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tornado Tornado Risk in Virginia Beach, VA

Risk Level: High — Score 5/10

FEMA: 5Historical: 10

Key Risk Factors

  • Moderate risk rating based on FEMA National Risk Index
  • Estimated annual loss of $3M from this hazard type
  • 77 significant events recorded in proximity since 1950
  • 5 event(s) in the last 12 months
  • Occurs roughly 0.20 times per year on average

Peak season: April-June

Last significant event: Tornado - Wakefield, VA WFO Region, US (2023-04-30)

Highest Risk Cities for Tornados

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FEMA: 9Historical: 10
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FEMA: 9Historical: 10
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FEMA: 9Historical: 10
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FEMA: 9Historical: 10
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FEMA: 9Historical: 10
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FEMA: 9Historical: 10
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FEMA: 9Historical: 10
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FEMA: 9Historical: 10
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FEMA: 9Historical: 10
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FEMA: 9Historical: 10
Virginia Beach is not in the top 10 for tornado risk among tracked cities.

How Virginia Beach Compares

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Notable Tornado Events Near Virginia Beach

Tornado - Wakefield, VA WFO Region, US

April 29, 2023 WARNING

Impact data not available

Tornado - Wakefield, VA WFO Region, US

October 31, 2019 WARNING

Impact data not available

Tornado - Wakefield, VA WFO Region, US

April 5, 2017 WARNING

Impact data not available

Tornado - Wakefield, VA WFO Region, US

May 6, 2022 WARNING

Impact data not available

Tornado - Wakefield, VA WFO Region, US

August 3, 2020 WARNING

Impact data not available

Tornado Preparedness Tips

  • 1.Identify a safe room or storm shelter in your home or building
  • 2.Practice tornado drills — get low, cover your head, stay away from windows
  • 3.Have a NOAA Weather Radio for tornado watch and warning alerts
  • 4.Secure outdoor objects that could become projectiles in high winds
  • 5.Know the difference between a tornado watch and a tornado warning

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