RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - The National Weather Service in Blacksburg says a tornado that carved a path through Appomattox County on Wednesday had estimated winds of up to 165 mph.
Meteorologists on Thursday rated the twister an EF3 and said it was on the ground for 13 miles, damaging more than 100 homes. Its width was 400 yards.
Appomattox County was among three localities that sustained the greatest damage from Wednesday's series of twisters that raked the state. It also recorded one death.
The Blacksburg weather station also confirmed a tornado in Henry County. The EF1 twister reached speeds of 105 mph and was on the ground for less than 2 miles.
A mobile home was blown off its foundation.
