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Tornado history in Richmond city
14 tornadoes have been recorded in Richmond city since 1950, injuring 14 people. That ranks 16 of 133 counties in Virginia. The most recent was on September 17, 2018 (rated EF0).
Strongest tornadoes in Richmond city
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 13, 1951 | F2 | Richmond city | 4.1 mi | 350 yd | 0 | 12 |
| March 24, 1969 | F2 | Richmond city | 0.3 mi | 17 yd | 0 | 1 |
| October 27, 2010 | EF1 | Richmond city | 11.4 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 1 |
| September 17, 2018 | EF1 | Richmond city | 4 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 |
| September 23, 2003 | F1 | Richmond city | 2 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 |
Most recent tornadoes
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 17, 2018 | EF0 | Richmond city | 1.1 mi | 75 yd | 0 | 0 |
| September 17, 2018 | EF0 | Richmond city | 1.4 mi | 75 yd | 0 | 0 |
| September 17, 2018 | EF0 | Richmond city | 1.3 mi | 75 yd | 0 | 0 |
| September 17, 2018 | EF0 | Richmond city | 0.3 mi | 75 yd | 0 | 0 |
| September 17, 2018 | EF1 | Richmond city | 4 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 |
About Richmond city
- Population: 233,655 (2024 estimate)
- State: Virginia
- NOAA Weather Radio SAME code: 051760 (how to use it)
- Cities: Richmond