Alleghany County, Virginia
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1960 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
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Tornado reports
39
Hail reports
37
Floods since 1996
316
All events
1
Deaths
$15.4M
Property damage
Year by year
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NOAA's storm database records tornadoes back to 1950 and hail and thunderstorm wind back to 1955, but floods only from 1996 on. Older floods are missing here. For those, the U.S. Geological Survey's stream gauge records and flood reports are the place to look.
Most significant events
The strongest tornadoes, deadliest events and biggest damage here, up to 50.
Numerous trees and power lines were blown down across the county. Damage values are estimated.
Flash flooding was first reported in Alleghany County at 215 PM EDT (115 PM EST) as Indian Draft Road (Route 600) was closed. Numerous additional reports and social media reports continued to be received through the afternoon. Numerous small streams flooded including Wilson Creek…
This fire was known as the Barbours Creek Fire, affecting Craig and Alleghany counties. The fire affected the Jefferson National Forest and Barbours Creek Wilderness area. The cause of the fire was believed to have been human. The fire burned for eleven days and burned 7,402 acre…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree was reported down along the 4000 Block of the Old Franklin Turnpike.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree branch was blown down by thunderstorm winds, and brought down a power line across the road near Island Ford Cave.
Drought Drought
Severe Drought conditions continued in Alleghany county through late June after the previous several months of March, April, and May recorded precipitation totals of 8.00-10.00 inches, which ended up being 50 to 75 percent of normal for that period. These dry conditions combined …
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds blew down one tree along the 5300 block of Dunlap Creek Road, partially blocking the roadway.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds blew down several large tree limbs near the intersection of Ingalls Street and Chestnut Street.
Drought Drought
Severe Drought conditions continued in Alleghany county in early May after the previous several months of February, March, and April recorded precipitation totals of 6.00-8.00 inches, which ended up being 50 to 75 percent of normal for that period. These dry conditions combined w…
Drought Drought
Severe Drought conditions expanded into Alleghany county in late April after the previous several months of January, February, and March recorded precipitation totals of 6.00-8.00 inches, which ended up being 50 to 75 percent of normal for that period. These dry conditions combin…
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A wintry mix occurred with reports of up to 7.3 inches of snow and up to 2.0 inches of sleet. Key Impacts: traffic accidents.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Indian Draft Creek was observed flooded over Indian Draft Road near the intersection with Jackson River Road, making the road flooded and impassible until the water receded. No damage was reported to the road. Nearby, residents living along East Morris Hill Road witnessed several…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down by thunderstorm winds near Falling Spring Falls.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were blown down by thunderstorm winds along Hot Springs Road near Sinking Spring.
High Wind High Wind
Winds increased sharply with the passage of a cold front. The community of Menlo in Grayson County experienced measured gusts at 58 mph, but with no damage noted.
Flood Flood
Potts Creek near Covington, VA (PTCV2), crested at 9.67 feet (6,971 cfs) at 7:15 am EST on the 16th above the Minor Flood Stage of 9.0 feet. The flooding was the result of between 1.50 and 2.75 inches of rain falling in a roughly 10-hour period from around 9 am to 7 pm on the 15t…
High Wind High Wind
Eight trees and at least one power line were blown down by non-thunderstorm winds around Alleghany County.
Flood Flood
Dunlap Creek at near Covington, VA (DLPV2), crested at 11.10 feet (8,209 cfs) at 2:15 am EST on the 16th above the Moderate Flood stage of 11.0 feet. The flooding was the result of between 1.5 and 2.25 inches of rain falling across the basin in about 10 hours ending at 7:30 pm on…
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Between 10 and 14.5 inches of snow fell over Alleghany County from February 11 through February 12, with the highest amount of 14.5 inches observed near Iron Gate. Almost 550 customers had lost power by 9 PM on February 12. Key Impacts: power outages, road closures.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Between four and seven inches of snow fell across Alleghany County from January 5th through January 6th, with the highest amount of 7.2 inches reported near Hollins, Virginia. Key Impacts: traffic accidents.
High Wind High Wind
Multiple trees were downed, scattered throughout the county, by the high winds associated with the remnants of Hurricane Helene. Over 1,700 people were reported without power by mid Friday afternoon.
