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Tornado history in Fairfax County
20 tornadoes have been recorded in Fairfax County since 1950, killing 1 people and injuring 44. That ranks 5 of 133 counties in Virginia. The most recent was on March 31, 2022 (rated EF0).
Strongest tornadoes in Fairfax County
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 5, 1979 | F3 | Fairfax County | 17.9 mi | 300 yd | 1 | 6 |
| April 1, 1973 | F3 | Fairfax County | 9.8 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 37 |
| June 24, 1996 | F2 | Loudoun County | 20 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 1 |
| August 9, 1969 | F2 | Fairfax County | 0.1 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 0 |
| July 28, 1981 | F2 | Fairfax County | 0.1 mi | 27 yd | 0 | 0 |
Most recent tornadoes
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2022 | EF0 | Fairfax County | 0.1 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 |
| March 31, 2022 | EF0 | Fairfax County | 0.1 mi | 30 yd | 0 | 0 |
| April 19, 2019 | EF0 | Fairfax County | 4.1 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 |
| July 24, 2018 | EF0 | Fairfax County | 0.2 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 |
| April 6, 2017 | EF0 | Fairfax County | 3.2 mi | 25 yd | 0 | 0 |
About Fairfax County
- Population: 1,160,925 (2024 estimate)
- State: Virginia
- NOAA Weather Radio SAME code: 051059 (how to use it)