Suffolk city, Virginia tornadoes

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22confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1959). Most recent: July 8, 2021, EF0. 2026 so far: 0 preliminary reports preliminary

Suffolk covers almost all of Suffolk city, so this page is also Suffolk's tornado record.

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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.

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The record

At a glance

Total221950 to 2025
Per year0.3average since 1950
Peak monthMarch4 of 22
StrongestF3Jul 4, 1967
Deaths1whole paths, see note
Injuries207whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

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

March is the peak month, with 4 of 22 tornadoes.

By time of day

30 12 AM: 1: 1: 03 AM: 0: 0: 06 AM: 0: 0: 09 AM: 0: 1: 112 PM: 2: 2: 23 PM: 2: 3: 26 PM: 1: 2: 09 PM: 0: 2: 012 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 4:00 PM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

40 1950: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 11960: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 01970: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 01980: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01990: 0: 1: 0: 1: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 02000: 0: 2: 0: 1: 2: 0: 0: 0: 1: 02010: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 12020: 4: 2: 0: 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
8
EF1
10
EF2
2
EF3
2

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, March 30, 1981

1 deaths, 1 injuries Strongest

F3, July 4, 1967

2 mile path Longest path

24 miles, EF3

April 28, 2008, whole path Widest

400 yards, EF3

April 28, 2008
Every tornado

All 22 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Jul 8, 2021EF00.89 mi40 yd00
Jul 8, 2021EF01.38 mi50 yd00
Dec 24, 2020EF12.2 mi200 yd00
Dec 24, 2020EF10.3 mi150 yd00
Aug 4, 2020EF011.7 mi100 yd00
Aug 4, 2020EF121 mi150 yd00
May 11, 2019EF12 mi200 yd00
Mar 31, 2017EF112.32 mi100 yd00
Apr 28, 2008EF324 mi400 yd0200
Jun 25, 2004F00.3 mi30 yd00
Jun 25, 2004F10.3 mi30 yd00
Feb 22, 2003F01 mi50 yd00
Jun 1, 2001F11 mi100 yd00
May 21, 2001F00.2 mi25 yd00
Nov 11, 1995F10.8 mi100 yd01
Aug 6, 1993F12 mi250 yd00
Mar 29, 1991F03 mi10 yd00
Mar 30, 1981F221.9 mi83 yd11
Mar 19, 1975F11 mi50 yd00
May 20, 1973F00.1 mi10 yd00
Jul 4, 1967F32 mi50 yd05
Oct 9, 1959F21 mi300 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 13, 2026.