Overview
Below are the paths of the 14 confirmed tornadoes (thus far) across the NWS Wakefield, VA County Warning Area, associated with the Friday, April 19, 2019 severe weather event.
***Please note that this data is preliminary and is subject to change***
Tornadoes:
Tornado - Near Brodnax, VA
BRUNSWICK COUNTY
Date |
4/19/2019 |
Time (Local) |
6:50 to 6:51 PM |
EF Rating |
EF-0 |
Est. Peak Winds |
70-80 mph |
Path Length |
0.6 miles |
Max Width |
200 yards |
Injuries/Deaths |
None |
Summary:
The tornado touched down northeast of
the town of Brodnax in Brunswick
County. The tornado mostly uprooted
and snapped trees along its path. A
tree also fell on a horse and killed
it.
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Tornado - Jackson to Margarettsville, NC
NORTHAMPTON COUNTY
Date |
4/19/2019 |
Time (Local) |
6:44 to 6:54 PM |
EF Rating |
EF-0 |
Est. Peak Winds |
70-80 mph |
Path Length |
9.75 miles |
Max Width |
100 yards |
Injuries/Deaths |
None |
Summary:
The tornado touched down approximately 1 mile northwest of the town of Jackson in Northampton County, NC. The tornado tracked north-northeast over rural portions of Northampton County, NC before finally lifting just west of Margarettsville, NC in Northampton County. The tornado mostly uprooted and snapped trees along its path.
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Tornado - SE Greensville County, VA
GREENSVILLE COUNTY
Date |
4/19/2019 |
Time (Local) |
6:44 to 6:50 PM |
EF Rating |
EF-0 |
Est. Peak Winds |
70 mph |
Path Length |
6.35 miles |
Max Width |
50 yards |
Injuries/Deaths |
None |
Summary:
The tornado touched down approximately 1/2 mile west of Creek Road in rural southeast Greensville County, VA. The tornado tracked north-northeast over rural portions of Greensville County, VA before finally lifting one mile north of Moores Lane in Greensville County. The tornado mostly snapped trees along its path.
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Tornado - Emporia, VA
GREENSVILLE COUNTY/CITY OF EMPORIA
Date |
4/19/2019 |
Time (Local) |
6:50 to 6:55 PM |
EF Rating |
EF-0 |
Est. Peak Winds |
65-75 mph |
Path Length |
4.4 miles |
Max Width |
100 yards |
Injuries/Deaths |
None |
Summary:
The tornado touched down near the intersection of Brink Road and Collins Road about 3 miles SW of Emporia, VA in Greensville County. The tornado snapped trees and did damage to a couple of outbuildings along its path. Minor damage also occurred at a shopping center in Emporia. The tornado lifted just north of town.
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Tornado - Western Northampton County, NC
NORTHAMPTON COUNTY
Date |
4/19/2019 |
Time (Local) |
6:32 to 6:34 PM |
EF Rating |
EF-0 |
Est. Peak Winds |
65-70 mph |
Path Length |
1.5 miles |
Max Width |
50 yards |
Injuries/Deaths |
None |
Summary:
The tornado touched down 4 miles west of Gaston, NC in western Northampton County, just north of Lake Gaston. The tornado tracked north and crossed Highway 46 near Cherry Tree Road before lifting. Damage consisted of trees being uprooted and snapped.
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Tornado - Disputanta, VA
PRINCE GEORGE COUNTY
Date |
4/19/2019 |
Time (Local) |
7:29 to 7:33 PM |
EF Rating |
EF-1 |
Est. Peak Winds |
90-95 mph |
Path Length |
3.9 miles |
Max Width |
100 yards |
Injuries/Deaths |
None |
Summary:
The tornado touched down just south of Lebanon Road then traveled north-northwest across Lebanon Road and Pole Run Road. Many trees were snapped or uprooted and numerous sheds and outbuildings received significant damage or were destroyed. This area was where the EF-1 damage occurred. The tornado continued to track across Pole Run Road and Hines Road before lifting NW of Hines Road..
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Tornado - Sussex, VA
SUSSEX COUNTY
Date |
4/19/2019 |
Time (Local) |
7:18 to 7:30 PM |
EF Rating |
EF-0 |
Est. Peak Winds |
70-80 mph |
Path Length |
17.7 miles |
Max Width |
50-100 yards |
Injuries/Deaths |
None |
Summary:
The tornado touched down just south of Sussex Drive about 4 miles east of Stony Creek, VA in Sussex County. It then traveled northeast and crossed Jerusalem Park Road near Courthouse Rd, before continuing northeast across General Mahone Highway and lifting before reaching Centerville Road in Prince George County. The tornado mostly uprooted and snapped trees along its path. A garage was also destroyed from a tree falling on it.
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Tornado - East of Mineral, VA
LOUISA COUNTY
Date |
4/19/2019 |
Time (Local) |
8:06 to 8:08 PM |
EF Rating |
EF-2 |
Est. Peak Winds |
115-120 mph |
Path Length |
2.0 miles |
Max Width |
300 yards |
Injuries/Deaths |
None |
Summary:
The tornado touched down in a wooded area east of Mineral, VA in northeastern Louisa County near Elk Creek Road. The tornado crossed Elk Creek Road producing EF0 damage in the trees, and knocked a tree down on a car on Gill Lane. The tornado proceeded north into an open field, before producing substantial damage to a restored 18th century two story home. EF2 damage was observed as the roof was removed and numerous hardwood trees on the property were snapped. More hardwood trees were snapped and uprooted immediately north of the property before crossing an arm of Lake Anna. The tornado then produced EF1 damage to the garage and trees at a residence along Beauregard Way, before lifting shortly thereafter.
