Augusta County, Virginia tornadoes

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13confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1952). Most recent: April 26, 2022, EF1. 2026 so far: 0 preliminary reports preliminary

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Every tornado path in the county

Tornado paths, 1950 to 2025
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Each path is a straight line from where the tornado started to where it ended, which is all most NOAA records hold. Tap a path for its details.

The record

At a glance

Total131950 to 2025
Per year0.2average since 1950
Peak monthApril5 of 13
StrongestF2May 4, 1990
Deaths2whole paths, see note
Injuries12whole paths, see note

Deaths and injuries are NOAA's totals for each tornado's whole path, which can extend beyond Augusta County.

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

50 Jan: 0Feb: 0Mar: 0Apr: 5May: 2Jun: 2Jul: 2Aug: 1Sep: 0Oct: 0Nov: 1Dec: 0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

April is the peak month, with 5 of 13 tornadoes.

By time of day

30 12 AM: 1: 0: 03 AM: 0: 1: 06 AM: 0: 0: 09 AM: 1: 0: 312 PM: 2: 1: 23 PM: 1: 0: 06 PM: 0: 1: 09 PM: 0: 0: 012 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 11:00 AM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

20 1950: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 11960: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01970: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 1: 0: 0: 0: 01980: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01990: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 12000: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 02010: 0: 2: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 02020: 1: 0: 1: 0: 0: 019501960197019801990200020102020

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

EF0
4
EF1
6
EF2
3

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.

The record

Notable tornadoes

Deadliest

F2, May 4, 1990

2 deaths, 10 injuries Strongest

F2, May 4, 1990

7 mile path Longest path

15.2 miles, F1

April 4, 1974, whole path Widest

300 yards, F1

June 10, 1995
Every tornado

All 13 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Apr 26, 2022EF15.98 mi75 yd00
Aug 6, 2020EF02.58 mi100 yd00
Apr 28, 2011EF14.01 mi150 yd00
Apr 16, 2011EF03.81 mi200 yd00
May 9, 2003F05 mi100 yd00
Jul 31, 1999F10.1 mi100 yd00
Jun 10, 1995F13.5 mi300 yd00
May 4, 1990F27 mi27 yd210
Jun 5, 1975F00.1 mi10 yd00
Apr 4, 1974F115.2 mi17 yd00
Nov 29, 1963F20.1 mi10 yd00
Jul 1, 1959F111.3 mi100 yd00
Apr 5, 1952F21 mi150 yd02
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Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center severe weather database, 1950 to 2025, and SPC preliminary reports for 2026. Page built October 12, 2026.