EF1 December 24, 20202020EF1 March 31, 20172017EF1 December 24, 20202020F1 March 19, 19751975F1 June 1, 20012001F1 May 28, 19731973F1 June 25, 20042004F0 March 29, 19911991F0 May 21, 2001F0 February 22, 2003EF0 August 4, 2020EF0 July 8, 2021EF0 July 8, 2021F0 June 25, 2004F0 May 20, 1973© 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 28, 2008EF3Suffolk (c), Virginia16 mi400 yd0200$30.0M
July 4, 1967F3Suffolk (c), Virginia2 mi50 yd05$25K
March 30, 1981F2Suffolk (c), Virginia14.2 mi83 yd00$250K
October 9, 1959F2Suffolk (c), Virginia1 mi300 yd00$25K
August 4, 2020EF1Suffolk (c), Virginia21 mi150 yd00$4.0M
May 11, 2019EF1Suffolk (c), Virginia2 mi200 yd00$350K
December 24, 2020EF1Suffolk (c), Virginia2.2 mi200 yd00$225K
March 31, 2017EF1Suffolk (c), Virginia5.94 mi100 yd00$200K
December 24, 2020EF1Suffolk (c), Virginia0.3 mi150 yd00$100K
March 19, 1975F1Suffolk (c), Virginia1 mi50 yd00$25K
June 1, 2001F1Suffolk (c), Virginia1 mi100 yd00$15K
May 28, 1973F1Suffolk (c), Virginia0 mi33 yd00$2K
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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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