Vesta, VA Natural Disasters and Weather Extremes
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The chance of earthquake damage in Vesta is about the same as Virginia average and is much lower than the national average. The risk of tornado damage in Vesta is lower than Virginia average and is much lower than the national average.
Earthquake Index, #314
| Vesta, VA | 0.12 |
| Virginia | 0.20 |
| U.S. | 1.81 |
The earthquake index value is calculated based on historical earthquake events data using USA.com algorithms. It is an indicator of the earthquake level in a region. A higher earthquake index value means a higher chance of an earthquake.
Volcano Index, #1
| Vesta, VA | 0.0000 |
| Virginia | 0.0000 |
| U.S. | 0.0023 |
The volcano index value is calculated based on the currently known volcanoes using USA.com algorithms. It is an indicator of the possibility of a region being affected by a possible volcano eruption. A higher volcano index value means a higher chance of being affected.
Tornado Index, #679
| Vesta, VA | 51.37 |
| Virginia | 88.66 |
| U.S. | 136.45 |
The tornado index value is calculated based on historical tornado events data using USA.com algorithms. It is an indicator of the tornado level in a region. A higher tornado index value means a higher chance of tornado events.
Other Weather Extremes Events
A total of 4,301 other weather extremes events within 50 miles of Vesta, VA were recorded from 1950 to 2010. The following is a break down of these events:
| Type | Count | Type | Count | Type | Count | Type | Count | Type | Count |
| Avalanche: | 0 | Blizzard: | 3 | Cold: | 20 | Dense Fog: | 0 | Drought: | 53 |
| Dust Storm: | 0 | Flood: | 541 | Hail: | 1,230 | Heat: | 0 | Heavy Snow: | 177 |
| High Surf: | 0 | Hurricane: | 0 | Ice Storm: | 29 | Landslide: | 0 | Strong Wind: | 112 |
| Thunderstorm Winds: | 1,865 | Tropical Storm: | 2 | Wildfire: | 0 | Winter Storm: | 32 | Winter Weather: | 87 |
| Other: | 150 | ||||||||
Volcanos Nearby
No volcano is found in or near Vesta, VA.
Historical Earthquake Events
A total of 2 historical earthquake events that had recorded magnitudes of 3.5 or above found in or near Vesta, VA.
| Distance (miles) | Date | Magnitude | Depth (km) | Latitude | Longitude |
| 21.1 | 1968-03-08 | 3.9 | N/A | 37 | -80.5 |
| 45.9 | 1974-05-30 | 3.6 | 8 | 37.38 | -80.42 |
Historical Tornado Events
A total of 16 historical tornado events that had recorded magnitude of 2 or above found in or near Vesta, VA.
| Distance (miles) | Date | Magnitude | Start Lat/Log | End Lat/Log | Length | Width | Fatalities | Injuries | Property Damage | Crop Damage | Affected County |
| 9.7 | 1977-08-21 | 2 | 36°44'N / 80°32'W | 1.00 Mile | 30 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Carroll | |
| 23.4 | 2004-09-17 | 2 | 36°43'N / 79°57'W | 36°49'N / 79°56'W | 7.10 Miles | 440 Yards | 0 | 4 | 53.8M | 0 | Henry |
| Brief Description: A tornado touched down near Fieldale at 1104 EST. The F1 tornado crossed U.S. Highway 220 turning over 2 tractor-trailer trucks and 2 passenger vehicles. All 4 drivers suffered minor injuries. The tornado damage patch widened to a quarter mile, and strengthened to F2 as it approached and struck a factory. At this location, around 40 vehicles were severely damaged or destroyed. The factory experienced significant damage. The tornado then proceeded north and entered a residential subdivision, but only minor roof and tree damage occurred here. The tornado path became intermittent as it continued north and the damage was limited to trees. The tornado crossed into Franklin County at 1114 EST. | |||||||||||
| 26.4 | 1964-07-12 | 2 | 36°42'N / 79°53'W | 2.00 Miles | 50 Yards | 0 | 3 | 250K | 0 | Henry | |
| 37.1 | 2009-05-08 | 2 | 36°33'N / 81°02'W | 36°32'N / 80°57'W | 5.00 Miles | 200 Yards | 0 | 6 | 200K | 0K | Alleghany |
| Brief Description: EVENT NARRATIVE: A low end EF-2 tornado touched down on Osee Road and was intermittently on the ground approximately 5 miles moving east-southeast, finally lifting between Old Barrett Road and Glade Valley Road. A single wide mobile home was destroyed on Osee Road, causing four injuries. Along the track, cement silos were collapsed, 5 other homes were damaged, and several other structures were heavily damaged. Two people received minor injuries when struck by debris after winds blew out windows in their home. Monetary damages are estimates. EPISODE NARRATIVE: A thunderstorm complex over Kentucky and Tennessee moved east into the area during the evening of May 8th. The storm environment was such that storms would have rotation due to strong wind shear, and a low level boundary in place. Supercells developed over southeast Kentucky and moved southeast into far southwest Virginia and into northwest North Carolina during the late evening of May 8th. One storm produced an EF-2 tornado in Northern Alleghany County, with another brief EF-1 tornado touching down just south of the EF-2 track. | |||||||||||
