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Christiansburg, VA Tornado History — 14 Tornadoes Since 1950

Virginia · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Christiansburg, VA had?

Christiansburg has had 14 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.

When was the most recent tornado near Christiansburg?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Christiansburg was an EF1 on May 26, 2024.

When is tornado season in Christiansburg?

April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Christiansburg, with 3 on record. April through June account for 7 of the 14 tornadoes on record near Christiansburg.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
14
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
0
0.0% of total
Peak Month
April
3 on record
Per Year Avg
0.2
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Christiansburg

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 9 total, averaging 0.5 per year over this window.

2026 0
2025 0
2024 1
2023 0
2022 0
2021 2
2020 0
2019 1
2018 0
2017 2
2016 0
2015 0
2014 0
2013 0
2012 0
2011 2
2010 0
2009 1
2008 0
2007 0

Tornadoes by Decade

1950s 1
1970s 1
1980s 1
1990s 2
2000s 1
2010s 5
2020s 3

Tornadoes by Enhanced Fujita Rating

F0–F5 ratings (pre-2007) are grouped with their EF equivalents. The Enhanced Fujita scale replaced the original Fujita scale in February 2007.

EF0 2
EF1 9
EF2 3

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 1
Feb 0
Mar 1
Apr 3
May 3
Jun 1
Jul 0
Aug 3
Sep 0
Oct 2
Nov 0
Dec 0

Have any tornadoes near Christiansburg been fatal?

No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Christiansburg from any of the 14 tornadoes since 1950, though 9 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.

Notable Tornadoes Near Christiansburg

Costliest Tornado
EF2 on April 8, 2011 — $3.9M in reported property damage.
Widest Tornado
F2 on May 17, 1953 — 880 yards wide.
Longest Path
F2 on April 4, 1974 — 6.5 mile track.
Most Recent
EF1 on May 26, 2024.

What the record shows near Christiansburg

The 2010s were the busiest decade near Christiansburg, with 5 of the 14 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 3 so far. The Christiansburg record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Christiansburg, 11 reached EF0 or EF1 and 3 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Christiansburg is rated EF2, of which 3 are logged.

Across the last 20 years Christiansburg has averaged 0.5 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 9 in total. 2011 was the busiest of them with 2, and 14 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Christiansburg, VA had?
Since 1950, 14 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Christiansburg. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
When is tornado season in Christiansburg?
April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Christiansburg, with 3 tornadoes on record. Tornadoes can occur any time of year, but spring months (April–June) generally see the highest activity across most of the central and southern United States.
When was the most recent tornado near Christiansburg?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Christiansburg was an EF1 on May 26, 2024.
How do I get tornado warnings for Christiansburg?
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