Richmond weather alerts
There are no active weather alerts for Richmond, VA right now.
The National Weather Service issues alerts for Richmond as part of Richmond city.
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Tornado history within 25 miles of Richmond
92 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Richmond since 1950, killing 9 people and injuring 329. The most recent was on June 16, 2022 (rated EF0).
Strongest tornadoes within 25 miles of Richmond
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 6, 1993 | F4 | Dinwiddie County | 1 mi | 250 yd | 4 | 246 |
| April 1, 1998 | F3 | Hanover County | 5 mi | 400 yd | 2 | 0 |
| October 18, 1990 | F3 | King William County | 5 mi | 430 yd | 1 | 0 |
| May 4, 1990 | F3 | Amelia County | 8 mi | 500 yd | 0 | 0 |
| May 8, 1984 | F3 | Hopewell city | 5 mi | 1,500 yd | 0 | 15 |
Most recent tornadoes
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 16, 2022 | EF0 | Fluvanna County | 23.5 mi | 75 yd | 0 | 0 |
| June 16, 2022 | EF1 | Fluvanna County | 21.5 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 0 |
| September 17, 2018 | EF0 | Richmond city | 1.1 mi | 75 yd | 0 | 0 |
| September 17, 2018 | EF0 | Hanover County | 0.5 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 |
| September 17, 2018 | EF0 | Richmond city | 1.4 mi | 75 yd | 0 | 0 |
How often alerts are issued for Richmond city
| Alert type | 2016–2025 | Last issued |
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About Richmond
- Population: 233,655 (2024 estimate)
- County: Richmond city
- State: Virginia