| 38.8 | 1953-05-17 | 2 | 37°12'N / 80°00'W | 1.00 Mile | 880 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Roanoke | |
| 39.3 | 1989-05-05 | 2 | 36°08'N / 80°13'W | 36°12'N / 80°08'W | 5.50 Miles | 100 Yards | 0 | 10 | 2.5M | 0 | Forsyth |
| 39.9 | 1989-05-05 | 3 | 36°06'N / 80°15'W | 36°13'N / 80°06'W | 10.50 Miles | 200 Yards | 0 | 30 | 25.0M | 0 | Forsyth |
| 42.7 | 1981-06-06 | 2 | 36°04'N / 80°14'W | 36°10'N / 80°07'W | 9.40 Miles | 17 Yards | 0 | 1 | 250K | 0 | Forsyth |
| 44.2 | 1985-05-22 | 3 | 36°06'N / 80°16'W | 36°04'N / 80°13'W | 3.50 Miles | 200 Yards | 0 | 0 | 2.5M | 0 | Forsyth |
| 45.8 | 1996-06-09 | 2 | 37°10'N / 79°45'W | 37°10'N / 79°45'W | 0.10 Mile | 30 Yards | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Franklin |
| 46.0 | 1974-04-04 | 2 | 37°18'N / 80°02'W | 37°19'N / 79°55'W | 6.50 Miles | 177 Yards | 0 | 0 | 2.5M | 0 | Roanoke |
| 48.3 | 1989-05-05 | 2 | 36°01'N / 80°23'W | 0.50 Mile | 100 Yards | 0 | 8 | 2.5M | 0 | Forsyth | |
| 48.3 | 1998-05-07 | 3 | 36°01'N / 80°23'W | 36°01'N / 80°23'W | 2.00 Miles | 1 Yards | 0 | 5 | 50.0M | 0 | Forsyth |
| Brief Description: A large tornado tore through the Waterford Subdivision of Clemmons in southwest Forsyth county. The initial touchdown was at 630 pm local time. Several homes were completely destroyed, several hundred sustained major roof, wall, and window damage. Tree damage was extensive with debris scattered for miles. | |||||||||||
| 48.8 | 2008-05-08 | 2 | 36°03'N / 80°01'W | 36°06'N / 79°58'W | 4.00 Miles | 200 Yards | 1 | 3 | 4.0M | 0K | Guilford |
| Brief Description: EVENT NARRATIVE: The tornado, originally an EF-0, initially touched down just north of Squire Davis Park near the intersection of Sandy Ridge Road and Johnson Street. From there the tornado tracked northeast and intensified to EF-1 intensity as it approached the Farmers Market and Interstate 40. The tornado overturned several cars and tractor trailers as it crossed Interstate 40. A roof was blown off of an office building just north of the interstate as the tornado continued to intensify. As the tornado moved further northeast into an industrial complex, it further strengthened to EF-2 with winds estimated around 130 mph based on damage to warehouses. Numerous warehouses along Little Santee Road, Capital Drive, and West Market Street sustained significant damage. Numerous vehicles and tractor trailers were also overturned in the industrial complex. At its widest point, the tornado was just over 200 yards wide. The tornado quickly lifted off of the ground after crossing West Market Street near the post office. The tornado was on the ground for about four miles. One fatality occurred along West Market Street next to the Lamination Service Building located at 8717 West Market Street. The fatality occurred as a 51 year old man slept in the rig of his tractor trailer. Three other injuries were reported, two of which occurred in automobiles and another in the I.H. Caffey Warehouse Distribution Center. EPISODE NARRATIVE: A strong upper level low moving east-northeast across Kentucky and Tennessee, triggered several instances of severe damaging winds and two tornadoes across the Triad region in the northwest piedmont of North Carolina. | |||||||||||
| 49.8 | 2004-09-17 | 2 | 37°15'N / 79°47'W | 37°17'N / 79°46'W | 3.00 Miles | 300 Yards | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Bedford |
| Brief Description: At 1212 EST, an F0 tornado touched down near Dickerson Road, and the width was less than 50 yards. The tornado damage path widened and varied from 100 yards to as much as 300 yards, as it did moderate to strong F1 damage to trees. A few homes suffered only minor damage to shingles and roofs, mainly due to trees falling on them. As the F1 tornado crossed Highway 24 at 1215 EST, it continued to damage trees, and was about 75 yards wide. A poorly constructed building was demolished. As the tornado moved north, it continued to down trees. Also, a car was pivoted in a driveway but undamaged. Minor structural and roof damage to homes occurred, as the tornado increased to a weak F2. The tornado weakened to F0 by 1217 EST, downing more trees along County Road 619. | |||||||||||
| 50.0 | 1954-06-16 | 2 | 36°10'N / 79°48'W | 36°12'N / 79°42'W | 6.10 Miles | 100 Yards | 0 | 1 | 3K | 0 | Guilford |
* The information on this page is based on the global volcano database, the U.S. earthquake database of 1638-1985, and the U.S. Tornado and Weather Extremes database of 1950-2010.