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Tornado history in Petersburg city
5 tornadoes have been recorded in Petersburg city since 1950, killing 4 people and injuring 251. That ranks 66 of 133 counties in Virginia. The most recent was on June 1, 2012 (rated EF0).
Strongest tornadoes in Petersburg city
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 6, 1993 | F4 | Dinwiddie County | 1 mi | 250 yd | 4 | 246 |
| May 8, 1984 | F3 | Petersburg city | 2 mi | 1,500 yd | 0 | 0 |
| June 21, 1970 | F2 | Petersburg city | 0.1 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 0 |
| July 9, 2008 | EF1 | Petersburg city | 0.1 mi | 30 yd | 0 | 0 |
| June 1, 2012 | EF0 | Petersburg city | 3 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 5 |
Most recent tornadoes
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 1, 2012 | EF0 | Petersburg city | 3 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 5 |
| July 9, 2008 | EF1 | Petersburg city | 0.1 mi | 30 yd | 0 | 0 |
| August 6, 1993 | F4 | Dinwiddie County | 1 mi | 250 yd | 4 | 246 |
| May 8, 1984 | F3 | Petersburg city | 2 mi | 1,500 yd | 0 | 0 |
| June 21, 1970 | F2 | Petersburg city | 0.1 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 0 |
About Petersburg city
- Population: 34,058 (2024 estimate)
- State: Virginia
- NOAA Weather Radio SAME code: 051730 (how to use it)