District of Columbia tornadoes
6 confirmed tornadoes since 1950. Most recent: July 1, 2021, EF0. 2026 so far: 0 preliminary reports preliminary
Counties with the most tornadoes
| County | Tornadoes since 1950 | Per 1,000 sq mi |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 6 | 98 |
When tornadoes hit here
By month
April is the peak month, with 2 of 6 tornadoes.
By time of day
Most often around 11:00 AM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.
By year, 1950 to 2025
The line is the five-year average. Tornadoes before about 1953 were under-reported, and better radar since the 1990s finds more weak ones.
By rating
Ratings before February 2007 use the original F scale; the numbers line up with today's EF scale. Unknown means NOAA could not assign a rating.
Notable tornadoes
Most recent tornadoes
| Date | Rating | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2021 | EF0 | 0.97 mi | 75 yd | 0 | 0 |
| Jul 1, 2021 | EF1 | 4.33 mi | 125 yd | 0 | 0 |
| Apr 6, 2017 | EF0 | 1.56 mi | 25 yd | 0 | 1 |
| Apr 6, 2017 | EF0 | 4.91 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 24, 2001 | F1 | 14 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 2 |
| May 18, 1995 | F0 | 0.5 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 |
Every District of Columbia county
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Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center severe weather database, 1950 to 2025. A tornado that crossed a state line counts in each state it touched.