Radford, VA Tornado History — 11 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has Radford, VA had?
Radford has had 11 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.
When was the most recent tornado near Radford?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Radford was an EF1 on August 31, 2021.
When is tornado season in Radford?
August is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Radford, with 3 on record. April through June account for 4 of the 11 tornadoes on record near Radford.
At a Glance
Recent Tornado Activity Near Radford
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 8 total, averaging 0.4 per year over this window.
Tornadoes by Decade
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.
Tornadoes by Month
Have any tornadoes near Radford been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Radford from any of the 11 tornadoes since 1950, though 9 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near Radford
What the record shows near Radford
The 2010s were the busiest decade near Radford, with 5 of the 11 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 2 so far. The Radford record runs from the 1980s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Radford, 10 reached EF0 or EF1 and 1 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Radford is rated EF2, of which 1 is logged.
Across the last 20 years Radford has averaged 0.4 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 8 in total. 2011 was the busiest of them with 2, and 15 of those years passed with none at all.