Tornadoes in Petersburg city
The Storm Prediction Center records 7 tornadoes whose paths touched Petersburg city, Virginia between 1970 and 2012. They killed 4 people and injured 251. The busiest month is May, with 2 tornadoes. The strongest was an F4 on 6 August 1993. The most recent was on 1 June 2012.
- 7tornadoes
- 4deaths
- 251injuries
- 3,081per 10,000 sq mi of land
A tornado that crossed several counties counts in each one, so county counts add up to more than the state's.
How strong were the tornadoes in Petersburg city?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 2 | 29% |
| F1 / EF1 | 1 | 14% |
| F2 / EF2 | 1 | 14% |
| F3 / EF3 | 2 | 29% |
| F4 / EF4 | 1 | 14% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 0 | 0% |
Petersburg city tornadoes over time
The 2010s only run to 2012, so that bar is for a shorter period. The record starts in 1950.
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 1 |
| 1980s | 2 |
| 1990s | 2 |
| 2000s | 1 |
| 2010s | 1 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 0 |
| Feb | 0 |
| Mar | 0 |
| Apr | 0 |
| May | 2 |
| Jun | 2 |
| Jul | 2 |
| Aug | 1 |
| Sep | 0 |
| Oct | 0 |
| Nov | 0 |
| Dec | 0 |
Records for Petersburg city
- Deadliest and Strongest: Petersburg, Virginia tornado6 August 1993, F4, 4 deaths, 246 injuries, 1 mile long
- Longest path: Virginia tornado4 May 1990, F3, 8 miles long
- Most recent: Virginia tornado1 June 2012, EF0, 5 injuries, 3 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Petersburg city
- Petersburg, Virginia tornado6 August 1993, F4, 4 deaths, 246 injuries, 1 mile long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.