5
High
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
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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Score: 3/10
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Score: 1/10
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Score: 5/10
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Score: 1/10
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Score: 3/10
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Score: 1/10
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Score: 5/10
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Score: 1/10
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Score: 1/10
Tsunami Risk in Virginia Beach
Score: 0/10
Tornado Risk in Washington, DC
Score: 7/10
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Score: 7/10
Tornado Risk in Baltimore, MD
Score: 7/10
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