Greensville County, Virginia tornadoes

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8confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1966). Most recent: April 19, 2019, EF1. 2026 so far: 0 preliminary reports preliminary

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Every tornado path in the county

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Each path is a straight line from where the tornado started to where it ended, which is all most NOAA records hold. Tap a path for its details.

The record

At a glance

Total81950 to 2025
Per year0.1average since 1950
Peak monthApril6 of 8
StrongestF1Feb 13, 1966
Deaths0whole paths, see note
Injuries3whole paths, see note

Deaths and injuries are NOAA's totals for each tornado's whole path, which can extend beyond Greensville County.

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

60 Jan: 0Feb: 1Mar: 0Apr: 6May: 0Jun: 0Jul: 0Aug: 0Sep: 1Oct: 0Nov: 0Dec: 0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

April is the peak month, with 6 of 8 tornadoes.

By time of day

40 12 AM: 0: 0: 03 AM: 0: 0: 06 AM: 0: 0: 09 AM: 0: 1: 012 PM: 1: 1: 03 PM: 0: 4: 16 PM: 0: 0: 09 PM: 0: 0: 012 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 4:00 PM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

30 1950: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01960: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 01970: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01980: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01990: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 02000: 0: 0: 1: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 2: 02010: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 32020: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 019501960197019801990200020102020

The line is the five-year average. Tornadoes before about 1953 were under-reported, and better radar since the 1990s finds more weak ones.

By rating

EF0
2
EF1
6

Ratings before February 2007 use the original F scale; the numbers line up with today's EF scale. Unknown means NOAA could not assign a rating.

The record

Notable tornadoes

Every tornado

All 8 tornadoes, newest first

Tornadoes, newest first
DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Apr 19, 2019EF18.59 mi100 yd00
Apr 19, 2019EF06.35 mi50 yd00
Apr 19, 2019EF115.96 mi100 yd00
Apr 28, 2008EF12 mi50 yd00
Apr 28, 2008EF116 mi250 yd00
Sep 17, 2004F00.8 mi100 yd00
Apr 28, 2002F16 mi150 yd03
Feb 13, 1966F10.1 mi10 yd00
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Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center severe weather database, 1950 to 2025, and SPC preliminary reports for 2026. Page built October 12, 2026.