Drought Drought
Severe Drought conditions in place at the beginning of the month improved on August 6th due to the passage of a low pressure system crossing the lower Mid-Atlantic on August 2nd and 3rd. This system brought scattered rainfall, with amounts ranging from 0.5 to nearly 1.25 inches (…
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Thunderstorm winds blew down one tree along Hunters Ridge Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds blew down two large trees at a private residence in Clifton Forge, and one of the trees fell on a vehicle, and caused significant damage to the vehicle.
Hail Hail
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A light coating of sleet and freezing rain led to vehicle accidents on Interstate 64 in the Mallow area of Covington. Key impacts: traffic delays and accidents.
Drought Drought
Drought conditions in place at the beginning of the month improved on December 12th for much of the county due to the passage of two low pressure systems crossing the lower Mid-Atlantic during the period of December 3rd to the 10th. These systems brought rainfall amounts ranging …
Drought Drought
Severe Drought conditions were declared on November 7th across the eastern half of Alleghany County in November given precipitation from the beginning of October through mid-November was around 25 percent of normal. NASA SPoRT LIS data estimated that average soil moisture in the …
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds blew numerous trees down along Highway 311 near Crows. Damage values are estimated.
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One tree was blown down by thunderstorm winds in Clear Water Park.
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One tree was blown down by thunderstorm winds.
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One tree was blown down by thunderstorm winds on Long Bridge Hollow.
Lightning Lightning
Lightning struck a tree in front of Clifton Forge Baptist Church, causing it to fall on nearby powerlines.
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Thunderstorm winds blew down a large tree on Pine Street.
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Several trees were blown down by thunderstorm winds in a localized area just east of Eastern Elementary School.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds downed a few trees.
High Wind High Wind
Wind gusts downed a few trees primarily across the eastern portion of the county. Damage values are estimated.
Flood Flood
The Cowpasture River near Clifton Forge, VA crested at 10.40 feet (Flood stage is 10 feet). This was a little over a 2-year event (50% AEP) per USGS Streamstats. The flooding was caused by between 1.5 and 2.75 inches of rain over a 24-25 hour period. No snow melt or frozen ground…
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees and power lines were downed by thunderstorm winds in the county. Near Iron Gate, one tree fell onto a garage and damaged a vehicle.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
One tree was downed by thunderstorm winds.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees reported down across Alleghany County and Covington City due to thunderstorm winds.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Reports from trained spotters, and the public ranged from 1.2 to 8 inches of snow across the county, with highest reports coming from Hollins. Key Impacts: Snow covered roads, traffic delays.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall reports from trained spotters and the public ranged from 1.5 to 4 inches across the county. Key Impacts: Snow covered roads, traffic delays.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Two or more trees were blown down by thunderstorm winds along Valley Ridge Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds blew three trees down in, and near, Iron Gate. Damage values are estimated.
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Thunderstorm winds blew three trees down and was accompanied by a power outage. Damage values are estimated.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8 | 0 |
| 2025 | 9 | 0 |
| 2024 | 6 | 0 |
| 2023 | 12 | 0 |
| 2022 | 7 | 0 |
| 2021 | 7 | 0 |
| 2020 | 4 | 0 |
| 2019 | 11 | 0 |
| 2018 | 14 | 0 |
| 2017 | 5 | 0 |
| 2016 | 10 | 0 |
| 2015 | 9 | 0 |
| 2014 | 17 | 0 |
| 2013 | 10 | 0 |
| 2012 | 10 | 0 |
| 2011 | 10 | 0 |
| 2010 | 13 | 0 |
| 2009 | 8 | 0 |
| 2008 | 21 | 0 |
| 2007 | 17 | 0 |
| 2006 | 12 | 0 |
| 2005 | 3 | 0 |
| 2004 | 9 | 0 |
| 2003 | 14 | 0 |
| 2002 | 6 | 0 |
| 2001 | 4 | 0 |
| 2000 | 6 | 0 |
| 1999 | 6 | 0 |
| 1998 | 11 | 0 |
| 1997 | 3 | 0 |
| 1996 | 15 | 0 |
| 1995 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 2 | 0 |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 | 2 | 0 |
| 1984 | 1 | 0 |
| 1983 | 5 | 0 |
| 1980 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974 | 1 | 0 |
| 1965 | 1 | 0 |
| 1960 | 2 | 0 |
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