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Tornado history in Emporia city
3 tornadoes have been recorded in Emporia city since 1950. That ranks 83 of 133 counties in Virginia. The most recent was on April 19, 2019 (rated EF0).
Strongest tornadoes in Emporia city
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2, 1953 | F2 | Emporia city | 2 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 |
| March 15, 1996 | F0 | Emporia city | 5 mi | 800 yd | 0 | 0 |
| April 19, 2019 | EF0 | Emporia city | 4.4 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 |
Most recent tornadoes
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 19, 2019 | EF0 | Emporia city | 4.4 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 |
| March 15, 1996 | F0 | Emporia city | 5 mi | 800 yd | 0 | 0 |
| May 2, 1953 | F2 | Emporia city | 2 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 |
About Emporia city
- Population: 5,402 (2024 estimate)
- State: Virginia
- NOAA Weather Radio SAME code: 051595 (how to use it)