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Yes. If a place can get thunderstorms, it can get tornadoes/
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How likely is a tornado happen in Virginia?
The chances of a tornado hitting somewhere in Virginia eventually are 100%. On average, Virginia gets a little less than 20 tornadoes per year. The chances of a tornado hitting any particular spot are rather low.
What is the most recent tornado in Virginia?
As of January 7th 2012 the recent tornado was the April 16 tornado that killed 3 people in Gloucester County, Virginia
Is it likely for a tornado to hit in Virginia in the summer?
Yes, they can happen, but in Virginia it is far less likely for one to touch down in Virginia than in places like tornado alley or dixie alley. While tornadoes are not uncommon in Virginia in the summer, spring is generally more active.
A Sentence for the word tornado?
"When a tornado warning is issued, we should evacuate and go to Auntie Glen's in Virginia." Said Mom.
Did a tornado hit Norfolk Virginia in early May 2011?
I could find no official source that listed a tornado for Norfolk, VA in early May 2011.
Will there be a tornado in WV?
Yes. West Virginia has had tornadoes before, and it is inevitable that they will strike again, but there is no way of knowing where or when they will strike.
Can there be a tornado in West Virginia?
Yes. Tornadoes have occurred in all 50 states. Violent tornadoes are rare in West Virginia. The worst tornado in the state's history was an F4 that devastated the town of Shinnston on June 23, 1944, killing 100 people.
What seasons does West Virginia experience?
Just like we do: winter, fall, summer, spring, rain, tornado (we don't), ummm lightning maybe.
Has West Virginia ever gotten a tornado?
Yes, every state in the US has had at least a few tornadoes. West Virginia averages between 2 and 3 tornadoes per year. Most are weak, but a few strong ones have occurred. The worst tornado to hit the state was the F4 that hit Shinnston on June 23, 1944, killing 100 people.
Does a mountain stop a tornado?
No. Mountains are not ideal for tornado formation, but they do not stop tornadoes. Higher elevations typically have cooler, drier, more stable air, which is not an ideal environment for tornado formation. However, tornadoes can form on mountains. In 2011, a tornado in Glade Spring, Virginia wrecked camp sites on Mt. Rogers at nearly 4,000 feet. An F4 tornado occurred at 10,000 feet in northwest Wyoming on July 21st, 1987. Events like these are uncommon but do occur.
What are some major disasters that happened in Virgina?
# the great Virginia flood # the Suffolk tornado # hurricane Isabel # the nor eastern # hailstorms # hurricane Ernesto # floods
When is a tornado considered a tornado?
A tornado is considered a tornado when it reaches the ground