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Tornado - NW of Smithfield, VA
ISLE OF WIGHT COUNTY
Date |
4/19/2019 |
Time (Local) |
7:56 to 7:58 PM |
EF Rating |
EF-0 |
Est. Peak Winds |
75-80 mph |
Path Length |
2.9 miles |
Max Width |
100 yards |
Injuries/Deaths |
None |
Summary:
The tornado touched down near Mill Swamp Road and Wrens Mill Road, VA in northern Isle of Wight county. The tornado tracked northward crossing King`s Landing Lane before continuing into the James River. Numerous trees, including large oak trees, were snapped or uprooted along the tornado path. One tree was downed on a house.
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Tornado - Garysburg, NC to 4 miles East of Emporia, VA
NORTHAMPTON COUNTY NC-GREENSVILLE/SOUTHAMPTON COUNTY VA
Date |
4/19/2019 |
Time (Local) |
6:38 to 6:54 PM |
EF Rating |
EF-1 |
Est. Peak Winds |
85-90 mph |
Path Length |
18.6 miles |
Max Width |
100 yards |
Injuries/Deaths |
None |
Summary:
The tornado crossed the Roanoke River into Northampton County, NC near Garysburg and moved north-northeast across NC Highway 46 where it snapped and uprooted several trees. The tornado continued tracking across rural portions of Northampton County, NC before crossing into Greensville County, VA near Skippers Road where additional trees were snapped. The tornado then briefly lifted while shifting its track slightly east and touching down again near Caney Swamp south of Taylor`s Mill Road. From here, the tornado continued northeast and caused EF-1 damage to numerous trees along Low Ground Road, before reaching Highway 58 in southwestern Southampton County, VA and then lifting again.
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Tornado - Williamsburg, VA
YORK COUNTY VA
Date |
4/19/2019 |
Time (Local) |
8:05 PM |
EF Rating |
EF-0 |
Est. Peak Winds |
85 mph |
Path Length |
1.8 miles |
Max Width |
150 yards |
Injuries/Deaths |
None |
Summary:
The tornado touched down near Colonial Parkway immediately east of the interchange with Queens Drive. The tornado tracked north-northeast producing substantial tree damage, powerline damage, and some home damage along Queens Drive. The tornado likely lifted north of Queens Lake in the marshlands surrounding Queens Creek.
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Tornado - Newport News, VA
CITY OF NEWPORT NEWS VA
Date |
4/19/2019 |
Time (Local) |
8:07 PM |
EF Rating |
EF-0 |
Est. Peak Winds |
70 mph |
Path Length |
1.8 miles |
Max Width |
100 yards |
Injuries/Deaths |
None |
Summary:
The tornado likely touched down as a waterspout over the Warwick River. The tornado tracked northeast through the Sanford, Carriage Hill, and Denbigh sections of Newport News. The tornado produced mainly tree damage, particularly near Sanford elementary, and did destroy a small storage shed. The tornado lifted before reaching US Route 60 near Denbigh Village center.
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Tornado - Mill Creek to Maryus, VA
GLOUCESTER COUNTY VA
Date |
4/19/2019 |
Time (Local) |
8:20 to 8:22 PM |
EF Rating |
EF-0 |
Est. Peak Winds |
80 mph |
Path Length |
1.4 miles |
Max Width |
100 yards |
Injuries/Deaths |
None |
Summary:
The tornado likely touched down as a waterspout over the York River. The tornado arrived on land and produced its most intense damage in the trees along Jenkins Neck Road. The tornado proceeded to the north-northeast and flattened a shed near the intersection of Maryus Road and Guinea Circle. The tornado likely lifted in the marshland north of Maryus.
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Tornado - Charles City, VA
CHARLES CITY COUNTY VA
Date |
4/19/2019 |
Time (Local) |
7:46 to 7:52 PM |
EF Rating |
EF-2 |
Est. Peak Winds |
125-135 mph |
Path Length |
3.1 miles |
Max Width |
200 yards |
Injuries/Deaths |
None |
Summary:
The National Service in Wakefield confirms an EF2 tornado just northeast of Charles City on 4-19-19. The tornado touched down just east of The Glebe Lane about 1.7 miles northeast of Charles City causing some trees to be uprooted and snapped along Ruthville Road. Soon after crossing Ruthville Road, the tornado intensified to an EF2, causing extensive damage to Charles City Rod and Gun Club. The roof of the building was lifted off and blown partially off. In addition, the south facing exterior wall was blown in. The tornado continued tracking northeast, crossing Old Elam Cemetery Road and then The Glebe Lane, causing extensive tree damage including snapped and uprooted trees consistent with EF1 damage. The tornado then weakened to an EF0, before lifting just northeast of Sturgeon Point Road.
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The Enhanced Fujita (EF) Scale classifies tornadoes into the following categories:
EF0
Weak
65-85 mph |
EF1
Moderate
86-110 mph |
EF2
Significant
111-135 mph |
EF3
Severe
136-165 mph |
EF4
Extreme
166-200 mph |
EF5
Catastrophic
200+ mph |
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