Norfolk weather alerts
There are no active weather alerts for Norfolk, VA right now.
The National Weather Service issues alerts for Norfolk as part of Norfolk city.
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Tornado history within 25 miles of Norfolk
86 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Norfolk since 1950, killing 1 people and injuring 248. The most recent was on June 16, 2023 (rated EF0).
Strongest tornadoes within 25 miles of Norfolk
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 28, 2008 | EF3 | Suffolk city | 24 mi | 400 yd | 0 | 200 |
| April 30, 2023 | EF3 | Virginia Beach city | 4.5 mi | 350 yd | 0 | 0 |
| September 5, 1979 | F3 | Newport News city | 2.5 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 2 |
| April 16, 2011 | EF2 | Isle of Wight County | 22.6 mi | 400 yd | 0 | 0 |
| March 31, 2017 | EF2 | Chesapeake city | 8.9 mi | 350 yd | 0 | 0 |
Most recent tornadoes
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 16, 2023 | EF0 | Isle of Wight County | 8.5 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 |
| April 30, 2023 | EF3 | Virginia Beach city | 4.5 mi | 350 yd | 0 | 0 |
| July 8, 2021 | EF0 | Isle of Wight County | 3 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 |
| July 8, 2021 | EF0 | Suffolk city | 0.9 mi | 40 yd | 0 | 0 |
| September 29, 2020 | EF0 | Isle of Wight County | 4.3 mi | 75 yd | 0 | 0 |
How often alerts are issued for Norfolk city
| Alert type | 2016โ2025 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|
| Coastal Flood Advisory | 117 | October 23, 2026 |
| Flood Watch | 65 | November 6, 2026 |
| Heat Advisory | 59 | September 4, 2026 |
| Wind Advisory | 45 | September 23, 2026 |
| Dense Fog Advisory | 25 | March 9, 2026 |
| Coastal Flood Warning | 21 | September 22, 2026 |
| Freeze Warning | 14 | November 11, 2025 |
| Winter Weather Advisory | 13 | February 22, 2026 |
| Extreme Heat Warning | 11 | July 2, 2026 |
| High Wind Warning | 10 | February 7, 2026 |
About Norfolk
- Population: 231,105 (2024 estimate)
- County: Norfolk city
- State: Virginia