Hopewell city tornado history
2 tornadoes touched Hopewell city, Virginia between 1950 and 2025 — about 0.0 a year. The strongest was rated F3 (May 8, 1984).
2tornadoes since 1950
F3strongest rating
0killed · 15 injured
5 milongest path · 1984
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By rating
(E)F01
(E)F10
(E)F20
(E)F31
(E)F40
(E)F50
By month
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Peak month: May.
By decade
’50’60’70’80’90’00’10’20
Strongest tornadoes
| Date | Rating | Path | Width | Injured | Killed |
|---|
| May 8, 1984 | F3 | 5 mi | 1,500 yd | 15 | 0 |
| Aug 30, 2004 | F0 | 1 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 |
Most recent tornadoes
| Date | Rating | Path | Width | Injured | Killed |
|---|
| Aug 30, 2004 | F0 | 1 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 |
| May 8, 1984 | F3 | 5 mi | 1,500 yd | 15 | 0 |
Nearby counties
Questions
How many tornadoes has Hopewell city, Virginia had?
2 tornadoes touched Hopewell city, Virginia between 1950 and 2025 in the NOAA Storm Prediction Center database — about 0.0 per year.
What was the strongest tornado in Hopewell city?
The strongest rating recorded was F3 on May 8, 1984, with a 5-mile path.
When is tornado season in Hopewell city?
Most of its tornadoes happened in May (1 of 2). Tornadoes can occur in any month, so keep alerts on year-round.
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