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Tornado history in Roanoke County
3 tornadoes have been recorded in Roanoke County since 1950. That ranks 83 of 133 counties in Virginia. The most recent was on August 4, 2003 (rated F1).
Strongest tornadoes in Roanoke County
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 4, 1974 | F2 | Roanoke County | 6.5 mi | 177 yd | 0 | 0 |
| May 17, 1953 | F2 | Roanoke County | 1 mi | 880 yd | 0 | 0 |
| August 4, 2003 | F1 | Roanoke County | 0.5 mi | 35 yd | 0 | 0 |
Most recent tornadoes
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 4, 2003 | F1 | Roanoke County | 0.5 mi | 35 yd | 0 | 0 |
| April 4, 1974 | F2 | Roanoke County | 6.5 mi | 177 yd | 0 | 0 |
| May 17, 1953 | F2 | Roanoke County | 1 mi | 880 yd | 0 | 0 |
About Roanoke County
- Population: 97,334 (2024 estimate)
- State: Virginia
- NOAA Weather Radio SAME code: 051161 (how to use it)