Southwest Virginia not immune to tornadoes Timothy Martin May 22, 2013 1 min read While an EF5 Tornado like the one that touched down in Oklahoma is unlikely here, twisters can still do lots of damage in our region. WFIR’s Timothy Martin explains. Share: Continue Reading Previous: Virginians mobilize to help Oklahoma tornado victimsNext: Norfolk Southern says Roanoke yard closing has improved railroad’s efficiency Related Stories 1 min read Noke Van Co. literally rises from the ashes; cuts ribbon at new Riverdale home Gene Marrano July 15, 2025 1 min read Explore Park among the sites hosting the 2025 USA Cycling Endurance Mountain Bike National Championships Denise Membreno July 15, 2025 1 min read Mountain biking championships coming to Elmwood Park Gene Marrano July 15, 2025