Tornado Alerts Near Petersburg, WV 26847

🌪️ Current Alert Status

Live NWS tornado and severe weather alerts

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No active tornado alerts near Petersburg

There are currently no tornado warnings, watches, or severe thunderstorm alerts in effect for the Petersburg area. This page updates every 60 seconds from the National Weather Service.

Historical Tornado Risk

Activity level Moderate

Average per year 1.3 tornados

Peak season month April

Total on record 67 tornados

📋 Tornado History

Historical tornado events within 250 miles of Petersburg

EF Rating	Damage	Path	Casualties	Distance	Date
EF1	Moderate damage	1.2 mi × 150 yd	None	117 mi	Sep 27, 2024
EF0	Light damage	2.2 mi × 10 yd	None	81 mi	Sep 25, 2024
EF1	Moderate damage	2 mi × 300 yd	None	127 mi	May 26, 2024
EF2	Considerable damage	6.3 mi × 330 yd	0 dead, 3 hurt	110 mi	May 27, 2022
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 60 yd	None	75 mi	May 6, 2022
EF1	Moderate damage	4 mi × 75 yd	None	61 mi	Apr 26, 2022
EF1	Moderate damage	0.2 mi × 75 yd	None	140 mi	Aug 31, 2021
EF1	Moderate damage	1.9 mi × 75 yd	None	150 mi	Aug 31, 2021
EF0	Light damage	1.2 mi × 75 yd	None	112 mi	Aug 1, 2020
EF1	Moderate damage	0.3 mi × 50 yd	None	156 mi	Aug 9, 2019
EF1	Moderate damage	2.2 mi × 60 yd	None	111 mi	Apr 19, 2019
EF1	Moderate damage	1 mi × 100 yd	None	118 mi	May 19, 2018
EF0	Light damage	1.5 mi × 75 yd	None	85 mi	Apr 15, 2018
EF3	Severe damage	10.7 mi × 400 yd	0 dead, 7 hurt	104 mi	Apr 15, 2018
EF2	Considerable damage	8.6 mi × 600 yd	0 dead, 2 hurt	112 mi	Apr 15, 2018
EF2	Considerable damage	1.1 mi × 100 yd	0 dead, 3 hurt	113 mi	Apr 15, 2018
EF1	Moderate damage	1.7 mi × 400 yd	None	118 mi	Apr 15, 2018
EF1	Moderate damage	0.7 mi × 100 yd	None	121 mi	Apr 15, 2018
EF1	Moderate damage	0.5 mi × 150 yd	None	110 mi	Apr 15, 2018
EF1	Moderate damage	1.7 mi × 300 yd	None	145 mi	Oct 23, 2017
EF1	Moderate damage	1.3 mi × 300 yd	None	146 mi	Oct 23, 2017
EF0	Light damage	0.3 mi × 100 yd	None	130 mi	May 5, 2017
EF0	Light damage	2.6 mi × 300 yd	None	86 mi	Jun 21, 2016
EF1	Moderate damage	2.8 mi × 300 yd	None	87 mi	Jun 21, 2016
EF1	Moderate damage	1.8 mi × 150 yd	None	55 mi	Jun 17, 2015
EF1	Moderate damage	4 mi × 150 yd	None	54 mi	Apr 28, 2011
EF0	Light damage	1.6 mi × 125 yd	None	89 mi	Apr 28, 2011
EF1	Moderate damage	1 mi × 100 yd	None	87 mi	Apr 27, 2011
EF0	Light damage	3.8 mi × 200 yd	None	65 mi	Apr 16, 2011
EF0	Light damage	1.3 mi × 100 yd	None	73 mi	Apr 16, 2011
EF1	Moderate damage	3.1 mi × 480 yd	None	160 mi	Apr 8, 2011
EF2	Considerable damage	1.9 mi × 400 yd	0 dead, 9 hurt	160 mi	Apr 8, 2011
EF0	Light damage	N/A	None	131 mi	Jul 17, 2009
EF1	Moderate damage	0.6 mi × 150 yd	None	129 mi	Jul 17, 2009
EF1	Moderate damage	0.5 mi × 75 yd	None	134 mi	Jul 17, 2009
EF0	Light damage	1.6 mi × 60 yd	None	126 mi	Jun 3, 2008
EF1	Moderate damage	3 mi × 75 yd	None	121 mi	Sep 17, 2004
EF1	Moderate damage	1.9 mi × 100 yd	None	115 mi	Sep 17, 2004
EF0	Light damage	0.3 mi × 25 yd	None	112 mi	Sep 17, 2004
EF2	Considerable damage	3 mi × 300 yd	None	123 mi	Sep 17, 2004
EF1	Moderate damage	0.5 mi × 35 yd	None	119 mi	Aug 5, 2003
EF2	Considerable damage	5 mi × 100 yd	0 dead, 11 hurt	113 mi	Apr 28, 2002
EF2	Considerable damage	5 mi × 150 yd	0 dead, 1 hurt	117 mi	Apr 28, 2002
EF1	Moderate damage	0.5 mi × 100 yd	None	114 mi	Apr 28, 2002
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 40 yd	None	124 mi	Apr 17, 2000
EF0	Light damage	0.5 mi × 33 yd	None	2 mi	Aug 9, 1998
EF0	Light damage	0.3 mi × 50 yd	None	17 mi	Jun 27, 1998
EF0	Light damage	N/A	None	145 mi	Jun 11, 1998
EF2	Considerable damage	0.5 mi × 30 yd	None	113 mi	Jul 15, 1996
EF1	Moderate damage	0.1 mi × 25 yd	None	123 mi	Jul 15, 1996
EF1	Moderate damage	1 mi × 15 yd	None	117 mi	Jun 9, 1996
EF2	Considerable damage	0.1 mi × 30 yd	None	128 mi	Jun 9, 1996
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 40 yd	None	95 mi	Apr 9, 1991
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 10 yd	None	92 mi	Jul 9, 1990
EF2	Considerable damage	4 mi × 150 yd	None	116 mi	Jun 22, 1990
EF2	Considerable damage	1 mi × 150 yd	None	115 mi	Jun 22, 1990
EF2	Considerable damage	7 mi × 27 yd	2 dead, 10 hurt	60 mi	May 4, 1990
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 10 yd	None	136 mi	Apr 2, 1990
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 10 yd	None	128 mi	Jun 21, 1989
EF1	Moderate damage	0.5 mi × 50 yd	None	145 mi	Mar 30, 1987
EF1	Moderate damage	1 mi × 200 yd	None	122 mi	Mar 21, 1984
EF2	Considerable damage	0.3 mi × 20 yd	None	32 mi	Jul 9, 1980
EF1	Moderate damage	0.8 mi × 30 yd	None	35 mi	Jul 9, 1980
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 10 yd	None	141 mi	Aug 9, 1978
EF2	Considerable damage	3.6 mi × 40 yd	None	131 mi	Jun 25, 1977
EF2	Considerable damage	4.1 mi × 33 yd	None	121 mi	Jul 11, 1976
EF0	Light damage	1 mi × 33 yd	None	103 mi	May 15, 1976

