Tornado History
Virginia Beach (c) Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Virginia Beach (c), Virginia. The records below identify 14 tornadoes from 1967 through 2023, including a highest listed rating of EF3 (Severe damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $24.9M, with 0 deaths and 12 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Virginia Beach (c), Virginia
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.2 tornadoes per year (0.2/yr in last decade)
July is the peak tornado month with 6 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F1 in Virginia Beach (c), Virginia with 0 deaths
2014 was the most active year with 2 tornadoes
The 2010s had the most tornado activity (4 events)
Longest tornado: 4.5 miles in Virginia Beach (c), Virginia
Widest tornado: 350.0 yards in Virginia Beach (c), Virginia
Most tornadoes in one day: 1 on Oct 25, 1967
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Virginia Beach (c), Virginia, July is the most active month with 6 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 2014 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 2023 with at least $20.0M 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 30, 2023 | EF3 | Virginia Beach (c), Virginia | 4.5 mi | 350 yd | 0 | 0 | $20.0M |
| March 31, 2017 | EF2 | Virginia Beach (c), Virginia | 4.21 mi | 350 yd | 0 | 0 | $4.0M |
| August 3, 1988 | F2 | Virginia Beach (c), Virginia | 0.2 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| October 25, 1967 | F1 | Virginia Beach (c), Virginia | 2 mi | 333 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| July 27, 1972 | F1 | Virginia Beach (c), Virginia | 0 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 2 | $25K |
| July 4, 1981 | F1 | Virginia Beach (c), Virginia | 0.1 mi | 3 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| July 10, 2014 | EF0 | Virginia Beach (c), Virginia | 0.34 mi | 30 yd | 0 | 10 | $300K |
| August 27, 2011 | EF0 | Virginia Beach (c), Virginia | 0.14 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $150K |
| July 4, 2014 | EF0 | Virginia Beach (c), Virginia | 0.31 mi | 30 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| July 24, 2000 | F0 | Virginia Beach (c), Virginia | 0.2 mi | 20 yd | 0 | 0 | $20K |
| August 8, 2003 | F0 | Virginia Beach (c), Virginia | 0.2 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $5K |
| July 14, 2005 | F0 | Virginia Beach (c), Virginia | 0.2 mi | 25 yd | 0 | 0 | $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.