Halifax County, Virginia tornadoes

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19confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1954). Most recent: September 4, 2025, 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

Total191950 to 2025
Per year0.3average since 1950
Peak monthApril4 of 19
StrongestF3Mar 24, 1969
Deaths2whole paths, see note
Injuries18whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

40 Jan: 1Feb: 1Mar: 2Apr: 4May: 0Jun: 0Jul: 2Aug: 1Sep: 3Oct: 4Nov: 1Dec: 0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

April is the peak month, with 4 of 19 tornadoes.

By time of day

40 12 AM: 1: 0: 03 AM: 0: 0: 06 AM: 0: 0: 19 AM: 0: 1: 112 PM: 1: 1: 43 PM: 0: 1: 26 PM: 2: 0: 29 PM: 1: 1: 012 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 2:00 PM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

20 1950: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 11960: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 11970: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 01980: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01990: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 02000: 0: 0: 0: 2: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 02010: 2: 2: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 02020: 0: 1: 0: 0: 1: 119501960197019801990200020102020

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
3
EF1
10
EF2
5
EF3
1

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

F3, March 24, 1969

1 deaths, 4 injuries Strongest

F3, March 24, 1969

0.1 mile path Longest path

26.24 miles, EF2

April 16, 2011, whole path Widest

350 yards, EF2

April 27, 2011
Every tornado

All 19 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Sep 4, 2025EF10.3 mi225 yd00
Jul 24, 2024EF19.3 mi75 yd00
Oct 25, 2021EF12.32 mi75 yd00
Nov 2, 2018EF21.74 mi300 yd00
Apr 27, 2011EF218.1 mi350 yd17
Apr 16, 2011EF226.24 mi300 yd06
Oct 27, 2010EF23.89 mi200 yd00
Mar 28, 2010EF00.23 mi100 yd00
Apr 28, 2008EF10.92 mi240 yd00
Sep 22, 2003F10.3 mi30 yd00
Sep 22, 2003F00.6 mi30 yd00
Oct 9, 1996F10.5 mi30 yd00
Oct 18, 1990F10.2 mi33 yd01
Jul 13, 1975F10.8 mi100 yd00
Mar 24, 1969F30.1 mi20 yd14
Feb 13, 1966F10.1 mi10 yd00
Jan 6, 1962F20.1 mi10 yd00
Apr 20, 1959F12 mi167 yd00
Aug 15, 1954F00.1 mi10 yd00
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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.