📈 Historical Trends

Tornado activity near Petersburg over 27 years

67

Total tornados on record

1.3

Average per year

EF3

Strongest recorded

Apr

Peak month

EF Scale Distribution

EF0

22

EF1

29

EF2

15

EF3

1

EF4

0

EF5

0

Yearly Tornado Count

1976 2024

Strongest Tornados on Record

EF3 AMHERST, VI Apr 15, 2018

10.7 mi path 7 injured

EF2 AUGUSTA, VI May 4, 1990

7 mi path 2 deaths 10 injured

EF2 LYNCHBURG (C), VI Apr 15, 2018

8.6 mi path 2 injured

EF2 BEDFORD, VI May 27, 2022

6.3 mi path 3 injured

EF2 CAMPBELL, VI Apr 28, 2002

5 mi path 11 injured

📅 Tornado Season

When tornados are most likely near you

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Active Tornado Season

Tornado season is active. Petersburg sees the most tornado activity in Apr. Stay alert and have your shelter plan ready.

US Tornado Activity by Month

Jan

2%

Feb

3%

Mar

7%

PEAK

Apr

10%

May

18%

Jun

16%

Jul

12%

Aug

9%

Sep

7%

Oct

6%

Nov

5%

Dec

3%

Current month Peak for Petersburg

🛡️ Tornado Safety

What to know before, during, and after a tornado

⚠️ Tornado Watch

Meaning: Conditions are favorable for tornado development

Be prepared to take shelter. Stay alert for changing conditions.

🌪️ Tornado Warning

Meaning: A tornado has been spotted or detected on radar

TAKE COVER IMMEDIATELY in your nearest safe shelter.

⚠️ Step 1

Tornado Watch — Be Prepared

Conditions are favorable for tornados. Monitor weather alerts, charge your phone, and review your shelter plan. Move vehicles into garages if possible.

🌪️ Step 2

Tornado Warning — Take Cover NOW

A tornado has been sighted or indicated by radar. Move immediately to an interior room on the lowest floor (basement, bathroom, closet). Get under sturdy furniture. Stay away from windows.

🔍 Step 3

After a Tornado

Stay in your shelter until the warning expires. Check for injuries, avoid downed power lines, and watch for gas leaks. Document damage for insurance before cleanup.

Where to Shelter

✓ Best: Underground shelter or basement

✓ Good: Interior room on lowest floor

✓ Acceptable: Bathroom or closet (no exterior walls)

✓ If driving: Pull over, get below road level in a ditch

✗ NEVER: Stay in a mobile home — leave for sturdy building

✗ NEVER: Shelter under a highway overpass

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