Mathews County tornado history

6 tornadoes touched Mathews County, Virginia between 1950 and 2025 — about 0.1 a year. The strongest was rated F1 (Apr 25, 1975).

6tornadoes since 1950

F1strongest rating

0killed · 4 injured

11 milongest path · 2008

(E)F0(E)F1(E)F2(E)F3(E)F4(E)F5· dots = start point only

By rating

(E)F03

(E)F13

(E)F20

(E)F30

(E)F40

(E)F50

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Peak month: April.

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Date	Rating	Path	Width	Injured
Apr 25, 1975	F1	4 mi	10 yd	4
Mar 30, 1989	F1	3 mi	150 yd	0
Apr 28, 2008	EF1	0.3 mi	50 yd	0
Apr 28, 2008	EF0	11 mi	50 yd	0
Feb 24, 2012	EF0	0.8 mi	50 yd	0
Jul 14, 2000	F0	0.5 mi	20 yd	0

Date	Rating	Path	Width	Injured
Feb 24, 2012	EF0	0.8 mi	50 yd	0
Apr 28, 2008	EF1	0.3 mi	50 yd	0
Apr 28, 2008	EF0	11 mi	50 yd	0
Jul 14, 2000	F0	0.5 mi	20 yd	0
Mar 30, 1989	F1	3 mi	150 yd	0
Apr 25, 1975	F1	4 mi	10 yd	4

How many tornadoes has Mathews County, Virginia had?

6 tornadoes touched Mathews County, Virginia between 1950 and 2025 in the NOAA Storm Prediction Center database — about 0.1 per year.

What was the strongest tornado in Mathews County?

The strongest rating recorded was F1 on Apr 25, 1975, with a 4-mile path.

When is tornado season in Mathews County?

Most of its tornadoes happened in April (3 of 6). Tornadoes can occur in any month, so keep alerts on year-round.

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