Henry County tornado history

7 tornadoes touched Henry County, Virginia between 1950 and 2025 — about 0.1 a year. The strongest was rated F2 (Sep 17, 2004).

7tornadoes since 1950

F2strongest rating

0killed · 17 injured

13 milongest path · 1998

(E)F0(E)F1(E)F2(E)F3(E)F4(E)F5· dots = start point only

By rating

(E)F01

(E)F13

(E)F23

(E)F30

(E)F40

(E)F50

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Peak month: March.

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Date	Rating	Path	Width	Injured
Sep 17, 2004	F2	8.8 mi	440 yd	4
Aug 17, 1994	F2	4.3 mi	300 yd	10
Jul 12, 1964	F2	2 mi	50 yd	3
Mar 20, 1998	F1	13 mi	150 yd	0
Jun 10, 1996	F1	1.5 mi	60 yd	0
May 8, 2008	EF1	0.9 mi	75 yd	0
Oct 26, 2010	EF0	5.4 mi	200 yd	0

Date	Rating	Path	Width	Injured
Oct 26, 2010	EF0	5.4 mi	200 yd	0
May 8, 2008	EF1	0.9 mi	75 yd	0
Sep 17, 2004	F2	8.8 mi	440 yd	4
Mar 20, 1998	F1	13 mi	150 yd	0
Jun 10, 1996	F1	1.5 mi	60 yd	0
Aug 17, 1994	F2	4.3 mi	300 yd	10
Jul 12, 1964	F2	2 mi	50 yd	3

How many tornadoes has Henry County, Virginia had?

7 tornadoes touched Henry County, Virginia between 1950 and 2025 in the NOAA Storm Prediction Center database — about 0.1 per year.

What was the strongest tornado in Henry County?

The strongest rating recorded was F2 on Sep 17, 2004, with a 8.8-mile path.

When is tornado season in Henry County?

Most of its tornadoes happened in March (1 of 7). Tornadoes can occur in any month, so keep alerts on year-round.

Right now: live tornado warnings map · alerts for your location. Dates link to that day’s full storm reports where available (2004 onward).